I was asked a few months ago to organise a 2 week trip to Alaska for a Dutch pal of mine and a group from his bike club in Eindhoven. Unfortunately, a couple of members of the group had a major RTA so they have asked me to postpone it until next year whne they will hopefully be fully recovered.
Anyway, I've done all the hard work and organised rental bikes, motels etc etc so it would be a real shame to cancel the whole thing so I'll put this out there so see if anyone fancies a 2 week trip to one of the great destinations to ride.
Right here are the basics:
It's fairly late in the season but the weather is generally pretty good. It can be very hot up there in the summer but is starting to cool off at this time so temps should be between 15c and 20c although anthying can happen at anytime up there hence I always carry a heated jacket. The great thing about this time of year is the Mosquitos are gone!!
The riding will be superb as anyone who has been on one of my trips up there will confirm and I put this trip together to cram as much in as possible. The roads are just about empty and the views are absolutely staggering no matter where you are and which way you look.
The mileages are sensible and easy to do up there so don't be put off by a couple of long days. Everywhere is a long way from anywhere else so a lot of riding is in the middle of nowhere.
Alaska is not the cheapest place on earth as everything has to be trucked up there but no more than Northern Europe in my experience. On the B side of that, the fuel is cheap!
Flights are easy to get and are in and out of Anchorage. The approach over the mountains in good weather is worth the entrance fee alone.
It really is a great place to ride and it's certainly a place you won't forget in a hurry.
If anyone wants more details let me know asap.
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Anyway, I've done all the hard work and organised rental bikes, motels etc etc so it would be a real shame to cancel the whole thing so I'll put this out there so see if anyone fancies a 2 week trip to one of the great destinations to ride.
Right here are the basics:
- 14 day trip starting and finishing in Anchorage guided by me. Full route attached.
- All tarmac apart from the Top of the World Hwy and the Denali Highway which are hard packed dirt (approx 300 miles in total)
- All motels booked and will be paid for on arrival. Rooms are shared unless you are a couple or want a sigle room.
- 8 rental bikes, 4 x R1200GS/A's and 4 x F800GS's, available (800's are a bit cheaper) but others are available. Full insurance included.
It's fairly late in the season but the weather is generally pretty good. It can be very hot up there in the summer but is starting to cool off at this time so temps should be between 15c and 20c although anthying can happen at anytime up there hence I always carry a heated jacket. The great thing about this time of year is the Mosquitos are gone!!
The riding will be superb as anyone who has been on one of my trips up there will confirm and I put this trip together to cram as much in as possible. The roads are just about empty and the views are absolutely staggering no matter where you are and which way you look.
The mileages are sensible and easy to do up there so don't be put off by a couple of long days. Everywhere is a long way from anywhere else so a lot of riding is in the middle of nowhere.
Alaska is not the cheapest place on earth as everything has to be trucked up there but no more than Northern Europe in my experience. On the B side of that, the fuel is cheap!
Flights are easy to get and are in and out of Anchorage. The approach over the mountains in good weather is worth the entrance fee alone.
It really is a great place to ride and it's certainly a place you won't forget in a hurry.
If anyone wants more details let me know asap.
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