The All-Star Motorcycle Circus & Expedition

Wiseman, AK to Fairbanks, AK – 282 miles

We stop at Coldfoot for gas, then Grayling Lake, Prospect Creek Airport, Arctic Circle, Beaver Slide, Finger Mt., the Roller Coaster, Hot Spot Cafe and stop at the Yukon Crossing.

I wanted a photo of the Yukon Bridge to show how steep the angle was.

We last see Paulie and Mary [...]

Deadhorse, AK to Wiseman, AK – 253 miles

I didn’t fulfill one of my goals.  I did not go swimming with polar bears.  It was a choice between taking a tour to the Arctic Ocean or working on some bike problems.  In order to leave this morning, we had to take care of some minor motorcycle problems.

We [...]

From Wiseman, the Dalton Hwy points-of-interest are;

MP 204 – Sukakpak Mountain
MP 235 – Northern Most Trees
MP 237 – Chandalar Shelf
MP 244 – The Atigun Pass
MP 275 – Galbraith Lake
MP 284 – Toolik Lake
MP  334 – Happy Valley Airport
MP 348 – Sag River Overlook
MP 355 – Last Chance Wayside
MP 322 – Ice Cut
MP 356 – Dean’s [...]

Fairbanks, AK to Wiseman, AK – 263 miles

We’re packed and head out of Fairbanks north on 2.  We stop at “Hilltop” for our last gas until Coldfoot.  There we meet a guy who is riding a 100cc SYM Symba scooter on his way back from the Arctic Circle.  He goes by “DaBinChe” on ADVrider.

The start of [...]

University of Alaska, Fairbanks – 0 miles

No SPOT Sat Tracking today.

We are holed up in the University of Alaska-Fairbanks dorm room waiting for a break in the weather.  Today rain, tomorrow looks good.

Today we are doing laundry, going to Walmart, testing to see if the fuel transfer problem on Jack’s bike is fixed, meeting up with [...]

Glennallen, AK to Fairbanks, AK – 336 miles

Jack and I meet and head over to the Copper Center Lodge for a man’s breakfast.  2 huge pancakes, 2-eggs, & sausages.

We do a little service on our bikes and pack up to head to Fairbanks, 252 miles.

We ride north on Alaska State Hwy 4 Glennallen to Delta Junction. [...]

Tok, AK to Glennallen, AK – 138 miles

It rained all night.  Today is a rest and coordination day.

I’m trying to meet Jack in Glennallen.   He doesn’t answer his mobile phone and the message box is full.  Brian Roberts had left a set of Continental TKC80 Twinduro Dual Sport rear and front tires with Jack when he [...]

Fort Nelson, BC, CN to Tok, AK – 956 miles

This morning, I left Fort Nelson in the rain.

Had a frustrating departure situation at the Ramada, Fort Nelson.  The Ramada is one of those older units with traditional cut keys.  I lost the key.  Typically a hotel charges $15-25 buck to replace the key.  After going through [...]

Edmonton, AB, CN to Fort Nelson, BC, CN – 631 miles

Left late – 8:44AM.  Did the SPOT track “OK” correct but messed up the “track” mode.

Gary and I leave together.  The chances of us staying together is not good.  His BMW is bone stock.  No fuel cell, which means refilling every 150-175 miles.  No [...]

Idaho Falls, ID to Edmonton, Alberta, CN – 858 miles

Today was get on the road and hammer down.

Left Idaho Falls at 7:58AM.  I had one hour of beautiful sunny, blue skies with puffy clouds before it started to overcast.  Thank goodness for electric grips!  Between Dillon and Butte it was wet and cold.  No rain, just [...]