North America Brit Brothers Big Trip

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Numptynut

Discussion Starter · 9 mo ago (Edited)

A friend and I are in a fortunate position and are planning a BIG once in a lifetime type trip around N.America next year for 4 -5 months starting end May - camping, roughing it, friends floors and hotels. We have a skeleton route plan and no real deadlines to hit.
Roughly ship our bikes in to Halifax Nova Scotia. St John's, Happy Valley Goose Bay (Newfoundland Labrador) Niagara Falls, Thunder Bay, Winnipeg, Whitehorse (Pruddhoe Bay - possibly), Kenai Peninsula, Vancouver/Seattle, then South by as many National Parks and places of interest as we can to finish Houston or LA.
We realise that we're going to need tyres and servicing along the way.
Polite comments welcome! Thanks from Brit brothers.

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mark444

· #2 · 9 mo ago

I just returned from a 11,500 mile USA-Canada-Alaska-Canada-back thru USA trip myself.........waiting to download pics for a full Ride Report coming up in a week or so. Stay tuned.......and/or shoot me PM's for specific questions/comments/crude jokes/etc.........

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Marmora

· #3 · 9 mo ago

Check out bunk a biker world,for home stays,or back yard camping.I’m sure some members can help, with scenic route advice.Maybe small escorted tour to get you on your way.No sense coming all the way here & getting stuck on the slab.Welcome to stay at our place .Use the facilities.Free bbq.
After all it’s what us colonialists do. Check out the site Stowners,& the postings of the Rollingrockstoc. 2 week ride in Newfoundland. I live in Marmora.Central Ontario.Don’t get stuck on riding the Trans Canada highway in Ontario.Take at least a few days to enjoy some of the best twistiest,& scenery here,& north.

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ratbikerandy

· #4 · 9 mo ago

With 4-5 months, I would recommend the Blue Ridge Parkway and may as well ride the Tail of the Dragon when you finish. There is great riding in the Appalachian mountains.

I'm envious.

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NVDucati

· #5 · 9 mo ago

Welcome, in advance.
Best Biking Roads Check out this website as you plan and definitely have it on your smart phones as you travel. It has a handy feature "Rides Near Me". I use it when I get to an area that generally looks good and I want to make the best use of my time. The content is detailed ride routes that are peer created and reviewed. Combined with a modern weather app you can maximize the great memories and adapt your plans on the fly.
PS: Northern California ... just say'n

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Solo

· #6 · 9 mo ago

Be sure to factor in the weather/climate for the times you are going. Find out when the best times are, to go where.
Alaska with take a lot of time, it's big up there Read...

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jathkajoe

· #7 · 9 mo ago

Brit Brothers,

Enjoy the moto prep and planning processes. When you have a plan please don't feel that you must stick with it, trip plans are a outline of ideas that are edited as you travel.

Canada and the US comprise a vast area. Enjoy the variety of terrain and weather systems.

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Marmora

· #8 · 9 mo ago

See Utah , if nothing else.All of it.Just not on the weekends in national parks,state parks. Get a national park pass to enjoy some with a one time fee. Any where in our side of the big pond,avoid twilight & night riding.Too many 2 & 4 legged animals. Bring bug spray.
Your accent will go a long way!

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PerazziMx14

· #9 · 9 mo ago

If you are in South central Pennsylvania and need tires let me know. I have a tire machine, lift, tools and not afraid to use them. I'm about 20 minutes east of Gettysburg.

God save the king!

P-14

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Numptynut

Discussion Starter · #10 · 9 mo ago

Thanks for all your responses. Much appreciated and I'll be in touch.

Nicad

· #11 · 9 mo ago

For sure hit Colorado and Utah. Start with a ride around the Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia . Ride the twisty roads in North Carolina and West Virginia. Niagara Falls will be a let down and worth a pass! Black Flies in May/June in Canada will make you think you have found Hell. Pass through Banff National park (Don't speed). Get yourselves in a Red Wood forest somewhere.

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Marmora

· #12 · 9 mo ago

Niagara Falls is great.Going anywhere near Toronto to get there sure ain’t.Worth a pass.

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fitzee

· #13 · 9 mo ago

Sure hope you have cruise or at a minimum a throttle lock for the Canadian prairies. Just sayin....

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Numptynut

Discussion Starter · #14 · 9 mo ago

fitzee said:
Sure hope you have cruise or at a minimum a throttle lock for the Canadian prairies. Just sayin....

No I don't! Could be sore wrist time, will just have to keeping stopping.

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locoblanco

· #15 · 9 mo ago

Northern Arizona has some nice mountain roads, as well as other scenic features, the most famous of course being the Grand Canyon. Worth a look, even if it is just a big hole in the ground.

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Numptynut

Discussion Starter · #16 · 9 mo ago

Numptynut said:
No I don't! Could be sore wrist time, will just have to keeping stopping.

I'll have a look at throttle locks. Over here we can't do more than half a mile without throttle input! 🤪

jathkajoe

· #17 · 9 mo ago

I've got a plastic Throttle Rocker and a Cramp Buster. I use them sometimes on wide open roads like the Interstate system. They rotate out of the way when I don't want to use them. They don't lock the throttle position, you must keep your hand on the throttle, but they allow you to change your hand position.

For me it's not my throttle hand that needs relief, it's my clutch hand. Long droning Interstate runs make my left hand get bored from inactivity.

booghotfoot

· #18 · 8 mo ago

Check out the tent space map thread on ADVRider. Lots of places to stay for free along your route. Also lots of folks willing to offer help in times of need.

The blue ridge parkway is great if you have time to ride in the eastern states for a while. Tones of great riding in back country of Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Kentucky too.

I live in Minnesota, and can recommend the drives along Lake Superior's South shore (Wisconsin and Michigan) and North shore in Minnesota.

I love riding the mountains in Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon and Montana.

On the way to Alaska be sure to take different routes up and back... One west and one east of the Canadian Rockies.

In Alaska, the Kenia is great, so is Valdez, the interior, and the Top of The World highway.

Best of luck on your trip.

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