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Proposal--Ride---Canada Rockies, possible Hyder AK
« on: June 17, 2020, 02:02:54 PM »
Since this is downtime due to Virus----I am thinking forward to end or at least end on travel restrictions, thinking mid July fine for me-----this time 2019 XTown 300i----carry spare drive belt, tools, tire repair kit,, pump--Dog in Givi box---in attempt to hold costs down, carry light camping stuff, but no cooking,  Canada requires passport--Dog Rabies record, US insurance good.  I ride up to 300 miles a day, more if boring and fast, 400 and ears hurt from foam plugs. 250 miles better for old fart.

Always in past never had gas problem---Helix,GS500E, TU 250,Burgman 400, CB750 with camping trailer, but I stop every 100 miles or first chance----always found someplace to eat/sleep....one time woke up in tent to bears.

Goal: this time nice ride thru Canada Rockies---Somebody goes with can stretch to Hyder AK---2 days from rockies, day and a half straight back to Seattle.

Now, I ride in pretty much all weather--Aerostich Darien Jacket/pants, Wolverine Waterproof Wellingtons, Aero overmitts--carry Feather jacket liner----in addition to staying dry I like to stay warm. Luggage  2 Ortleib rubber bags on passenger seat.

So my proposal:  Anybody want/like to ride along? Meeting place flexible.  Time for trip maybe 2 weeks.  I never change money in Canada anymore---just use Visa, my cellphone usually works.  I have no GPS/computer/Smart Phone.....and need none, my poor paper maps work fine.   Canada in end can be a little more expensive than US.  My spending Hyder AK has been limited to Hamburger and beer.

Nice ride for somebody who has never done it  Reach me here or 715-894-7857.

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Re: Proposal--Ride---Canada Rockies, possible Hyder AK
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2020, 07:53:55 PM »
Would love to but.....
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Re: Proposal--Ride---Canada Rockies, possible Hyder AK
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2020, 10:31:16 PM »
Any of you guys been to Hyder?

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Re: Proposal--Ride---Canada Rockies, possible Hyder AK
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2020, 10:38:54 PM »
Will the US/Canada border be open for non essential travel by then?
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Re: Proposal--Ride---Canada Rockies, possible Hyder AK
« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2020, 02:38:16 AM »
I hope the provincial borders will be open in canada  might have to drive a SEMI  TO MAKE IT,.

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Re: Proposal--Ride---Canada Rockies, possible Hyder AK
« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2020, 10:51:19 AM »
I have been to Hyder several times.

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Re: Proposal--Ride---Canada Rockies, possible Hyder AK
« Reply #6 on: June 18, 2020, 02:23:59 PM »
sounds like a great adventure!....If only I was retired...and had a bigger scoot made for touring. Hope you get some company on the trip.
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Re: Proposal--Ride---Canada Rockies, possible Hyder AK
« Reply #7 on: June 18, 2020, 03:09:54 PM »
Understand not retired.....I worked until 71.   Bigger scooter not necessary.

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Re: Proposal--Ride---Canada Rockies, possible Hyder AK
« Reply #8 on: June 18, 2020, 04:52:43 PM »
US - Canada border will be closed to non essential traffic until at least July 21st.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2020/06/16/when-us-canada-border-open-july-us-mexico-border/3199173001/
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Re: Proposal--Ride---Canada Rockies, possible Hyder AK
« Reply #9 on: June 18, 2020, 06:53:06 PM »
Must of my riding since 1955----alone----two years ago Andy Goldfine and I tried James Bay Road Quebec---were turned around as pavement had become impossible (he,BMW R1100, me Honda CB300F) 20 years before I rode the while length--BMW K-75----Pavement in good shape then.

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Re: Proposal--Ride---Canada Rockies, possible Hyder AK
« Reply #10 on: June 18, 2020, 08:59:03 PM »
Remember what Vivo used to say, "no pix, it didn't happen."

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Re: Proposal--Ride---Canada Rockies, possible Hyder AK
« Reply #11 on: June 18, 2020, 09:30:24 PM »
My time is spent riding, not taking pictures. Quit doing that in the 1950's.  I need to prove nothing.

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Re: Proposal--Ride---Canada Rockies, possible Hyder AK
« Reply #12 on: June 19, 2020, 12:27:44 AM »
Sharing scooter adventure - with photos.
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Re: Proposal--Ride---Canada Rockies, possible Hyder AK
« Reply #13 on: June 20, 2020, 10:24:45 PM »
Might change destination, due to border crossing----So Pike's peak?  Last time up there, 35 years ago, Yamaha SR500.  Any takers? No trailer bikers please.   For me slow trip across Ks can be interesting.

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