Off to Jasper! Up to this point we were on roads that we’ve visited before but were glad to be back because they are some of our favorites. This would be our chance to reach the northern reach of the Ice Fields Parkway for a couple of days in Jasper National Park.
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New Bike in Canada – Pt1
Finally we were off and riding, the goal was an easy 237 miles to Whistler, BC. According to Google maps, an easy four and a half hours, it took almost double that.
A New Bike in Canada-Getting Ready
I felt like I was on one of those television reality shows where the homeowners return in a week, and the remodel has fallen behind schedule. Here is my version.
Modern Bikes Home
One day before the longest day of the year, Deby and I packed up our camp and prepared for the journey home. We lightened our loads by sending camping gear home with friends from the rally, keeping only the essentials for the next week. The Norton had been a reliable companion for the past 10 days, but it was now looking worn, with its headlight held on by duct tape and a sticky coating of sap from parking under an unknown but sappy tree. Continue reading
1K Miles on a 50 year old Norton – Part 2
The destination for day two was Lakeview, Oregon. We chose a route that would get us there in just over 300 miles. We had a very uninspired breakfast at the hotel restaurant that included some type of breakfast muffin for me and a breakfast burrito for Tony. Tony said it didn’t agree with him, and it was probably a good thing he was driving alone. So, all gassed up, we headed south. Continue reading
1K Miles on a 50 year old Norton – Part 1
The adventure of motorcycling often conjures images of exploring distant countries, winding back roads, rugged mountain passes, and unfamiliar cultures. But sometimes, the real adventure lies in the motorcycle itself. This is one of those stories. Continue reading
Home for a while in 2024
Thanks for visiting our motorcycle travel blog. After an adventurous start to 2024 in South America we are home in the US for a while getting caught up on non-travelling life. Continue reading
End of the Ride
We had the best intentions to cross from Argentina to Chile at Paso Agua Negra but we woke up to this view of the mountains….
Dang.. an online check of the pass conditions verified that the pass was closed. With the help of the hotel front desk we made a call and were informed the pass “might” open the next day or it might be closed for the rest of the season. Well, once again off to plan B. Continue reading
Chile-Argentina-Chile Wow
Luxury hotel? Beautiful beach? After two nights we were anxious to get back on the motorcycles and ride back into the wilderness and high elevations of the northern Atacama desert.
Plan B in Bolivia
Remember in the last post where we had to make a long day’s ride to Uyuni due to the lockdown? Well…. we were up early, packed up and said goodbye to the kids as they were loading a van to ride bicycles on the Bolivian road of death. We rode almost 5 blocks in light traffic when this warning came on my motorcycle….
