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Pre-Launch

Preparations are ongoing and this year’s group adventure is underway for three already. Two are navigating west while the third is heading east towards our rendezvous. I’m leaving last as it will take me the least time to arrive. I say that not because I’m the fastest rider, but because I’m flying in and rentingContinue reading “Pre-Launch”

Kickstand Up in 8 Hours

Today work was a beast to me. I thought I had everything wrapped up and I’d be having a leisurely day. Nope! The day started at 5:00am and didn’t stop until about 7 minutes ago. Technically, I can say today is the day since the clock has already struck midnight and work was yesterday. I’mContinue reading “Kickstand Up in 8 Hours”

3 Days to Go

All but toiletries are packed. Final weight & balance check tomorrow and it’s getting time to point this thing NW to Prudhoe Bay.

Two Weeks to Go

Two weeks to go and I’ve acquired 99.9% of everything I think I’ll need. A pair of Continental TKC70 tires were spooned on this week and I picked up a set of tubes just in case. Tools are packed and I’ve figured out the rest of the contents for the top case and I’m test-packingContinue reading “Two Weeks to Go”

A Note From Alf

A trip to Alaska with fellow long time riding buddies, aka Phat Barstewards, is a Bucket List trip. Well, at least for most of us. Steve’s bucket apparently has a hole in it because this is a return trip for him. I’ve known Steve the longest and have ridden with him the least. Back inContinue reading “A Note From Alf”