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The End of the Road

Posted on August 13, 2011 by greg

After 17,068 kilometers (10,606 miles) I have made it from Toronto to the most easterly point in North America, Cape Spear Newfoundland  and to the most western point accessible by road, The Homer Spit in Alaska.  The drive to Homer … Continue reading →

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Yukon to Alaska

Posted on August 11, 2011 by greg

      August 9, 2011 After spending almost 24hours in Whitehorse, Yukon I was back on the Alaska Highway going north to Alaska. Whitehorse was a great opportunity to get the oil changed in my bike, for some site … Continue reading →

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Alaska Highway, part 2

Posted on August 8, 2011 by greg

Waking up to the sound of Beaver splashing is not a bad way to start the day, sure beats an alarm clock. Crawling out of my tent I immediately notice a Cow and Calf Moose walking within a few meters … Continue reading →

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Mile 0, Alaska Highway

Posted on August 5, 2011 by greg

It looked as if I would ride right into the face of the mountain, but the Rockies were still 80km away. The highway north from Calgary was deceiving, the Rockies appear so close but it feels as if it takes … Continue reading →

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Calgary

Posted on August 3, 2011 by greg

After visiting family and relaxing in Calgary for the past few days there is an itch to get back on the road. I am scratching it first thing in the morning by heading North through Banff, the Columbia Ice Fields … Continue reading →

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Live Long and Prosper

Posted on July 31, 2011 by greg

July 30th – Vulcan Alberta Captain, Klingon War Birds de-cloaking of the port bow! Evasive maneuvers. Maintain current speed. The War Bird has matched our course and speed. They are charging weapons. Red Alert! Battle stations everyone! Captain, direct hit … Continue reading →

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Embarrassed in Yellowstone

Posted on July 30, 2011 by greg

I tried to write about the beauty of Yellowstone National Park, however words cannot do it justice.  Please enjoy the photos. What I can write about is my most embarrassing moment of this adventure so far. Starting out early whit … Continue reading →

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Memories of Labrador in North Dakota

Posted on July 29, 2011 by greg

I set out today with the intention of putting a lot of kilometers behind me. The ride through the remainder of Wisconsin and Minnesota was a scenic but uneventful ride, I stopped only for fuel and food. Passing through Superior … Continue reading →

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The adventure continues

Posted on July 24, 2011 by greg

Toronto Ontario to Sault Saint Marie, Michigan – 704km Looking in my mirror as I pulled away I could see four other motorcycles riding out with me and four people on the sidewalk waving goodbye. It was not how I … Continue reading →

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I can’t wait to get on the road again

Posted on July 16, 2011 by greg

It has been less than a week that I have been home and I can’t wait to get on the road again. The “warm-up” trip to Newfoundland gave me all the confidence I needed. Now I have only a few … Continue reading →

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