Category Archives: Canada

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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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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The final leg home

Posted on July 13, 2011 by greg

For the first time in the entire trip David had his bike packed and was ready to go before me. He was quite proud of himself. Little did we know this would serve as an omen for the rest of … Continue reading →

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The road home was not so safe.

Posted on July 11, 2011 by greg

It was a long and uneventful ocean crossing. The ship was beautiful but after so many days of riding I slept through most of the voyage. We had met several other motorcyclists on journeys of their own while on the … Continue reading →

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Cape Spear Newfoundland

Posted on July 8, 2011 by greg

I have reached Cape Spear, the most easterly point in North America!  5,956 kilometers, 4 US States, 6 Canadian provinces and 4 ferry crossing and I have finally made it. I was closer to Ireland than I am to my … Continue reading →

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The Rock

Posted on July 6, 2011 by greg

We have arrived in St John’s, enjoy some of the photos taken on the way.

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