Uncle Phil's 2012 Alaska Adventure

[Uncle Phil]

Well, July 5th I'm headed for Alaska once again. SweetTreat is the ride of choice as she has never been there (RedBird got to make the trip in 2004 - http://www.unclephil.us/Alaska2004Home.htm). I'll be covering around 9,000 miles in 19 days and get to do several personal 'firsts'. Using a BT020 Bias BMW rear tire to see how it does on a long road trip and what mileage I will get (been testing one on Redbird and it still looks good after 6,000+ miles). First long trip with the new PeakLife GPS to see if it can hold up to life on the road and just how useful and accurate it proves to be. First long trip since I've had both knees replaced so I'll see how they react. No Artic Circle on this run, just all the way to Denali and back. I'm really looking forward to the road between Haines Junction and Haines and the ferry across to Skagway. I'll be in Banff for a couple of days and Hyder for a couple of days. So this should be a little more 'leisurely' pace once I get into Canada (first trip to Hyder I averaged 780 miles a day for 5 days). Hope to see some of you on the road, if not on this trip, maybe the next one!

 

[Coucours Grad]

Happy trails!!! I hope the clouds are few, the breeze is cool and gentle, the Rubber side stays on the bottom and the hide arrives home un-altered!!! Be carefull, enjoy yourself and Please............Take and post lots of pictures!

 

[Lanny]

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Have a great and safe trip UP. I look forward to hearing about this one this fall.

 

[Indian Express]

Have a great and safe trip UP! Looking forward to the photo documentation and the stories of the adventures encountered along the way! Take good care my friend.

 

[playfair]

"WOW" is all I can muster!
Have a great trip!!

 

[v8-7]

Good luck
May the wind be at your back .

 

[Bigmak96]

Enjoy the road and be safe UP. I hope your new knees fair well.

 

[Ashley]

I'm jealous. Be safe. Take photos and good notes. We all expect a great trip report upon your return.


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[sirepair]

Sounds like this will be an awesome trip! I hope all works out for the good!

I'll be ready for story-tellin at the BRG....

 

[STScott]

Have fun! My Alaska adventure starts July 29th.

 

[Docoxco]

Have a great trip, hope to do it in a few years.

 

[T_C]

Great timing Phil. With the mid-west temps hitting 100+, Alaska is going to feel mighty fine.

Hope the knees feel fine too.

 

[schlep1967]

Ride safe Marine!

 

[stgolfer]

Now you can actually get off of the bike while you fill up! Have a great time and be safe! See you at BRG if not before.

 

[Hawk52]

Have a safe trip what route are you taking in Canada

 

[DaveM]

Way to go Phil!! Keep us posted and enjoy the trip!! I am looking to doing that someday in the future, would love to hear all about it! Ride Safe!

 

[Mellow]

Cool!.. wish I was going with ya..

 

[Denba]

Hoping you have a safe trip. I'm looking forward to the pictures.

Dennis

 

[Peppermint]

Ooh, sounds like a wonderful trip, Uncle Phil! Be safe, my dear, and post lots of pics!!

Patty

 

[seawalker]

Dang, Phil why don't you put it off a week and stop by NATStoc on the way to the 49th state.