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Westerly Motorcycle Route to Alaska

Detailed westerly route of a motorcycle trip to Alaska. Ride along the breath taking views of Pacific Ocean thru California and Oregon. The maximum miles driven each day is kept between 400 and 300 miles to minimize the riding fatigue and to maximize enjoyment.

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What are the challenges of a motorcycle trip to Alaska?

Time: Not a lot of people have enough time  or days off (paid or unpaid) to make a round trip to Alaska on a motorcycle which can very well take 30 days or even more in ideal conditions if you want an enjoyable trip. Money: Gas, camping, hotels&motels, motorcycle maintenance (pre, during and after trip),…

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What to pack for a motorcycle trip to Alaska?

The answer mostly depends on what bike you are riding. Bigger bigger bikes mean you can carry more. Answer also depends on how long of a ride you are planning and how much of the time you plan to camp versus stay in hotels. Some must have items are phone, spare food and water, rainproof…

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Which routes are available to ride to Alaska?

Once in Canada, there are two basic routes: eastern route (more inland) and western route (closer to Pacific Ocean). It would be ideal to take one going up north Alaska and the other route coming back down to south. Up until Canada, the route you take mostly depends on where you start in the lower…

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What type of motorcycle to ride to Alaska?

WHAT SIZE MOTORCYCLE? A common misconception is that you better ride a big bike, 1000 cc or bigger. The truth is you can ride any motorcycle, even a small scooter. Any and all sorts of motorcycles must have been ridden to Alaska. It is totally ok to go with medium size motorcycles such as 650…

How long time is ideal for the motorcycle trip to Alaska?

A month should be ideal for a round trip to allow you enough time to stop and enjoy the places and soak in the scenery. The speed record is hold by John Ryan (rip) who  rode his motorcycle from Prudhoe Bay Alaska to Key West Florida in 86 hours 31 minutes. But that is John…

October 9, 2016 in Uncategorized.
motorcyclist at the beginning of Dalton Highway in Alaska

When is best time to ride a motorcycle to Alaska?

Summer months, June thru August are considered best months to ride to Alaska. Temperatures are highest, and day light is most. Also the motorcyclists and other travelers will be on the road in case of an emergency situation.

October 9, 2016 in Uncategorized.
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