July 22nd, 2011 We still do not have our Tiger’s back and most likely will not until at least tomorrow. We are not completely sure exactly what and if the problems for both bikes has been resolved but I can tell you this. My bike, the front runner, here is Leslie’s air filter after 8400…
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ENCORE POST July 21st 2011 Meet Duke the 12 year old Black Lab Meet Dean, Duke’s owner Now reintroduce yourselves to our hosts, retirees Deb & Gary Duke lives with Dean who still works and everyday after Dean leaves for work Duke comes over to Gary & Deb’s house right down the dirt road. …
(If you happen to buy this bike because of our trip, maybe mention it to your dealer, thanks) I need to preface this so-called “review” by saying this is not expected of us to even talk about the bikes. Triumph never said you had to review the bikes as part of this “deal”. As a matter…
Cheryl had a drink with this toe in it!
July 10th 2011 What better way to start the day off with a tiny little ferry ride from Dawson City to the other side of the Yukon. This ferry seems to be a vital mode of transportation for anyone wanting to head to the Top of The World “Highway” to Chicken, Tok and then back…
July 9 2011 Budgets? When we set out of a trip like this money is always on our minds. We always think we will save with lodging and food. In reality what happens when traveling on a motorcycle it goes something like this….you ride up the Dempster and are exhausted and hungry. You see a…
No full Blog entry tonight, too tired. But I will tell you this….the Dempster is a road to be taken seriously when riding in the pouring rain. We rode in slippery crap for well over 300 KM, standing on the pegs just trying to keep the bikes upright in the snotty mess. A rider lost…
July 8th 2011 Eagle Plains population is 8 So, the DEMPSTER! The Dempster….recently we have heard of 5 medical attentions and one rider needing to be air lifted out. The Dempster has wrecked numerous cars and trailers that we have heard about too. I am sure many reading this might think these incidences are no…
July 7th 201 This morning Cheryl and I met Brad Whitelaw, the owner and operator of the Triple J hotel where we are staying and the Dawson City’s Klondike Spirit Paddle Boat. I informed Brad about the charity portion of our ride and he instantly took an interest and wanted to help out. Gave him…
July 6th 2011 (We heard a Tiger XC made it to Prudhoe Bay we think by today. We might not be the 1st to get there. Congrats to the Tiger owner) I know we talk about the temperature a lot especially in the morning but here is another comment as to what the temperature was…
(All pictures on any of the posts can be clicked on for larger sizes) July 5th 2011 Got a late start today because we have been a little cold at night with the temperatures almost reaching freezing. Although we have a lot of clothing to try to bulk up and stay warm, we are still…