Labrador, Newfoundland, and Nova Scotia - another Ancient Mariners Adventure - Page 8

lakota · 09-14-2010, 03:28 AM

[quote=sailer
did you need your spare fuel can, or did your F800GS have the range for the new phase 3 ???? what is the longest distance between fuel stops on the new phase 3 section??

I plan on doing the trip next year on the same bike, F800GS[/quote]

it's ~240 miles from HV-GB to Port Hope Simpson and that's the distance between gas stops. I put gas in with 30 miles to go. One gallon extra should be sufficient if the weather allows you to ride at a good speed.

Vikingtazz · 09-14-2010, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by lakota

great Lakes Tour - hadn't thought of that

we have been talking about riding the great river road from Venice LA to Lake Itasca MN

Regarding the Great Lakes tour...
There's a couple of ferry crossings of note.
Ludington Michigan/Manitowoc Wisconsin, and South Baymouth/Tobermory Ontario.

I'm originally from Thunder Bay, and can tell you the north shore of Lake Superior is one of the most beautiful rides in the world.

Just sayin'

stromsavard · 09-14-2010, 03:58 PM

And I agree!! It's beautiful! From Sault-Saint-Marie to Thunder Bay....WOW!!

lakota · 09-18-2010, 07:15 AM

start talking about ferry crossings and Jack immediately gets interested

MGB · 12-18-2010, 12:19 PM

and enjoyed the history lessons included. Looking forward to doing this ride in the next couple years. I was born in Goose Bay when the only road ran between Goose and Happy Valley. Too young to remember it, but looking forward to visiting and checking out the airfield my dad operated from.

Nice avatar by the way.

Marc

AK NIMROD · 12-18-2010, 06:00 PM

great ride report would like to try that trip someday....grew up (age 2-14) at USAF base in Stephenville and graduated at the base in Goose Bay...wow did those Newfie kids kick our butts in hockey. but our team use to beat the British airman's team.
when at Goose Bay they were just starting the road to Churchhill falls....wow that was alot of years ago.....42-43!
I still have friiends there and would be a great way to visit. Just so bloody far from Alaska.
thanx for the great ride report

09-14-2010, 03:28 AM	#106
lakota ^OP Geeser Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Annapolis MD Oddometer: 2,169	[quote=sailer did you need your spare fuel can, or did your F800GS have the range for the new phase 3 ???? what is the longest distance between fuel stops on the new phase 3 section?? I plan on doing the trip next year on the same bike, F800GS[/quote] it's ~240 miles from HV-GB to Port Hope Simpson and that's the distance between gas stops. I put gas in with 30 miles to go. One gallon extra should be sufficient if the weather allows you to ride at a good speed. __________________ IBA #42016 CDR 2012 Nova Scotia 2011 Taking Molly to Atlantis Labador Newfoundland Nova Scotia 2010 Trail of an Assassin Alaska 2009 follow the ride on spot

09-14-2010, 03:58 PM	#108
stromsavard Sergio Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Lorrainville, Québec Canada Oddometer: 95	And I agree!! It's beautiful! From Sault-Saint-Marie to Thunder Bay....WOW!! __________________ Greenpeace member

09-18-2010, 07:15 AM	#109
lakota ^OP Geeser Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Annapolis MD Oddometer: 2,169	start talking about ferry crossings and Jack immediately gets interested __________________ IBA #42016 CDR 2012 Nova Scotia 2011 Taking Molly to Atlantis Labador Newfoundland Nova Scotia 2010 Trail of an Assassin Alaska 2009 follow the ride on spot

12-18-2010, 12:19 PM	#110
MGB ex. BmwDuc Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Hampton and Forks of Buffalo, VA Oddometer: 1,637	Great ride report and enjoyed the history lessons included. Looking forward to doing this ride in the next couple years. I was born in Goose Bay when the only road ran between Goose and Happy Valley. Too young to remember it, but looking forward to visiting and checking out the airfield my dad operated from. Nice avatar by the way. Marc __________________ 1. "The more one gets to know of men, the more one values dogs" Anonymous 2. Life is not a dress rehearsal.

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12-18-2010, 06:00 PM	#111
AK NIMROD CHEECHAKO ADVENTURER Joined: Jul 2010 Location: SOLDOTNA, ALASKA Oddometer: 43	great ride report would like to try that trip someday....grew up (age 2-14) at USAF base in Stephenville and graduated at the base in Goose Bay...wow did those Newfie kids kick our butts in hockey. but our team use to beat the British airman's team. when at Goose Bay they were just starting the road to Churchhill falls....wow that was alot of years ago.....42-43! I still have friiends there and would be a great way to visit. Just so bloody far from Alaska. thanx for the great ride report