Kim and Mikes Most Excellent 2011 TAT Tour; The Frostbit's Return

2touringtheworld · 05-14-2011, 03:35 PM

So OK, you may recall that way back in 2008 Kim and I rode through much of Alaska and some of the Canadian Yukon. You can read and stare at pictures here. While there we saw all sorts of great things, and even met some super nice people. Take these two...

That's Mr. and Mrs. Frostbit, or in reality Tracy and MaryLee. We've been threatening to ride with them ever since we left Alaska and we even did once in Nova Scotia when they were on this side of the continent. That's where this picture was taken, at Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia.

Well, they're coming along on this TAT ride with us.

So, hold on folks because this one's gonna be fun. NH and AK collide in Jellico, TN to have some fun on the TAT. More pics soon!

If you want to follow along with us, we hit the trail on June 2nd, and you can follow our progress in real time on this map:

http://spotwalla.com/embed.php?id=2c934dd06cd115901&width=600&height=600&scale=on&zoom=default

Until later!

manshoon · 05-14-2011, 04:01 PM

RockyNH · 05-14-2011, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 2touringtheworld

So OK, you may recall that way back in 2008 Kim and I rode through much of Alaska and some of the Canadian Yukon. You can read and stare at pictures here. While there we saw all sorts of great things, and even met some super nice people. Take these two...

That's Mr. and Mrs. Frostbit, or in reality Tracy and MaryLee. We've been threatening to ride with them ever since we left Alaska and we even did once in Nova Scotia when they were on this side of the coast. That's where this picture was taken, at Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia.

Well, they're coming along on this TAT ride with us.

So, hold on folks because this one's gonna be fun. NH and AK collide in Jellico, TN to have some fun on the TAT. More pics soon!

Until later!

Already subscribed!

Pat in NH (actually just down the street!

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Nice_Rumble · 05-14-2011, 06:11 PM

Oh goody, another Mike and Kim adventure ride. Can't wait.

2touringtheworld · 05-14-2011, 06:40 PM

So what are we riding the TAT with. Hmmm....? Well I'm a confirmed KTM guy and there's a 690E waiting in the garage raring to go. Kim has her Suzuki DR650 from the Alaska trip. Should we take those guys?

Nah.......

Let's take these two little fellas.

Twin 2009 KTM 250 XCF-ws. We're pretty good at falling down and who wants to pick up the big guys when we can pick up lightweights. Here's a pic of Kim with her little one.

Now all I have to do is make them TAT worthy. More to come on that soon.

Nice_Rumble · 05-14-2011, 06:58 PM

Let's see how you strap your bags to those little puppies.

mashrider · 05-14-2011, 07:30 PM

I have been wanting to ride the TAT, even thinking of a Yamaha 250 to do it with, I am in..Send lots of pics!!!
What do yall think of riding it solo??

NewHampWoodsRider · 05-14-2011, 08:45 PM

Beam me up Scotty!

Im tuned in!

Frostbit · 05-14-2011, 09:25 PM

Count me in... can't wait to see how this turns out.

As if we weren't amped up enough already... you two go and start a ride report two weeks before we hit the trail... all the sudden I'm feeling weak, very weak.

We are very much looking forward to meeting up with the ultimate adventure duo for a little slosh in the mud.

ML will be riding a beautifully outfitted WR250R and I'll be on a 650 Dakar that I used to be rather fond of until I found out that everybody else was going with the "light is right" philosophy.

Does anybody in the Toledo area want to trade their 250 for a 650 before June?

Frostbit · 05-14-2011, 09:36 PM

Oooops... forgot to request a picture of you two in your new riding apparel.

BigDogAdventures.com · 05-15-2011, 03:40 AM

I'll certainly enjoy reading your ride story------if I ever road the TAT again---I'd do it on a 250 for sure.

I rode a KLR on the Eastern part--and a Husky TE610 on the Western Part---and they did well-----but a 250 is so easy and fun to ride--especially the WR with it's extremely wide ratio 6-speed. About the only true dual-sport where they got it right.

Mark
BigDog

KLRMULE · 05-15-2011, 05:56 AM

And Inviting the wife to lurk on this one. Good for Y'all for doing this together!

Dr. Benny · 05-15-2011, 07:03 AM

Have a great ride! I'm looking forward to reading about all your adventures!

ReadySetGo · 05-15-2011, 07:48 AM

Subscribed

kildala2000 · 05-15-2011, 08:45 AM

OK,
Tracy bring it on..

Ride Safe,
Rick

05-14-2011, 03:35 PM	#1
2touringtheworld ^OP World shrinkers Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Old Man of the Mountain State, before he fell down Oddometer: 1,200	Kim and Mikes Most Excellent 2011 TAT Tour; The Frostbits Return So OK, you may recall that way back in 2008 Kim and I rode through much of Alaska and some of the Canadian Yukon. You can read and stare at pictures here. While there we saw all sorts of great things, and even met some super nice people. Take these two... That's Mr. and Mrs. Frostbit, or in reality Tracy and MaryLee. We've been threatening to ride with them ever since we left Alaska and we even did once in Nova Scotia when they were on this side of the continent. That's where this picture was taken, at Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia. Well, they're coming along on this TAT ride with us. So, hold on folks because this one's gonna be fun. NH and AK collide in Jellico, TN to have some fun on the TAT. More pics soon! If you want to follow along with us, we hit the trail on June 2nd, and you can follow our progress in real time on this map: http://spotwalla.com/embed.php?id=2c934dd06cd115901&width=600&height=600&scale=on&zoom=default Until later! __________________ Ride2Adventure.com Kim & Mike's Most Excellent Ride Reports: 2011 TAT Tour; 2010 Adv to Fin del Mundo; 2010 Ride to Lava & Ice; 2009 Icelandic Adv; 2008 Alaskan Adv 2007 Trans Labrador Hi-way Adv 2touringtheworld screwed with this post 05-29-2011 at 08:35 PM

05-14-2011, 04:01 PM	#2
manshoon Mr.Back Roads to you Joined: Mar 2009 Location: There you have it. Oddometer: 313	__________________ Everyone dies, but not everyone lives, So Get busy living or get busy dying.

05-14-2011, 06:11 PM	#4
Nice_Rumble Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2004 Location: New London, NH Oddometer: 2,036	Oh goody, another Mike and Kim adventure ride. Can't wait. __________________ '13 KTM 500 EXC, '08 Yamaha WR250R, '08 Kawasaki KLR650 (Sold), '04 CRF250X (Sold) Member AMA, NETRA, MVTR, CCCOFVT Stealth is good! Noise annoys!

05-14-2011, 06:40 PM	#5
2touringtheworld ^OP World shrinkers Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Old Man of the Mountain State, before he fell down Oddometer: 1,200	So What Are Kim and Mike Riding? So what are we riding the TAT with. Hmmm....? Well I'm a confirmed KTM guy and there's a 690E waiting in the garage raring to go. Kim has her Suzuki DR650 from the Alaska trip. Should we take those guys? Nah....... Let's take these two little fellas. Twin 2009 KTM 250 XCF-ws. We're pretty good at falling down and who wants to pick up the big guys when we can pick up lightweights. Here's a pic of Kim with her little one. Now all I have to do is make them TAT worthy. More to come on that soon. __________________ Ride2Adventure.com Kim & Mike's Most Excellent Ride Reports: 2011 TAT Tour; 2010 Adv to Fin del Mundo; 2010 Ride to Lava & Ice; 2009 Icelandic Adv; 2008 Alaskan Adv 2007 Trans Labrador Hi-way Adv 2touringtheworld screwed with this post 05-29-2011 at 08:36 PM

05-14-2011, 06:58 PM	#6
Nice_Rumble Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2004 Location: New London, NH Oddometer: 2,036	Let's see how you strap your bags to those little puppies. __________________ '13 KTM 500 EXC, '08 Yamaha WR250R, '08 Kawasaki KLR650 (Sold), '04 CRF250X (Sold) Member AMA, NETRA, MVTR, CCCOFVT Stealth is good! Noise annoys!

05-14-2011, 07:30 PM	#7
mashrider Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Cullman AL Oddometer: 49	I have been wanting to ride the TAT, even thinking of a Yamaha 250 to do it with, I am in..Send lots of pics!!! What do yall think of riding it solo?? __________________ 2012 Road King Classic (my touring Bike) XR1200, (yup a Harley) KLX 250 SF

05-14-2011, 08:45 PM	#8
NewHampWoodsRider Tag Captor Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Way Down North, New Hampshire Oddometer: 434	Beam me up Scotty! Im tuned in!

05-14-2011, 09:25 PM	#9
Frostbit Is it cold in here? Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Oddometer: 1,033	Count me in... can't wait to see how this turns out. As if we weren't amped up enough already... you two go and start a ride report two weeks before we hit the trail... all the sudden I'm feeling weak, very weak. We are very much looking forward to meeting up with the ultimate adventure duo for a little slosh in the mud. ML will be riding a beautifully outfitted WR250R and I'll be on a 650 Dakar that I used to be rather fond of until I found out that everybody else was going with the "light is right" philosophy. Does anybody in the Toledo area want to trade their 250 for a 650 before June? __________________ It’s easier to have a strong opinion with less information. Check out WWW.RideDualSport.com forum.

05-14-2011, 09:36 PM	#10
Frostbit Is it cold in here? Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Oddometer: 1,033	Oooops... forgot to request a picture of you two in your new riding apparel. __________________ It’s easier to have a strong opinion with less information. Check out WWW.RideDualSport.com forum.

05-15-2011, 03:40 AM	#11
BigDogAdventures.com Fart Letter Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Mt. Vernon, Illinois Oddometer: 3,859	NIce I'll certainly enjoy reading your ride story------if I ever road the TAT again---I'd do it on a 250 for sure. I rode a KLR on the Eastern part--and a Husky TE610 on the Western Part---and they did well-----but a 250 is so easy and fun to ride--especially the WR with it's extremely wide ratio 6-speed. About the only true dual-sport where they got it right. Mark BigDog __________________ Mark Sampson Click here for BigDogs full length DVD movies http://bigdogadventures.com/Video.htm www.bigdogadventures.com Why in the heck did you buy a 250 ?? "Because they were all out of 175's" "The less the merrier" "I'm so old, I don't even buy green bananas"--Quote: Jimmy Dickens "The older I get--the bigger my rear sprocket gets" "It takes 12 HP to ride around the world--the rest is wheelspin"

05-15-2011, 05:56 AM	#12
KLRMULE Adventurer Joined: Nov 2010 Oddometer: 40	In and Invious And Inviting the wife to lurk on this one. Good for Y'all for doing this together!

05-15-2011, 07:03 AM	#13
Dr. Benny Enjoying the Journey Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Bay Area, California Oddometer: 665	Have a great ride! I'm looking forward to reading about all your adventures! __________________ Motorcycle Mexico DVD - The easy way to prepare for your first motorcycle ride south of the border. New Hampshire to Ushuaia 2009-2010

05-15-2011, 07:48 AM	#14
ReadySetGo Adventurer Joined: Nov 2010 Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Oddometer: 92	Subscribed __________________ Wendy ____________________ 2005 SV1000 1996 Honda Magna 750 2006 Honda XR650L

05-15-2011, 08:45 AM	#15
kildala2000 The GS Store. Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Northern BC Canada Oddometer: 2,011	Great OK, Tracy bring it on.. Ride Safe, Rick __________________ www.kiladala.myshopify.com "The GS Toy Store" http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=295353

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