The plan so far is, Leave kamloops on the 6 july to Evansburgh AB, 7 july, evansburgh to Saskatoon.

If everything goes right, I should hit Saskatoon around supper time. Google maps says that leg is 808 km, I suspect at least 110 kmh with probably a total of a one hour, maybe 1.5 hrs, stop thru out the day, roughly 9.5 hr ride (I didn't do the math). I have no idea what time I'd leave Evansburgh, probably around 8;00. I'll buy the beer, that should provide so incentive(smile).

Using my route as a rough guide that is around 4000 kms, which means you'll be doing around 1300 a day !! Long Days. I'll be interested to hear how it worked. How many hours a day are you planning on riding, 14 or so ? I did a little over a 14 hr day this summer, it wasn't so bad..but 3 in a row. Hopefully your wife lets you rest for a day or 2 before the next part of the trip. Just checked google maps Cal to Winn is around 1300, at 110 that's about 13 hrs straight riding. Are you going to cut thru the states?

I plan to go from Regina to Drumheller then to kamloops. It was the beer that got my attention. After I stop, in Calgary, I may have to alter my plan(smile). Is the traffic bad on the trans can, thru Calgary, during the stampede?

 

You really had me going there for a minute, even google didn't know what you were talking about. haha. It's Edmonton, not Evensburgh. Well, anyway I don't have solid plans yet, google tells me Calgary to Ottawa is 3500 km or 3300 km if I shortcut through the states. Winnepeg is 1300 as you say, but you can average way more than 110. The speed limit is 120, so you can ride probably 130 and not get a ticket. I don't know if you've ridden the praires, but they're pretty striaight, flat, and fast. We'll see how it goes, but I think ottawa in 3 days shouldn't be a problem. I don't think I will go through the states. When I crossed the border to go to sturgis last year, I was detained for about 2 hours, they wanted to know what bike club I ride with, which club I'm meeting in sturgis, and what I was in jail for. None of which is true. In the end I got across, but I have to say I was pretty worried. I was afraid they were going to pull out the rubber gloves, lucky it never happened. So for the 200 km, I don't think it's worth the hassel. Crossing with my wife is a different story, we don't get the same 3rd degree treatment.

Regarding the Stampede in Calgary. Don't worry about the traffic. But don't expect to find a campground or hotel, everything will be booked up. But sounds like you'll be cruising though anyway, so you don't have to worrry about it. But give us a shout, we'll hook up for a stampede coctail, maybe Shredding Rubber might be around as well.

 

Did it yrs ago,, haven't for a while

 

I have done most of that ride at one point or another, but never in one stretch. Saskatoon is a beautiful city and a great place, but WAY out in the middle of nowhere. Winnepeg is another great place. You will have to spend some time on the river walk and riverfront area. Calgary is absolutely nuts during the Stampede, take care. West of Calgary take some time in the mountains. Banff, lake louise and the park in general is not a place to rush through. Get out and enjoy your time there. It should not be done in a day.

 

Well, 7 days to go and everything is ready. I tested loaded the bike today and everything fits with some room to spare. The waiting is killing me and the weather is not looking good for the first couple days but I really don't care

I look forward to meeting some of you out there. The route I outlined in the opener is still the plan but it's very flexible. Keep an eye out for a black and blue 2011 superglide with Nova Scotia plates. There won't be very many out there.

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I wish maybe one day!

 

The plan as of today (subject to change on a whim)

30 Jun - hfx to trois riviere
1 jul - to Val d or area (maybe further if I feel good)
2 jul - to Geraldton Ont
3 jul - to Kenora Ont
4 Jul - to Moosejaw SK
5 jul - to Fernie BC
6 Jul - to Vernon area
7 jul - to edson AB(may alter trip to end in Jasper)
8 jul - to Saskatoon area (kinda flexible here relatives in area)
9 Jul - to Portage la Prarie MB
10 jul - to Thunder bay area
11 jul - to Timmins Ont
12 jul - to kingston Ont
13 jul - to Rivere du loup Qc
14 jul - to home or Saint john NB.

I look fwd to meeting people out there but pls remember that I have to do somewhere around 750 kms a day so stopping for more than hour in the middle of the day may be a problem.

 

After your leave Vernon I hope you are riding through the mountains from Banff to Jasper. It's a must see if you'r out here.

 

I was working up there for a few years and heard a comedian talk about the road across southern Canada. He said there is a bill-board somewhere between Saskatchewan and Alberta and "oh you'll be slowing down to read that..." meaning it's pretty bare out there.

 

This is a neat stop.

http://www.eaglecanyonadventures.ca/...n%20Adventures

Really good food here.

http://www.visitpinewood.com/about.htm



cheers