Africa Twin adventures (2024)

02/07/2023

It's been a couple of days since I got home. I am a terrible student and doing homework was always a struggle. I am not surprised that I still feel the same way, hence it's been 2 days. If you see the odometer you will notice I traveled 10,476 miles. I was gone 21 days and that equates to 498 miles a day. My brother's from Frankfort have more miles BUT I was home first for a change 😁. We rode roughly 12 hours a day. We visited 2 Canadian National Parks, 3 American National Parks and one monument. We traveled through 10 states and 5 Canadian territories and provinces. We had 4 border crossings. I completed a life long task to visit every state via motorcycle 😊. We experienced temperatures from the low 30s to the mid 90s. Rain, sleet, wind, smoke and fog. We saw a double rainbow and another single. I had a butterfly hang out with me more than once. Bear sightings became routine along with Moose and Caribou. Numerous small game and tons of birds, one even tried to kill Dave. My hands hurt and the blisters have mostly healed. I was overwhelmed a few times and really scared once. I did not want to ride 250 miles probably 10 hours, of mud and gravel in the rain and cold. The closer I got to home the more I wanted to get there but as much as I couldn't wait to get started I didn't want the trip to end. I learned a lot. I had 2 really good friends to travel with and we always beat what challenged us. My rite good friend Dave has said we have now elevated ourselves to the top 1% of riders with the completion of this journey. I am not sure about that but I know we rode further and saw more than most of the people I know do in a year. I am not making judgment or downplaying ANYONE. I am simply patting myself on the back. I had a absolutely fantastic experience and I think the only way to make it better would have been Angie being there. We all know she would have been miserable for a lot of it, way too dirty 🤣🤣😅. Anyway as I stated in the beginning, I hated Skwool and was a terrible student. My blah blah blah has gotten the point across even if it takes you a bit of effort to understand. I can't wait to get back out on the road and challenge myself. Thank you for your prayers and support. Until the next one....Peace ❤️

29/06/2023

Well today was just supposed to be far. We got an early start and all was going fan damn tastic after a good night's sleep. Well after a good gas station lunch we headed back to the interstate. The sign on the interstate advised stormy weather ahead. We stopped to zip up and hide all the wires. As we took off Jeff advised his rear was not quite right and I saw he had another flat. Well the pit crew jumped into action and after some time and staying dry we moved on. We had the dealership leave the new tire outside because there was no way we would make it. They did leave the tire out and we made it to the hotel. Gas station pizza got dinner....Almost home and so many stories to share....see ya soon

27/06/2023

Today was not part of the original plan but was an awesome, "let's do it. " Glacier National Park in Montana. Soooooooo so so beautiful! Was a short day only about 300 miles but wow ole wow. Nice just sitting and not moving. Yall enjoy the pictures. They pale in comparison to real life..

27/06/2023

We are now back in the USA...Jeff summed it up. So much beautiful scenery it actually kinda is like, wow there is another gorgeous mountain and a lake. It's like that around every turn. Riding the $&

26/06/2023

June 24th 1967 a little fella was born to the best mom and dad ever. They taught me that if you work hard and treat people with respect there are no limits on what you can accomplish. Well June 24th 2023 was one heckuve way to spend the day. We hit 7000 total miles yesterday and saw some big ole mountains. The lake is where we camped last night. Zero cell service or anything. I was so tired I just pirated the pictures from Dave an Jeff. 🤣🥰 Today was long and the miles are stacking up. I don't want it to end but I also can't wait to see my family and other friends. Tonight is our last night in Canadastan and we will be in Montana tomorrow. We are going to??? The Sun Road Tuesday. Then we make the distance to home. What a journey, I have always been an explorer and we are already talking about the next trip. Don't wait until you get a chance, go get some.....❤️❤️

24/06/2023

Exciting day today....Mileage and time reflects the difficulty. The first 250 miles were dirt, gravel, mud and stuff and things. As you can see that is clouds. The pictures do not show how dense it was and this is before the rain. It was actually in the clouds rain. Made for a super sketch ride. We did make our hard goal today and believe or not actually hit a car wash and cleaned up the motorcycles. I believe today was a definite highlight. Jeff and I saw a Grizzly. This bear was about 15 feet from Jeff as he rode past. The bear was a bit confused about what we were and went back in the bush. Dave didn't see it because he was a bit further behind. As I know he was disappointed we actually saw one towards the end of our day. They are amazing....we have seen much wildlife and definitely excited about the bear....tomorrow will be maintenance and heading south. Enjoy the few pictures

23/06/2023

Monday was my last post...There will definitely be some awesome pictures. Tuesday we left Fairbanks and went to Dawson City in the Yukon. We went via Top of the World Highway. We also visited Chicken Alaska before crossing the border. The border crossing was uneventful. We stayed in Dawson City Hostel...if you have seen Harry Potter (and I just know parts) then you know who and what the office looked like. No electricity and a very questionable drinking water situation. Mosquitoes SUCK up here...So we ate at a really good restaurant in Dawson City. The place has mix of paved roads and gravel. Wednesday we awoke to rain. We pressed on and headed for the Dempster Highway. The Dempster heads to the Artic Ocean in Canada and is all dirt and gravel for 500 miles one way. We had a 250 mile stretch with no gas or anything. At the end of the 250 miles there is gas and a hotel and restaurant. Gas is about $7.50 a gallon. After eating we headed to the Artic Circle and all 3 of us showed our nerd side being there on the Summer Solstice. We camped in a Yukon Provencal campground where a Moose had left evidence of there stay. Did I mention Mosquitoes SUCK? Man they were TERRIBLE. This morning we were assisted in our packing endeavors by the Mosquitoes. Got started about 0700 local time. We made it about 60 or so miles to Fort MacPherson which is in the Northwest Territory of Canada. We were about 200 miles away from Tuktoyaktuk. We found out that a bicyclists had lost their life about 2100 the 21st. Dust up here is Insane, almost as bad as the Mosquitoes. There is a valley that according to local law enforcement holds the dust. Apparently the cyclist head on with a semi...the road was closed and we didn't know when it would open. This presented us with a problem. We were not close to anything, we didn't have a guarantee about anything. Was it worth adding possibly another day maybe even 2 to see Tuktoyaktuk??? Dave said he didn't have a dog in the fight. Jeff was struggling as I was. We decided to head back towards home. Folks I have had some terrible days riding. Today was probably the worst one ever. 100 miles of, 30 mph winds while in the clouds, thunderstorms and 60 mph guests. We also endured hail and sleet. I don't understand how 50 degrees can be so cold. Before we made it back to Eagle Plains I brought up staying there. If we didn't we were looking at possibly 10 more hours on the motorcycle to get back to asphalt and not knowing where to sleep. Cold wet and tired. Oh yeah Fort McPherson has no Cafe or restaurant. I had pretzels and a Gatorade for breakfast. We were starving. Fortunately Dave and Jeff agreed...We got our room had a great meal and will hit it tomorrow. Not many miles today BUT really tough ridding. I am having a great time and appreciate the support from Angie Becker and will post when I can.

20/06/2023

No mind blowing pictures today. No epic miles. Just a day in Fairbanks. We all needed a break. Tomorrow Dawson City via Top of the World Highway. That will probably be my next favorite place 😁

19/06/2023

We saw the Artic Ocean yesterday. We hung out with the tour bus driver. I swear he was stoned. I didn't take many pictures yesterday because we ride for 12 and half hours through the Dalton. Same amazing scenery....The Dalton claimed another Africa Twin, busted my fork seals. She is spitting pretty good. Today we head to the car wash the Honda dealership and not very far....enjoy the pictures. Oh and people get in the water....it still has ice in it🤔🤔

18/06/2023

I don't know what happened?? Sorry if this ends up being the same thing only different. We rode 490 miles today. 14 hours 30 minutes. Putting this in perspective. If you were to leave Gulf Shores Alabama and drive to about Nashville Tennessee...now make 80% or so of that dirt and gravel 😁. The Dalton Highway also known as the Haul road supports the Pipe Line and oil fields in Prudhoe Bay. We saw Caribou, a momma Moose with 2 little ones a squirrel AND YES Bullwinkle! No bears...Listen I am telling you every turn ( not to many turns 😁😄 becomes my new favorite place. The camera just doesn't capture how remote and desolate you are. We went from the 50s to the 70s to the 30s. We crossed the Artic Circle. The Aurora Hotel where we are staying is AWESOME. We are taking a trip to the Artic Ocean in the morning and back to Fairbanks and another long hard day. This is a trip of a lifetime. I couldn't do it without the help and support of Angie and my rite good traveling buddies Dave and Jeff.....Again internet is sketch so you might get the same story told 2 different ways. Enjoy the pictures

17/06/2023

40s this morning spitraina littlebit...80 this evening. 600 miles today....Tomorrow we tackle the Dalton Highway. We stayed in Whitehorse last night....Going to be a MEGA day tomorrow. I believe I have now been to the most beautiful place in the world.....Some of Alaska looks like eastern KY 🤣🤣 Sorry for yesterday's lack of enthusiasm......Spirts are souring and bodies are wore out....Air B&B tonight in Fairbanks...hope to post tomorrow

16/06/2023

Wow just wow....Last night was Wednesday June 14th. We rode and we rode then we rode some more. Everyone that knows me that I am not the least bit shy about crushing some miles. Canada has kicked me right in the mouth. She is about the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. We have seen the Rocky Mountains Canadian style 🥰😍🤩 Lakes and streams that are pristine! Forest Fire smoke that burns your eyes. I have been freezing in the 40s and pouring rain...Crystal Blue skies and 60s...still cold 😁. My Africa Twin is an amazing motorcycle. It is NOT a Goldwing. The pictures are a cruel representation of a reality that I will NEVER forget. You have struggles with any journey and we have had a couple little things. Jeff dropped his bike yesterday morning. A oil leak popped up but was easily resolved today. I lost my keys but fortunately I have a spare....Sorry Uncle Dave the red pig is forever in Canada somewhere 😔...What lies ahead (I was not sure this morning what I was doing) is Fairbanks tomorrow, Prudhoe Bay Saturday and Fairbanks Sunday. Then Monday to Chicken Alaska an over the Top of the World Highway to Dawson City. We will see where are bodies and spirits are and either Dempster Highway or home. Damn it's a LOOOOONG way home. The stories will fade but the images will always be there. We are over 3,000 miles yesterday. G night all

14/06/2023

Day 4 11:46 minutes
Just over 400 of ABSOLUTELY OMG BEAUTIFUL!
Afabaska Glacier and Lake Louisa were highlghts...Jasper Canada is just Gatlinburg north.

We started later than we planned after staying in a hotel. Everyone was extremely tired. We had issues with laundry and a roll out bed but they were very helpful and took care of business....People are definitely different. Ladies act surprised when you hold the door and dudes just act like they are the only ones around....
So I frooze my butt off at 65 degrees this morning and we made it to 80ish....Finished the day in the 50s and raining raining. We were looking at 3.5 more hours to Dawson Creek but due to the fires they are packed with Refugees...lodging is not guaranteed soooooo, we stopped for gas and Dave advised there was a hotel next door....without any doubt or thought I said YES! Today we saw deer, goats, and I believe Dave saw a Moose. I ask, no squirrel was around the Moose....I am pretty tired and I know the rambling is hard to follow...we are about 2400 or so miles in....big big mile day tomorrow and then the choice is going to be made Alaska or Dempster first...or maybe we won't make one....enjoy the pictures...miss all the people

13/06/2023

Day 3 425 miles...just over 2,000 total
The Africa Twin is a great motorcycle however, it is NOT a Goldwing. 1000 miles a day would/are tough.
We left this morning and it was actually 64 degrees. We rode the entire route with maybe 4 turns. You can see for miles. Cruise control doesn't have to be turned off. It's crazy....We are staying at the Best Western in Calgary. The last picture is on the mirror of a car. It is so fun talking to other travelers. Really tired but having fun

12/06/2023

Day 2...700 plus miles
Cruise Control stops working sometimes

Cold this morning in Minnesota 49 degrees when we started. We had a pizza buffet in North Dakota that was actually very good. I didn't really care for the fried chicken.Warmed to about 80 . We had a long day. Everyone is tired. The Border Crossing was a breeze. Moose Jaw is a pretty neat place. Can't believe we are actually in Canada ...Stay tuned for more

11/06/2023

Day one Roughly 800 miles. We are in Clearwater MN at a campground. Folks have been curious about our accent and our motorcycles. Ed stopped by the campsite. He has a 75 Goldwing and one of them Harley Glide,Special, Limited thingies. He let us use his extension chord so I should not have any trouble with my Cpap tonight. We have electricity 😁 No real issues today. Poor Jeff was bragging about his helmet and how much he enjoys it and it literally started falling apart. Angel Gillenwater knows the feeling 😁...My MCCRUISE was working great, then it stopped but it started working again.....There's not to reason why. Great day love the post it notes. I miss everyone and I hope you enjoy the pictures. Not really that much to see.....oh I did speak local to the Minnesota folks that run the campground.... you betcha doejaknoooow, they really liked it Yall take care...until tomorrow 💕

09/06/2023

This is as clean as she is going to be. Less than 24 hours we will be northbound. Stay tuned for all the things

08/06/2023

Departure time is 0500 Saturday June 10th from Thorntons on Court Avenue in Jeffersonville. We plan on going 1000 miles day one and day two. That should put us in Calgary Canada. From this point we will take a look at highway and weather conditions. The two main objectives are The Dalton Highway in Alaska, that takes you to Prudhoe Bay and the Artic Ocean. The Dempster Highway in Canada with the end being Tuktoyaktuk at the Artic Ocean. That is crossing the Artic Circle in two countries and entering in no sunsets zone. Other highlights should be Top of the Word Highway and who would leave out Chicken Alaska. If at all possible I really would love to see the Sign Forest in Alaska. I am going through so many emotions. This is a trip of a lifetime, that the love of my life Angie Becker ❤️ is 98% supporting me 😁...Can't say a 100% because she is a little nervous. I have a great team going David Schroerlucke and his rite good brother Jeff. I believe all our strengths and weaknesses will make for excellent traveling buddies.....I am anxious and excited and nervous all at once. I really look forward to sharing pictures and our experiences with everyone. Don't feel bad if you skip a few pictures or post. I realize that I am slightly full of warm air...Yall take care and I will be posting soon

07/06/2023

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