So, I’m sitting at home contemplating an entire of summer activities and possibilities and it just brings a smile to my face! It’s not just about doing, although that’s most of the fun, but it’s also about thinking about the possibilities. And the air is filled with possibilities…
This summer will be a mix of motorcycle riding and bicycle riding; two of my most favorite things. Now, those of you that know me well, know I am like a kid in a candy store; there are so many wonderful things to do. I don’t like repeating the same trip, so although every bone in my body wants to take a second crack at Inuvik, not this year. Instead my big summer ride will be the Klondike Loop added to the Dust2Dawson. This ride will start in Anchorage and head North over the wonderful pothole-filled Top of the World Highway to Dawson, drop down to Whitehorse, over to Skagway, Alaska, a quick ferry to Haines, Alaska, then on to Kluaine, Tok, and back to Anchorage. The ride will cover Alaska and the Yukon Territory of Canada and span roughly 1500 miles. It will be with trusty Ice Gal.
I also want to ride out to Manley Hot Springs where a friend in Fairbanks advised that, “Standing under the grapes naked is memorable.” I have no idea, but I will find out for you, later in the summer.
Another shout out to Cordova, although I did this last year, (and I am breaking my earlier stated rule) it is worth a re-visit for the Cosmos at the Reluctant Fisherman! If I can find a volunteer with a couple of 4 wheelers and rifles to escort me back all the way to the ghost town of Petersville (right at the fork), I want to really do this ride. This is big bear country though, and I am not about to do this one by myself or unarmed. Takers email me? I don’t carry a weapon, but it would provide piece of mind and help me squash the image of me looking like dinner riding back into that area by myself.
For cycling, I am toying with the idea of doing a small relay for the Fireweed 400 (the 200 mile race), commuting as much as possible to work, and maybe even the ride to Seward again.
Out of state, Minnesota, Utah, Phoenix, and Seattle all have targets on them.
Hey, welcome back to the blogosphere. I will look forward to reading about the adventures on this blog and Ice Gal's.
Me too!
Does that woman come with the grapes in Manley?
I'm not sure… I'll let you know.
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