Tigerpaw Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Thoughts on riding from Dayton, OH to Anchorage, AK?There is a small possibility I will move to Alaska. The USAF is going to pay for the trip, I'm seriously considering riding up there. I would have the family in a chase vehicle. Averaging 400 miles a day. It could be a "once in a lifetime experience" I know there are some more appropriate sites to ask the real questions. Just looking for some fun discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Green Valley Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 DO IT! The fact that you have a reason makes it even easier to make the decision to turn it into an adventure ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hailwood Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 That is a trip that my Dad and I have been talking about for years but will probably never do. Would be great to take some detours and see some of the amazing things on the way (Badlands, Mt. Rushmore, Glacier, etc).If you have the chance, do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollnhot Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 Do it, sounds like the ride of a lifetime. You plan on riding one of your current mounts, or something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OsuMj Posted February 9, 2013 Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 especially if you have a car to accompany you. It takes away some of the hazards of riding across the country! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiomike Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 It sure would be a fantastic ride. Prepare well, investigate all angles and go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpaw Posted February 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 Do it, sounds like the ride of a lifetime. You plan on riding one of your current mounts, or something else.I would take the Boulevard. Definitely would add a windscreen, probably add saddlebags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jch82 Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 That is a ride I will be taking as soon as I have a job that lets me take more than 8 days off at a time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownsfan1 Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 I've always wanted to do something like that. I would do it if given the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlboro man Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 thanking of doing this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revelstoker Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Thoughts on riding from Dayton, OH to Anchorage, AK?There is a small possibility I will move to Alaska. The USAF is going to pay for the trip, I'm seriously considering riding up there. I would have the family in a chase vehicle. Averaging 400 miles a day. It could be a "once in a lifetime experience" I know there are some more appropriate sites to ask the real questions. Just looking for some fun discussion.Guy I know retired last year, bought his dream GSA and rode to Nome and back. Lot to do and see along the way. Enjoy and take a month to do it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drc32-0 Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Back in 2008 I took two months and camped and road around the Rockies in Colorado,Wyoming and Montana.You have a chance of a lifetime...don't pass it up!And the good old USAF(served '80-'84) is going to pay for it!If you can possibly swing it don't miss these places;Million Dollar Highway (between Durango and Ouray CO)Rocky MTN NP (Trail Ridge Rd)Snowy Range Rd (130 West of Laramie)The Tetons and Yellowstone area (esp The Beartooth Pass 212 and 296 Chief Joseph Senic Byway)Flatehead Lake/Glacier NP area (Going to the Sun Rd)We have been blessed with awesome beauty in this country...especially in the western states.You have a chance to see some of the good stuff...plus Canada!If your family appreciates natural beauty,this will be a trip that you will all remember the rest of your lives.Thanks for serving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 Shit if you have a chase vehicle go for it that will be an amazing trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicked94s10 Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Ill be doing this next year, you have it good because you only have to ride one way and have a chase car. Ill be riding up to deadhorse and back to Columbus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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