As the countdown continues, I've set up a little blog to share with you all thoughts and experiences in the run up, execution, and recovery from my TDF-Alaska run next year.
First post is now up and live, so feel free to have a nose and 'follow' if you are so inclined.
Also if any of you have done this - and wish to share some 'must do's' or for that matter 'must don'ts' feel free to post here or on the blog itself. I'd welcome your input.
Here's the link: www.patonabike.blogspot.com
Cheers
B)
Pat
Tierra del Fuego to Alaska - 2012
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Re: Tierra del Fuego to Alaska - 2012
Nice one Pat..
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Treat every situation like a dog..
If you can't hump it or eat it, piss on it and walk away.
If you can't hump it or eat it, piss on it and walk away.
Re: Tierra del Fuego to Alaska - 2012
Best of luck. Looking forward to the tales and pictures already.
Never enough time and so much to see and experience.
Previously a VStrom 650, and a KTM SMR 950, currently XT600E with many mods. And now a F800GS Trophy since the KTM has gone.
Previously a VStrom 650, and a KTM SMR 950, currently XT600E with many mods. And now a F800GS Trophy since the KTM has gone.
Re: Tierra del Fuego to Alaska - 2012
Good luck sounds like a ride of a lifetime - just a bit of advice from my perspective, get the blog links updated ASAP even if its with basic information. The old adage "dont go live till its ready".
Cheers,
Leigh (LMG)
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Re: Tierra del Fuego to Alaska - 2012
I'm off to TDF in March ish next year. Picking up the bike in Santiago running up to Atacama before head south. When are hoping to be there?
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Re: Tierra del Fuego to Alaska - 2012
Nice one Pat this is going to be my next trip either next year or the year after get this Rtw one finnished first
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Re: Tierra del Fuego to Alaska - 2012
My plan is to land in BA, and head straight south, so that should see me in TDF around second week of April - then head north. Keep in touch, sounds like we may cross paths along the way!GreatScott wrote:I'm off to TDF in March ish next year. Picking up the bike in Santiago running up to Atacama before head south. When are hoping to be there?
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Re: Tierra del Fuego to Alaska - 2012
Been following your trip - great stuff. AND you are already planning your next one - caps are being doffed here as I type. Have funBushman_uk wrote:Nice one Pat this is going to be my next trip either next year or the year after get this Rtw one finnished first
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Re: Tierra del Fuego to Alaska - 2012
Thanks for the good wishes - and I know what you're saying - but this is part of my self motivation technique.lmg wrote:Good luck sounds like a ride of a lifetime - just a bit of advice from my perspective, get the blog links updated ASAP even if its with basic information. The old adage "dont go live till its ready".
I'll explain. I have a bit of a lazy streak about some things - with tendency to see and not photo, or think but not write. Or if I do all that, to not get around to editing etc (eg. I still have loads of photos, vids and notes to edit re my 14 countries in 11 days trip last year... I will get around to it, honest, I will). But I've found that by trailing what's coming up, I'm better at actually doing it. And I really do want to try and record this one properly. Well that's the thinking anyway. Hopefully as the blog gets fleshed out it will become more interesting and informative (though I can't promise that, as it is all about me! :whistle:).
Cheers
Pat
