The final day, of the journey that has taken Tim and me to all ride-able 49 U.S.states. This was a long 600+ days, 1000 Km and we will finish the day at 4300 miles, just over 7-600 mile days in a row. At the farthest point away from home on the trip. On this day I realized that the old Alaskan highway was not completely tame. Though not the pioneer trek it was 30 years ago, but the old girl still has some kicks left in her.
Every so often, some sections more than others, there is a bump. That is so much the same you would think some was planting these strategically to get your attention. This non sequential repeating bump causes you to be thrown off your seat 10” in the air- un expectedly. With this comes a mighty Gasp, a mighty HURRUMPH, coming from the inner most parts. It’s a Growl and an expression all in one. It is the sound of Pain, and the expression of surprise, and a sigh of relief that your still alive…..all wrapped into one HURRUMPH. On day day 7, this familiar ritual was to be again participated in 100 km down the road from Haines Junction.
The end of day 7 was like a journey to the hall of the mountain kings as we traversed the 20 mile wide glacier valley as the 2000ft. cliffs on either side stood at attention to our roaring Harley –Davidsons. It was also like a ride to a Nordic Jurassic park as we began the dissent to Anchorage. So ended the first 4300 miles of Mission Alaska and the end to our 49 state riding Mission and quest.
Every so often, some sections more than others, there is a bump. That is so much the same you would think some was planting these strategically to get your attention. This non sequential repeating bump causes you to be thrown off your seat 10” in the air- un expectedly. With this comes a mighty Gasp, a mighty HURRUMPH, coming from the inner most parts. It’s a Growl and an expression all in one. It is the sound of Pain, and the expression of surprise, and a sigh of relief that your still alive…..all wrapped into one HURRUMPH. On day day 7, this familiar ritual was to be again participated in 100 km down the road from Haines Junction.
The end of day 7 was like a journey to the hall of the mountain kings as we traversed the 20 mile wide glacier valley as the 2000ft. cliffs on either side stood at attention to our roaring Harley –Davidsons. It was also like a ride to a Nordic Jurassic park as we began the dissent to Anchorage. So ended the first 4300 miles of Mission Alaska and the end to our 49 state riding Mission and quest.
Awesome report guys and thank you for including all of us in your journey. Enjoy your few days with your wives and the wonderful environment you are experiencing. I can't wait to catch up with you guys when you get back to hear more of your incredible stories.
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