Monthly Archives: August, 2009
Howdy,
Well folks, my preparations are well underway and i’m coming into the final stage before departure. My bike has been registered and insured and all my luggage has been ordered. Over the next month i will be installing my aluminum panniers and top box, changing up the gearing to allow for better milage and highway travel and purchasing a setof long distance dual sport tires.
Knobby tires are not going to be the best choice for this trip as i’ve learned over the last month of riding. They vibrate on the highway and wear very fast. I will likely go for a true dual sport tire (50%street/50%dirt) that is rated for long distance travel.
My basic itinerary is as follows.
Leave date: sometime in mid to late october
First destination: Victoria BC, Have to visit with all the folksout there and of course see my fellow rider John.
I will take the highway along the west coast of the USA until i reach san fransico where i will spend a few nights.
From there i will make my way into Mexico and down through the baja penesula and upon reaching the end will ferry accross to mainland Mexico.
Once i reach Guatamala, my plan is to significantly slow my pace and take in the world around me. I am an avid surfer and will be looking to catch some of the world famous waves throughout central america.
As it stands right now, I would like to be in Costa Rica by Christmas, where some of my family is planning to fly down and visit me.
This is about as far as i’ve gotten with specific travel plans. I firmly believe that adventures are made through experiences. I do not wish to preplan my accomodations or any of the destinations that I find myself. I’m sure John can speak to this as his experiences on his leg were had in much the same manner i wish to.
Finally, I want to thank every body for their support and enthusiasm so far. This journey is epic undertaking and I will likely find myself pushed to limits that i have never encountered before. This support will keep me going.
Cheers
Kent
p.s.
I will be updating with picture of the bike once all equipment has been installed.
Preparations for the 2nd Leg of the Transcontinental Journey Underway!
As summer is slowly coming to an end, we find ourselves putting new time and energy into the preparations for the 2nd Leg of the Alaska to Argentina journey. With Leg 1 under our belts, and 5466 km already having been traveled, and pledged, and no less than 20,000 kms to go, we look forward to our next section of adventure and our next rider.
In support of our new rider and his preparations, the fund raising team has committed to continue fund raising for the cause during the next University semesters through various events and pledges.
Please check in over the next few weeks to see our riders itinerary for his journey and to see the specifics of what our fund raisers have planned.
Thanks to all who have completed their commitments by paying their pledged amounts for the first Leg! Most pledgees donated a total of $54.66 each, which was equal to 1 penny per km traveled on the first leg! Remember you are always more than welcome to pledge again , for the second leg of the journey if you like by contacting us at alaskatoargentina@live.com and pledging our next rider.
Thanks everyone for your ongoing support!
New update from Global Peace Network
- dan
We look forward to hearing more about Dans recent trip to Tanznaia in the near future.
