Roads in Alaska

[Big Dave UK]

Hello everyone, this is my first time on here so be gentle and forgive the odd typo!

I am currently in the early and exiting stages of planning a potential solo July-August-September trans Canadian trip travelling west to east (to eventually meet up with friends in Ottowa) using my own bike (a T300 Triumph Daytona), which i will get shipped over from the UK. Initially my idea was to begin in Vancouver and follow the Trans Canadian Highway across. However after doing some reading I am also looking into the possibility of beginning my journey in Ancourage instead, and heading down to Vancouver (phase 1 of trip) and then after spending a short while there follow the route from Vancouver to Ottowa (phase 2 of trip). (a more detailed route itinary is to follow soon)

The horizons unlimited website has already been a brilliant wealth of useful information covering most topics such as shipping costs and insurance and realistic mileages for cover etc but as always a nervous 1st timer has a few questions of his own and any help would be welcome.

Q1. I understand from research on the web that the Trans Candian Highway is made up of good quality tarmac roads but i am not sure about the roads from Anchorage to Vancouver. The bike i have is a sports tourer road bike with no off road ability, will my bike be ok for the main routes heading south during July-August-September? Also what weather can i expect for these months - anyone out there with local knowledge?

Q2. I intend to get heated grips, scottoiler and also a fender extender fitted to the front mudguard, any other mods i should make for my trip ?( i will be getting the bike fully serviced in the UK including getting a durable set of touring tyres fitted to last the distance - probably conti milestones)

Q3. Also i have the usual concerns about fuel stops, although my bike has a decent size fuel tank as standard (with touring style riding should get 150-170 miles to a tank). Are the number of gas stations plentiful along the trans can and also are the number of campsites plentiful ( i will be 90% camping to keep costs down, meet other people and also because i enjoy it)

Any help with the above questions would be welcome

A smile appeared on my face when i read on HUBB there are like minded individuals out there planning something similar, if we all end up going ahead would be great to potentially meet up.

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