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North or South From LA?

I have been riding for 34 years (53 years old) not done toom much long distance stuff, rode to Portugal once - beeen a dispatach rider and ride each day, reasonable health... QUestion is, if I arrive in LA 20th June and have 2 months to get to New York... would you say I should go as fara as I can to Alaska and come over through Cananda and down or down to Mexico and up?

Mexico may be a problem because of the paperwork? I have no visa...

any thoughts, opinions? I really want to take it easy and 2 full months might take ne further....
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Thumbs up 2 months would be fine for Alaska.

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I have been riding for 34 years (53 years old) not done toom much long distance stuff, rode to Portugal once - beeen a dispatach rider and ride each day, reasonable health... QUestion is, if I arrive in LA 20th June and have 2 months to get to New York... would you say I should go as fara as I can to Alaska and come over through Cananda and down or down to Mexico and up?

Mexico may be a problem because of the paperwork? I have no visa...

any thoughts, opinions? I really want to take it easy and 2 full months might take ne further....
I think 2 months would easily allow you make it from LA to New York via Alaska. I rode from LA to Prudhoe Bay(via Dawson City), down to the Homer Pennisula, and back down to Billings, Montana, then back South to LA in 6 weeks. Didn't feel rushed. Of course Mexcio is mighty nice also! :=)
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Hey Rick, thanks for the reply... you have pointed out my dilemma! Yes I think LA -> Alaska -> New York is possible in 9 weeks but....

I will bring some warm bike clothes b4 I leave UK if Alaska 'wins' - Still not sure!

I think LA-> Mex -> Texas and up is more fun...

BUT What paperwork do I need for UK passport holder using a US bike into Mexico? Can I get a visa in LA?

decisions decisions!
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Not too many warm clothes

I would hold off on taking too many warm clothes to Alaska in July and August. I think you will find the average temperature fairly warm.

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Mexico or Alaska

For Mexico you as a Brit do not need a visa. Just show up at the border with a valid passport and the ownership and registration for the bike in YOUR name , same as on the passport ,and all the paperwork will be arranged on the spot in a short while..Very easy.
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Mexico or Alaska

Do some research on how incredably hot it will be thru california mexico and texas.
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