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15 May 2015
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Trip to SA
I don't plan on leaving Vancouver til Sept. So guess you'll be way ahead of me.
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17 May 2015
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Originally Posted by Scott McMurtrie
Hi RNS,
Seems like alot of people are doing there own trips.
I don't speak Spanish either... Just a few phrases to get bye.
Happy to meet up in Vancouer (or anywhere else along the way). I will be there in 1 week.
By October I hope to be in Ecuador/Peru/Boliva.
Will you be riding?
Scott
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Hey Scott I'm planning a similar trip and considering either a buy my own over there or ship my bike there...can i ask what kind of costs are involved in shipping/air freight (thinking that's what you're doing right?)...cheers Tom
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17 May 2015
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Hey Scott I'm planning a similar trip and considering either a buy my own over there or ship my bike there...can i ask what kind of costs are involved in shipping/air freight (thinking that's what you're doing right?)...cheers Tom
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Hi Tom,
I am going to write a blog post about my experiences in shipping the bike just after I have got it out of Customs in Canada.
https://transcendenttravel.wordpress.com/
Stay Tuned....
Scott
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17 May 2015
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I don't plan on leaving Vancouver til Sept. So guess you'll be way ahead of me.
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No worries, maybe we will travel at different speed and meet up along the way anyway.... 
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21 May 2015
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Hi KLINK
I would like to get away after the HU meeting in Aug. 20 - 23. If you come to the Vancouver area email sullivanrichard15@yahoo.ca
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26 May 2015
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Hey Guys Im heading to Chile from here in Oklahoma City this weekend!!! Im all about the solo journey but if we are able to share some experiences than the more the merrier!!!
I plan on riding Central/South America until this time next year!  When you guys make it down this way lets grab some  s, and catch up 
Ride safe, and have fun fellas!!!
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26 May 2015
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Hi RNS,
What kind of trip are you planning? For how long? I guess I'll be crossing the Mexican border around Sept, but we can meet somewhere on the way.
I'm adding all you guys as contacts so we keep in touch during out trips  |
I would like to leave here mid to late Sept. But am open to any idea. When will you be ending in Argentina ?
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28 May 2015
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Hey Scott I'm planning a similar trip and considering either a buy my own over there or ship my bike there...can i ask what kind of costs are involved in shipping/air freight (thinking that's what you're doing right?)...cheers Tom
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From Australia it costs $2800 from Brisbane to Vancouver. All in. There are a few costs added on top of the original quote. So be prepared for that.
My blog post is here, I made some rookie mistakes so you can read about them.
https://transcendenttravel.wordpress...ping-the-bike/
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28 May 2015
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Originally Posted by gnarlynate
Hey Guys Im heading to Chile from here in Oklahoma City this weekend!!! Im all about the solo journey but if we are able to share some experiences than the more the merrier!!!
I plan on riding Central/South America until this time next year! When you guys make it down this way lets grab some s, and catch up
Ride safe, and have fun fellas!!! |
Beers in Central America sound great! See you there.
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5 Jun 2015
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I would like to leave here mid to late Sept. But am open to any idea. When will you be ending in Argentina ?
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Hi RNS,
I'm getting to Calgary on the 15th of July, ride Canada, Alaska and then aprox. 4 more weeks in the US. I'm also thinking on crossing on a ferry from Baja California.
I plan to get to my home town in Argentina (close to BA) by the end of December, spend some time with my family there and then travel around one more month to the south.
Anyone going there (between Dec and March) is automatically invited to an asado and craft 
Leo
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7 Jun 2015
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Originally Posted by klink
Hi RNS,
I'm getting to Calgary on the 15th of July, ride Canada, Alaska and then aprox. 4 more weeks in the US. I'm also thinking on crossing on a ferry from Baja California.
I plan to get to my home town in Argentina (close to BA) by the end of December, spend some time with my family there and then travel around one more month to the south.
Anyone going there (between Dec and March) is automatically invited to an asado and craft
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I've been planning a trip to Newfoundland (Canada's most easterly province) will be in Calgary July 3 - 8. My plan is to do as much gravel as possible, going north from Calg. & staying in the north to Manitoba. I've been across Canada many time's on Hwy 1 so am looking at something new. Will be returning to the west coast on Hwy 1.( your welcome to come along ) I'll be back in BC for the HU meeting in Aug. 20-23 you should come if your still in the area.
If your still in Canada or US in Sept. I could meet you before crossing into Mexico.
According to info on HU its quite difficult to get bike & rider from Panama to SA.
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11 Jun 2015
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ride to south america
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I live in Vancouver BC Canada area. I'm planning a trip to South America. Late Sept. or Oct. ish. Have travelled all over Canada & the US. I know alot of great places to ride, could meet up with you. I don't speak any spanish, could use your help south of the US.
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hello i am walter, i will ride my bike from florida to argentina en september, I speak spanish so call me and we talk about it, 239-250-3595
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11 Jun 2015
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ride bike from florida to argenina
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I've been planning a trip to Newfoundland (Canada's most easterly province) will be in Calgary July 3 - 8. My plan is to do as much gravel as possible, going north from Calg. & staying in the north to Manitoba. I've been across Canada many time's on Hwy 1 so am looking at something new. Will be returning to the west coast on Hwy 1.( your welcome to come along ) I'll be back in BC for the HU meeting in Aug. 20-23 you should come if your still in the area.
If your still in Canada or US in Sept. I could meet you before crossing into Mexico.
According to info on HU its quite difficult to get bike & rider from Panama to SA.
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i will ride my bike from florida to argentina in late september, call i am from argentina, i am gooing back in bike, 239-250-3595 or email arqwer03@gmail.com
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11 Jun 2015
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ride my bike from florida to argentina
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Hi,
I'm planning on shipping my bike to Alaska around July and take around 6 months to get to the south of Argentina.
I have the bike almost ready, time and some money, that's it. I don't have a fixed route nor schedule, just some idea of the places I want to visit. I know people that have done Alaska and the US and are sharing information with me, and for the southern bit I know some already. I'm from Argentina, so language will probably not be a problem.
I don't mind travelling by myself, but I also enjoying sharing experiences, so I'm opening the invitation in case there's someone else interested in doing something similar.
I've done a few 2-3 weeks trips before, in small and big groups, and I love being on the road with my bike, so this is for me just an excuse to ride as much as possible and get some experiences on the way.
Leo
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I am going back to my country argentina in late september if you are looking for some body to ride with you, i will ride from florida to argentina.
phone 239-250-3595
email: arqwer03@gmail.com
walter
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11 Jun 2015
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Hi Leo,
I am from Australia and will be in the same area over that time. Doing a similar trip, but maybe a little slower....
I am heading into Alaska late May and will be in the US during June/July.
Keen to meet up if we can make it happen....
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I am going back to my country argentina in late september if you are looking for some body to ride with you, i will ride from florida to argentina.
phone 239-250-3595
email: arqwer03@gmail.com
walter
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