Ride to Hyder

[jsaul53]

Is anyone contemplating the MTF rides to Hyder Alaska in May? I am tempted. I would leave out of Cheyenne. Fuel and tires are my biggest concern. Mostly harley's signed up at this moment but they need someone to follow..

[Auburn]

When in May?

[jsaul53]

May 19-23, 2015 Multiple departure points for this ride. Jacksonville Fl leaves on the 19th, Forth Worth and Pittsburgh on the 20th Cheyenne on the 21st with arrival in Hyder on the 22nd.

http://www.mctourer.com/rides/2015/Hyde ... l#Schedule

[cowcop]

Quick math and not allowing time to eat, fuel, sleep, take a leak and be a tourist, says you have to average approx. 83 mph for your entire trip from Cheyenne to Hyder if your schedule of one day is accurate...lol!!
Stop and smell the roses so my old compatriots do not have to scrape you off a rock wall somewhere. Our speed limits are far lower and our roads in the spring will be a challenge.
Have fun!!

[jsaul53]

Agree it is a quick and long ride. I am following the schedule from MTF for this ride. Departing Cheyenne at 430 am on the 21st and arriving in Hyder I would say late on the 22. 2000 miles is a haul. I am in the planning phases right now so appreciate the feedback.

[bluesdog]

This is a tour?

The Google suggests 33 hours Cheyenne - Hyder, with no traffic, ideal road conditions etc.

That leaves zero time for sightseeing, taking photos, refreshments..

I gotta ask what's the hurry?

At least it's after the holiday long weekend, so the Queen's Cowboys won't be quite so intolerant...

Good luck.

[jsaul53]

There is always the way back for smelling the flowers..... looking for anyone that knows these roads as I am trying to plan fuel stops.

[bluesdog]

I'm mostly familiar with the Canadian portion, ie. the Yellowhead Highway, BC-16W. If that's your planned route, it's unlikely to pose refueling problems.

The historic Yellowhead is pretty well known, and popular with motorcyclists

Have a good ride!

[jsaul53]

Thanks for the refueling info.

[Big-B]

I am considering a SS 3K from Pittsburgh. But not sure if it will pan out. Hyder is a long way from the rest Alaska.

[jsaul53]

This was an awesome ride. I really enjoyed he trip back and was impressed with ride in western Idaho.

[dkjkwood]

I rode to Hyder last May from South Carolina. I had zero problems with fuel, longest stretch was ~170 miles. I was also able to make it on one set of tires. Took me 12 days, roughly 7200 miles. Boring as hell thru central canada, recommend going up thru Glacier much prettier ride.

Make sure you bring good waterproofs and a heated jacket and enjoy the scenery.