My KLR will hold 120 no problem, If we can make this happen i'm inLet’s set some dates. I’m thinking June 30. Bugs will be epic, dry season started. Need to know what speeds are in scope for riders. I have bikes for 120 and 160kmh.
My KLR will hold 120 no problem, If we can make this happen i'm inLet’s set some dates. I’m thinking June 30. Bugs will be epic, dry season started. Need to know what speeds are in scope for riders. I have bikes for 120 and 160kmh.
I thought you had a big bike? Up the JBR that’s gonna work, up to Matagami you might fall behind.My KLR will hold 120 no problem, If we can make this happen i'm in
I also have a versys 1000I thought you had a big bike? Up the JBR that’s gonna work, up to Matagami you might fall behind.
Since I figured that most of these places are cold, I have booked a week off in August and another week off in September. Gaspe is one I think I would do in August from the little I have read about it being pretty cold in June or September.
Here's some info you might find useful: Motocamping around the Gaspé Peninsula
Sounds good.Oh, I didn't realize that it will be cold in June, up in Gaspe. You're probably right; June may be too early.
I haven't booked my vacation yet; So yes, I can push it. Once you have a plan in place and would like company, let me know. In case I can, I'd like to join you.
I have a few days open in June, which can be utilized towards a shorter ride.
Sounds good.
Somewhere around June 21 (Summer Solstice) I will definitely do the sunrise to sunset ride again. Last year it was around 17hrs and 1400/km.
I did book off June 21-23 from work this year, of which at least one of these days will be for that ride, depending on weather.
I've booked off a week in August (16-20) which I was hoping to use for the trip to Gaspe.
Having done it on both a KLR and an FZ6 I would say the KLR is the way to go. After 1200kms of real good frost heaves you really appreciate the long travel suspension. Not sure how many stretches would allow 140 w/o being very wary of the police.Probably a better choice. KLR is a nice ride, but there are lots of 140 km stretches.
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How do these rides work, they still planning to start may 1st?
Haha was thinking the sameNo clue
I just use it for route ideas
Yeah I have heard from a few people that I have ridden with that both those roads you spoke of - the 381 and 299 are absolute 'must ride' roads in Quebec. Also the road up to Manic Cinq (#389) is supposed to be super fun, even if a bit bumpy. The furthest east I have ridden on my bike is Mont Tremblant, so I have a lot of exploring to do out that way.Seems like a great trip, I might do something similar. I was on hwy 155 through la tuque last summer. The part just south of la tuque reminded me of the southern portion of hwy 129. The 381 is supposed to be a really great road, I need to try it soon. If you end up going to Gaspe, I heard hwy 299 is supposed to be really good too.
Starting to think about this a little more with a week booked off in August for a 9 day trip. Never ridden to the east coast, but have visited Cabot Trail and stayed in Truro.
If anyone has been out on either of these rough routes or has any suggestions feel free to chime in. I'm figuring around 800km/day with early starts to be able to get off the bike a bit to enjoy here and there. I haven't done a lot of reading about these places or routes - just pulling the roads from here: 54 Motorcycle Roads Quebec Canada and making the rest up as I go.
Option 1: North shore of St Lawrence using Baie Comeau as a base camp for 3 nights. From Baie Comeau, take a day trip out to Kegashka, another up to Manic Cinq for a tour of the dam if it's open, then head over to and stay in Chicoutimi/Tadoussac for 3 nights to explore, and head back home via La Touque, Parc national de la Mauricie, stay overnight in Mont Tremblant and head home via Calabogie.
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Option 2: South shore of St. Lawrence via Lac Megantic to see where the massive train derailment occurred, then overnight near Quebec City. Then head over to Prince Edward Island for 3 nights and ride around the island for at least one day and walk another day. Then head over to Gaspe for 3 nights and while staying there go riding around to explore and also get off the bike. Then head home via the south shore of the St. Lawrence, stay overnight near Drummondville and home via Calabogie.
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Thanks!