With some repairs done on Rich's bike (nothing some duct tape and JB Weld cant fix), and a little more rest the intrepid riders are once again on the road to Deadhorse.
They left Coldfoot Camp at about 10:00am Alaskan local time on the 250 mile trek north up the treacherous Dalton Hwy.
Road conditions have improved some since yesterday, the road dried out with the help of some slack in the rain, a little wind, and some sunlight.
I will be closely monitoring their progress via GPS and expect to receive some visual reports from aircraft in the area. Many local small aircraft follow the Dalton Hwy. while using visual flight rules (VFR), and use it as a reference. A general request of the several pilots who fly bush planes along that route has been made, and I look forward to messaging sent from them should they spot Rich and Kurt.
Update: They are still pressing forward, based on tracking they are averaging about 30 mph.
Update: Current tracking shows they are 225 miles north of Coldfoot Camp go go go!
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I wasn't at all pleased when I heard what happened. But knowing the K-Meister stubborn streak, I knew he wasn't about to give up. Kudos to Kurt for helping him out and not mimicking what was surely a spectacular triple inverted faceplant with a half-gainer.
Dad's probably more broken up about dinging the bike than anything else..
I was concerned when I heard about the unfortunate incident, but knowing how much research, planning, and attention to safety went into preparing for this trip, I was reassured to hear it was not more serious. All that safety planning paid off! Good job and I hope you guys reach your goal - safely!
Billie
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