Jim, you mentioned in one last videos that maybe you'd go to Ontario.. if you do, you need to go onto Manitoulin Island.. do the ride around Lake Superior.. you won't be disappointed..
I worked in Thunder Bay for 6 years in the 1990s and love the north shore of Lake Superior. I have not done the US side but am looking at it. Been years since I was on Manitoulin and that was in a car. Been thinking of going back and doing the ferry to Tobermory.
@@baldandbiking Rich, I probably won't get to Tobetrmory this year but a good chance will be close going from southern Ont. to Orilla and then Renfrew. Will be staying off the main highways. Possibly Hwy. 124 & 9 which I think I have seen in your videos? Just after Labour Day weekend... stay tuned.
You have planned a great tour Jim. It sure gives visitors a taste of the province. I had hoped to return to Newfoundland this summer, however I have to leave it for another year. I think this will be a great trip for everyone involved.
@@OldGuyonaBike oh I know I would love it. I did the ride through Newfoundland in 07 while attending the HOG Rally in Sin John's....but this route will show me parts of my province I haven't seen before. I did the Northern Pen and it RAINED all the way up in the morning and the return to Cow Head in the afternoon. Maybe.....
Encourage all reading this to take Jim up on his fabulous tour. I've been to Newfoundland twice by Motorcycle... While I enjoyed the Trans Lab Highway, as stated here, much of it is still gravel, mosquitos vicious and the section through Quebec is really challenging when slimey (in other words, most of the time in Summer). Crossing at Port au Basques is the best bet. Trout River is great, check out The Tablelands in Gros Morne, too.. especially if you have any interest in geology. As a "Newfie," Jim is too humble to tell you that the people of the island are the friendliest you'll ever meet. Wish I could make the trip this year....This would be truly remarkable. Good on you Jim for playing tour guide/host. Darn.. so wish I could do this!
Thanks Richard... even if one does not come along on this ride, they can use it for planning and they can certainly come along with the videos over next winter. Still thinking we might have the chance to share a campfire in Sept..That planning is in the next video which I have just started to edit.
@@OldGuyonaBike Jim, I'm sooooo ready for warm weather riding. Just got back from a week in SW Texas where it was warm but no motorcycle at my disposal. Can't imagine the patience of you Newfoundlanders as you think of spring and summer...
Jim, thanks for the overview, I’m thrilled to be one of the participants on this trip. I too have been planning, my route out to Nova Scotia. Now a few of us are riding the Cabot Trail prior to boarding the overnight ferry to Port aux Basque. (10:00 am at the Baddeck Tim Hortons July 17). I spent yesterday formatting backup sd cards for my GPS with the routes you sent me. This is going to be a blast!
I think I have the last 3 days plotted out now. I'm looking forward to it as well. Pippy Park CG in St. John's is booked for the last 3 nights - waiting on the provincial system to open reservations (another month). I am going to hang around St. John's for a couple of extra days at the end it looks like.
Greetings from Indiana...i have thru research found the most easterly place in America quite an interesting GOAL in my life the same as North...south...and west. So in 1982 i adventured EAST to Cape Spear. NEWFOUNDLAND and every where in between as possible and Thank You for my next far East Adveture re visit continue beautiful Newfoundland...THANK YOU for your experience...
I'm actually planning to mostly stay on the island this summer and visit places I haven't been or places I need to see again. Glad to know you enjoyed your 1982 visit and are looking at coming back.
I'm hoping that others may be able to use some of the [lanning for their own trips in the future. Certainly lots of things to stop and see, but I think this fairly efficiently gets people around some of the nicest rides.
I am really hoping it will be a fine time... should at least get a few videos out the tour lol. Editing now and wondering if I am biting off too big a run... well, dream big.
That's action packed trip you have planned there Jim. I'd say it is a perfect out to catch a taste of what there is to offer on the island. Can't wait to see vids of that trip. I hope you get some takers for it.
There are 8-10 riders from the ST Owners group who are taking part. Maybe another 4 from outside the group. A few people will join up for parts of the trip. Will be a whole different kinda tour/camp for me. I'm hoping we'll have lots of fun, lots of video and that it will encourage others to plan a trip to the island at some point.
Thanks for being a great ambassador for our beautiful province. Feel free to stop by the Canadian Tire Gas bar at the lights in Marystown for a yarn or if any assistance can be rendered in our neck of the woods.
Thanks for the info !! We are planning to be in that area of Canada around mid-late Sept. we are hoping to do the Quebec to Lab run before crossing to Nfld. Then we want to be there for roughly 2-3 weeks. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!
2-3 weeks is not a bad amount of time. Mid-Sept. I may be in Ontario. I like riding here in Sept.. Weather can be a little cooler but accommodations/campgrounds are easier to find.
Well Jim, it looks like you have a beautiful ride planned. I am sure your group will love it. There sure is a lot to see there. Never know, i may see you there at some point. I have not been back home to the island for years. Will be watching for your next video. Stay safe, Larry.
You are going to have to make it back at some point. I am hoping to spend a lot of time on the road this summer and fall. this is just the start of it.
Good video. I did the tables . Hiked the tables and gross mourn ,at.antony . Deer lake . St.johms. beautiful. Can't wait to come back and take this route and I'll be pulling my ro let powered trailer. Maybe my new designed camper.
Wow! I would love to be able to make that trip, but unfortunately I cannot. But, I am sure you will be making some great videos to document your trip. I can't wait to watch those videos.
I am hoping to get a good series of videos out of this and hopefully it will inspire others to plan to visit in the future. I'm going to have a lot of editing to do next winter lol.
Watching your video, the part about the ride on the Burin Peninsula and your side trip to visit Petite Fort will bring you near my house, it is a beautiful curvy ride on a motorcycle I would also recommend if you have the time, to go through Burin to smugglers cove and through Port Au Bra…. Beautiful area there as well
Planning to go to Smugglers Cove for supper. I've been fogged in both time I was on the Buring before. Hope third time is the charm and it will be my first down to Petit Fort and also will go down to Harbour Mille. Looking forward to it.
The actual historic site has an interesting feel to it. There is a replica sod house on site and reinactors. Across the road is a commercial replica village which has the Viking replica longboat sailed over from Norway in 2000. It is well worth the trip up. We'll only really have time to see the historical site and not the village but some riders might want to spend more time there.
looks like one heck of a trip being planned and sure wish I could do the trip as well but your fantastic videos will have to suffice this old timer. Wishing you all the best. one thing, any good trout fishing along your planned route? looking forward to the next video and thanks for sharing
I have been thinking about getting a collapsable rod. Most creeks and streams near road tend to be fished out but I'm sure there are a few back roads accessable by road bikes that can get one into a trout stream. Hoping I'll be able to record a great tour of the island. Between this and my other planned trips, I should have a busy winter of editing.
Hello, I'm planning a 2 week trip to NewFoundland the second half of June 2024. Ran across this video and it looks like a really good starting point for me to plan my trip. Was hoping you would be willing to share your detailed route. This will be my first time to Newfoundland. Thank you
2nd half of June, bring lots of layers and wet weather gear. Feel free to email me jimgcg@gmail.com I lead 10 bikes around the province in 2022 from the STOwners forum. That ride starts here ruclips.net/video/tBQAxYd6guk/видео.html Are you planning on camping or motels/B&B's? What are your main interests... scenery, history? There are a lot of interesting places to visit and some pretty awesome roads with scenery.
Sounds like a great ride sorry I can’t make it .In response to a earlier video , yes I do lean into the curves in my car . Thanks for another great video and as always thanks for taking us along
Certainly anyone can come to the island at any time and I hope the information might be the basis for someone else's tour. Hopefully it will result in a fun series of videos as well. Thanks for watching.
Looks like a great two weeks of exploring some of NL Will you be participating in any "Come Home 2022" festivities. Is Labrador motorcycle friendly ie. scenic, good highways & roads, ocean views, places to camp or motels, etc. Great video, thank you for sharing & stay safe!
I am sure we'll be in some towns when they have something special on the go but I have not seen a lot posted yet. Started planning this last fall, before the "Come Home 2022" was announced. As far as I know there is still about 100 km of road still to be paved between Goose Bay and Red Bay. I know Goldwings and STs have done it for sure. Not a lot of designated camping, one provincial park that I would like to see... I'd like to at least go over to the Red Bay area even if i do not do the whole Trans Labrador.
If you happen to see a red trike following the group, don't be alarmed.....It's a figment of your imagination. just saying... I just retired and that area was a wish list for me to ride. if you are looking to add someone, I am very interested. I will have a timeout camper by then.
Hi Mike. This isn't a closed group on this ride... email me for details (jimgcg@gmail.com). It's a pay your own way and tag along, loose gaggle of semi-guided, herded cats.
The national parks like Gros Morne require a daily pass which is independent of the camping fees. $10.50/day in Gros Morne. I always suggest getting the Discovery Pass which is good for a whole year and covers admission fees at all national parks and historic sites. www.pc.gc.ca/en/voyage-travel/admission The provincial parks have a $10.00 daily vehicle fee (as opposed to national per person fee) and that is reduced to $7 if you are camping. I usually get the $50 all parks seasonal pass as I will stay 6-10 nights per year. As a Newfoundland senior, I also get a discount. www.parksnl.ca/reservations/#vehicle I tend to reserve weekend nights especially around July 1st and August 1st. Some of the campgrounds are small, like Green Point in Gros Morne. National park reservation services start up at the end of Feb. usually and provincial doesn't start until towards the end of April each year.
Hey man, I'm from PEI. I'm planning a trip over to Newfoundland this summer for about a week. I heard there's a big stretch sometimes between a gas station. What size jerry can you think you should take?
It used to be a really big problem when I first came to the island in '96. Not just the distance but the fact that some of the smaller gas stations closed at 6 pm. It is not as big of a problem now. I think the furthest between gas stations on or just off the road might be 220 km? If you have a cruising range of 250+ you will be ok. Check the map, gas stations at most major junctions... gas up when down half a tank.
On my phone, between selling my house and temp housing and limited internet. A lone bike can often get on the ferry but it is getting harder. I would advise booking especially around July 1st weekend or August 1st weekend. Seems cabins are pretty well all booked up. Do a phone reservation if you want to get on a cabin waiting list. You can't do that online. Smaller provincial parks will be full on those weekends or will be. Gros Morne has 5 campgrounds so may not be a problem. With 5-6 campsites needed for my group I suggested everyone book as we also had a set time table. 2 tents/2 bikes per site (rest hotel/cabins)
Great video Jim! Thanks for sharing. Your trip looks awesome! I'm so excited to visit this summer too. Thanks for all your planning help. Hope to see you on the road!
My apologizies to anyone from Labrador who takes offense. I do live in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador but I do live on the island of Newfoundland. That is a geographical location rather than a political one. I have only been to Labrador once and I do want to go back again. If and when I do, I will probably title it as touring Labrador as it will be the geographical location of the tour. It is similar to saying one is going to travel the Cabot Trail. One does not say they are traveling Nova Scotia when they are are only doing one section. Again, my apologizies if you have taken offense.
Hello Jim, I would love to travel to the rock, Work says no this year. Two weeks seems to be perfect for a still working crew. The Sault is a haul if we ride from here but that is why we ride. lol! I like your route and having you guiding us would be great. Maybe next season! I am sure we could twist your arm. lol! Thanks for putting this together and look forward to the videos. Ride safe and you never know we might hook up if you travel to Ontario.
Watch for my next video... mid next week. I am juggling a late summer and fall ride that might take me thru the Sault. I'll be camping at Chutes PP if I do go thru and either heading west to Thunder Bay or south down the Mississippi. If I was to lead another Newfoundland tour, it would be in 2024 as I am planning on a major continental 4 corners in 2023 by way of the most jagged route I can ride.
@@OldGuyonaBike I have never stayed at the Chutes PP in Massey Ontario. We are doing a spring ride to Manatouin Island for a short blast trip in May but hopefully a few days this fall. 4 corners sounds like an exciting trip in 2023. How long in the saddle for a trip like that? 👍
@@shawngreenwood7825 It's been years since i've stopped at Chutes. I know I could do the 4 corners in as little as 4 weeks but I'm planning on taking 3 months. It will be vvery jagged. more on that in a couple of video from now.
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Jim, you mentioned in one last videos that maybe you'd go to Ontario.. if you do, you need to go onto Manitoulin Island.. do the ride around Lake Superior.. you won't be disappointed..
I worked in Thunder Bay for 6 years in the 1990s and love the north shore of Lake Superior. I have not done the US side but am looking at it. Been years since I was on Manitoulin and that was in a car. Been thinking of going back and doing the ferry to Tobermory.
@@OldGuyonaBike Be sure to stop in for coffee if you're in the area Jim, I'm only a few hours drive from Tobermory.
@@baldandbiking Rich, I probably won't get to Tobetrmory this year but a good chance will be close going from southern Ont. to Orilla and then Renfrew. Will be staying off the main highways. Possibly Hwy. 124 & 9 which I think I have seen in your videos? Just after Labour Day weekend... stay tuned.
@@OldGuyonaBike It sounds like while you're in my neighborhood, I'm going to be in yours :)
@@baldandbiking Wouldn't you just know it! September is a great month to be riding.
sounds great..look forward to rest of them
You have planned a great tour Jim. It sure gives visitors a taste of the province. I had hoped to return to Newfoundland this summer, however I have to leave it for another year. I think this will be a great trip for everyone involved.
Thanks Cal. I think it has the potential to be a great ride. Certainly a few weeks worth of RUclips videos. I'm looking forward to it for sure.
Hi Cal, Jim sure has planned out a nice ride around the Island. Hope all is well and yer starting to get homesick for Canada. LOL
@@OldGuyonaBike yes Jim it does look like a fine ride.....I say never say never!!
@@byronwarren7779 Come on over... you'll love it.
@@OldGuyonaBike oh I know I would love it. I did the ride through Newfoundland in 07 while attending the HOG Rally in Sin John's....but this route will show me parts of my province I haven't seen before. I did the Northern Pen and it RAINED all the way up in the morning and the return to Cow Head in the afternoon. Maybe.....
Encourage all reading this to take Jim up on his fabulous tour. I've been to Newfoundland twice by Motorcycle... While I enjoyed the Trans Lab Highway, as stated here, much of it is still gravel, mosquitos vicious and the section through Quebec is really challenging when slimey (in other words, most of the time in Summer). Crossing at Port au Basques is the best bet. Trout River is great, check out The Tablelands in Gros Morne, too.. especially if you have any interest in geology. As a "Newfie," Jim is too humble to tell you that the people of the island are the friendliest you'll ever meet. Wish I could make the trip this year....This would be truly remarkable. Good on you Jim for playing tour guide/host. Darn.. so wish I could do this!
Thanks Richard... even if one does not come along on this ride, they can use it for planning and they can certainly come along with the videos over next winter. Still thinking we might have the chance to share a campfire in Sept..That planning is in the next video which I have just started to edit.
@@OldGuyonaBike Jim, I'm sooooo ready for warm weather riding. Just got back from a week in SW Texas where it was warm but no motorcycle at my disposal. Can't imagine the patience of you Newfoundlanders as you think of spring and summer...
@@richardmourdock2719 Luckily I have 3 months of theatre work lined up to keep me busy until the weather is decent.
Jim, thanks for the overview, I’m thrilled to be one of the participants on this trip. I too have been planning, my route out to Nova Scotia. Now a few of us are riding the Cabot Trail prior to boarding the overnight ferry to Port aux Basque. (10:00 am at the Baddeck Tim Hortons July 17). I spent yesterday formatting backup sd cards for my GPS with the routes you sent me. This is going to be a blast!
I think I have the last 3 days plotted out now. I'm looking forward to it as well. Pippy Park CG in St. John's is booked for the last 3 nights - waiting on the provincial system to open reservations (another month). I am going to hang around St. John's for a couple of extra days at the end it looks like.
It’s Newfoundland &labrador
@@alberthamel6039 Yes, I know the province is "Newfoundland and Labrador" but this tour is only dealing with riding on the island of Newfoundland.
Looking forward to following you on your adventures this summer. So safe and happy travels to you Jim . take care and god bless
Thanks... I am hoping it will be a great little adventure.
Greetings from Indiana...i have thru research found the most easterly place in America quite an interesting GOAL in my life the same as North...south...and west. So in 1982 i adventured EAST to Cape Spear. NEWFOUNDLAND and every where in between as possible and Thank You for my next far East Adveture re visit continue beautiful Newfoundland...THANK YOU for your experience...
I'm actually planning to mostly stay on the island this summer and visit places I haven't been or places I need to see again. Glad to know you enjoyed your 1982 visit and are looking at coming back.
That would be a awesome trip Jim well planned out thanks for sharing take care
I'm hoping that others may be able to use some of the [lanning for their own trips in the future. Certainly lots of things to stop and see, but I think this fairly efficiently gets people around some of the nicest rides.
sounds like a fun time.
looking forward to the next video.
I am really hoping it will be a fine time... should at least get a few videos out the tour lol. Editing now and wondering if I am biting off too big a run... well, dream big.
That's action packed trip you have planned there Jim. I'd say it is a perfect out to catch a taste of what there is to offer on the island. Can't wait to see vids of that trip. I hope you get some takers for it.
There are 8-10 riders from the ST Owners group who are taking part. Maybe another 4 from outside the group. A few people will join up for parts of the trip. Will be a whole different kinda tour/camp for me. I'm hoping we'll have lots of fun, lots of video and that it will encourage others to plan a trip to the island at some point.
wow youre production s amazing better than some shows ive seen keep it up
@@caydenclark7556 Thank you. I try to keep pretty consistent in my editing and content.
Thanks for being a great ambassador for our beautiful province. Feel free to stop by the Canadian Tire Gas bar at the lights in Marystown for a yarn or if any assistance can be rendered in our neck of the woods.
I've gassed up there a few times. I will try to say "Hello" while we are over there in July.
Thanks for the info !!
We are planning to be in that area of Canada around mid-late Sept. we are hoping to do the Quebec to Lab run before crossing to Nfld. Then we want to be there for roughly 2-3 weeks.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!
2-3 weeks is not a bad amount of time. Mid-Sept. I may be in Ontario. I like riding here in Sept.. Weather can be a little cooler but accommodations/campgrounds are easier to find.
Well Jim, it looks like you have a beautiful ride planned. I am sure your group will love it. There sure is a lot to see there. Never know, i may see you there at some point. I have not been back home to the island for years. Will be watching for your next video. Stay safe, Larry.
You are going to have to make it back at some point. I am hoping to spend a lot of time on the road this summer and fall. this is just the start of it.
Good video. I did the tables . Hiked the tables and gross mourn ,at.antony . Deer lake . St.johms. beautiful. Can't wait to come back and take this route and I'll be pulling my ro let powered trailer. Maybe my new designed camper.
There is sooooooo much to do here. This will just be a taste. I love Gros Morne and the Great Northern Peninsula.
Enjoyed the video and planning process. Looking forward to the trip. It is looking better for me so fingers crossed. Will chat
Yes, fingers crossed. I am hoping it will be an awesome ride.
Looks like a great ride!...thanks for sharing!...stay safe!!😎👍🤙👍🤙
You are very welcome. I'm hoping it will be an awesome ride.
Wow! I would love to be able to make that trip, but unfortunately I cannot. But, I am sure you will be making some great videos to document your trip. I can't wait to watch those videos.
I am hoping to get a good series of videos out of this and hopefully it will inspire others to plan to visit in the future. I'm going to have a lot of editing to do next winter lol.
Watching your video, the part about the ride on the Burin Peninsula and your side trip to visit Petite Fort will bring you near my house, it is a beautiful curvy ride on a motorcycle
I would also recommend if you have the time, to go through Burin to smugglers cove and through Port Au Bra…. Beautiful area there as well
Planning to go to Smugglers Cove for supper. I've been fogged in both time I was on the Buring before. Hope third time is the charm and it will be my first down to Petit Fort and also will go down to Harbour Mille. Looking forward to it.
@@OldGuyonaBike the trip to Harbour Mille is gorgeous! One of my favorite local rides on the bike
@@Damkid25 I'm really looking forward to that!
What a fun trip this will be!! 😄😄The Viking Village would be great to see!! 👍👍
The actual historic site has an interesting feel to it. There is a replica sod house on site and reinactors. Across the road is a commercial replica village which has the Viking replica longboat sailed over from Norway in 2000. It is well worth the trip up. We'll only really have time to see the historical site and not the village but some riders might want to spend more time there.
@@OldGuyonaBike My ancestors!!💪💪
it was beautiful video, see you
Thank you.
It’s Newfoundland AND LABRADOR PEOPLE
Hopefully, spring comes soon for you, pollen is falling in Alabama as I type and tissue is close in hand.
We really don't see spring here until the middle of May... still need some decent days so I can get some bike maintenance done in my unheated garage.
looks like one heck of a trip being planned and sure wish I could do the trip as well but your fantastic videos will have to suffice this old timer. Wishing you all the best. one thing, any good trout fishing along your planned route? looking forward to the next video and thanks for sharing
I have been thinking about getting a collapsable rod. Most creeks and streams near road tend to be fished out but I'm sure there are a few back roads accessable by road bikes that can get one into a trout stream. Hoping I'll be able to record a great tour of the island. Between this and my other planned trips, I should have a busy winter of editing.
Jim Thank you so much for this, it has been two years and I need to get back!
Well, the island is not going anywhere... but yes, you should plan on getting back.
Hello, I'm planning a 2 week trip to NewFoundland the second half of June 2024. Ran across this video and it looks like a really good starting point for me to plan my trip. Was hoping you would be willing to share your detailed route. This will be my first time to Newfoundland. Thank you
2nd half of June, bring lots of layers and wet weather gear. Feel free to email me jimgcg@gmail.com I lead 10 bikes around the province in 2022 from the STOwners forum. That ride starts here ruclips.net/video/tBQAxYd6guk/видео.html Are you planning on camping or motels/B&B's? What are your main interests... scenery, history? There are a lot of interesting places to visit and some pretty awesome roads with scenery.
Sounds like a great ride sorry I can’t make it .In response to a earlier video , yes I do lean into the curves in my car . Thanks for another great video and as always thanks for taking us along
Certainly anyone can come to the island at any time and I hope the information might be the basis for someone else's tour. Hopefully it will result in a fun series of videos as well. Thanks for watching.
Looks like a great two weeks of exploring some of NL Will you be participating in any "Come Home 2022" festivities. Is Labrador motorcycle friendly ie. scenic, good highways & roads, ocean views, places to camp or motels, etc. Great video, thank you for sharing & stay safe!
I am sure we'll be in some towns when they have something special on the go but I have not seen a lot posted yet. Started planning this last fall, before the "Come Home 2022" was announced. As far as I know there is still about 100 km of road still to be paved between Goose Bay and Red Bay. I know Goldwings and STs have done it for sure. Not a lot of designated camping, one provincial park that I would like to see... I'd like to at least go over to the Red Bay area even if i do not do the whole Trans Labrador.
What date in July would you be meeting the group just outside PAB??
send me an email... jimgcg@gmail.com
When you get to Arizona. Let me know.
In the works for 2023. Trying to time it so I don't cook.
If you happen to see a red trike following the group, don't be alarmed.....It's a figment of your imagination. just saying... I just retired and that area was a wish list for me to ride. if you are looking to add someone, I am very interested. I will have a timeout camper by then.
Hi Mike. This isn't a closed group on this ride... email me for details (jimgcg@gmail.com). It's a pay your own way and tag along, loose gaggle of semi-guided, herded cats.
If I was not part of your group (planning 2023), do the parks you mentioned require passes or reservations?
The national parks like Gros Morne require a daily pass which is independent of the camping fees. $10.50/day in Gros Morne. I always suggest getting the Discovery Pass which is good for a whole year and covers admission fees at all national parks and historic sites. www.pc.gc.ca/en/voyage-travel/admission
The provincial parks have a $10.00 daily vehicle fee (as opposed to national per person fee) and that is reduced to $7 if you are camping. I usually get the $50 all parks seasonal pass as I will stay 6-10 nights per year. As a Newfoundland senior, I also get a discount. www.parksnl.ca/reservations/#vehicle
I tend to reserve weekend nights especially around July 1st and August 1st. Some of the campgrounds are small, like Green Point in Gros Morne. National park reservation services start up at the end of Feb. usually and provincial doesn't start until towards the end of April each year.
Looks great, and certainly helps me plan my trip. I'll be going just after you. Already connected on RideTheRock. Thanks for sharing this.
Glad it was of some assistance in your planning. Maybe we'llsee you whille you are here. Hope you have a great ride.
That is going to be a great trip for everyone.
Here's hoping... we're certainly going to try to make it so.
Hey man, I'm from PEI. I'm planning a trip over to Newfoundland this summer for about a week. I heard there's a big stretch sometimes between a gas station. What size jerry can you think you should take?
It used to be a really big problem when I first came to the island in '96. Not just the distance but the fact that some of the smaller gas stations closed at 6 pm. It is not as big of a problem now. I think the furthest between gas stations on or just off the road might be 220 km? If you have a cruising range of 250+ you will be ok. Check the map, gas stations at most major junctions... gas up when down half a tank.
I plan to tour NL in July also. Do I need to make reservations at campgrounds and Ferries? This has been extremely helpful in setting a route.
On my phone, between selling my house and temp housing and limited internet. A lone bike can often get on the ferry but it is getting harder. I would advise booking especially around July 1st weekend or August 1st weekend. Seems cabins are pretty well all booked up. Do a phone reservation if you want to get on a cabin waiting list. You can't do that online. Smaller provincial parks will be full on those weekends or will be. Gros Morne has 5 campgrounds so may not be a problem. With 5-6 campsites needed for my group I suggested everyone book as we also had a set time table. 2 tents/2 bikes per site (rest hotel/cabins)
Great video Jim! Thanks for sharing. Your trip looks awesome! I'm so excited to visit this summer too. Thanks for all your planning help. Hope to see you on the road!
Here's to out paths crossing for a coffe or even a shared camping fire. Looking forward to hearing how your visit to NL goes.
And comment should not be accepted unless you include the whole provinces name. Newfoundland and Labrador
My apologizies to anyone from Labrador who takes offense. I do live in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador but I do live on the island of Newfoundland. That is a geographical location rather than a political one. I have only been to Labrador once and I do want to go back again. If and when I do, I will probably title it as touring Labrador as it will be the geographical location of the tour. It is similar to saying one is going to travel the Cabot Trail. One does not say they are traveling Nova Scotia when they are are only doing one section. Again, my apologizies if you have taken offense.
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Danke fürs zuschauen Reinhard.
Hello Jim, I would love to travel to the rock, Work says no this year. Two weeks seems to be perfect for a still working crew. The Sault is a haul if we ride from here but that is why we ride. lol! I like your route and having you guiding us would be great. Maybe next season! I am sure we could twist your arm. lol! Thanks for putting this together and look forward to the videos. Ride safe and you never know we might hook up if you travel to Ontario.
Watch for my next video... mid next week. I am juggling a late summer and fall ride that might take me thru the Sault. I'll be camping at Chutes PP if I do go thru and either heading west to Thunder Bay or south down the Mississippi. If I was to lead another Newfoundland tour, it would be in 2024 as I am planning on a major continental 4 corners in 2023 by way of the most jagged route I can ride.
@@OldGuyonaBike I have never stayed at the Chutes PP in Massey Ontario. We are doing a spring ride to Manatouin Island for a short blast trip in May but hopefully a few days this fall. 4 corners sounds like an exciting trip in 2023. How long in the saddle for a trip like that? 👍
@@shawngreenwood7825 It's been years since i've stopped at Chutes. I know I could do the 4 corners in as little as 4 weeks but I'm planning on taking 3 months. It will be vvery jagged. more on that in a couple of video from now.
Hey Shawn, I'm planning on Lab.& Nl. in '25. I'm in the Sault.