Riding the most remote road in North America on two wheels - The Trans Taiga Road

[GravelRider]

Good to read your trip report.

I spent 3 months looking/thinking then I bought a new WR250R. I have the 4.3G IMS tank on order but I can see it won't be enough.

Edit.......looks like I should get larger foot plate for the kickstand.

Thanks for following along. As far as I'm aware, there is only the 3 gallon and 4.7 gallon tanks by IMS. I have the 4.7 gallon tank, and after a few months of use, it has expanded to 5 gallons (bonus capacity!)

I've had my bike for a few years now and haven't bought a new kickstand... But it's been on my list for as long as I've owned it. Lol.

 

[shortbus4x4]

Thanks for posting this. Gorgeous pictures. I do have to say your bike seemed to take a lot of naps on this trip.

 

[Roaddude]

Trip Stats

Total mileage: 3655 miles

Longest day: 887 miles

Shortest day: 287 miles

Longest gravel day: 385 miles

Average daily mileage: 457 miles

Longest stretch between gas stops: 330 miles

Most expensive gas: $9.20 per gallon at Air Saguenay

Nights camping: 6

Nights in hotel: 1

Items lost and/or broken on this trip: 9

Number of bike drops: 4

Number of bike crashes: 1

Number of injuries: 0

Number of road graders encountered: 7

Days with rain: 6

Days without rain: 2

Best poutine: Casino Lac Leamy

Number of wives unhappy about this trip: 2

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A terrific Trip Report! I read every post and checked out every image, and appreciate the time taken not only to record it all, but to get it all posted at ADV then here, too.

I've looked at running the Trans-Taiga several times, as well as the Trans-Labrador and ferrying over and going all the way out to St John's Newfoundland, though all in my van, not on a bike, and perhaps towing my adventure trailer.

I've run all over the Canadian Maritimes going back as far as the early 70s, and been up around the northern side of the St Lawrence in QC. I keep a base on the Maine coast, so may plan something for after the border is back open or for next year.

One thing I did not see mentioned was what month of 2018 you did this, and if you found because of weather or bugs you would do it earlier or later next time.

Thanks for the cool report; much appreciated here.

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[roving1]

Cool write up. Thanks!

Have you done QC 389 and Labrador? Curious how you liked it compared to the trans Taiga if you have.

 

[GravelRider]

Thanks for posting this. Gorgeous pictures. I do have to say your bike seemed to take a lot of naps on this trip.

I know! Lol. Fortunately I use this as a dirt bike and drop it all the time, so dropping this bike stopped bothering me long ago!

 

[GravelRider]

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A terrific Trip Report! I read every post and checked out every image, and appreciate the time taken not only to record it all, but to get it all posted at ADV then here, too.

I've looked at running the Trans-Taiga several times, as well as the Trans-Labrador and ferrying over and going all the way out to St John's Newfoundland, though all in my van, not on a bike, and perhaps towing my adventure trailer.

I've run all over the Canadian Maritimes going back as far as the early 70s, and been up around the northern side of the St Lawrence in QC. I keep a base on the Maine coast, so may plan something for after the border is back open or for next year.

One thing I did not see mentioned was what month of 2018 you did this, and if you found because of weather or bugs you would do it earlier or later next time.

Thanks for the cool report; much appreciated here.

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Thanks for reading! I love this area of the world, and plan to go back many more times.

I was there in late July/early August, and would NOT recommend this timeframe due to the BUGS!!! Both the mosquitoes and black flies were bad, but mosquitoes were the worst of the two. When I go back I plan to go in early September. There is a chance for snow and nights will likely be cold, but bugs shouldn't be an issue.

Having ridden Newfoundland, a good portion of the Trans Lab, and the Trans Taiga, I enjoyed the Trans Taiga the most, though mostly because of the extreme remoteness.

 

[GravelRider]

Cool write up. Thanks!

Have you done QC 389 and Labrador? Curious how you liked it compared to the trans Taiga if you have.

I have done that ride. I made it out to just past Happy Valley Goose Bay, but got turned around by a huge washout that had the Trans Lab closed for a week, so I was forced to turn around. I did ride Orma Lake Road out to its terminus and Esker Road as far as I could (washout kept me from getting to the terminus). I have a ride report on Advrider for that one too. Maybe I'll copy and paste it here too.

Having not ridden the entire Trans Lab, I guess I can't make a fair comparison, but although it is remote on the Trans Lab, it didn't compare to the remoteness of the Trans Taiga. Both were worthy rides (and I plan to eventually ride the entire Trans Lab), but I preferred the Trans Taiga, especially the southern branch. If you do ever decide to ride the TT, definitely do the southern branch at Brisay. This was the best scenery of the entire trip.

 

[billiebob]

It advertised a store, restaurant, motel, and gas. However, when we stopped in, the guy said they only do fuel.

This pretty much defines remote travel in Canada.

Very cool trip, well done and many thanks for posting.
The expanse of Canadas north must be experienced to truly understand it.

 

[GravelRider]

This pretty much defines remote travel in Canada.

Very cool trip, well done and many thanks for posting.
The expanse of Canadas north must be experienced to truly understand it.

Yep! The northern reaches of Canada are far different than what is found along the US border.

Thanks for reading!

 

[perterra]

Enjoyed the ride along, thanks

 

[Trail Talk]

Nearly wore out my Like button! Thanks for this ?

 

[Jupiter58]

Great report! I missed it somehow on adv rider! You guys were logging some heavy daily miles, more than I could do. I averaged about 250 a day on the TAT, but you guys were screaming along! What average speeds do you think you could do when you return with the trailer?


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[GravelRider]

Enjoyed the ride along, thanks

Nearly wore out my Like button! Thanks for this ?

Thanks for reading and replying here guys!

Great report! I missed it somehow on adv rider! You guys were logging some heavy daily miles, more than I could do. I averaged about 250 a day on the TAT, but you guys were screaming along! What average speeds do you think you could do when you return with the trailer?


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Thanks for following along. We were forced to make big mileage days, given our time constraints.

I'm not sure. I've never towed a trailer on large gravel roads before. I've been on back dirt roads going slowly, but never on a large high speed gravel route like this. I would guess quite a bit slower than we did on the bikes though.

 

[4x4tripping]

thanks for take us virtually with you!

trippin

 

[R4D4R]

Nice trip. I appreciate how @Mass_Mopar liked every post.
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