The Gaspe Adventure, Part 1

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

Man, I’ve ridden those roads about 35 years ago. Totally loved and the people I met were so friend and the food in the little towns was awesome.

[@Peeohtrek]

Thing haven't changed in 35 years... Food is great and the people are still friendly and welcoming.

[@grindz145]

That campsite looks amazing!

[@Peeohtrek]

Troy Thanks. It was a very nice spot! Little cold though. Hehehe.

[@pinguzoe]

2023 was warm in september. nice trip.

[@Peeohtrek]

The following week, after I got home, it got warm. That week was chillier than usual.

[@shreedevi2005]

Nicely done my friend. I remember being told by the locals in Yukon that by mid August the colours change and you have the first frosts. It's such a narrow window of opportunity when riding so far up north.

[@Peeohtrek]

2 weeks ahead of my trip my Weather Network app was calling for highs of 23 in Happy Valley-Goose Bay... Then a tropical storm came and sucked down all the arctic air. How did they not see that coming? Maybe this year I'll make it to Labrador....

[@Ron_C]

Still, an epic adventure! But, when it's too cold to sleep, that makes for a miserable experience! Looking forward to the rest of the trip!

[@Peeohtrek]

The trip got warmer... I should have been better prepped.

[@relic422]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who makes changes on the fly. I bailed on riding the North Road last year for the same reason. I'm getting too old to sleep in a tent in the cold and rain. Great video!!

[@Peeohtrek]

Exactly, I feel the exact same way. A few days before weather reports were calling for a nice 15-17 in happy valley... The day I left it was 1-2.... Forget it. I'll try again in early August...

[@relic422]

If your looking for a riding partner that trip is on my bucket list. I couldn't do it this year but in the next couple of years id like to do that ride.@@Peeohtrek

[@Peeohtrek]

@@relic422 I'd be interested, maybe next year. August?

[@relic422]

Peeohtrek that certainly gives me time to get my ducks in a row. How many days had you planned to do it? Where you going to do the whole road and cross the ferry into NFLD or an up and back?

[@gustwowheeling7337]

Beautiful area, well done video.

[@Peeohtrek]

Thank you kindly.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

The ferry footage is really nice! Very well done. Looks like a great adventure!

[@Peeohtrek]

Thanks. Was a lot of fun despite the cold. Gotta get a times...

[@bsc1463]

Your editing makes a difference ...well done ! You did the right thing in those temps by avoiding the TL .

[@Peeohtrek]

Thanks. I’ve gotten better over time. However, I’ve ran out of steam. Now it’s one ride and one video a year. Lol.

[@bsc1463]

@@PeeohtrekIt's quality not quantity 🙂

[@ruirodrigues9122]

Fantastic...I'm doing this trip Aug 28 to Sept 4...in a nice warm GMC Canyon Diesel. Definitely looking forward to the series...picking up a few pointers on where to stop etc.

[@Peeohtrek]

Season ends up there after Labour Day. There are camp sites, motels and hotels everywhere and they are all on the coast... And that late in the season it will all be yours. I was alone for most of the ride. You can't go wrong with Gaspé.

[@ruirodrigues9122]

That's why myself and my girlfriend are headed up there so late...no to deal too much with traffic, issues with hotels etc...just drive and stop wherever we want...no real itinerary. We are just here in Mississauga so for me seeing your vids will def help. Feel free to make them as long as possible too...for me the more the better. Cheers

[@TeamStruggleBunny]

Great story telling through this video. Looking forward to the next instalment. As for cold weather riding being prepared is key as the right gear makes all the difference. I rode across Canada in temps from -7C to a balmy -3C (before windchill). The winner for winter rides - Look up The Brokentooth Project on youtube. Did a trip around the Gaspe on the trail system a couple years ago on my 500exc, great trip, worth going back.

[@Peeohtrek]

Broken tooth is the best. I love his rides. Testicles made of metal, that's for sure... I think I watched your video of your trip.... I watched it after I got back though, lol. I'll have to go back and ride the trails. and have to go back and attempt Labrador again. I should have been better prepped for sure. I brought a hoodie.... I was expecting warmer weather... Who would have thought that the weatherman would get it wrong.

[@achillesV]

Very cool. Thanks for taking the time to film your trip!

[@Peeohtrek]

You are welcome. It was no problem at all.

[@motojet977]

Awesome! Too bad the Lab Highway didn't work out, maybe another time. Sept would be way too cold, and there is snow in the hills that time of year. Thanks for sharing this vid, I'm hoping to get out to Gaspe next summer. Looks very nice there!!

[@Peeohtrek]

MOTO JET Thanks. There is always next year.... This year I’m doing the Trans Taiga in late summer. Gasps is beautiful, I highly recommend it.

[@jamesspurling]

Almost hit some geese that were crossing on that road going up that hill at 4:54. I did Labrador September 2016 and I really lucked out relatively with the weather. It got as cold as you think it does in September, but thankfully it only rained on my last day there. Sounds like you've done another great adventure once your plans changed though! I hope to do Gaspe some day!

[@Peeohtrek]

Gaspe was beautiful. I highly recommend it. I should have been better prepped for the trip... I was expecting warmer weather. HV Goose Bay was supposed to be 14-15 all week... But then a tropical storm brought some bad weather our way. Oh well.... Gaspe turned out awesome.

[@jamesspurling]

@@Peeohtrek I was just happy I found time to prepare for the weather. Was working in Ottawa the month leading up to it and bought most of my gear there. Though, I did have to find an extra pair of PJs before I left Baie Commeau. I hope you get to go up that way soon.

[@Peeohtrek]

@@jamesspurling it most likely wont be until next year. I have already some trip planned for 2019. Including Trans Taiga in September.... lol. I'll be prepped. I've been up to James Bay a few times. Once in May. Snow storm and all. I was with other riders and that also adds a bit of a safety net.

[@jamesspurling]

@@Peeohtrek I've asked @ont_adv to keep me updated on Trans Taiga. Very interested in doing it, too.

[@Peeohtrek]

@@jamesspurling Yes! That would be awesome. Maybe we can talk @ont_adv to do a Trans Labrador trip next year. I'd go with that guy even in winter. lol.

[@Radioactive_Slime]

Whaaat?! To be continued?! Awesome stuff. I’ll sit here and wait for the notification...

[@Peeohtrek]

LOL. I'm working on it as we speak. Thanks.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Gotta have the obligatory Timmy's coffee shot!

[@Peeohtrek]

Wouldn't be Canadian if we didn't. I thinks it the law up here. LOL.

[@FullCipher]

Nice production 👍🏼 going south smart move, staying flexible

[@Peeohtrek]

Thanks. I had a hard time letting go of the Trans-Labrador ride... But in the end Gaspe was a great adventure also.

[@canadianshark74]

Great production. Nice ride. Sept is hit or miss with weather.

[@IBOHITMAN]

VERY NICE)) is it possible that you drop the name and brand for the mirrors on your bike?:))

[@Peeohtrek]

Thanks for the kind word. RAM Double Take Mirrors. Here’s a link for the mirrors: www.twistedthrottle.ca/doubletake-adventure-mirror-1-ram-compatible-ball-sold-individually.

[@rex4x4]

Dammit ..... I hate waiting for the next part ......nits nice to see another persons perspective on one of my favourite rides ..... Dude when are we gonna ride man .....I like your style ..... Burn those km.

[@Peeohtrek]

I know, we have been talking about riding for a few years now. Let's make this the year. Burning miles is how I travel... I have limited vacation time. Hahahaha.

[@rex4x4]

@@Peeohtrek hahaha same

[@jlegresley]

For your viewers, if you're trying to go to Quebec City, you can save an hour or more by by passing Montreal via hwy 30. (South shore).

[@Peeohtrek]

I wish you had told me this before I drove through it during Friday evening rush hour.

[@deadfishparty]

A windscreen and a small fairing can make or break cold weather riding. Better to err on the side of caution. Hypothermia creeps up fast.

[@Peeohtrek]

I finally did that ride last September on an adv bike. A tall windshield and heated grips made a huge difference.

[@Peeohtrek]

The Trans Lab video, will be out in a few weeks if you’re interested. If you sub you’ll get the notification! Cheers.

[@deadfishparty]

@@Peeohtrek Done 👍🏻

[@ItsOnlyFil]

Nice trip and good footage ! But honestly, towards Gaspé, you were not heading south, you were heading north-east !

[@Peeohtrek]

Yeah, you're right, the direction I was heading after the ferry was North East toward Gaspé. I do say East when referring to it in the video it but it's North East. What I was trying to convey is that I'm not heading further North and that I'm turning around and heading "South" towards warmer weather and home. Even that is off as home really is South East. Wish I had a team of people catching my mistakes during the editing precess, lol. I make lots of them. Thanks for watching and I appreciate the feed back and dialogue. In the future I will be more aware of my directions, I'm sure it will be clearer that way. Cheers.

[@ItsOnlyFil]

@@Peeohtrek I am just looking at your James Bay trip. Wow, i'm probably going for it this summer ! Great vids.

[@Peeohtrek]

@@ItsOnlyFil thanks, it was a fun ride. Minus the GSA guy... .I’m thinking of attempting The Labrador highway again this year. Lol. In August. Hahaha.

[@rodmcvicar7664]

Hey, I also have a 2018 690 aemduro r. How much oil do you burn?

[@Peeohtrek]

That KTM was brand new when I had it and it didn’t really burn any. Only a slight amount when I was driving at highway speeds in high revs… currently I have a 2016, and that thing burns it when pushed. A buddy I ride with said that when I go hard on the bike he can see a little bit of blue smoke behind me. I’m doing an oil change so I will know exactly how much it burnt.

[@rodmcvicar7664]

Let me know how much you burned? ​@@Peeohtrek

[@Peeohtrek]

@rodmcvicar7664 hardly any… I had 1.6L come out from the 1.7L that was supposed to be in. I thought it was going to be worse. We’re good! lol.

[@ONTADV]

Uhhhhh are you saying north in September is a bad idea? Don't we have a sept ADV booked? Lol

[@Peeohtrek]

I'll be better prepped. Plus, you'll be there. 2 is better than 1.

[@ONTADV]

@@Peeohtrek ummmmmmm more warmth? Lol

[@Peeohtrek]

@@ONTADV 1 tent.....🤢

[@angryPolish]

You should hire David Attenborough to narrate.

[@Peeohtrek]

wow. still hurts today!