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2007 Riders Catherine Herron -Joined the All Ladies Ride Mike Fruciano "The Arrive & Ride program offered by Alaska Rider Tours is the way to go.My goal was a fun and challenging riding vacation...the tour was that and somuch more. The Dakar I rode was great and any minor repairs were easily handled by the staff. The other riders in the group were fun and great riders, everyone rode at their own skill level. Each day was a new adventure and the planning by the staff allowed me to have fun riding and enjoy the vastness of Alaska. Denali, the Brooks Range, Steese Roadhouse, Yukon River Camp, Circle City...and so many more great moments." Tom Miller "Rhonda and I feel that your entire staff went out of their way to make our trip and adventure of a lifetime. I thank you for allowing us to use our equipment on your bikes as I feel it helped make the trip easier." Jason Clement "Phil and his entire staff definitely went out of their way to ensure we had a great trip. From friendly emails going back and forth starting 8 months before the trip, to a rainy, Sunday rescue when one of the trip riders went off the side of the road coming back from Dawson. Financial considerations aside, AKRider definitely was more concerned with us and our trip than dealing with the situation of a wrecked bike at the time. Everything was settled very fairly in the end and everyone else on the trip was very appreciative of Phil's' efforts to keep the group going. Beyond that, being in Alaska near the solstice was simply an incredible experience, even for someone that has done a fair bit of traveling around the world. In short, if you've ever thought about riding in Alaska, give Phil a call and just do it!" Allan McAlinden "Alaska Rider Tours was the second opportunity as a Brit to travel America on the BMW 1200GS (first was Arizona). Amazing bike, great company to rent from and Alaska is just mindblowing. In the space of a day I was able to get out of Anchorage, down the Turnagain Arm to see the glaciers, through Moose Pass and made it down as far as Seward. The scenery, and the experience of riding in Alaska, is incredible. I'd recommend this trip, and Alaska Rider Tours, to any adventure rider. Lynn Brown "Our Alaska
adventure planning actually began in January 2007 in Chaing Mae,Thailand.
While sipping a cold beverage after a nice day of riding, our One phone call
to Phil at Alaska Rider Tours was all it took. It was Phil and his
outstanding staff helped select our adventurous route, choosing The ride is
impossible to describe with words like; spectacular, wow, Thanks PHIL AND THE GANG for sharing Alaska with us!" Tim Holmes The folks at
Alaska Rider Tours are top notch and made the trip of a life time
an even better trip of a life time. My wife and I did a 16 day self
guided tour and we could not have been more pleased with the accommodations,
the route and the trip planning assistance. Every question/problem/concern
was addressed and taken care of with ease. If you're planning a trip to Alaska, AKTours is a MUST! They have seen it all, done it all and absolutely love exposing visitors Alaska. Kevin Brooks Hemant Sahai "I had read about riding a Harley through the wondrous country that is Alaska, in a National Geographic edition many years ago in the 1980's when I was a young 18 year old. Those images and dreams continued to be with me for all these years - and I finally realized my long cherished dream in the summer of 2007. It was well worth the wait and now I am itching to be back. ALASKA RIDER TOURS in no small measure helped me in the experience - the impeccably maintained Electraglide was a pleasure to drive and in every which way met my expectations. The ALASKA RIDER TOURS team was extremely helpful and accessible and arranged for everything well in advance of my trip - now consider this - I came all the way from India and made bookings and arrangements with ALASKA RIDER TOURS from half way across the globe before arriving in Alaska!! It was fun being the "Original Indian" to have ridden a Harley in Alaska. I highly recommend the ALASKA RIDER TOURS team. Bill Salter The trip was great. We were on the road about six days and 2,000 miles. You guys asked all the right questions and then provided a complete professional trip package with directions even I could follow,accommodations and suggested side trips. The week in Alaska completed my commitment to ride all 50 states and it could not have been a better highlight to cap it all off. Thanks from Dick, Bill and myself. Jon Kirkpatrick "Hi Phil, Kari Wilska It was a splendid trip in Alaska and Yukon last summer, and what great weather also. Mike Draper "We are all still talking about this trip. It was a pleasure to deal with you right from the first call I made to you. The machines were excellent, the guiding was very professional and the scenery was unbelievable!! We felt safe and exhilarated the whole trip. It is hard to impress a group like ours as we have been all over the world but Alaska Rider Tours did just that." Jim Veline "Thanks
Alaska Rider Tours for all your help on Ron and Sandy Opitz "Thank
you for making our dream trip a reality. Due to the fact that we
What a great way to see a part of Alaska for the first time. I am already trying to adjust my schedule for another trip with you guys. I have pulled up the trip to Inuvik at least a dozen times, and have a copy of the map sitting on my desk as I write. Our group had a fantastic experience on the Northern Lights ride. You, and your staff were prepared, and accommodating to all of us from the time we arrived, until we flew home. Everyone felt comfortable [ except Ray a couple of times @ 80+ mph ] and your attitude was great. Have fun, and if in the process something goes wrong, fix it and have more fun. Peter Caunter Gary Wood Alister McNeill
Doug Daniels Grant Dunning
"We left from Sao Paulo (Brazil) to Anchorage (US), early July/07 for a motorcycle trip. Not exactly rookies, after some "adventure" trips in our CV, including Atacama Desert and Andes crossing. We were looking for something special, but needed support for the dream become true. AK Rider provided, since the beginning, a warm and cooperative contact, turning our life much easy and simple, with very important tips, beyond pro. Great service, great trip, outstanding guys."
"Seeing the grandeur of Alaska is momentous enough, but being able to ride and camp through it is out of this world. From the Denali Highway to the Dalton Highway, the Alaska Range to the Brooks Range, to the very end of the earth ... Around every corner is something that takes your breath away. Caribou, Musk ox, the midnight sun. Many thanks to Phil and the crew for a trusty ride -- the V-Strom did great -- and very sound advice ... Highly recommended ..." Bill Prather June Alford "Thanks to all at Alaka Rider Tours for making my Alaska riding experience very memorable! Nicole made renting the bike a breeze, she was always available to answer my many questions prior to arrival and she made sure I got a bike similar to the Harley I ride at home in Florida. I only had one day to ride and I wanted to make the most of it, so I took the staff's advice and rode north from Anchorage to the Matanuska Glacier area. I was there in July 2007 and the weather was perfect, the scenery breathtaking and the people along the way were friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend Alaska Rider Tours for anyone who wants to make the most of an Alaska riding trip. I hope to have the opportunity to return and enjoy their hospitality again in thenear future." Michael Hayes "Alaska Rider Tours" has top flight equipment and personell. The BMW motorcycle that I rode was in excellent condition and performed great during my eight days in Southern Alaska. I would certainly rent from you again when I make my next trip to Alaska. Your recommendation for areas of interest was also very favorable. We especially enjoyed the Gracious House and McCarthy. Kelly Reed Riding with
you guys was great. I crew there is very nice and Jim Delzer "We had
an unbelievable time on the first stage of the August 2007 Northern
Expedition Tour.I have always wanted to see Alaska and figured a
motorcycle would be the best way. We rode everything from paved to gravel to dirt to mud that felt like peanut butter, and even a road that I think might have been a river.After close to 1400 miles of riding we arrived in Deadhorse and the end of the trail.I thought when I booked the trip that one stage would be enough, but I am not sure if you could ever get enough of riding in Alaska.Alaska Rider Tours handled everything great…from the bikes to the accommodations to the great friendships that were formed in just 7 short days. Alaska was absolutely the adventure of a lifetime, and going on a motorcycle was the best way to see it.On the seat of the motorcycle we not only got to see Alaska we got to experience Alaska, from the cold and heat, rain and sunshine, gravel, dirt and mud.I will always treasure my trip to Alaska and the great experience I had with Alaska Rider Tours and will definitely be back for future adventures." Nick Palm
Bob D. Wilson "What an absolutely exhilarating experience; Alaska by bike. Renting a bike and setting off to explore reminded me I was still living and not just breathing. The staff at ART was great and I enjoyed how they added to the overall experience. I will be returning soon and this time I'll be dragging along a few friends who need a dose of adventure that only bikes and Alaska can deliver. I'm sure glad ART is there so we can do it!"
"I wanted to say thanks again for the wonderful time my wife and I had when we visited Alaska. We both appreciated the flexibility you were able to show us with our reservation for the KLR650 and the attention to detail your staff showed when we both picked up and dropped off the bike. It was great to find a place to rent a bike from that gave the same care to all their machines as I do to my personal bike. I've recommended several people to your company already and will continue to do so in the future. I hope to travel to Japan or South America with you someday also." Jennifer Davenport "I rode two trips organized by Aerostich Tours in 2007 (Alaska, Anchorage to Prudhoe Bay in June and South America/Patagonia in Nov/Dec). Both trips were headed up by the expert and fun-loving guides of Alaska Rider Tours, Phil Freeman and Jeff Mariska. (The mechanic support person changed for each trip and was 100% solid). Both trips were truly exceptional and memorable experiences for me. The people I met enhanced my life in unexpected and lasting ways, but that aspect could not have been so thoroughly enjoyed if the trips had not been run with so much attention to detail both on and off the road. The places we stopped along the way made getting from Point A to Point B a story in the making. Our guides were prepared to troubleshoot any problem we might experience on the bike, and they had our creature comforts in mind for food and drinks at all times of the day. Although the accommodations were not always first class due to the necessity of sometimes having to stay in the only hotel in the area, when a choice was available the comparative luxury was doubly appreciated. I've been riding since 2003 so my skill level lagged behind others on the trip. Everyone (guides and guests) was super supportive and gave me tips that improved my riding skills which made the moments on the bike more enjoyable in all kinds of weather and road conditions. Thanks Aerostich for giving me some great memories and some of the best laughs of my life! I look forward to riding with you in 2008!"
2006 Self-Guided Tours Butch Algar and Charlie and Linda Wallace "It was one of the best journeys of a life time." -Butch "We had
a great time from start to finish. Alaska Riders gave us the opportunity
to go on the outdoor adventure we sought and did it at a good price
and with many smiles. Phil provided the enthusiasm and route advice,
Katie and Nicole and gave us a great reception and the right type
of motorcycles: Suzuki V-Strom 650s that met every rut and pothole
on the Dalton Highway with authority! Thanks to John as well for
lightning-quick chain and sprocket change. Chuck Sullivan, Jeff Fulweiler, Ritchie Wood, and Roger Whitsell Check out Chuck's article and pictures from their trip!
2006 Motorcycle Rentals "I enjoyed the short rental experience I had with Alaska Rider. Wish I had had more time available for a longer trip."
"Thanks for some great memories."
"Hi Katie Great to hear
from you - we are still telling everyone about the We would like
to take the opportunity to thank you all once again for We had a fantastic
trip touring through Alaska, the Yukon and British Being English
we don't get the opportunity to ride on gravel roads over Thanks also
to Jake, Katie, Nicole & Sojo for being so welcoming and not We're happy
for you to give our email address to anyone thinking of All best wishes and may your winter be short!! Happy riding John & Anne"
"Experiencing
Alaska by motorcycle is amazing." "If Alaska
and motorcycles has always been in your dreams but Check out his log of his trip at:advrider.com
"Great!!!!!!!!! Fantastic Adventure.....We'll be back" Xavier Soucheiron "Great
people, fine bikes, wonderful land. Highly recommended to real motards."
"My
2006 ride to Prudhoe Bay was a trip of a lifetime. After whining
over The staff
was very friendly and accommodating. Even though my flight was Although I
love riding long distances, I'll probably rent again when I
2005 Tours - joined the 2005 Prudhoe Bay/Deadhorse Down Tours "You all get high marks for competency and having even more fun than your crazy clients." - joined the 2005 Prudhoe Bay/Deadhorse Down Tours Here is a link to his ride: http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=48538 -joined the 2005 Prudhoe Bay Tour "Just had to tell you that the
Alaska Rider 2005 Harley Davidson Tour was the dream ride of a lifetime.
(Our group actually renamed it “The Eating Our Way Across Alaska
Tour”.) We had ice cold beer, we had fine dining, we skipped stones in a roaring silt-filled river, we had fresh fish, we saw a gold mine, we saw a ground squirrel running around inside a restaurant looking for lunch as the waitresses tried to shoo him out the door, we had thick steaks, we had more cold beer (love those local microbrews) we bought souvenirs, we visited the farthest north Harley shop, we got our picture taken with Santa Claus at the North Pole, we drank more cold beer and sang karaoke at Nadine’s at the end of the paved part of the Denali Highway, we walked on a glacier, we took a boat ride to see the Columbia Glacier, we saw where the Exxon Valdez ran aground, we had sore butts after a day of riding, we had a 5 course gourmet dinner in a lodge with a view that was breathtaking, we played bounce the ball through the swing-set and had the dogs fetch the ball, we ate dinner with two couples from Genoa Italy who spoke about two words of English and we showed them how to roast marshmallows over a campfire, we drank wine under the stars, we shared our life stories over the course of the week, we told bad jokes, we talked to fisherman about salmon fishing, we played cards til the wee hours of the morning, we took lots of pictures, we ate smoked salmon, (did I mention that we drank some cold beer?), we had huge breakfasts of eggs and bacon and sausage and home-fries drowned in steaming coffee from big thick mugs, we had big thick cheeseburgers with the works and mounds of French fries, we went to the Alaska State Fair and ate onion rings and gyros. We even played “See The Bear” (ask Nicole, she is now an Official See-The-Bear Team Leader). By God, we did it all and it was wonderful. I love Alaska and I love motorcycling. I had a swell time with lots of fine fellow riders. Life is good. And let’s eat again real soon. And have a few cold beers. Thanks again for the adventure of a lifetime. You and Nicole and John and Alaska Rider Tours helped us do it all (and I do mean all) in style and with no worries. Very truly yours, another satisfied
customer and your good friend - joined the 2005 Northern Expedition Tour - joined the 2005 "Deadhorse Down" Tour "I'd love to be a reference for your tours. I really had a great time!!" - Joined the 2005 Harley-Davidson Tour "17 years ago when
I met my wife I promised to take her to Alaska. Your tour We wish you the best
of the season. It was great riding in Alaska and we Read his article Kevin Rutherfords Retreads Ontario Newsletter of '05 Harley-Davidson Tour
2005 Self-Guided Tours "Phil, Just dropping you a line to say thanks again to
AK Rider Tours for letting A message to anyone thinking of going: You will
not be disappointed, just "We had a great time and appreciate all of your help, and the help from Nicole and her husband. "
"Rich Scales and I had a great time. Some of the highlights for us. McCarthy Road and Kennecott, Manley, Denali Highway, and the weather north. We met up with a bear on McCarthy Road. (More afraid of us I think), and changed a tire on the road out of Manley (mm53) after we had met up with Phil and group the night before. My bike ran great after we got it fixed in Faribanks. Stayed in Copper Center one night and saw the Kennecott trainset Ron Simpson had constructed. Rode the ferry from Valdez to Whittier due to fatigue and worsening wether through the Valdez area and Thompson Pass. What is that stuff they put on the Dalton for the first 56 miles? Pretty slick stuff. Met a nice couple and their children at mile 15 on the McCarthy Road out of Chitina. They have a little expresso stand and have a calf out wandering. They gave us some smoked salmon on the way back and their 4 year old rembered my name. Pretty good for a four year old. Rich said it best. It wasn't a vacation, it was an adventure. 1,906 miles with 582 on dirt/gravel." -he added later "Our 9 days of riding
in Alaska offered just about everything including; "Thanks for everything - everyone had a blast."
"Phil i just wanted to let you know we had a great ride , each day was like a new vacation and you did a great job in picking the places we stayed ! we enjoyed the people as well . People up their said all along that this was a vacation of a lifetime at first I didn't agree but now that I think about it, it may be true . Tell the guys in your shop thanks for working with me on getting the back tire changed so quickly and getting us back on the road."
"Thanks for your help! Akrider is a class outfit. We enjoyed the use of your bike and hope that we can do it again sometime." "The trip was magical, and I would recommend it to any bike rider. And I have, quite often." "Phil;
I had the ride of a lifetime. Everyone at AK Rider was great, Read his article Kevin
O'Shaughnessy's 2006 Self-Guided Tour
2005 Motorcycle Rentals "Hi, Phil, "(Alaska Rider Tours) are great people and they will take care of you like you are one their family. "
"Hey Phil, I had an excellent ride and adventure.
I want to compliment you
"The ride was awsome and your company did a
great job. Thankyou for making my "I'm still
telling people stories about my trip up this summer, and proudly
sporting my Alaska Rider Tours sticker on my truck."
"
Your service was personal, exemplary and outstanding. There are
a lot of
2004 Self-Guided Tours "I highly recommend the experience! Between the great weather, beautiful scenery and that most comfortable bike, I couldn't think of anything that would have made it any better." - rented a KLR 650 and toured with his brother for a week in Alaska. Sylvia
Owen - rented a Kawasaki KLR and spent a week touring the state all the way to the Arctic Circle and back. 2004 Tours -joined the 2004 Harley-Davidson Tour "The vacation of
a lifetime! Dear Phil and John, Mountain Cafes, Glaciers
under our feet, river flowing outside the cabin, Karaoke with Nadine,
waterfalls, mush dogs, moose, port-city nightclub, all Thank you for showing us the REAL Alaska! Americans sometime
forget how beautiful our country is, how much fun it is to learn
about parts of the USA that we do not live in and how welcoming,
friendly and interesting people from other parts of the country
are. Thank -joined the 2004 Harley-Davidson Tour "The trip was the best one I have ever taken. I don't think it could have been better!!" -joined the Denali Highway Adventure -joined the Denali
Highway Adventure Wayne
Pursell "I had a blast on that ride!" Jim Nassif Sr. : Call: 724-745-1700 Jim organized a custom dual-sport motorcycle tour for his friends and family. Feel free to ask him questions about the trip. Click HERE to read more about the trip and to see some photos. Rick Henry joined the Nassif Custom Dual-Sport Tour. "I think Alaska Rider Tours has a first class operation." joined the Nassif Custom Dual-Sport Tour. Brian
Glowacki
-joined the Northern Expedition Tour in 2004. Click Here to read about the 2005 Tour. "I was very pleased with the trip, especially the nice people we had. Thanks to the fire
and you we got to ride a lot more than you advertised (3150 instead
of 2200). I actually got 410 miles one day which I thought was great.
One of my favorite motorcycle experiences in 80,000 miles since
1998."" -joined the Northern Expedition Tour in 2004. Click Here to read about the 2005 Tour. "I had a great time.
The tour was more than I imaged. You and David where wonderful host
and Alaska is a beautiful and wild wilderness. I have recommended
the tour to many people and have told everyone if they get a Nigel
Carrick "Top class tour with top class bikes. The scenery is awesome! Thanks for a great trip Phil! " -joined the Northern Expedition Tour in 2004. Click Here to read about the 2005 Tour. He wrote: "Dear Phil: I am writing you to tell you how thrilled I am that I had an opportunity to visit Alaska and that I did it with Alaska Rider Tours. Two weeks of riding your great state with you as our guide was the most challenging and exhilarating riding this old Harley driver has ever had the pleasure of experiencing. This was the first "motorcycle tour" I have ever taken and it was the best way that I could have chosen to see Alaska and you made it possible. When you choose a tour operator, you essentially want five things. You want someone who is knowledgeable, dependable, creative, flexible and entertaining. You filled the bill on all counts, thus turning a trip into an adventure. An unexpected benefit was that an adventure seems to draw a terrific group of riders. The diversity of the guys that were on our tour, with their great riding skills and laugh till you hurt sense of humor, made the two weeks fly by! All in all I can't imagine a better way to see Alaska than on a motorcycle and I can't imagine a better motorcycle trip than the one you put together. Riding back roads that a "down-stater" would never know about, riding through rivers and streams, staying at terrific lodging, and the security of a chase vehicle with a spare motorcycle, were all ingredients that made my Alaska experience an adventure I will always remember. Your hard work and great people skills delivered a great vacation to all of us. I wish you and your organization continued great success. Thank you so much! Warmest Regards, William Vannover" Motorcycle Rentals
Bill Schneider - rented a KLR 650 to Prudhoe Bay "I recommend [Alaska Rider Tours] every chance I get and am happy to be a reference for you and your organization. You guy's do a wonderful job at Akrider, your equipment is top notch and your personnel is very knowledgeable about riding and Alaska. It's easy to recommend a class act like Akrider. "
John Wedler rented a KLR 650 Click HERE to see his and Waynes' adventure. John's KLR had mechanical difficulty, so I brought him a bike...in Canada!! Afterwords, we wrote: "Hey Phil! Thanks for an outstanding trip opportunity and customer service. Words escape me at the moment: Exceptional, Excellent, Above and Beyond! I'll rent again soon and I'll be sending business your way shortly. Cheers, John Wendler" Wayne Schletter - rented a KLR 650 Click HERE to see his and Johns' adventure. "Renting KLRs from Phil was a total joy and we could not have been more pleased. The advice, service and professionalism were all first-rate and we had a blast - even better than the pictures show! The photos do not do the trip justice - you have to see Alaska from the saddle of a bike to truly experience and appreciate it. You'll have a blast and you will be back..." "I will gladly tell
anyone whom asks, about [Alaska Rider Tours] great service, convenient
location and very nice staff." "...I had a great
time. And I would recommend [Alaska Rider Tours] to any who asked. comment :"How can you improve on perfection?" Rick
Tallant - rented an Electra Glide Classic "I very much enjoyed
my time in Alaska this year. The trip to "I loved the mortorcycle ride I took on your fine Heritage Softail, and enjoy telling anyone who will listen. I look forward to sharing your next "big adventure" !!" "Phil, Delores
McNutt "I great memories of our trip and appreciate the excellent service my wife and I recieved from your organization." "We had a great experience renting from you!" -rented a KLR 650 and toured Alaska with his two sons for over a week. "It was great to have such easy access to nice bikes."
'03 Arctic Circle Tour Dr.
Gregory Frazier click
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Allardyce '03 Northern Lights Tour
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