Hobo Style Labrador Adventure, Part 1 

The turn onto 389 was the start of the fun stuff for sure!

Thanks my friend! It’s been a long time coming. The steam is running out a bit. But it’s not gone completely yet. On to Part 2.

This ride has been on my bucket list for a long while as well. I attempted it a few years back on my 690 Enduro but ultimately gave up around St. Simeon due to the weather. It’s not a difficult ride as there is plenty of traffic on this road to help you if you get stuck. The distances are the only overwhelming idea you’ll have to overcome. I only did it solo cause no one wanted to come with… I definitely would have preferred to have a buddy in the evenings by the fire. Lol.

Thank you! Now onto Part 2!

You’re the best Fan I have! And you’re cool!

Thanks so much, part 2 is coming.

Thank you so much for watching. I’m still working on the last video. I keep telling everyone it’s coming soon but my motivation is loosing momentum. It’s about 90% completed… I think my Trans Taiga video is my best work. Check that one out. Bike break downs, a crash, beers and fun, it’s all in there! Enjoy!

Wallets, phones, keys and cameras! It all goes missing with this absentminded rider! I had to edit out the F words!

Thanks so much! It took a while but it’s done now! Time to start on Part 2!

It is a beautiful ride! Take your time and explore as much as you can. I feel like I sped through it. Then got stranded for 3 days at Blanc-Sablon. Could have explored the highway further!

@@Peeohtrek yeah, we’re planning on getting to North West River & Cartwright as we go through. If I have to rush anywhere I hope it’s after we cross the boat to Newfoundland because I’m more likely to go back to Newfoundland on another trip. I don’t expect to do Labrador a second time.

Thanks so much! I hope you kept the Harley as a weekend runner! Those bikes are awesome but unfortunately not the best at riding on gravel! But there is that new Panamerica which can have you riding far as well…. Either way thanks for watching and I’m jealous of your North Road trip! I haven’t done that yet! Next summer I’m thinking of riding up to Tuk on the Arctic Ocean, but we will see. Cheers!

Bart! Thanks for watching! I haven’t heard from you in a while, I hope all is well. I’m still in the anim industry but it seems many guys our age are leaving for greener pastures. Yeah, Quebec is so pretty past QC city! I’m thinking of going up to Saguenay with the fam in the summer just to explore. These bike trips are always a race and I never explore the beautiful spots like they deserve to be explored.

That whole region is so beautiful, I could just explore the Fjords on foot for weeks! Maybe a family vacation in the RV Camper would work better for that area!

My cheap decal on your fancy car? I'll drop it off!

Thanks so much! Yes, 100%! I had very similar comments from non riding friends. They were all shocked at how awesome QC is beyond Montreal. But I also had those comments in the past about northwest Ontario! There are tons of wicked places! I guess the point is: go out and explore! Lol. Cheers!

@@Peeohtrek No kidding about Northern Ontario...probably the nicest coast line is Lake Superior ...what a gem...some of the nicest blue water sandy beaches I've ever seen...some nicer then salt water ive been too. Now that Chisasibi trip you did has me intrigued...just I hear ur pretty much guaranteed to get ur truck broken into if u park up for the night at the hotel. Solutions? Park at the police station? Park in Radisson? Stealth camp/park...drive into see the bay and drive out?

Thanks! Hey, I saw Dom in your BMW Electric Scooter video! That was a great ride vid, BTW!

@@Peeohtrek Thanks man...Loved the scooter!

The wallet freak out is an common occurrence on my rides… Phone freak outs as well. 389 was definitely the start of the fun stuff. It felt weird leaving Baie-Comeau and Riding into the unknown. LOL. But within a few moments you forget about the nerves and you’re enjoying the road.

Thanks so much. Their (YT) algorithm doesn't favour peeps who upload once a year. LOL. But seriously, part 2 is a few weeks from being done so your wait for the next video will be shorter.

@@Peeohtrek Looking forward to it :)

Thanks so much. This ride has been on my radar for a long while! I’m glad I’m done but I miss it. I also feel like I flew by. I wish I had more time…. Maybe I’ll go back one day.

LOL. I definitely needed those on that ride. Sleep was always an issue.

Thanks man, I appreciate the kind words. Yeah, you have to watch your women around Jonesy. He’s a “playa” until his wife shows up, hahaha. I keep going North, but now that the borders between our nations are open, maybe a trip south is in order! Riding in warmth would be a nice change of pace!

We need to redo our James Bay Highway ride!

Quebec is beautiful for sure! So much to explore! I had to edit some unpleasant words in the wallet freak out! Must have fallen out of my pocket while I was taking pics! Could have been worse. Thanks for watching.

Next time Ivan, I’ll bring the beers!!! Better than paying 50$ for a 7 hour stay near the highway! Lol.

The Lab is paved but there is still about a 100km of gravel near Fairmont… I was actually happy with the limited gravel as I travelled solo. Having to change tires alone would be difficult. I’m glad you enjoyed the content, more is coming (slowly) and part 2 has been started on already!

It took a year to do part 1…. Lol. Most likely a few month!

I did not. The bike has a range of just over 500km between fuelling, so I didn’t need it. I think the longest distance, on the Lab Highway, between gas stations is 300km.

Ok thanks you 🤟

Not at all, there is nothing on the Billy Diamond Highway so camping off the highway is possible, just make sure you’re not on someone’s hunting camp. There are also a few, marked camping spots along the way. you can refer to Jamesbayhighway.com for the campsites spots. The one on the Rupert River is very nice but there are other ones as well. There is usually a boat launch spot and some fire pits.

Have fun when you go! I’m heading up there this Thursday. I’m doing the North Road. Cheers!

@@Peeohtrek we’re thinking mid August. Nothing is set in stone yet. Just doing my research now. That’s for the replay I appreciate it!!

@@bb82bird if you’re going in mid August, then bring as much woods off, hats with mosquito nets etc. Bugs are crazy up there at that time. Late May/June or September are my preferred months.

I don’t understand…. 🤷

I just don’t like the idea of riding 10/15 km before stopping for an hour… if I do it before breaky, then that’s a third of the day’s ride done before the day has started…