Alberta to Newfoundland and Labrador - R1150GS Adventure
| Who | Pete Pawluk ~ email |
| Profession | Veterinarian |
| Born 1958 | Nationality Canadian |
| Previous travel experience | Spain, Portugal, Morocco, India, Nepal, Mexico, Costa Rica, US Southwest |
| Previous bike travels | all over Canada |
| This trip | Alberta to Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Departure date | July 2005 |
| Number in group | 2 |
| Trip duration | 17 days |
| Distance covered | 14014 km |
| Cost of trip (not incl. bike) | CD 3000 |
| Best day | They were all good in their own way |
| Worst/ hardest day | 4 days of rain from Calgary to Montreal, 150 mm in Winnipeg |
| Favourite place | All of Newfoundland |
| Biggest headache | Black Flies - they get into every orifice |
| Biggest mistake | Not knowing enough of the French language |
| Most pleasant surprise | It was warm in Labrador |
| Any illness | No |
| Other trips planned | Always |
| One travel tip | Satellite phone |
| Bike Model | 2003 BMW R1150GS Adventure |
| Age/ mileage on departure | 14000 km |
| Modifications | H-B 43 L side panniers, Mayer saddle, oil cooler and headlamp protection |
| Mods you wish you'd done | None |
| Type of baggage | Hepco-becker |
| Tyres used | Anakees Karoos (I think TKC are the best off road) |
| Number of punctures | None |
| Bike's weak point | Yeah it's heavy You learn to lift it when it falls over |
| Bike's strong point | Durable quality |
| Bike problems | Side stand vibrated off |
| Number of accidents | Bumped mirrors with a non-attentive driver while passing at 130 kph |
| Same bike again? | Yes |
| One biking tip | Marry an understanding woman |