Thanks for the tips, we've got some low gears on the bikes, but some training is in order !
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> I visited NF last summer, and can make two suggestions: rain gear is a necessity. Get the brightly
> colored stuff, since there's a lot of large truck traffic on that route and they fly. And the
> surface can be rough in spots.
>
> Secondly, the hills on this route, where there are hills, are torturous. Long ascents and long
> descents. Most of the hills come near Deer Lake. The upper sections (northern) are flatter since
> the road follows the coast.
Nice
> land up there, though. You won't regret the effort.
>
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> > Hi Two of us are thinking of riding up highway 430 from Deer Lake to St
> Anthony
> > at the end of June (around 6 to 8 days). Has anyone got and tips - road condition, places to
> > camp, places to see, etc
> >
> > Thanks
> >
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