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Aug 1, 2013

Dawson City, Yukon

Rest day in Dawson City. Sitting in the shade sipping my iced mocha - it's hot in the Yukon! This is likely the last post until we reach Inuvik, 8 days from now. Internet connections are scarce. I cannot upload pictures so this is just a brief update on our progress. We have had 4 steady days of cycling since Whitehorse. All around 130 km e…

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Frances J Friesen
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Dawson City, Yukon

Welcome to my travel adventure blog. I'm hoping this becomes a way of keeping in touch with friends and family as I continue to explore my world by bicycle.

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Aug 1, 2013

Dawson City, Yukon

Rest day in Dawson City. Sitting in the shade sipping my iced mocha - it's hot in the Yukon! This is likely the last post until we reach Inuvik, 8 days from now. Internet connections are scarc…

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Aug 2, 2013

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Jul 27, 2013

Prince Rupert To Skagway On The Ferry

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Jul 26, 2013

Whitehorse, Yukon

It was a short, fairly easy ride to Whitehorse today, 69 km. We arrived around 1230 PM so had the afternoon to set camp again and to explore the town a bit - find where the free wifi spots wer…

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Jul 23, 2013

Prince Rupert, British Columbia

Port Hardy To Prince Rupert

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Mary CONGRATULATIONS FRAN, INUVIK, N.W.T. YOU DID IT! What a ride, can't wait to hear all about it... EFI !!! Dempster Highway all ALL. Mary Anne

Aug 10, 2013 on the message board

Mary Williams Great blog, thanks for update. Wish I was there. Ride safe and have a great time.

Jul 22, 2013 re: Woss, British Columbia

Sharon Hall Wow Fran. You go! I admire you!

Jun 25, 2013 re: Going North to Inuvik

Robert Couperthwaite Congratulations Fran and Maryann. You two rock. As much fun the touring is, I'm sure its great to be finished this one. Great to see you looking forward to the next adventure. Can't talk you two into randonneuring?

Sep 24, 2012 on the message board

Jean Carr Congratulations, Fran! Well done! Enjoy some R&R in San Diego!

Sep 19, 2012 on the message board

Rennie If you can get some cortate cream, that should do it!

Sep 17, 2012 re: Leo Carillo State Park, California

Fran I'm not sure Rennie, but my personal preference is still for the panniers. It's less awkward to maneuver the bike and I can still enjoy the downhill runs. Also I don't have to worry about packing a trailer at the end of the tour.

Sep 12, 2012 on the message board

Rennie Do you think it is harder to carry gear rather than tow it like Mary?? You guys are doing great:)

Sep 10, 2012 on the message board

Jean Carr Hi Fran, Sounds like interesting adventures, glad you're out of those other places. Let's hope once you hit the south coast, that the weather and the people are warmer. You guys are amazing! Keep safe, Jean

Aug 31, 2012 on the message board

Rennie Hi Fran, Enjoying your blog and pics along with Mary's. A lot of your travel was same route I took:) Once in CA we turned East as you will be following coast South. Ride safe and stay strong!

Aug 28, 2012 on the message board

Robert Couperthwaite Those smiling faces I remember

Aug 22, 2012 re: Waiting For The Laundry

Rennie Following your and Mary's blogs everyday. This is the same route and roads we took riding from Vancouver to Texas in 09. Really neat to see some things that I remember:) Take care and enjoy! PS. Take care of my sis:)

Aug 19, 2012 on the message board

Robert Couperthwaite You gals are tough. I can't imagine going those distances each day hauling all that gear. Keep up the good work.

Aug 17, 2012 on the message board

Shan Hi Fran ,well have a good rest day, and soon you two will be back on the way.hope Mary got her bike trailer fixed. Have a safe ride.shan

Aug 15, 2012 on the message board

Rennie Hi Fran, Mary's brother here. Looks like you guys are off to a great start:) Ride hard and stay strong!

Aug 14, 2012 on the message board

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Vancouver, British Columbia 15-Jul-2013
Parksville, British Columbia 16-Jul-2013
Black Creek, British Columbia 17-Jul-2013
Sayward, British Columbia 18-Jul-2013
Woss, British Columbia 19-Jul-2013
Port Hardy, British Columbia 20-Jul-2013
Prince Rupert, British Columbia 22-Jul-2013
Skagway, Alaska 24-Jul-2013
Carcross, Yukon 25-Jul-2013
Whitehorse, Yukon 26-Jul-2013
Minto, Yukon 29-Jul-2013
Dawson, Yukon 31-Jul-2013
Eagle Plains, Yukon 05-Aug-2013
Fort Mcpherson, Northwest Territories 07-Aug-2013
Inuvik, Northwest Territories 09-Aug-2013
Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories 10-Aug-2013