The Gals

The Gals

Welcome to our blog!


We are three young women embarking on a cross Canada cycling trip! We will be starting May 5th from Victoria, B.C, making our way

East to St John’s, Newfoundland, spanning over >7000km. We are planning to stay mostly in campsites, but will indulge now and then in a roof over our heads (be it a hotel/motel/holiday inn, friends/family, or couchsurfing/warm showers). We will be carrying all our gear on our bikes, including tents and camping equipment.


This is by faaaar our biggest cycling adventure yet, and, after a LOT of planning and practice, we are so excited to get rolling!


Feel free to contact us with any questions or comments, and please check out our fundraising pages along the side bar!


Thank you!


Claire, Julie & Nina

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Day 97: (August 9) Pohenegamook to Lac Baker 52.6km

Today we had a slow day as we were having some technical difficulties with Julie's bike. After we decided the bike was rideable, and were going to continue cycling, Julie got a flat. Her bike was against her today! We cycled through some more forest and a few small towns and close to sun down, entered New Brunswick! The first house we passed (and a 2 minute walk from the NB/QC border) had a nice couple and their dog outside. We asked them about the campground in town and they called all their friends to try and find out if it was open. They discovered it was full, and offered us to camp on their lawn. They told us welcome to New Brunswick, and that everyone helps each other out, so not to be afraid to knock on anyone's door if we need something! We would hear this many times in the days to come. Thank you Nancy, Maurice, and Pocy! Our route was the 289, which turns into the 120 once in NB.

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