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Old 18 May 2010
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Anyone to Prudhoe Bay in June?
Hello,

I plan to ride from Fairbanks, Alaska to Prudhoe Bay around the 15th of June 2010, woud you be interested to ride along?

I am riding solo, so a companion woud be great

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I'm going to be doing the same trip - also solo - but a little bit later, like early July. Would be interested in knowing how it works out for you?
What bike you riding?
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I ride an R1200GS

Sure, I will keep you posted.

My email is at200mph@yahoo.com

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Hi,

I am also looking to travel to Prudhoe Bay in early July.
Currently travelling alone on a BMW R1200 GSA.

My bike will arrive in Seattle or Vancouver (haven't decided yet) on approx 28th/29th June from Kuwait, afterwhich i will either ride ( or preferably ) transport the bike by train/lorry/ship to Anchorage or Fairbanks. Which ever is quickest and/or cheapest. ( I previously got a quote of $1500 to airfreight my bike from Seattle to Anchorage, but thats more than i was hoping to pay.) I shall be flying in from London.

I plan an overnight stay in Prudhoe Bay then back south, (perhaps via Anchorage) to California.

Sorry for rambling on.
H A
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I note that you are looking for an inexpensive way to travel to Alaska from Seattle or Vancouver, with your bike.
There is a ferry which runs from Bellingham in Washington state ( approx.
mid-way between Vancouver and Seattle) to Alaska -- known as the Alaska Marine Highway. It also stops in Prince Rupert, BC.
Hope this is of help to you.
Enjoy your trip!

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Hi Francis,

Thank you for you advice re Alaska Marine highway.
I have had a brief look at their website and am now deciding how far up to sail, whether that be Bellingham to Skagway, or further up tho Whittier. Each leg is costing approx $300-400 and that is just for the bike freight. Accomodation is similary expensive, unless i decide to sleep in my bag for the duration.
Still unsure. I am trying to balance out cost against travel time.
Thanks again for your help.

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Hello

The ferry from Bellingham was already fully booked 3 months ago! I got lucky because there was a cancellation.

They say it is worth the experience.

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I'd like to do this, starting from California leaving middle to late June. When I get back, I'd like to ship my Suzuki DR 650 to New Zealand, then on to Australia.

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I just booked it a few days prior to the ferry leaving and that was July I think. We did it on the way back down as rode up through Canada/Alaska. If you're not in a hurry, just ride it and get the ferry back down.

Don't forget you can actually camp or sleep out on the top deck of the ferry rather than taking a cabin.

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The ferry from Bellingham was already fully booked 3 months ago! I got lucky because there was a cancellation.

They say it is worth the experience.

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Hi All.

I arrive in Anchorage with my Honda Africa Twin on June 29. Then going north to Prudhoe bay. Then turn south until I hit Argentina. No real plan or time line (about 6 months) but would be nice to ride with someone from time to time as I also will be riding solo.
So keep me posted.
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Hi Armando,

I may have missed you, but I`m in Fairbanks now (16th June) and am heading to Wiseman tomorrow and setting off for Prudhoe on Fri 18th. If you or anyone else is around and want a bit of company? I`m riding solo on a BMW 650 dakar.

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Hi Armando,

I may have missed you, but I`m in Fairbanks now (16th June) and am heading to Wiseman tomorrow and setting off for Prudhoe on Fri 18th. If you or anyone else is around and want a bit of company? I`m riding solo on a BMW 650 dakar.

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When do you think you'll be crossing in to Mexico? I'll be starting from california July/August heading south. Maybe we can meet up at some point. I'm am also riding solo on a 650 Dakar

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Hi Brian,

Not sure of my timings at the moment. I`m taking it slow and steady. In Fairbanks at the moment as I`ve just taken a spill on the Dalton, so my bike is in need of some TLC! But, I`ll keep you posted when I have a better idea of my intinerary.
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Perfect. Maybe our schedules will line up then, keep me posted. If you ride through early, before I can leave, you are more than welcome to crash out in the guest room if you need a place to stay on your way down. I'm just North of LA.
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Hi all,I`m leaving out from Ft.Lauderdale FL July 3 arriving in Medford OR by the 12th July.Doing the BMW rally in Redmond 15-18th,then thinking of heading up to Prudhoe for the hell of it.
If anyone`s interested in hooking up,leave a message.

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