Mountain Biking - Riding in Alaska

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manitouair
08-28-06, 08:57 AM
I'm planning on moving to Alaska next year and I was wondering how the mountain biking scene is up there. Is it a really short season because of snow? And are there good trails?

Thanks

Bockman
08-28-06, 09:59 AM
You've just mentioned a state which is about half the size of the continental US. *Where* in Alaska are you moving?
manitouair
08-28-06, 11:13 AM
Anchorage or Fairbanks

MudSplattered
09-09-06, 10:31 PM
Tons of riding. If around Anchorage, Hillside, Kinkade park, Powerline Pass, on and on. In the Mat Su Valley, Bradley Kepler lakes area, Hatcher's Pass. Make sure you go Johnson Pass out towards Hope/Seward area. It's the most beautiful ride I have ever been on.

I hear Fairbanks has some really good riding. Do a search on the bicycle clubs in Alaska. We like to ride all winter, so the seasons are up to you on how long they last.
MudSplattered
09-09-06, 10:33 PM
You've just mentioned a state which is about half the size of the continental US. *Where* in Alaska are you moving?


More like "almost the size of the continental US" :)
Terrapin Ben
09-10-06, 11:28 AM
wow. i'd love to see alaska by bicycle. enjoy it!