Denali Highway Day 1: 42.35mi Distance 4:10:51 Moving Time 3,488ft
We spent the night at Paxton Lake and enjoyed a buggy night sleep. My husband wanted to bike from the camp, but I was hesitant not knowing what to expect on this never-before traveled road. So, I ended up riding with my son to the intersection of the Denali Highway and the Richardson Highway at the abandoned lodge with NO FACILITIES. I spotted a fellow biker and was eager to engage him with stories of the road and journey. I ended up dubbing him, "disgruntled Hungarian" because he had nothing but complaints about the road. He said it was, "No good," in a thick accent. My stomach began to turn. Urgh. About 15 minutes later, my extremely fit and fine husband rolls in and we began the uphill journey from Paxton to Cantwell. The journey is 131 miles with some pavement. Thankfully, the first hill was paved. But, it was a nice way to get warmed up. (Which would not be a issue at all) Every day was a clear and crisp 70-75 d...