Anchorage is So Bike Friendly
One of the hardest parts of leaving Palmer is that I had so many opportunities to be outside. However, a little gem that I didn't realize (born and raised in Alaska with COUNTLESS errands in Anchorage) how bike friendly it is. There is the mountain bike trails and the multi-use paved trails. Even some of the major roads have bike lanes. I am trying to train for the "Sea to Shining Sea" and I now consult this map before going out and driving around. I think I am becoming a bike commuter first. Someday, I will be a bike tourer. ***Update*** I went out twice and didn't have ANY near death experiences. I was able to bike 23 miles that were mostly flat. But, little by little I feel a bit stronger. When I see the sweeper trucks, I want to hug them and tell them how much I appreciate them. Anchorage did put an amazing amount of gravel on the roads.