Biking 100 miles in every state, the LORD willing.
Alaska #49
August 9 – 14, 2021
We began our Alaska 100 while in Seward and completed our rides while in Fairbanks.
Ready to start our Alaska miles. Riding our 49th state in the 49th state.
Our first ride in Fairbanks was on Fort Wainwright. We made an ice cream run and a tour of the post with Erik, Paul and Martha.
Ice Cream Ride
Paul, Diana, Martha and Lenny on an ice cream ride.Ahhh… the ice cream store.
Birch Hill Ski Area
Our next ride began at the Birch Hill Ski Area. This was a fun ride with beautiful views from Birch Hill all while still on post.
Got bikes?The whole gang is ready to ride. Paul, Helena, Erik, Inga and Diana. Note the kids are in shorts and T’s while I probably added a down vest. Long down hill and long up hill – on post near ski area.Near Birch Hill Ski AreaPaul, Helena and Inga patiently waiting for us to catch up.Lenny and Erik near Birch Hill.
Chena Lakes State Recreation Area
What an awesome ride for Paul and Martha. We rode 18.5 miles, which was the longest distance they had ever ridden. We are so blessed to be able to share this Alaska 100 with them.
Start of our ride at Chena Lakes State Recreation Area. Moose Creek Dam behind us.Erik and Martha riding on Moose Creek Dam.
Moose Creek Dam is part of the Chena River Lakes Flood Control Project which was built following the August 1967 Fairbanks Flood.
Coming down from dam into flood plane. Took gravel roads thru woods past lakes and ended at Chena River.Paul hiking his bike up onto dam. We found an easier way down.Lupine along trailI really like Alaska’s reminder for keeping kids safe around water. KIDS DON’T FLOAT!!Martha half through our 18.5 mile ride.Lenny, Paul, Erik and Martha near Chena River
Badger Road Bike Trail
Six of us riding on a cloudy day hoping to avoid the rain. Erik and the kids are determined to see we reach our 100 mile mark.
Banking those miles.Helena and IngaPaul kept things interesting taking the dirt path/ditch alongside the asphalt path.
Chena Lakes State Recreation Area
We returned to Chena Lakes to complete our 100 Alaska miles. There were many new areas for us to explore.
Big pile of bikes – ready for our final ride to reach 100 miles in Alaska.Inga and I putting in miles on our final day of riding.Inga, Helena, Erik, Paul and Lenny – Chena Lakes State Recreation AreaInga loves riding hands free.Life is good!! Only 1.5 miles to reach out Alaska 100.Thanks to Erik and our wonderful grandchildren we completed our Alaska 100. Martha was missing from the above picture. She road many of the 100miles with us.
