People Cycling Rides

Real Alaska.

This is a Approved Ride
Moderate
Ride Info
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Ride Leader
Thomas Ryan
Tour Dates
7/5/2025–7/10/2025
Start Location
Haines, Alaska
End Location
Skagway, Alaska
Cost (est.)
$3050 (USD + $150.00 ride fee)
Deposit
$1050 (USD
Payment Due
5/1/2025
Tour Company
Sockeye Cycling
Avg. Distance
31 mi / 50 km
Avg. Elevation
1200 ft / 366 m
Ride Description

If you like to experience the places that are off the beaten path, then rural wild Alaska will deliver. Out of 33 southeastern Alaskan communities, both Haines and Skagway are uniquely linked to the greater interior road system. Located on the most northern point of the Inside Passage, the sun shines a little brighter and the views are nothing less than breathtaking in every direction. 

 

Day 1, SAT., July 5th, 2025. Most riders will be sailing to Haines on the iconic Alaska marine ferry system after our Juneau tour. This tour will begin in Haines where the historic Fort Seward overlooks the harbor. After a bike fitting, we’ll ride out to the pristine Chilkoot Lake and witness the spawning salmon working their way back up the glacial fjord. The lake has a salmon 'wicker' which counts the fish and is a favorite 'lunch' for the local bear population. We’ll enjoy dinner together in town and Happy hour at the Old West Haines microbrewery and experience the charm of the historic Hotel Halsingland. 20 miles and 900 feet of climbing plus options for more riding and even Haines most popular day hike.

 

Day 2, SUN., July 6th, 2025. After the famous Hotel Halsingland breakfast, we’ll ride to the Southern point of  Mud Bay. Views of the Chilkat Mountains burst upward from the glacial tur… (Join People Cycling to read more)

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People Cycling's Ride Rating

People Cycling has four categories for our rides – Easy, Moderate, Difficult, and Challenging. It should be somewhat obvious what these categories mean, but please become familiar with the elevations and distances that define them:

Easy
Easy rides are under 30mi/48km in average distance and 1600ft/500m in average elevation
Moderate
Moderate rides are over the Easy rating but under 50mi/80km and 2460ft/750m
Difficult
Difficult rides are as over the Moderate rating but under 75mi/120km and 3280/1000m
Challenging
Anything over the Difficult rating

NOTE: This is not a strict guideline. There could be rides that have a day or two where the average elevation or distance exceeds the values given above. These anomalies should be outlined in the ride description. It is recommended that you read it carefully.

About People Cycling

People Cycling is a bicycle touring club, which you can join for free. We offer Domestic and International Cycling Tours which are led by volunteer Ride Leaders. Our tours are made up of a small group of participants (typically 15-20 or so) who want to ride an average of 30 to 55 miles a day over a one or two week period in interesting regions of the world. Our tours range in price from frugal getaways to luxurious adventures. We travel road, gravel, or mountain bike styles, and all bicycle types – including e-bikes, recumbents, and tandems are typically allowed.

Our ride leaders are volunteers and do not financially profit on tours they lead. They are also given broad discretion on how to lead their tours, and we consider them our greatest asset.

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