Saturday took me to the the very South end of Sitka, as far as a person can possibly go. Sunday, today, I rode myself to the very North end of Sitka, to the sign that literally says “END.”
It’s a quick 15 miles and fairly flat. The ride passes the Alaska State Ferry Terminal which I suppose I could someday ride right onto if I wanted to extend the workout. Bellingham anyone?
The temperature topped 71 degrees yesterday! My ride required SPF 30 and a full camelback of water. I never would have thought I would be seeking shade on the 2nd of May. Or ever for that matter in Sitka.
Our 35 mile ride was nearly the same as the others except we pushed out to the last possible inch of road on the south end of Sitka and Baranof Island. Any further we would have crashed down a craggy slope of Graywhacke rocks and plopped us in a frigid and icy lake. The last mile to the end is up a 14 or 15% grade hill. Because my mountain bike has slick tires and my legs have uncooperative muscles, I eventually had to walk the last half.
In a couple of weeks, I’m looking forward to doing this ride with Kevin when he comes for a visit with Beth.
