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After going on such a big bicycle tour in 2006, my big disappointment for 2007 was not doing some kind of bicycle tour. Don’t get me wrong, I certainly did do a lot of cycling in 2007. I even did a little bit of racing, but no touring. So, in 2008, I’m going to make amends and go on a bicycle tour to Alaska. Alaska will be the forty-ninth state I’ve visited by bicycle.

The plans are shaping up. I’ve gotten approval for nine weeks off of work this summer. Last week, I took delivery of a touring bike suitable for self-supported touring. (I’ll post some pictures of it soon.)

The plans look like this so far:

Salt Lake City to Bellingham, Washington Segment

I will depart Salt Lake City on June 28, 2008, traveling by bicycle. During this segment, I will ride solo at approximately 60 miles per day. At this pace, I will arrive in Bellingham on July 24, 2008.

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Alaska Segment

During this segment, I will be joined by my wife, Patricia. We will travel primarily by the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry System. On the way to Juneau, three coastal cities will be chosen for intermediate stops. During those stops, we will make day trips by bicycle. We will return to Bellingham on August 9.

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Bellingham, Washington to Salt Lake City Segment

I will depart Bellingham, Washington on August 10, 2008, traveling by bicycle. During this segment, I will ride solo at approximately 70 miles per day. At this pace, I will arrive in Salt Lake City on August 30, 2008.

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Sounds like fun, doesn’t it?
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