Blog | Alaska Divide

November 11, 2023November 11, 2023

Dalton Hwy

This is Alaska-Divide. Be aware.

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August 30, 2023August 30, 2023

3 finisher at the 2nd Alaska-Divide

Radislav is the only solo rider who completed this year’s edition of the AD. He covered the last 350miles to the finish line using just one pedal! After the right pedal broke, he could stand on the axle only. He faced heavy rain near the Coldfoot area, which is the final resupply point for the next 240 miles. He encountered severe weather on the Atigun pass, with snowfall and strong headwinds. He reached Deadhorse after 10 days of riding.

Daniele and Nicola began as solo riders, but they finished the race together as a pair, cycling the entire route side by side. They mentioned, “We are good friends now.”

Unfortunately Bernarda was disqualified from the race because she received assistance from a third party during the course.

Irena had to withdraw from the adventure on the fourth day due to illness. She spent two days at the Yukon River camp dealing with a fever and breathing problems. She confidently stated, “I will definitely return again!”

The next edition start will be 18th of August 2024. Registration will open soon.

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August 16, 2023August 30, 2023

The Alaska-Divide is on day 4

Bernarda and Irena are leading the adventure and having a race. While Bernarda was riding without stop 2 days, Irena was sleeping more then 5 hours at a lodge before heading to the Denali Hwy. At the end of day 2 both riders met almost the same time at the Tangle Lake Lodge. This morning they left North Pole and are currently on the Elliott Hwy and soon on the Dalton Hwy. No mobile connection, no internet, very limited services.

While Bernarda was cycling trough the first night, she had problems to find food on the route and since yesterday Irena is cycling with pain in the achilles tendon and fever.

August 12, 2023August 30, 2023

Waiting for the bikes

Stuck in Anchorage. Bikes are missing. 4 Bike boxes on the same flight did not arrived in Anchorage and no information where they are. The system say: “We are searching for your luggage”. Exploring Anchorage by bike, checking the start section out of Anchorage by bike was the plan. Missing all the gear, bicycles, sleeping bag, tent… using a car instead of our bikes.

Fingers crossed the bike boxes will show up here today that we can start in 24 hours.

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August 7, 2023August 7, 2023

5 days to the start.

Some informations about the Dalton Hwy, the last 670km to Deadhorse:

August 1, 2023August 1, 2023

On the Dalton highway

On the Dalton highway, the most northern road in America.
Impression from the Alaska-Divide 2022.

Registration closes August 2nd 23:59 AK time.

July 26, 2023July 26, 2023

Registration is closing soon

The registration for the Alaska-Divide is closing soon on the 1st of August.

The start of the second edition is on Sunday, the 13th of August. As of today, 10 riders have registered for this second edition. The route is the same as last year, with the finish line at Deadhorse, Prudhoe Bay. It may be the most remote, self-supported bikepacking event you can participate in.

Goto the registration

photos: Irena Sosinska, 2nd finisher 2022

June 4, 2023June 4, 2023

You will cross the Continental Divide!

Atigun Pass – at mile marker 244, you will cross the Continental Divide as you climb 4,739 feet (1,444m) in elevation.

The Atigun Pass is the highest point on the Dalton Highway and is the highest pass in Alaska.

Keep a keen eye out for Dall sheep gracefully navigating the mountain slopes.

June 4, 2023June 4, 2023

The entire route is easily passable at a good speed!

The surface along the Alaska-Divide route varies, ranging from some good parts of newly paved smooth roads to dirt roads and gravel.

The entire route is easily passable at a good speed. Last year, the fastest rider reached the finish line in Deadhorse after covering 1056 miles ( 1700km) in 5 days and 10 hours.

Photos from the AD route, Denali Highway and Dalton Highway.