Bike

Bike Course 12.1 Miles

After completing the swim, retrieve your bike from T1 and exit through the southeast end of the Bartlett High School parking lot, following the “Exit Bike” sign. Stay on the designated path marked with flags and spray chalk, leading you through a short dirt connector to Alaska Native Heritage Center Drive. From there, you will briefly ride before reaching North Muldoon Road, where you will make a sharp left onto the multi-use trail alongside Glenn Highway. Use caution at this turn.

Continue riding on the trail until you reach the JBER/Glenn Highway overpass. An APD officer and flagger will direct you to turn right and cross the overpass. Additional APD officers and volunteers will be positioned to guide you as you make a left onto Gunnery Range Road.

Riders must not ride side-by-side, including mother-daughter teams.

Gunnery Range Road remains open to military personnel and vehicles. Ride on the left side of the road towards Eagle River until reaching the bike turnaround before the weigh station. Stay on the left when returning to avoid crossing paths with other racers. Flaggers and volunteers will be stationed at the entrance and exit of Gunnery Range Road to ensure proper lane usage. Once back on Arctic Valley Road, riders must follow standard traffic flow.

At the intersection of Gunnery Range Road and Arctic Valley Road, veer left and continue riding on the right-hand side. Follow the course for about a mile until reaching a flagger directing racers and any traffic exiting Glenn Highway. At the stop sign, turn left onto Arctic Valley Road, passing the golf course and driving range. Continue up a small hill where T2 will be on the right.

Helmet Policy

A properly worn helmet is required at all times when on your bike. If the wheels are moving and you are straddling, sitting on the top tube, or seated on the bike, your helmet must be securely fastened. This applies before, during, and after the race, including bike drop-off. Failure to comply may result in a penalty.

Friends and family riding bicycles in the GNT area must also wear helmets. This is a directive enforced by our insurance provider through USAT.