Bike Nome
Experience the Seward Peninsula by Bike!
Ride the gravel roads surrounding Nome, rich with native culture and gold rush history.
Date: August 3-8, 2024
Cost: $3900 per person
Duration: 6 days
Riding: Up to 200 miles on mostly gravel roads
Join us to explore the Seward Peninsula by Bike. Though not connected to the rest of Alaska by road, Nome offers 350 miles of gravel roads to explore.
Most of the area around Nome is Arctic Tundra, characterized by low shrubs, mosses, sedges, and lichens blanketing the mountainsides and valleys. There are no trees near Nome, and just a few in the area, creating long distance views all around.
Nome is home to an abundance of wildlife, including moose, bear, and muskox traversing the tundra and thousands of migrating birds overhead. Over 160 species of migratory birds transit the area, with August being a particularly good time to view many on their south-bound journey.
Nome is also the home to the headquarters of the Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, with a long history of human habitation. From a subsistence lifestyle to music and art, Alaska Native culture is vibrant in Nome. In addition, the gold rush of 1900 contributed to Nome’s colorful history, with many types of gold mining still occurring to this day.
The Bike Nome trip is based around days cycling through the tundra landscape. Throughout the trip, we work with local businesses, restaurants, and residents to include additional activities and experiences to create an unforgettable experience for visitors to this unique place.
Trip Details
Arrival & Departure | Nome, AK. Direct flights available on Alaska Airlines
Capacity |Tour minimum is 4, maximum is 10.
Bikes | Salsa Journeyer Gravel Road bikes (flat-bar or drop-bar available). You are also welcome to bring your bike, we can assist with assembly and post-trip boxing.
E-Bikes | Not available at this time.
Vehicle Support | A 12 passenger van will be available each day for tour support and to transport gear.
Tour Equipment
Itinerary
Days 1-2: We’ll start our tour by exploring Nome and the local history and culture. This includes a few nights staying in Nome and a visit to the remote village of Teller.
Days 3-4: Next, we’ll ride out along the coastline through prime migratory bird habitat. We’ll spend one to two nights out by ourselves in an old schoolhouse turned B&B.
Days 5-6: From here, we’ll explore the Kougarok Road and visit Pilgrim Hot Springs before a final night in town before departure.
The Seward Peninsula is known for quickly changing weather conditions. Our itinerary is designed for some flexibility with this in mind.
Lodging
While in Nome, we’ll use the Dredge 7 Inn. We will also spend 2 nights about 30 miles out of town at the Solomon B&B.
