Just another day in paradise

Back in Denali, where yesterday I biked the Park Road from the visitors center to Savage River and back. I remember the first time I biked this section of the road, I thought the first hill would never end! I am now much better prepared physically and mentally for this seven mile uphill peddle. I don’t need to keep asking myself, “Will this hill ever end?” as I know exactly where the top is. The first 15 miles of the Park Road are paved, so compared to the gravel road beyond (west) of Savage River this is a smooth ride. Of course, since the first seven miles are uphill, the last seven are a nice long, relaxing downhill! Considering the bear encounters on our RT ride from Teklanika to Polychrome several weeks ago, I felt much safer on this stretch of road. Oh, I still need to write up that adventure.