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About the blog: Alaska is a wonderful and fascinating place. Whether its backcountry hiking, coastline kayaking or dining on a downtown deck, there truly is something for everyone. This blog picks up where the annual Daily News Visitors' Guide leaves off. The guide is published in late April, but that's just when summer fun starts heating up. Throughout the year, we hope to give readers a look at Alaska through local eyes. The blog also serves as a calendar of what's going on, a place to look for some outstanding vacation deals and other cool stuff. We invite your comments and your questions. E-mail me at alaskology@adn.com.
About me: I live in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, and I served as the special sections editor at the Anchorage Daily News for nine years. My wife and I have been Alaska residents since 2000 and never plan to leave.

Rain, rain go away

Posted by Alaskology

Posted: May 15, 2009 - 9:03 am

Nature was not kind to Anchorage’s Bike-to-Work organizers and riders.

After several days of stunningly beautiful weather, we woke up this morning to rain. While it certainly didn’t make for the greatest Bike-to-Work conditions, it didn’t stop dedicated commuters.

I counted 41 other cyclists on my 11-mile ride to work. Most had on rain gear and were prepared for the poor conditions. The aid stations serving juice and other goodies were well staffed.

Maybe the weather will improve by this afternoon ride home.

-- Steve