Cycling in the Arctic Circle // The Dalton Highway, Alaska // World Bicycle Touring Episode 46

We flew from Japan to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska in mid-June 2023 to ride the Dalton Highway to Fairbanks. The route stretches through 500 miles of Alaskan wilderness, with only one settlement at the midway point and a couple smaller camps closer to Fairbanks. We carried all of the food we needed for 10 days of riding - by far the most we'd ever had on our bikes!

We were blown away by the scenery and wildlife in the Arctic Circle, and while mosquitoes put a damper on our spirits during the second half of the ride, it was definitely an unforgettable experience!

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Bicycle gear list below. We're running a mix of traditional panniers and bikepacking bags.
2020 Surly Ogres
36h Rohloff Speedhubs
36h Son 28 Dynamo hubs
Ryde Andra 40 rims
Marathon GT365 29x2.0 tires
Avid BB7 brakes, 200mm front, 160mm rear
Sinewave Cycles Beacon headlight/USB charger
Ergon SMC Core (Andrew) Terry Butterfly Century (Jenny) saddles
Rogue Panda custom frame bags
Ortlieb Back Rollers Plus rear panniers
Bedrock Bags Hermosa front panniers
Tubus Cargo rear rack (Andrew), Tubus Logo Classic (Jenny)
Planet Bike AL fenders

Camera Gear:
Fuji X-T4
Fujinon 16-80 mm f/4- Fujinon 23 mm f/2 prime
GoPro Hero 8 Black w/Media Mod + DIY windscreen
Rode VideoMic Pro
Mavic Mini 1 drone

Music Credits:
Kainbeats ft. Kanisan - Moonwalker
Provided by Lofi Girl
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Kainbeats - Lilac
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Elior - Lucid Dreams
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Kainbeats ft. Hevi - Angelic
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Purrple Cat - Missing You
Provided by Lofi Girl
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