Bicycling

Anchorage has more than 120 miles of paved bicycle trails, and many streets have marked bike lanes. Although busy during the day, Downtown streets are uncrowded and safe for cyclists in the evening.

Alaskabike. Serious gearheads can book multiday touring packages through this company to explore Southcentral, the Interior, the Yukon Territory, and nearby scenic highways. Another option is the all-inclusive multisport tour, which features biking, hiking, canoeing, sea kayaking, and a glacier cruise. Anchorage, Alaska, 99507. 907/245–2175; 866/683–2453; www.alaskabike.com.

Alaska Pablo's Bicycle Rentals. Rates start at $10 at this shop perched just two blocks from the ocean and the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. Treat yourself to a postride reward at the hot dog stand out front, run by the owner's twin brother. 501 L St., Downtown, Anchorage, Alaska, 99501. 907/250–2871; www.pablobicyclerentals.com. Closed Oct.-April.

Downtown Bicycle Rental. With an inventory of more than 140 bikes of all types, Downtown Bicycle Rental also rents trailers, clip-in pedals, and shoes. The minimum rental rate is $16 for three hours, which includes free lock, helmet, panniers, and trail map. In winter, fat bikes and studded-tire bikes are available for $25 per day. Owner Peter Roberts offers once-a-day shuttle van rides to the Flattop trailhead in summer for both hikers and bikers. 333 W. 4th Ave., Downtown, Anchorage, Alaska, 99501. 907/279–3334; www.alaska-bike-rentals.com.

Lifetime Adventures. Just 30 miles north of Anchorage, Lifetime Adventures operates out of the state park campground at Eklutna Lake, renting out bikes, trailers, and kayaks. You can choose the popular Paddle & Pedal package where you paddle in one direction and pedal your way back. Closer to town, the company also rents bikes outside Copper Whale Inn, just a block uphill from the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. 440 L St., at 5th Ave., Anchorage, Alaska. 907/746–4644; www.lifetimeadventures.net.