Cycle Alaska Juneau Biking Tours

Pedal past glaciers, mountains, water, and historic sites on this active, insider look at the Capital City with Cycle Alaska. The company features local guides, small group sizes, and a variety of bike tours. Here are your options.

Bikes, Glacier Views & Microbrews Tour

Cycle Alaska boasts that this tour provides a three-in-one experience: biking, the Mendenhall Glacier, and beer tasting. But it’s even more than that. It’s a bike ride, a short walk, a history lesson, a photographer’s dream, waterfront views, and amazing Alaska beer sampling. And you’ll see the mighty Mendenhall Glacier from three different perspectives.

You’ll start with a van ride to the Mendenhall Glacier, where you’ll be outfitted with a custom bike and gear. Then you’ll ride 4 gentle miles, stopping at photo viewpoints before arriving at the western shore of Mendenhall Lake. You’ll ride 4 miles to the eastern side of the Mendenhall Glacier, traveling through two beautiful Tongass National Forest trails along the way. Then it’s off on a short walk to see a salmon-spawning stream, a landscape sculpted by ice, and the Mendenhall Glacier.

You’ll then take a short van ride to Forbidden Peak Brewery for a tasting of locally brewed beers. Overlook the water at Auke Bay and sample a custom flight. Your guide will then drive you back downtown or directly to your ship.

The Bikes, Glacier Views, and Microbrews Tour is a small group tour, promising a personal trip with an experienced guide.

Bike Rentals

Cycle Alaska also offers bike rentals and if you like to explore on your own. You’ll find a variety of quality rental bikes (road and mountain as well as street cruisers). Each rental comes with a helmet, lock, repair kit, bottle of water, and a granola bar.

Cycle Alaska’s Rental Shop is located Downtown for easy access from your cruise ships. Just walk over to get outfitted with your gear. Not sure where to ride? Just ask! Cycle Alaska’s employees are here to help you find the best ride to fit your biking goals.

About Cycle Alaska

Owners John and PeggyAnn McConnochie arrived in Alaska 32 years ago. Three decades later they’re still here, entranced by the beauty of the wilderness and the quality of life in Alaska’s Capital City. Dedicated to protecting what brought them here, they have pioneered low-impact, high-quality tours.

Their bike trips combine van rides and cycling, so you’ll see Juneau’s landmarks without wearing yourself out on hill climbs. Cycle Alaska is dedicated to squeezing as much as possible into their tours—and equally dedicated to keeping the tours affordable.

On these trips you get the best of Juneau—biking to the Mendenhall Glacier and then Alaska-brewed beer tasting at Forbidden Peak Brewery on the Bikes, Brews, and Glacier Views Tour. Tours are in small groups and guided by locals. OR, customize your ride with a bike rental. Cycle Alaska has the bikes, guides, and knowledge to take you on a great adventure.

Their guides are locals, ranging from teenagers to septuagenarians, so you’re guaranteed interesting perspectives. All have gone through extensive training and are passionate about sharing Alaska with you.