Spicy Sunday Road Ride
Palmer, AK · Road
- When
- Monthly, on a Sunday, 3:00 pmSeason: summer–fall
- Starts at
- Backcountry Bike & Ski (start varies), 132 W Arctic Ave, Palmer, AK 99645 Map ↗
- Distance
- 45 milesAbout 3 hours
- Pace
- 16 mph minimum, for experienced road cyclistsDrop ride: keep up or get dropped
- Hosted by
- Backcountry Bike & SkiBike shop
- Cost
- free
- Kind of ride
- Road
For visitors
Waivers are on file at the shop. Expect cold weather and rough pavement; 28 mm tires suggested.
First time on this ride? Here’s the drill
- Bring
- a helmet, water, a spare tube or patch kit, a way to pay for the stop.
- Arrive
- Ten or fifteen minutes before 3:00 pm. Tell whoever's leading that you're new.
- Pace
- Expect 16+ mph: brisk — you'll want some fitness. It's a drop ride: if you can't hold the pace, you'll finish alone. Fine if you know your speed. Not a first ride.
- Check
- Look at the host's website the day of — that's where cancellations, weather calls and start changes get posted.
First group ride? Start here →
About the Spicy Sunday Road Ride group ride
Spicy Sunday Road Ride is a road group ride in Palmer, AK. It rolls monthly, on a Sunday at 3:00 pm from Backcountry Bike & Ski (start varies).
The shop's group ride for experienced road cyclists: 45 to 50 miles, about three hours, 16 mph or faster, and dropping back is allowed. The Sept 13 ride went out toward Sutton and King Mountain. The host moves it to Zwift once weather turns.
Where to find them
Checked Oct 1, 2026 against source 1, source 2. Schedules change. Confirm with the host before you go.