About the Advocacy Committee

The Advocacy Committee meets on the last Wednesday of the month. The committee is always looking for people passionate about biking and sharing that enthusiasm and working in a group effort with others. Everyone is welcome to attend the Advocacy Committee, share their ideas about how to improve cycling in Anchorage, or just come and listen to updates on current events.

January 2026 Meeting

On the agenda this month:

• TIP & MTP updates and public comment
• Seward Highway widening project draft EA and public comment
• Opportunities to join local boards and commissions

This meeting will be held virtually. RSVP for the meeting link!

Questions or comments? Contact us 

We're kicking off Winter Bike Fest with a screening of the latest Filmed by Bike film festival offerings! The Joyride program is a family-friendly collection of bike stories, including one that takes place right here in Alaska.

Get tickets here!

Date: February 10
Time: 7:00–9:00 P.M.
Location: Anchorage Museum

Join Alaska Trails for an evening of captivating storytelling. Get your tickets here.

Winter Bike to Work Day is back on the Chester Creek Trail! ❄️

On your way to work, school, errands, or just for fun, stop by for warm drinks, snacks, and winter commuting cheer.

This year’s treat stations will be located along the Chester Creek Trail between Goose Lake and Westchester Lagoon, so anyone traveling through the corridor can stop by. Bike, walk, ski, or however you move in winter, everyone is welcome!

✨ Freebie Alert!
The Anchorage Health Department will also have free bike wheel lights for the first 60 people who stop at their station. (They go fast every year, so plan accordingly.)

Event details:
• When: Friday, February 13 from 7:00-9:00 A.M.
• Where: Chester Creek Trail from Goose Lake to Westchester Lagoon
• Who can participate: Anyone traveling by bike, foot, skis, or other non-motorized modes
• Cost: Free
• What to expect: Treats, drinks, friendly faces, winter commuting encouragement!

Check out the map of treat stations here.

Want to host a treat station? Sign up here.

Winter Bike to Work Day is part of Winter Bike Fest, our annual celebration of Anchorage’s winter biking culture and active transportation community. Check out our full lineup of Winter Bike Fest events here.

Saturday, February 28th, 2026

Before 3pm, Staging all riders on E street just south of 4th ave. (see map below)

3:00pm moving riders to 4th ave

3:15pm ride starts off.

**Day-of bib pickup available at ride start  1-2pm**

**Registration closes Saturday 28th at 12pm**

**Helmets are required for all riders**

Photo by Andy Romang

The Big Fat Ride is back!

Join us and hundreds of other fat bikers on a fun, beginner-friendly ride across Anchorage. Tour our beautiful, snow city and celebrate the birthplace of the Fat Bike. Start your chill, 5-mile loop on 4th Avenue Downtown. Then, make your way to Westchester Lagoon for a party with all of your fat bike friends. After warming up with some refreshments, finish the loop via the spectacular coastal trail.

This is a great and exciting ride for families, people that are new to fat biking, people that are still working on enduring longer rides in the snow, and for all of those experienced riders that want to have a fun time with others. This is definitely a ride that welcomes and encourages all ability riders.

Back by popular demand: Post-Ride Pizza Party & Raffle Drawing!

The post-ride party is back! Join us at 49th State Brewing Co. after the ride wraps up for a pizza party with your fellow riders. This is also when we’ll be drawing our Winter Bike Fest raffle prizes, so stick around, grab a slice, and celebrate a great day of winter biking together.

By joining us for this ride, you're supporting Bike Anchorage and a more bikeable, walkable city. The Big Fat Ride caps off Winter Bike Fest, our month long celebration of biking in our winter city. We hope to see you at this and all Winter Bike Fest events!

Ticket sales open now - click here!

Bib Pick Up

Where? AK Cycle Chic - 908 W Northern Lights Blvd

When? Thursday, Feb 26th, 4-6pm

HELMETS REQUIRED FOR ALL RIDERS. **PLEASE REVIEW THE FAQS PAGE.**

The Route

4th & D Street to Cordova down to 13th Avenue where we will turn west and bike over to A Street to join the trail system on Chester Creek Trail. Continue west to Westchester Lagoon for a Big Fat Ride party and refresh station mid-ride. Finish up the ride along the Coastal Trail to 2nd & Christensen Dr and make your way to 49th State Brewing Co. for the afterparty!

The route will be well marked with new wayfinding signage.