Outrun the bear? Only if I have about a 1/2 mile headstart and the bear gives up easily!
The "maneuverability" comment is along the thought pattern of taking an abrupt change of direction at the unexpected sighting. I am much more likely to pull bailing over a drop-off, busting down a scree slope or jumping a log on the NRS than with my road or 'cross bike.
Thanks for the advice from everyone. I'll pick up bear spray, watch where I'm going and make plenty of noise. Right now I'm in the airport. Only got binged $50 to ship the bike on the airline - heck of a deal.
Can't believe I'm actually going to ALASKA!!!!
angela