Far West is what you might say that Guam is. This island territory is as far west as the U.S. gets.

Guam has many cycling routes. Hilly or flat, long or short; despite its small size, Guam offers a wide variety.

Try the Tour of Guam if you like climbing. Choose your route: 42 km or 105 km (26 and 65.25 miles, respectively). The “figure 8” course takes you through the central and southern parts of the island.

Guam also has something for the MTB fan. There’s the Black Jack Loop; although rated as “intermediate”, it looks to me like it’s better avoided when the weather is wet. 

How would it be to live on Guam? Like anywhere else, it has its good and bad.

It’s quiet there? I would LOVE that! Quiet is hard to find around here. The temperature is warm enough year-round that I might not need a heater.

On the downside, Guam is an expensive place to live. It might be more humid than I’m used to; how long will it take a pair of cycling shorts to dry? I might want to keep a poncho handy at all times.

Employment can be hard to find. You’ll need plenty of sunblock. And the island is in Typhoon Alley. 

It sounds to me like Guam would be a great place to visit: enjoy the cycling trails and the tropical breezes. Enjoy water sports too, if you like. But while I was there in the far west, I’d stay on land!