Beginning near Banff, this easy to moderate six-day trip will have you rising to the challenge of mountain passes while allowing for plenty of cool downhill coasting. Averaging between 60 km/37 miles and 110 km/69 miles per day, your experience is ever changing as you explore three World Heritage National Parks, many historical points of interest and hundreds of miles of wildlife habitat. The real change in perspective however, is brought to you via a variety of other exciting activities: a serene soak in Radium Hot Springs, a wild whitewater raft trip on the Kicking Horse River, a kick-back kayak cruise on the Columbia River and for real high excitement – a glider flight over the Rockies! Appealing to true adventurers, this 296 km/184 mile ride is still suitable for beginners, the perfect way to unleash the explorer in you.
SATURDAY
Day before tour start
Arrive Calgary International Airport and proceed to the Executive Royal Inn, Airport.
SUNDAY
Meet in the lobby or outside at 0800, checked out and ready to load and go. The restaurant in the Hotel opens at 0700 and Canusa will arrive for loading by 0730. After loading we will drive to the bike start point for bike set-up.
Destination --is the Radium Hot Springs Lodge or Canyon RV Resort.
Distance --is approximately 68 k/42 miles.
Terrain —Mostly easy downhill with an 8 mile climb and descent at the end of the day—expect headwinds.
Sightseeing --Spectacular scenery all the way to the Campground or Lodge.
Meals --Breakfast is your responsibility, Lunch along the way and dinner is at the Radium Hot Springs Lodge.
MONDAY
Destination --is Invermere/Radium Hot Springs Lodge or Canyon RV Resort.
Distance --the return biking distance from Radium Hot Springs Lodge is 32 k/20 miles.
Terrain --A 2 k/1 m climb at the beginning followed by mostly flat with some rolling to the airport in Invermere.
Sightseeing --we will remain in the Radium area for this day to allow for a glider flight and some kayaking for those who wish. We will bike to the Invermere airport where the gliders will do their thing then bike to Windermere Lake (about 2 k/1 m) for kayaking after which we will do the return bike to Radium.
Meals --Breakfast at the campground, Lunch in Invermere and dinner at the Lodge.
TUESDAY —Day tough!!
Destination --is Swiss Village Inn or Golden Community Campground.
Distance --biking distance is approximately 110 k/68 m.
Terrain --Mostly easy rolling downhill—no major climbs
Sightseeing --The entire day is in the Columbia River Valley with the river almost always visible and close by. The area is a birder's paradise with lots of waterfowl and both Golden and Bald eagles and a number of very visible Osprey. Towering mountains overlook the valley floor from both sides.
Meals --Breakfast at the Canyon RV Resort, Lunch at Quinn Creek Campground and dinner is Pizza and beer at the campground, weather permitting, or restaurant.
WEDNESDAY
Destination --is the Kicking Horse River Chalets & Campground.
Distance --is approximately 32 k/20 miles.
Terrain --Rolling hills in the Kicking Horse Canyon and several moderate to steep climbs with the longest at 2 k/1 mile.
Sightseeing --The canyon offers spectacular vistas for the entire distance while the whitewater rafting on the Kicking Horse river from the Lodge caps a perfect and very exciting day.
Meals --Breakfast is at the campground, Lunch is at the Lodge or on the river and dinner either at the Lodge by Canusa or in Golden.
THURSDAY
Destination --is Mountaineer Lodge, Lake Louise or Lake Louise Campground.
Distance --biking distance is approximately 61 k/31 miles.
Terrain --Easy to moderate uphill to Field and the foot of the Kicking Horse Pass then a 7 k/5 m 6% climb to the pass summit followed by about 17 k/11 m of easy biking into Lake Louise.
Sightseeing --Again, spectacular scenery all the way with stops at the Spiral Tunnels and the BC/AB border which is also the Great Divide and the border between Yoho National Park and Banff National Park. We hope to have time to drive you to the spectacular 1250 foot Takawkaw Falls.
Meals --Breakfast at the campground, Lunch is Buffalo Burghers in Field and dinner is at the Lake Louise Inn.
FRIDAY
Destination --is Castle Mountain Junction by Bike and Calgary, Executive Royal Inn by Van.
Distance --biking distance is approximately 29 k/18 miles then by van to Calgary and the end of the tour.
Terrain --All downhill with only a few short uphills and a very pleasant bike to end a very satisfying and exciting week.
Sightseeing --The scenic Bow Valley Parkway offers a bikers dream with little traffic, a narrow tree lined road and on a downhill grade.
Meals --Breakfast is at the Lake Louise Inn, Lunch is at Castle Mountain Village by Canusa and dinner is on you!!.
SATURDAY
Depart Calgary
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Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
The above price includes Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting and Glider Flight. We have options without Adventures. A single supplement "may" apply.
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Bicycle Touring
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