The tour features The Icefields Highway, Banff, Jasper, Mt Robson, the Bow, Fraser, Thompson and Kicking Horse Rivers while enjoying the Bow, Sunwapta, Messiter, Eagle and Rogers Passes along with many miles of downhill! Stretch your legs on a day off and visit Wells Grey Provincial Park or canoe one of the many local rivers with your fellow cyclists. Cycling ends on this incredible journey in Golden, British Columbia but some of the most spectacular scenery is seen on the ride back to Calgary as you go through the Kicking Horse Canyon and Pass, see the Spiral Tunnels and view the incredible Monarch Mine.
Day before tour start—Arrive CALGARY International Airport AND PROCEED TO THE EXECUTIVE ROYAL INN..
DAY 1:
Meet in the lobby or outside at 0730 checked out and ready to load and go. The restaurant in the Hotel opens at 0700 and Canusa will arrive for loading by 0700. After loading we will drive to Lake Louise for bike set-up and bike start.
Destination--is The X-ing and Thompson Creek Campground.
Biking Distance--is approx 53k/33m.
Terrain- 40k/25m of mostly moderate to easy to the Summit of Bow Pass——then 40k/25m of mostly downhill to the X-ing
Breakfast-- is not included.
Lunch-- along the way by Canusa
Dinner-- is at the X-ing.
Sightseeing--Peyto Lake look-out—Hanging glaciers
DAY 2:
Destination--is the Columbia Icefields.
Distance--is 50k/32m.
Breakfast--at the X-ing
Lunch--by Canusa.
Dinner--at the Icefields Chalet.
Sightseeing-- Sunwapta Pass, Columbia Icefields, Sunwapta Pass
DAY 3
Destination--is Jasper
Distance--is approx 103k/64m.
Terrain--All on a downhill grade
Breakfast--at the campground.
Lunch--at Honeymoon Lake by Canusa.
Dinner--at Karouso’s in Jasper.
Sightseeing--Wilcox Pass,
Tangle Falls, Sunwapta Falls, Athabaska Falls
DAY 4:
Destination--Mt Robson Lodge
Distance--is approx 92k/57m
Terrain--Mostly easy, no major climbs—may be a headwind
Breakfast--in Jasper.
Lunch--at Moose Lake by Canusa.
Dinner--at the Log cabin.
Sightseeing--Yellowhead Pass (no climb), Moose Lake, Mt Robson.
DAY 5:
Destination--is Blue River Campground and Glacier Mtn Lodge .
Distance--is approx. 120k/75m.
Terrain--mostly an easy downhill rolling grade
Breakfast--is at the Campground.
Lunch--is beside the North Thompson River .
Dinner--is at the Sandman Inn.
Sightseeing--North Thompson River and Jet boating for those who wish.
DAY 6:
Destination--is Clearwater Lodge and Resort.
Distance--is approx. 105k/65m.
Terrain--Mostly easy downhill with a short moderate climb to the Messiter Summit.
Breakfast--At the Campground.
Lunch--is beside the North Thompson River.
Dinner--is at the Clearwater Lodge.
Sightseeing-- Another pleasant bike in a narrow mountain valley beside the North Thompson River.
DAY 7:
DAY OFF IN CLEARWATER
DAY 8:
Destination--is The Riverland Motel in Kamloops
Biking Distance--is approx 122k/75m.
Terrain--mostly easy downhill but expect some strong headwinds
Breakfast--is at the Campground.
Lunch--along the way by Canusa
Dinner--is at Pizza Hut.
Sightseeing--Another pleasant bike in a narrow mountain valley beside the North Thompson River.
DAY 9:
Destination--is The Podollin Inn in salmon Arm
Distance-- is approx 109k/68m.
Terrain--First 60k/40m is as flat as it gets—The rest is long rolling hills but nothing steep
Breakfast--at Kamloops.
Lunch--along the way by Canusa.
Dinner--at a local restaurant.
Sightseeing--The South Thompson River then the Shushwap Lakes area
DAY 10:
Destination-- is Revelstoke, Hilcrest Hotel and Lamplighter Campground
Distance--is approx 108k/67m
Terrain--Mostly easy to moderate, no major climbs
Breakfast--at the Inn.
Lunch--at Craigellachie, site of the Canadian Pacific Last spike.
Dinner--at the Hotel.
Sightseeing--The Last Spike, 3 Valley Gap, Railway museum in Revelstoke
DAY 11:
Destination--is Heather Mtn Lodge .
Distance--is approx. 90k/56m.
Terrain--64k/40 miles of mostly moderate uphill to Rogers Pass then a steep to easy 21k/13m downhill and finally a moderate 8k/5m uphill to the lodge.
Breakfast--is at the Hotel.
Lunch--is along the way.
Dinner--is at the Lodge.
Sightseeing--Canyon Hot Springs, Rogers Pass.
DAY 12
Destination--is GOLDEN by bike then Calgary by van.
Distance--is approx. 32k/20m
Terrain--Mostly easy downhill to Golden-47k/30m
Breakfast--At the Campground.
Lunch--Subs in Golden.
No dinner on the last day but we will stop in Banff if you wish.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
One time special--20% off for deposits paid by Nov 30, 2006
Cost above is for 11 nights Hotel and 2 night camping with the camping night having an option of Hotel. we also offer all camping or a combination of Hotels and camping
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