Cycle the Golden Triangle and Icefields Parkway

A van transfer will bring you from the airport in Calgary to Banff. You’ll have time to prep your bike and check your equipment in the afternoon. There will be a welcome dinner with the group where you’ll meet with your guide and hear all about the trip to come!

On the first day of cycling, you don’t have to push yourself too hard, and there will be ample time for exploring. You’ll start your ride on the Bow River Parkway that follows the river into Johnston Canyon. Feel free to jump off your bike to take a walk in Johnston Canyon and Marble Canyon as your ride by them! Watch for ancient fossils in the canyon walls.

Finish the day as you cross the Continental Divide and cycle into Kootenay National Park.

The scenery will be spectacular as you ride through Kootenay National Park, following sparkling rivers as they wind through the Rockies.

The big climb today will be up to Sinclair Pass (take a second to appreciate the stunning summit views up here!) followed by an exhilarating 11 kilometre downhill stretch into Radium. A soak at the hot springs is the perfect way to end your day!

Your trail today follows the Columbia River, which runs between the impressive rocky peaks of the Purcell and Selkirk mountain ranges. If you’re hot, feel free to dip your hands into the cool water as you marvel at the towering peaks surrounding you.

Your destination is the town of Golden, which gives the Golden Triangle route its name.

Your legs will get a workout today as you gain nearly 1500 meters over the course of 80km. You’ll follow Kicking Horse River out of Golden and start the climb to Kicking Horse Pass.

After you’ve crossed the plateau you’ll enjoy the gradual descent into the Bow Valley as you arrive at spectacular Lake Louise. You may have seen many photos, but nothing will prepare you for the sight of the stunning blue lake surrounded by snowy mountains and a chateau-style hotel!

Today you’ll continue riding north along the Icefields Parkway. On your way up to the Bow Summit, you’ll have great views of Hector Lake and Crowfoot Glacier.

Take a break to enjoy Peyto Lake at the summit before you begin your descent to Saskatchewan River Crossing.

This morning you’ll start your day early with the ride up the impressive Sunwapta Pass. There will be time to stop for a hike above the tree line along Parker Ridge (a popular hiking objective) to take in the spectacular views.

You’ll pick up your bike again and ride to the Icefields Center at the Athabasca Glacier. From here you’ll ride down to Sunwapta Falls where you’ll be spending the evening.

Your last day will be more leisurely riding as you finish the short distance to Jasper. You’ll be able to visit Athabasca Falls and explore Jasper before meeting the shuttle back to Calgary in the afternoon.

Eight days of spectacular mountain scenery later, it’s time to head home!