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ITINERARIES 2010

The following itineraries are current but may be changed without notice due to unforeseen situations. On receipt of your deposit we will send you a multipage pamphlet on your tour with considerably more detail than shown below. If there are differences between the Pamphlet and the Itinerary or other pages of the website please call 800-938-7986 for clarification.

Please note that those choosing the 0 Motel -5 nights camping option are required to find their own accommodation for the night before and the last night of the tour. If you decide to stay at the Royal Executive Inn then these arrangements must be made through Canusa.

For The first and last night of your tour you will enjoy the facilities of the Royal Executive Inn, Calgary Airport.

The Hotel has a full service restaurant just off the Lobby and is open from 6 AM daily.

A comfortable Lounge/Bar is located next to the restaurant.

The Hotel also has a small Gym, two Hot Tubs and a Dry Sauna. Coming soon, are the services of a Masseuse.

The Hotel offers secure internet service (near the rear entrance) with credit card payment.

Canusa participants who wish additional accommodation must book this accommodation through Canusa Cycle Tours.

The Hotel location is close to the airport and the Hotel provides shuttle service to and from the airport.

FOR THE NOVICE CYCLIST

Itinerary for the 6 day-7 nights David Thompson Highway Tour

An ideal tour for couples with only one strong cyclist and/or with children.

THIS TOUR WILL NOT RUN IN 2009--IF INTERESTED, SEE THE ICEFIELDS HIGHWAY

Please note that those choosing the 0 Motel -5 nights camping option are required to find their own accommodation for the night before and the last night of the tour. If you decide to stay at the Executive Royal Inn then these arrangements must be made through Canusa.

This tour is located entirely within the Province of Alberta and participants fly into and out of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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 Banff and the Lake Minnewanka area for a day of sightseeing.
Destination --is Mountaineer Lodge or Lake Louise Campground.
Distance --Cycling--optional---10k/6m to 145k/90m
Terrain --from Banff to Lake Louise is a mostly easy uphill grade with some very short, steep hills. from Lake Louise to the X-ing is 40k/25 Miles of easy to moderate uphill followed by 40 k/25 miles of steep to easy downhill.
Sightseeing --includes driving tour of Banff, Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lakes with a hiking option to the summit of Sulphur Mountain. Then a leisurely drive on the Bow Valley Parkway to Lake Louise.
Meals --Breakfast is your responsibility and can be enjoyed at the Executive Royal Inn. Dinner is at Baker Creek Chalets.

MONDAY
Destination --is the Columbia Icefields Chalet or Wilcox Creek campground.
Distance �Cycling--optional---to 129k/80m
Terrain �a moderate to easy climb to the summit of Bow Pass followed by 25 miles of varying downhill grades then mostly easy uphill to the foot of Sunwapta Pass then 12 k/8 miles of moderate to steep grades to the summit then 5k/3 miles of easy downhill to the Chalet.
Sightseeing�Columbia Icefields and a hiking option.
Meals --Breakfast is at Lake Louise Inn, Lunch by Canusa and Dinner is at the Icefields Chalet.

TUESDAY
Destination --is Saskatchewan River X-ing Motel or Thompson Creek Campground.
Distance �Cycling distance is 51 k/32 m.
Terrain �mostly easy downhill including the 8 mile steep downhill of Sunwapta Pass.
Sightseeing �Parker Ridge hike.
Meals --Breakfast at the Icefields Chalet, Lunch along the way by Canusa and Dinner at the X-ing.

WEDNESDAY
Destination --is the David Thompson Resort or Campground.
Distance --Cycling distance is 44 k/27 M
Terrain �an easy rolling downhill grade following the North Saskatchewan River.
Sightseeing �Relax in the indoor pool.
Meals --Breakfast is at the Saskatchewan River X-ing, Lunch along the way by Canusa and dinner at the Resort.

THURSDAY
Destination --is Nordegg by bicycle and Mountaineer Lodge, Lake Louise by Van.
Distance --Cycling distance is 47 K/29 M.
Terrain �An easy rolling downhill with no major climbs but more difficult than the previous 2 days.
Sightseeing �A guided tour of the old Nordegg Coal Mine.
Meals --Breakfast is at the Resort, Lunch is along the way by Canusa and dinner is at Baker Creek Chalets.

FRIDAY�Last Day.
Destination --is sightseeing & cycling in the Lake Louise area and Calgary, Executive Royal Inn by van.
Distance --Cycling--optional---80k/50m
Sightseeing --Lake Louise area including a van tour of Takawkaw Falls, Spiral Tunnels, Chateau Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and an optional hike to the Teahouse.
Meals --Breakfast is at the Lake Louise Inn, Lunch is �Subs� in the van and dinner is on you.

SATURDAY --Depart Calgary

Itinerary for the 6 day-7 nights Icefields Highway Tour, 2010

Please note that those choosing the 0 Motel -5 nights camping option are required to find their own accommodation for the night before and the last night of the tour. If you decide to stay at the Executive Royal Inn then these arrangements must be made through Canusa.
This tour is located entirely within the Province of Alberta and participants fly into and out of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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 0730 checked out and ready to load and go. The restaurant in the Hotel opens at 0700 and Canusa will arrive for loading by 0730 or earlier. After loading we will drive to The Bow Valley Parkway for bike set-up and bike start.
Destination --is Mountaineer Lodge, Lake Louise or Lake Louise Campground.
Distance --biking distance is approximately 46k.
Terrain �Mostly easy with a few short steep hills and one longer one just before Johnston Canyon.
Sightseeing �Bow Valley Parkway, Johnston Canyon and Lake Louise
Meals --Breakfast is at the Hotel. Lunch is usually at the bike start on the Bow Valley Parkway and dinner is at THE MOUNTAIN RESTAURANT.
MONDAY�Day off--Guides will assist in the days activities.
Destination --is sightseeing in the Lake Louise area and biking is optional.
Meals --Breakfast at the Mountain Restaurant, Lunch will be prepared by Canusa guides at a convenient time and location and Dinner will again be at The Mountain Restaurant.
Sightseeing �Takawkaw Falls, Spiral Tunnels, Kicking Horse Pass, Lake Louise and/or Hike to the Teahouse�to be discussed with the guides.
TUESDAY
Destination --is Saskatchewan River X-ing Motel or Campground.
Distance --biking distance is approximately 80 k.
Terrain �40 k/25 m of mostly easy to moderate grades with occasional steep sections followed by a steep 8 k/5 m downhill then another 32 k/20 m of mostly easy downhill to the X-ing.
Sightseeing �Herbert and Hector Lakes, Bow Lake, Falls and Glacier, Peyto Lake and Lookout and Waterfowl Lake.
Meals --Breakfast at the Mountain Restaurant, Lunch at Bow Pass or Waterfowl Lake by Canusa and dinner at Saskatchewan River X-ing.
WEDNESDAY
Destination --is the Columbia Icefields Chalet or Wilcox Creek Campground.
Distance --biking distance is approximately 49 k.
Terrain �mostly easy to moderate uphill grades to the foot of Sunwapta Pass then a steep 12 k/8 m to the summit.
Sightseeing �The weeping Wall, Sunwapta Pass and look-out and hikes to Parkers Ridge and the toe of the Athabaska Glacier.
Meals --Breakfast is at the Saskatchewan River X-ing, Lunch at Wilcox Creek Campground and dinner at the Columbia Icefields Chalet Restaurant.
THURSDAY
Destination --is Honeymoon Lake Campground--optional hotel accommodation is available at the Sunwapta Resort.
Distance --biking distance is approximately 52 k.
Terrain �A steep 1.5 k/1 m climb near the beginning followed by a very steep 5 k/3 m downhill then 30 miles of mostly easy downhill.
Sightseeing �Wilcox Pass, Sunwapta Falls, and Jasper.
Meals --Breakfast is at the Icefields Chalet, Lunch is at Honeymoon Lake Campground followed by a drive to Jasper and dinner is at Karouzos in Jasper.
FRIDAY �Last Day of biking.
Destination --is Jasper by bike then the Calgary Executive Royal Inn by Van.
Distance --biking distance is approximately 44 k.
Terrain �Mostly easy downhill with only a few short uphills.
Sightseeing �Athabaska Falls--Banff.
Meals --Breakfast is at Sunwapta Resort, Lunch is �Subs� in the van and dinner is at the Executive Inn in Calgary.
SATURDAY
Depart Calgary NO MEALS

Itinerary for the 6 day-7 nights Golden Triangle Tour

THIS TOUR WILL NOT RUN IN 2010

Please note that those choosing the 0 Motel -5 nights camping option are required to find their own accommodation for the night before and the last night of the tour. If you decide to stay at the Executive Royal Inn then these arrangements must be made through Canusa.

This tour is located entirely within the Provinces of Alberta and British Columbia and participants fly into and out of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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 Radium Hot Springs Lodge, 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 Radium Hot springs Lodge, Lunch near 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--or Swiss Village Inn and Golden Community 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 whitewater rafting on the Kicking Horse river from the Lodge caps a perfect and very exciting day.
Meals --Breakfast is at the Prestige Inn, 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 Prestige Inn or at the campground, Lunch is in Field and dinner is at the The Station Restaurant.

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 NO MEALS

FOR THE INTERMEDIATE CYCLIST

Itinerary for the 6 day-7 nights Vancouver Island Tour, 2009

Please note that those choosing the 0 Motel-5 nights camping option are required to find their own accommodation for the night before and the last night of the tour. If you decide to stay at the Travelodge Inn, Richmond, then these arrangements must be made through Canusa.

This tour is located entirely within the Province of British Columbia and participants fly into and out of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

SATURDAY
Day before tour start
Arrive Vancouver International Airport and proceed to the Richmond Travelodge Inn, Airport.

SUNDAY
Meet in the lobby or outside at 0730 (time to be confirmed) checked out and ready to load and go. The restaurant in the Hotel opens at 0600 and Canusa will arrive for loading by 0715. After loading we will drive to the Tsawassen Ferry for the ride to Schwartz Bay. From Schwartz Bay a short drive to bike set-up and bike start.
Destination --is Goldstream Provincial Park OR Fort Victoria RV Park. After showers a drive to the Laurel Point Inn located on the Harbor Front.
Distance --Biking distance is approximately 43k/27m or 35 k/22 miles.
Terrain �Mostly easy with a few very short steep hills.
Meals --Breakfast is your responsibility�can be enjoyed at the Hotel or on the Ferry--Lunch along the way by Canusa and dinner is at the Executive House Hotel or to be determined.
Sightseeing --The Victoria Harbor front is probably one of the most striking ports in North America with much of the west coast's early history within a few blocks of the waterfront.

MONDAY
Destination -- is Chemainus and the Best Western Hotel or Country Maples Campground.
Distance --Biking distance is approximately 68 k/42 m.
Terrain �A short flat section then a 12 k/8 m easy to moderate climb with a few breaks up the Malahat Pass to the turn off for Shawnagan Lake, followed by lots of downhill and easy to moderate rolling grades.
Meals --Breakfast is at the laurel Point Inn, Lunch along the way by Canusa and dinner is at the Fans Sports Grill.
Sightseeing �The Malahat Pass climb offers many scenic views of the ocean. Bike through the quaint fishing village of Cowichan Bay, built on the waters edge, the site of the first landing of early pioneers and visited by Poet Robert Service, Bard of the Yukon in 1903. After dinner, enjoy a stroll around Chemainus to view the many murals.

TUESDAY
Destination --is Parksville, Madrona Beach Resort (or Tigh-Na-Mara) or Rathtrevor Provincial Park.
Distance --Biking distance is approximately 71 k/44 m.
Terrain �Few hills in the first 33k/21m then mostly easy but uphill through Nanaimo and 3 or 4 rolling hills from Nanaimo to the Resort.
Sightseeing �A drive (45 minutes) and short hike through Cathedral Grove�a stand of 300 to 900 year old trees�or�vegetate and enjoy the sandy beach and ocean views from your very nice accommodation.
Meals --Breakfast at Fans Sports Grill, Lunch at Little Lake in Nanaimo by Canusa and dinner at Kavalas Steak and Seafood.

WEDNESDAY
Destination --is the Coast Westerly Hotel or Seal Bay RV Resort.
Distance --Biking distance is approximately 73 k/45 m
Terrain --A very easy and scenic biking day�mostly along the seashore.
Sightseeing --A very pleasant bike along the seashore, much of which is taken up by oyster farming.
Meals --Breakfast at Tigh-Na-Mara luxry resort, Lunch along the way by Canusa and dinner at the "Old Mill" restaurant.

THURSDAY
Destination --is Bella Beach Inn or Wilson Creek Campground.
Destination --Biking distance is up to 96 k/60m depending on driving distance.
Terrain --From the Hotel to the Powell River Ferry is mostly easy and downhill to the ferry, then mostly easy to the Lang Creek Fish Hatchery followed by long rolling hills to the Saltery Bay Ferry. After the ferry, 58 kms/36 miles of rolling hills to the Inn.
Sightseeing �Two very scenic ferry rides and miles of oceanfront cycling..
Meals --Breakfast is at the Coast Westerly Hotel, Lunch is at the hatchery or on the Ferry and dinner is in Sechelt.

FRIDAY �Last Day of biking.
Destination --is Langdale Ferry by bike then Richmond Travelodge Inn by Van.
Distance --Biking distance is approximately 23 k/14 m.
Terrain �We start and finish at sea level�all have the option to ride in the vehicle(s) when tired but with an early start there is ample time to bike it all for those who wish.
Sightseeing --Again, rolling seashore cycling.
Meals --Breakfast is at the Inn, Lunch is �Subs� on the Ferry and dinner is on you.

SATURDAY
Depart Vancouver NO MEALS

Itinerary for the 6 Day-7 nights Going-To-The-Sun Road Tour, 2010

Please note that those choosing the 0 Motel -5 nights camping option are required to find their own accommodation for the night before and the last night of the tour. If you decide to stay at the Executive Royal Inn then these arrangements must be made through Canusa.

This tour is located entirely within the State of Montana and the Provinces of Alberta and British Columbia and participants fly into and out of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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 0730(Please do not be late as we have a 2 hour + drive to the start point), checked out and ready to load and go. The restaurant in the Hotel opens at 0700 and Canusa will arrive for loading by 0715. After loading we will drive to the bike start point for bike set-up.
Destination --Waterton Lakes National Park Campground or Aspen Village Inn.
Distance --Biking distance is approximately 55 k/34 m depending on timing and start point.
Terrain �A long rolling uphill followed by a rolling downhill to the Park entrance.
Sightseeing --Very scenic with open prairie to the left and the Rocky Mountains to the right.
Meals --Breakfast is at the Executive Royal Inn, Lunch along the way and dinner is at Waterton Lakes Resort.

MONDAY
Destination --is St Mary Lodge & Resort or the St Mary KOA Campground.
Distance --Biking distance is approximately 76 k/47 m.
Terrain --lots of uphills and downhills with occasional grades to 7% and a flat section approaching St Marys. Expect moderate to stiff headwinds on the flat section approaching St Marys. Sightseeing --A pleasant but hilly bike in rolling foothills with mountain and prairie scenery including Customs at the USA and Canadian Border.
Meals --Breakfast at Waterton Lakes Resort, Lunch at Chief Mountain look-out and dinner is at St. Marys Lodge & Resort.

TUESDAY
Destination --Glacier Highland Resort or West Glacier KOA.
Destination --Biking distance is approximately 91 k/57 m.
Terrain �1 long uphill (12 miles) and 1 long downhill (18 miles) with grades to 6% and flat sections leaving St Marys and approaching West Glacier.
Sightseeing--Simply the best mountain and lake scenery imaginable!!
Meals--Breakfast is at St Mary Lodge, Lunch is at (to be determined) and dinner at Glacier Highand Resort or West Glacier KOA.

WEDNESDAY
Destination --is Grave Creek Cabins or North Dickie Lake Campground.
Distance --Biking distance is approximately 95 k/59 m
Terrain --Rolls lightly all the way with no serious hills. Shoulder varies from mostly none to good. Should enjoy some tailwinds after turning north at Whitefish. Sightseeing --Easy biking along the Flathead river then in the Stillwater Valley.
Meals --Breakfast is at West Glacier restaurant, Lunch is along the way and dinner at the campground by Canusa.

THURSDAY
Destination --is Park Place Lodge with swimming pool.
Distance --Biking distance is approx. 112 k/70 m.
Terrain --Mostly flat with only a few hills. Shoulder varies from good to none. Should continue to enjoy some tailwinds. Sightseeing --An easy casual bike from the Stillwater Valley with the Salish mountains on the left to the Canadian Rockies, the Eagle River and the Crowsnest Highway .
Meals --Breakfast is at the Campground by Canusa, Lunch is along the way and Dinner is at the Lodge.

FRIDAY �Last Day of biking.
Destination --is Lundbreck Falls (or sooner) by Bike then Calgary, Executive Royal Inn by Van.
Distance --Biking distance is up to 100 k/60 M or when you have had enough!!
Terrain --is mostly flat with easy (some moderate) up and downhills (including the Crowsnest Pass). Shoulder is mostly good. Should continue to enjoy tailwinds.
Sightseeing --Scenic mountain river valley scenery including Sparwood's "largest truck in the world", built by GM in California and moved to Sparwood.
Meals --Breakfast is at the Lodge, Lunch is at the Executive Royal Inn in Calgary.

SATURDAY
Depart Calgary--NO MEALS

Itinerary for the 6 Day-7 nights Canadian National Parks Tour, 2010

Please note that those choosing the 0 Motel -5 nights camping option are required to find their own accommodation for the night before and the last night of the tour. If you decide to stay at the Executive Royal Inn then these arrangements must be made through Canusa.

This tour is located entirely within the Provinces of Alberta and British Columbia and participants fly into and out of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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 0730, checked out and ready to load and go. The restaurant in the Hotel opens at 0700 and Canusa will arrive for loading by 0715. After loading we will drive to the bike start point for bike set-up.
Destination --is the Radium Hot Springs Lodge.
Distance --Biking distance is approximately 64 k/40 m depending on timing and start point.
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 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 and the area is a birder's paradise with lots of waterfowl and both Golden and Bald eagles. Towering mountains overlook the valley floor from both sides.
Meals --Breakfast at Radium Hot Springs Lodge, Lunch near Quinn Creek Campground and dinner is Pizza and beer at the Campground weather permitting, or restaurant.

TUESDAY
Destination --is Mountaineer Lodge, Lake Louise or Lake Louise Campground.
Destination --Biking distance is approximately 91 k/57 m.
Terrain �is all uphill but mostly easy with about 16 k/10 m of moderate to steep.
Sightseeing --Leaving Golden we enter the Kicking Horse Canyon with the roadway high above the Kicking Horse River then the scenery gets more awesome as we bike to the foot of Kicking Horse Pass. Half way up the pass is a lookout and diorama of the spiral tunnels. We will have some time to look around Lake Louise and the Chateau.
Meals --Breakfast is at the Prestige Inn, Lunch is at Yoho Bros in Field and dinner at The Mountain Restaurant.

WEDNESDAY
Destination --is the Icefields Chalet or Wilcox Creek Campground.
Distance --Biking distance is approximately 130 k/80 m
Terrain --Mostly easy to moderate 40k up to the summit of Bow Pass and 40k down to the X-ing. Then another 30 k of easy uphill followed by a steep 8k up and 5 k down.
Sightseeing --Lakes, glaciers, rivers and mountains offer spectacular scenery for the entire day. Sunwapta Pass and the Columbia Icefields with time to hike to Parkers Ridge or the toe of the Athabaska Glacier.
Meals --Breakfast is at Mountain Restaurant, Lunch is along the way and dinner at the Icefields Chalet.

THURSDAY
Destination --is Honeymoon Lake campground or Sunwapta Lodge.
Distance --Biking distance is approx. 56 k/35 m.
Terrain --Mostly easy downhill.
Sightseeing --the Endless Chain, Sunwapta Falls, and a swim in Honeymoon Lake.
Meals --Breakfast is at the Chalet, Lunch is at Honeymoon Lake Campground and dinner at Karouzo's in Jasper.

FRIDAY �Last Day of biking!!
Destination --is Jasper by Bike then Calgary, Executive Royal Inn by Van.
Distance --Biking distance is approx. 44 k/27 m.
Terrain --Mostly easy downhill.
Sightseeing --Athabaska Falls then the van ride back to Calgary through most of the same terrain that you biked for a different perspective.
Meals --Breakfast is at Sunwapta Lodge, Lunch is on the way (subs purchased in Jasper) and dinner is at the Executive Inn in Calgary..

SATURDAY
Depart Calgary--NO MEALS

FOR THE FIT INTERMEDIATE OR ADVANCED CYCLIST

Itinerary for the 12 day-13 nights KAM LOOP TOUR, 2010

This tour is located within the Provinces of British Columbia and Alberta and participants fly into and out of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Day before tour start Participants fly into Calgary International airport and will stay at the Executive Royal Inn, Calgary.
Meals --meals for this day are for the account of the participants.

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 0600 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.

This area is known as the Saskatchewan River Crossing, or The Crossing, because it is where the pack trains of the explorers and fur traders in the 1800s used to cross the river on route to the wilds of British Columbia. It is the meeting place of the waters of the Howse River, the Mistaya River and the North Saskatchewan.
This river valley is thought to have been occupied by indigenous peoples for at least 10,000 years. The Stoney Indians, the first native peoples encountered in the area by European explorers and fur traders during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, long used the headwaters of the North Saskatchewan as an important seasonal hunting area. Both the Stoneys and their rivals, the Kootenai Indians, often travelled the North Saskatchewan � Howse River corridor through the mountains.
The upper portion of the North Saskatchewan and its tributary, the Howse River, were visited by explorers and fur traders, including David Thompson between 1807 and 1811. A National Historic Site plaque at Howse Pass commemorates the historic North Saskatchewan River fur trade route.
Others who explored the area include: Joseph Howse, the first Hudson�s Bay Company officer to traverse the mountains, in 1810, through Howse Pass; Dr. James Hector of the Palliser Expedition who explored the area in 1858; Wilcox and Collie, the first Europeans to ascend the north fork of the North Saskatchewan in 1896 and 1898 respectively.
Mary Schaffer, the first female tourist to visit the area, in 1907; and A.O. Wheeler, the leader of the party which surveyed the Alberta-B.C. bound

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 included at the Executive Inn.

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 and Wilcox Creek campground.

Located on the boundary of Banff and Jasper national parks, the Columbia Icefield covers nearly 325 square kilometres. The on-going accumulation of snow continuously feeds eight major glaciers including the Athabasca, Dome and Stutfield glaciers, which are all visible from the Icefields Parkway. Melt water from the Icefield feeds streams and rivers that pour into three different oceans north to the Arctic, east to the Atlantic and west to the Pacific. Across the highway from the Icefield Centre lies the Athabasca Glacier, a tongue of ice six kilometres long and one kilometre wide.
The Columbia Icefield is among the largest non-polar accumulations of ice in North America. This huge icefield spawns eight major glaciers; rivers of ice that grind rock into powder and change landscapes as they move. Yet these glaciers, and the plants and wildlife that live nearby, are really very fragile. In these harsh and forbidding surroundings, survival is a daily struggle - this is truly life at the edge!
Brewster�s amazing SnoCoach Tour onto the surface of the Athabasca Glacier make it easy for you to experience the incredible beauty of this astonishing environment. Aboard a unique SnoCoach, and in the company of a knowledgeable Driver/guide, you�ll journey in safety and comfort to a world that would otherwise be remote and inaccessible. We�ll not only take you to this amazing place - we�ll tell you about the glacier�s environment the wildlife and the human history. Our Driver/guides will fill your imagination with information and commentary. We will enrich your experience through outstanding interpretation.
Completed in the spring of 1996, the Icefield Centre combines many functions in a single efficient and environmentally sensitive structure. Dining, information, shopping, accommodation, an extensive Parks Canada Interpretive Centre, and of course, the base of operations for Brewster�s SnoCoach Tours onto the Athabasca Glacier all these services are available under one roof: The lcefield Centre.

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 Whistler campground in Jasper.

Mountains are Jasper's calling card. Deep in the Alberta Rockies, peaks crown the horizon in every direction. The vast majority are pristine and will remain that way, preserved under the aegis of Canada's national parks system. Mountain sheep, bears, wolves, elk and mountain goats have a secure home here, and can often be seen when simply driving down the road.

The friendly, picturesque community of Jasper, Alberta is the heart of Jasper National Park, the largest and most northerly of Canada's Rocky Mountain national parks and one of a group of four national parks and three provincial parks which together are designated by UNESCO as the Canada Rocky Mountain Park World Heritage Site. Jasper is a world-renowned vacation destination offering first-class visitor attractions, activities, facilities and services. The town nestles in a rugged, unspoiled wilderness of unparalleled beauty: towering snow-capped mountain peaks provide the backdrop for evergreen forests, pristine glacier-fed lakes and waterfalls. Welcome to Jasper.

Distance--is approx 103k/64m.

Terrain--Mostly on a downhill grade

Breakfast--at the Chalet.

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 and Campground.

The peak of Mount Robson is the highest in the Canadian Rockies, towering 12,972 feet (3954 m) over the western entrance to the park. As well as occupying a portion of the Main (Park) Ranges of the Rockies, the park, one of the oldest in British Columbia, also contains the headwaters of the Fraser River, and, in the northwest section of the park, the massive Berg Glacier, notable for being one of the few living (or advancing) glaciers in the Canadian Rockies. Before the discovery of Mount Waddington on the central coast in 1925, Mount Robson held the distinction of being the tallest mountain in British Columbia. The superb scenery in the park makes it an excellent site for hikers, climbers, and backcountry enthusiasts. Fishing is generally poor because of the cold temperature of the waters and their high sediment load, but Yellowhead and Moose Lakes support populations of dolly varden and lake char, and kokanee and rainbow trout. To simply observe the fish, go to the west side of the park, where a lookout gives a view of Rearguard Falls, the furthest migration point possible on the Fraser for most returning Pacific salmon.
The history of the area dates back to the arrival of the first European fur traders David Thompson and Pierre Hatsination around 1805. The Overlanders passed through the area in 1862, en route from Ontario to the Cariboo Goldfields. The Great Northern and Grand Trunk Railroads came into the area about 1910, with railroad activities centred around Tete Jaune Cache, 25 kilometres to the west.

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 campground by Canusa.

Sightseeing--Yellowhead Pass (no climb), Moose Lake, Mt Robson.

DAY 5

Destination--is Blue River Campground and Glacier Mtn Lodge .

Blue River is located on the Yellowhead Highway 5 along the North Thompson River, on the western edge of Wells Grey Provincial Park, midway between Clearwater and Valemont. Set in an untouched natural valley, the winter sports paradise of Blue River lies in one of the world's most productive snow belts for high-quality, reliable powder snow. With the Cariboo Mountains to the north, the northern reaches of the North Thompson River to the east, and Wells Gray Provincial Park to the west, Blue River is a great base from which to explore British Columbia's vast and unspoiled wilderness Interior. From a lakeside spruce lodge or private chalet, this corner of the world famous Cariboo and Monashee mountains has some of the most breathtaking views in the province, and some of the best heli-skiing in the world.
Consistent accumulations of 30 feet or more are normal, and reliable snow cover runs right through the winter into late spring, making Blue River an international destination for the ultimate skiing experience.
Logging and tourism are the mainstays of Blue river's economy.

Population: 425

Distance--is approx. 120k/75m. Terrain--mostly an easy downhill rolling grade. Breakfast--is at the campground by Canusa. 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 Country Inn & RV Park.

Uncrowded, unpolluted, unspoiled. That's Clearwater, the Gateway to Wells Gray Provincial Park, located north of Kamloops on the Yellowhead Highway. As its name suggests, Clearwater is a place of pure, clear water, but that only hints at the untouched beauty that makes up the area around Clearwater.

Clearwater is located on the Yellowhead Highway 5, at the southern end of Wells Grey Provincial Park, 75 miles (120 km) north of Kamloops. To the south of Clearwater are the communities of Little Fort and Barriere.
Although boating and paddling are major attractions for campers, the area has something for everyone. In winter, there are just as many opportunities for recreation as in summer, with the advantage of no bugs! This park is as ideal as any you will find in the province, with a climate and terrain varied enough to suit the most demanding backpacker or mountaineer.
Wells Grey Provincial Park is one of British Columbia's largest and most spectacular parks (515,785 hectares). Its area encompasses the greater part of the Clearwater River watershed. There are five major lakes here, as well as two large river systems, numerous small lakes, streams, and waterways, and a multitude of waterfalls, rapids, and cataracts. Considered by many to be among the most impressive falls in Canada, the 137-metre high Helmcken Falls on the Murtle River are the centrepiece of Wells Gray Provincial Park.

The Thompson Valley was inhabited by First Nations people when the first explorers ventured south through the mountains in the 1860s in their search for gold in the Fraser Valley and Cariboo. The major First Nations band in the valley was the Okelhs, which together with the Canim band were defeated in 1870 by the fierce Chilcotins. Place names such as Fight Lake, Fight Creek and Battle Mountain all date back to that time.
The Valley was settled shortly after the turn of the century. Clearwater was originally called Raft River by prospector John Smith, the apparent real founder of the settlement.
By 1916 the Canadian Pacific Railway was constructed through the valley, to become the main mode of transportation, replacing the steamboats that had previously travelled as far north as Vavenby, 30 kilometres east of Clearwater.
Today, Clearwater is a vacation paradise, with the majestic mountains of the world famous Wells Gray Provincial Park serving as a picturesque backdrop. The remote wilderness, the virgin forest, and the rivers, lakes and streams all combine to make Clearwater all that it claims to be. Clearwater has three centres; the old village beside the Thompson River, the new townsite on the far side of the Clearwater Bridge, and beside the highway are a few hotels, restaurants, gas stations, services and the Visitor Info Centre.

Population: 4,960

Distance--is approx. 105k/65m. Terrain--Mostly easy downhill with a short moderate climb to the Messiter Summit and some small rolling hills beyond. Breakfast--At the Sandman Inn. Lunch--is beside the North Thompson River.

Dinner--is at the Clearwater Country Inn.

Sightseeing-- Another pleasant bike in a narrow mountain valley beside the North Thompson River.

DAY 7

Destination--is The Riverland Motel in Kamloops and Silversage Campground.

Kamloops is located in the Thompson Nicola, in the heart of British Columbia's Southern Interior, 128 miles (205 km) north of Hope and and 53 miles (84 km) east of cache Creek. Situated at the confluence of the North and South Thompson Rivers in the Thompson Valley, the sprawling city of Kamloops takes its name from the First Nations word Kahm-o-loops, meaning meeting of the waters. Water isn't the only thing that meets here; the Trans-Canada, the Yellowhead and Highway 97 all meet in Kamloops, as do the two national rail lines, CP and CN. The Secwepemc nation has inhabited the Kamloops region for thousands of years, basing their society on hunting and gathering and a dynamic trading economy. It was the native fur trade that first attracted white interest to the area, and dramatically changed the lives of the Shuswap Indians. The Secwepemc called the location of the present city Cumcloups. During the fur trade era the name Kamloops denoted the Indian settlement, but after 1867, the aboriginal name was gradually adopted for the village as a whole, with Kamloops being incorporated as a town in 1893.
David Stuart and Alexander Ross visited Kamloops in 1811. Stuart returned the following year to set up the first fur trading post, the American-owned Pacific Fur Company. Two years later the rival Northwest Fur Company had set up a post, and by 1821, the Hudson's Bay Company had taken control of the fur trade in Kamloops.
Gold Rush fever in the 1850s and the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway in the 1880s contributed to the rapid expansion of the settlement. Until the 1860s, the Fort at Kamloops was an important depot for the horse-drawn pack trains that travelled to and from the coast.
Today, Kamloops is the third largest city in the southern interior of BC, and the fifth largest in British Columbia. The major industry is forestry, followed by tourism, ranching and mining. The landscape is characterized by rivers, mountains, lakes and grasslands, which offer unsurpassed opportunities for year-round outdoor adventure, enough to keep even the most avid outdoor enthusiast busy. Blue skies, endless sunshine, deep powder snow, one thousand lakes and spectacular landscapes make the Kamloops Region the natural place to visit and experience unparalleled adventure opportunities.
Kamloops is a vital transportation hub easily reached from every part of the province. BC's four major highways, Highway 1 (Trans-Canada East and West), Highway 5 North (Yellowhead), Highway 5 South (Coquihalla) and Highway 97 all meet in Kamloops. Full service air and rail connections in Kamloops catering to travellers from every corner of the globe make the city truly international.

Population: 81,699

Biking Distance--is approx 122k/75m.

Terrain--mostly easy downhill but expect some headwinds--take ferry to the Westside Road into Kamloops.

Breakfast--is at the Lodge.

Lunch--along the way by Canusa

Dinner--is at Boston Pizza.

Sightseeing--Another pleasant bike in a narrow mountain valley beside the North Thompson River.

DAY 8

DAY OFF IN KAMLOOPS--no meals by Canusa

DAY 9

Destination--is The Travelodge Inn and the Swiss Cabins in Salmon Arm

Salmon Arm is located on the Trans-Canada Highway 1, at the southern tip of Shushwap Lake, 68 miles (108 km) east of Kamloops and 38 miles (60 km) north of Vernon. Salmon Arm is in the heart of British Columbia's famous Shuswap Lake recreation area, the Northern Gateway to the Okanagan. Nestled on the south shores of Shuswap Lake and ideally situated mid way between Calgary and Vancouver.
The first white settlers arrived in this valley in 1888. Salmon Arm first started as a railway camp during the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR), later developing into a logging, farming and dairy centre.
Salmon Arm is surrounded by outstanding natural beauty, clean waterways, provincial parks and an abundance of green space. All this lends itself to making tourism one of Salmon Arms' fastest growing business sectors.
Salmon Arm has a mild, yet distinct four season climate, and superior year-round recreational amenities. The area boasts abundant art and craft work of various cultures, including aboriginal selections.
The beautiful Shuswap Lake takes its name from the Shuswap Indians, northernmost of the Great Salishan Family, and one of the largest tribes in the interior of British Columbia. Once numbering over 5,000, these people were fishermen and hunters, roaming in bands through the vast land of lakes and forests, reaching 240 kilometres to the west, east and north. Salmon Arm takes its name from the southwest arm of the Shuswap Lake, due to the large runs of salmon that used to run up the creeks that empty into the lake.
Salmon Arm's economy is a diverse mixture of forestry, agriculture, tourism commerce, and manufacturing. A growing industry in the Salmon Arm area is the ever-popular agri-tourism. These farms includes wineries, berry farms, orchards, cheese plants, dairy farms, corn fields, pumpkin and gourd patches, canning and cider pressing, petting zoos, and much more.

Population: 16,435

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 ABC Family Restaurant.

Lunch--along the way by Canusa.

Dinner--at the Italian Restaurant.

Sightseeing--The South Thompson River then the Shushwap Lakes area

DAY 10

Destination-- is the Lamplighter Campground in Revelstoke (or Motel).

Revelstoke is located on the Trans-Canada Highway 1 at the junction of Highway 3, at the northern end of Upper Arrow Lake, 93 miles (148 km) west of Golden and 64 miles (102 km) east of Salmon Arm.
Nestled high in the Monashee Mountains, next to Mount Revelstoke National Park and Glacier National Park, the year-round playground of Revelstoke has some of the most spectacular scenery in all of British Columbia. Flanked by the snow-capped peaks of the Selkirk Mountains to the east and the Monashees to the west, Revelstoke was proclaimed The Capital of Canada's Alps and was known as The Mountain Paradise in the early 1900s.
The 1860s were the start of a short lived gold rush and the beginning of settlement in the Revelstoke area. In 1883, the Surveyor General for the Crown Colony of British Columbia pre-empted a parcel of land where he knew the Trans Canada Railway would cross the river. The town name was changed to Revelstoke the next year, in honour of Lord Revelstoke, head of the London banking firm that saved the Canadian Pacific Railway from bankruptcy, with incorporation as the City of Revelstoke following in 1899.

Population: 7,911

Distance--is approx 101k/27m
Terrain--Mostly easy to moderate, no major climbs
Breakfast--at Smitty's.
Lunch--at Craigellachie, site of the Canadian Pacific Last spike.
Dinner-- at Salas Steakhouse.
Sightseeing--The Last Spike, 3 Valley Gap, Railway museum in Revelstoke.

DAY 11

Destination--is Heather Mtn Lodge and Campground.

Rogers Pass is located on the Trans-Canada Highway at the summit of Mount McDonald in Glacier National Park, 43 miles (70 km) east of Revelstoke and 50 miles (80 km) west of Golden
A series of gentle mountain ranges rolls between the Thompson Plateau and the Shuswap Highlands to the west, then rises dramatically in the Selkirk and Monashee Mountains between Revelstoke and Golden near the British Columbia-Alberta border.
Travellers between the two towns must negotiate Rogers Pass, one of the great mountain crossings in the province and certainly the Trans-Canada Highway's crowning glory.
Travelling through Rogers Pass requires you to go through five long tunnels, which add a measure of protection from avalanches, although they can be a bit unnerving the first time. The lofty sensation of crossing Rogers Pass is one of the rewards for travelling here.
Rogers Pass (elevation 4,534 feet/1382 m) is located at the summit in Glacier National Park, and operates the Park's main Interpretation Centre. The Information Centre is the principal source of information regarding the park. Services provided include Backcountry Reports, Closed Area Entry Permits, and National Park Permits.
The actual Rogers Pass was first used by the Canadian Pacific Railways in 1885, after Major A.B. Rogers had found the long-sought and forbidding route through the Selkirk Mountains, and reached the summit of the pass that now bears his name in 1881.
Road construction through the pass was completed in 1962, and travel over the pass today is safe and relatively free from the dangers of the "White Death" snow avalanches that claimed the lives of 250 railroad workers during the thirty year period that the CPR used the pass.
Parks Canada operates the world's largest mobile avalanche control program to keep the Trans-Canada Highway and the Canadian Pacific Railway operating through Rogers Pass. Slopes adjacent to the highway are closed due to artillery fire. Other areas are reserved as test slopes or snow profile sites and must not be disturbed because of their importance to avalanche hazard forecasting.

Distance--is approx. 98k/61m.

Terrain-- 70k/43 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 Main Street Cafe.

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.

Golden is located at the junction of Highway 95 and the Trans-Canada Highway 1, 65 miles (105 km) north of Radium Hot Springs, 93 miles (148 km) east of Revelstoke, and 10 miles (16 km) west of Yoho National Park.
Bracketed by Glacier National Park to the west and Yoho National Park to the east, Golden is right in the heart of some of the most pristine wilderness to be found in the Canadian Rockies.
At the confluence of the Kicking Horse and Columbia Rivers, and with the Columbia Mountains standing guard overhead, Golden may be the perfect jump-off point for extreme outdoor adventure: hiking, river rafting, horseback riding, heli-skiing, hang gliding, downhill skiing, and ice-climbing - it's all here!
The original town site was used by Major A. B. Rogers as a base camp for his crew surveying what is today Rogers Pass. In an attempt to outdo a camp to the east which called itself Silver City, the name Golden City was chosen, to be changed later to Golden.
As it did with the rest of the nation, the Canadian Pacific Railway brought commerce, trade and population to the region. Colourful and rowdy in the beginning, with tales of rum running, gun play and stolen loot (not yet found), this period came to an end as the transient railroad workers moved on to other sites. Those that remained soon settled down to the business of establishing a family community.
Tourism became popular in the early 1900s with the hiring of Swiss guides by the CPR. The lure of fresh, unconquered peaks and the prospect of viewing and experiencing untouched wilderness enticed Europeans and eastern Canadians to fill CPR passenger cars and local hotel rooms. The original homes built were of Swiss chalet design, many of which still overlook Golden.

Population: 4,334

Distance--is approx. 49k/31m

Terrain--Mostly easy downhill to Golden-47k/30m

Breakfast--At the Lodge.

Lunch--Subs in Golden.

Dinner-- at the executive Inn in Calgary


Itinerary for the 6 day-7 nights Icefields Highway Tour, 2010 Please note that those choosing the 0 Motel -5 nights camping option are required to find their own accommodation for the night before and the last night of the tour. If you decide to stay at the Executive Royal Inn then these arrangements must be made through Canusa. This tour is located entirely within the Province of Alberta and participants fly into and out of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. 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 0730 checked out and ready to load and go. The restaurant in the Hotel opens at 0700 and Canusa will arrive for loading by 0730 or earlier. After loading we will drive to The Bow Valley Parkway for bike set-up and bike start. Destination --is Mountaineer Lodge, Lake Louise or Lake Louise Campground. Distance --biking distance is approximately 46k. Terrain �Mostly easy with a few short steep hills and one longer one just before Johnston Canyon. Sightseeing �Bow Valley Parkway, Johnston Canyon and Lake Louise Meals --Breakfast is at the Hotel. Lunch is usually at the bike start on the Bow Valley Parkway and dinner is at THE MOUNTAIN RESTAURANT. MONDAY�Day off--Guides will assist in the days activities. Destination --is sightseeing in the Lake Louise area and biking is optional. Meals --Breakfast at the Mountain Restaurant, Lunch will be prepared by Canusa guides at a convenient time and location and Dinner will again be at The Mountain Restaurant. Sightseeing �Takawkaw Falls, Spiral Tunnels, Kicking Horse Pass, Lake Louise and/or Hike to the Teahouse�to be discussed with the guides. TUESDAY Destination --is Saskatchewan River X-ing Motel or Campground. Distance --biking distance is approximately 80 k. Terrain �40 k/25 m of mostly easy to moderate grades with occasional steep sections followed by a steep 8 k/5 m downhill then another 32 k/20 m of mostly easy downhill to the X-ing. Sightseeing �Herbert and Hector Lakes, Bow Lake, Falls and Glacier, Peyto Lake and Lookout and Waterfowl Lake. Meals --Breakfast at the Mountain Restaurant, Lunch at Bow Pass or Waterfowl Lake by Canusa and dinner at Saskatchewan River X-ing. WEDNESDAY Destination --is the Columbia Icefields Chalet or Wilcox Creek Campground. Distance --biking distance is approximately 49 k. Terrain �mostly easy to moderate uphill grades to the foot of Sunwapta Pass then a steep 12 k/8 m to the summit. Sightseeing �The weeping Wall, Sunwapta Pass and look-out and hikes to Parkers Ridge and the toe of the Athabaska Glacier. Meals --Breakfast is at the Saskatchewan River X-ing, Lunch at Wilcox Creek Campground and dinner at the Columbia Icefields Chalet Restaurant. THURSDAY Destination --is Honeymoon Lake Campground--optional hotel accommodation is available at the Sunwapta Resort. Distance --biking distance is approximately 52 k. Terrain �A steep 1.5 k/1 m climb near the beginning followed by a very steep 5 k/3 m downhill then 30 miles of mostly easy downhill. Sightseeing �Wilcox Pass, Sunwapta Falls, and Jasper. Meals --Breakfast is at the Icefields Chalet, Lunch is at Honeymoon Lake Campground followed by a drive to Jasper and dinner is at Karouzos in Jasper. FRIDAY �Last Day of biking. Destination --is Jasper by bike then the Calgary Executive Royal Inn by Van. Distance --biking distance is approximately 44 k. Terrain �Mostly easy downhill with only a few short uphills. Sightseeing �Athabaska Falls--Banff. Meals --Breakfast is at Sunwapta Resort, Lunch is �Subs� in the van and dinner is at the Executive Inn in Calgary. SATURDAY Depart Calgary NO MEALS