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GREAT ESCAPES

GREAT ESCAPES

Rated as one of the most beautiful journeys on the planet, the route is an exhilarating panorama of craggy mountain peaks rising from crystal blue glacial lakes, relentless rivers, cascading waterfalls and distinct Canadian wildlife.

Mountain Madness Cycle Tour’s most popular itinerary is a four-day, hotel-based tour that includes meals and transportation for you and your bike from Edmonton to Jasper, as well as transporting your luggage while you ride.

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The journey includes the Icefields Parkway route from Jasper to Lake Louise, and it continues along the Bow Valley Parkway to Banff and then on to Canmore via the Legacy Trail for a rewarding trip of about 300km.

They also set up rest stops with food and beverages to keep you nourished and hydrated, organize your accommodations, and their support vans are at the ready if you need a ride at any time. Moderate fitness is sufficient to tackle the generally gradual climbs on the route, and you can relax in the evenings with a hot bath or a beverage.

Delivering a perfect mix of effort, reward and relaxation, owner Ben Johnson and his team at Mountain Madness Cycle Tours know how to help you challenge yourself physically and mentally, while still allowing you to let go and immerse yourself in the Rockies.

Following this cycling journey, you’ll take home a USB drive with great photos taken during the tour to capture some memories of this bucket-list cycling adventure. Road and e-bike rentals are also available at additional cost for any of the Mountain Madness Cycle Tours.

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