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Cycle 300 km through Jasper and Banff National Parks, following the Icefields Parkway over Bow Pass and past the Columbia Icefield. This four-day supported ride blends sustained climbs, glacier views, and lodge stays for a focused mountain cycling experience.
Cycle 300 km through Jasper and Banff National Parks, following the Icefields Parkway over Bow Pass and past the Columbia Icefield. This four-day supported ride blends sustained climbs, glacier views, and lodge stays for a focused mountain cycling experience.
You roll out of Jasper before dawn, cool mountain air pressing against your face as the highway unfurls between granite teeth and glaciers. The Icefields Parkway demands attention: a steady ribbon of pavement that climbs, falls, and exposes views so direct they seem to rearrange your breathing. Rivers pull at the shoulders of the road, waterfalls dare you to stop, and ancient conifers lean in with quiet approval.
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Operated by Mountain Madness Cycle Tours · Jasper, Alberta
You roll out of Jasper before dawn, cool mountain air pressing against your face as the highway unfurls between granite teeth and glaciers. The Icefields Parkway demands attention: a steady ribbon of pavement that climbs, falls, and exposes views so direct they seem to rearrange your breathing. Rivers pull at the shoulders of the road, waterfalls dare you to stop, and ancient conifers lean in with quiet approval.
This route traces the spine of the Canadian Rockies, carved by repeated glaciation over millions of years. You'll ride past moraines, alpine lakes fed by milky glacial melt, and the Columbia Icefield — a living remnant of the last ice age. Human history here ranges from Indigenous travel routes to the turn-of-the-century railway and later highway development that opened these parks to visitors. Small lodge culture in places like Sunwapta and Saskatchewan River Crossing offers rugged hospitality and mountain cuisine.
Practically, expect 300 km of mixed climbing and rolling terrain over four days with van support, lunch stops at visitor centres, and three nights in twin-share lodges. Weather shifts quickly: sun can give way to sleet higher on the passes, and wildlife sightings — elk, bighorn sheep, occasionally bears — are frequent along quiet stretches.
Bring layered kit, a bike you trust, and a readiness for sustained climbs over Bow Pass. Ride conservatively on descents and follow group etiquette; the road is shared with slower vehicles and support vans. The trip rewards steady effort with expansive views and daily moments where the mountains seem to move you forward.
moderate.
4 days.
Riders should have regular endurance cycling experience and be comfortable with multi-hour days and sustained climbs.
Daily distances vary—approximately 60–100 km per day—with route sections focused on the Icefields Parkway and Bow Valley Parkway.
Yes; participants should be comfortable with multi-hour road rides, climbing for sustained periods, and riding in groups.
Three nights of twin-share lodge accommodation are included—ranging from resort-style lodges near waterfalls to mountain inns at Bow Lake and Lake Louise.
A support van accompanies riders during riding days for luggage, snacks, and mechanical assistance, but basic on-bike repairs may be needed between stops.
Mountain Madness Cycle Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You roll out of Jasper before dawn, cool mountain air pressing against your face as the highway unfurls between granite teeth and glaciers. The Icefields Parkway demands attention: a steady ribbon of pavement that climbs, falls, and exposes views so direct they seem to rearrange your breathing. Rivers pull at the shoulders of the road, waterfalls dare you to stop, and ancient conifers lean in with quiet approval.
You roll out of Jasper before dawn, cool mountain air pressing against your face as the highway unfurls between granite teeth and glaciers. The Icefields Parkway demands attention: a steady ribbon of pavement that climbs, falls, and exposes views so direct they seem to rearrange your breathing. Rivers pull at the shoulders of the road, waterfalls dare you to stop, and ancient conifers lean in with quiet approval.
This route traces the spine of the Canadian Rockies, carved by repeated glaciation over millions of years. You'll ride past moraines, alpine lakes fed by milky glacial melt, and the Columbia Icefield — a living remnant of the last ice age. Human history here ranges from Indigenous travel routes to the turn-of-the-century railway and later highway development that opened these parks to visitors. Small lodge culture in places like Sunwapta and Saskatchewan River Crossing offers rugged hospitality and mountain cuisine.
Practically, expect 300 km of mixed climbing and rolling terrain over four days with van support, lunch stops at visitor centres, and three nights in twin-share lodges. Weather shifts quickly: sun can give way to sleet higher on the passes, and wildlife sightings — elk, bighorn sheep, occasionally bears — are frequent along quiet stretches.
Bring layered kit, a bike you trust, and a readiness for sustained climbs over Bow Pass. Ride conservatively on descents and follow group etiquette; the road is shared with slower vehicles and support vans. The trip rewards steady effort with expansive views and daily moments where the mountains seem to move you forward.