Days 1-3: Canmore to Sparwood
Days 1-3: Canmore to Kananaskis to Elkford to Sparwood (some rerouting) Miles: 49, 53, 28 After three days we are starting to remember the rhythm of bike touring. Wake up, pack up, eat, ride. Stop, take photos, eat, ride. I'm enjoying the food, riding, and company so far. The group has an average age over 50 but my roommate on the first night was around my age - Florian (Flo) from Germany is a strong rider and has done lots of bike trips around Europe in the past. There are a few o…
Canmore and Banff: Prelude
I left for Calgary on Friday morning after catching friends for a last visit. Amy helped me get to the airport and her Impreza swallowed up my bike no problem. With four bags I feel like I over packed, which is normal for me. After landing in Calgary I took a quick break for lunch, then boarded a shuttle to Canmore. Canmore is a great town right on the edge of Banff National Park and is surrounded by beautiful peaks! The town is very walkable and bikeable - perfect for me. I…
Intro: The Great Divide 2022
Hi all. Welcome - this is a bit of an experiment for me. After I decided to leave Massachusetts for Boulder Colorado, my life has taken some unexpected turns. I've recently begun to lean into my newfound freedom. In exactly three weeks I'll be jumping on my bike in Canmore, Alberta to ride the length of Adventure Cycling Association's Great Divide Mountain Bike Route (GDMBR). This route is an epic ride through some of the most remote and unspoiled sections of…