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THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE
Three-day classic ride through Banff, Kootenay, and Yoho National Parks
May 23-25, 2025 $260
“I would like to thank the EVCC, Don and his amazing crew of volunteers for the incredible experience they provided for the riders of the 2022 GT. As a GT first timer (and I only started cycling in 2019), I had no idea what to expect from a physical or organizational point of view, and I can tell you that neither disappointed me. Everything was absolutely top notch: timing was like clockwork, the snack selection simply amazing, and the food was delicious. This all done with smiles, advice and good cheer.
The riders too were a wonderful bunch of people who shared their love of cycling with much fun, enthusiasm and helping hands along the way.
I enjoyed the ride immensely (other than the rain on the first day) and would do it again in a heart beat.” -- Craig Murray
The Golden Triangle (GT) is a three-day bike tour in the beautiful mountainous terrain of Banff, Kootenay and Yoho National Parks. Starting near Lake Louise in Banff, AB, the ride takes you in a great loop through Radium Hot Springs, B.C., Golden, B.C, and back to Lake Louise. You will cycle beneath hanging glaciers, beside white water, turquoise lakes, big horned sheep, maybe a bear and lots of dandelions.
After your first big day in the saddle you’ll have a chance to relax and rejuvenate in the historic Radium Hot Springs pools and relive the day with other participants.
We cover 320 km and climb over 3,200 m cumulative elevation gain – but it’s not an endurance contest or a race. The GT is purely a recreational and social event with some of the most spectacular scenery in Canada.
GT Route Flyover by Serge Prakhov
Daily route timelaps videos by Serge Prakov:
Registration Fee ($260.00) Includes
- Luggage transfers
- 2-3 Snacks and lunches daily for 3 days
- On road support
- Hot springs shuttle from Radium
- Travel, meals and accommodations for volunteers
Not Included
- Hotels (camping is no longer available at Legend’s Field in Radium but is available at the municipal campground in Golden)
- Breakfasts and suppers
- Parks passes for vehicles parked at Lake Louise Overflow parking lot (yes, you will need one)
Register for this event.
GT policies and full informationA little History
If you are one of the many who have enjoyed this tour prior to 2020, you will note several changes. Since 1984, this event occurred during the Victoria Day long weekend in May. Subsequently we found that the traffic was significantly lighter and the hotels/motels more available on non-long weekends.
During the Trans Canada Highway construction east of Golden, Parks Canada withdrew the Special Event Status for the GT. We now operate under the new status which limits the size of the event and where participants can park.
Cycling Route
Day 1: Lake Louise overflow, AB, to Radium Hot Springs, B.C. – 124 km, 990 m elevation
Day 2: Radium Hot Springs, B.C., to Golden, B.C. – 106 km, 788 m elevation
Day 3: Golden, B.C., to Lake Louise overflow, AB – 86 km, 1,528 m elevation