200 Icefields, 200km, >2000m, Advanced++ Colin Norman

RIDE - LEVEL:  Advanced ++

Coordinator:  Colin Norman

Distance:  200 km

Pace:  25-30 km/hr

Elevation Gain:  2680 m

E-Bikes allowed:  No

Start: Pull out near Dolomite Peak, 27.1 km North of the Cattleguard on HWY 93 North of Lake Louise. Click here for directions.

Destination: Athabasca Glacier

Description: Challenge yourself with a double century along the iconic Icefields Parkway.  It has been said you can see 200 different icefields and glaciers along this route, but it is not for the faint of heart.  We'll set off early with a gentle climb regrouping for a quick pit stop (and glacier counting) at Peyto Lookout before a roaring descent and rolling ride to Saskatchewan Crossing (snacks, water and glaciers available).  Then its a wee bit of a climb, past the infamous Big Bend, to rendezvous at the toe of the Athabasca Glacier (glaciers only).  After the photo op, we will head to the icefield center (snacks, water and glaciers).  We retrace our route south, stopping once again at Saskatchewan Crossing (snacks, water, glaciers), before tackling the climb out of the Saskatchewan River valley and the final big climb up to Bow Summit.

In summary, there are water and snacks every ~50km to keep us fueled.

Safety: This is a mountain ride, be prepared with extra layers and rain gear.  It can snow anytime.  There are large sections without cell coverage.

Route Map: 

Guests:  Guests are allowed on this ride.  Members - you can add non-member as your guest at the same time you register yourself.  The guest must fill out the waiver found on our website under Join Us/Guest Waiver,  then email this to guest@elbowvalleycc.org. Non-members:  If you are interested in joining this event as the coordinators guest, please fill out the waiver on our website under  Join Us/Guest Waiver,  then email this to:  guest@elbowvalleycc.org.  The coordinator will then add you to the event.  

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