- Kilimanjaro Climb - 2012
- Everest Base Camp Climb - 2012
- Choquequirao Trek (Peru) - 2013
- Walk through Cinque Terre (Italy) – 2013
- Walk on the Great Wall of China - 2013
- Kilimanjaro Climb (Tanzania) – 2013
- Lausanne Marathon (Switzerland) - 2013
- Paris Marathon – 2012
- The Way of St. James - 2012
- Biking Trek from Jasper to Banff - 2012
- Project Mera 2012 (A la carte Challenge)
- Jungfrau Marathon (Switzerland) 2012 – (“À la Carte” Challenge)
Biking Trek from Jasper to Banff - 2012
June 5, 2012
June 12, 2012
Contact us by telephone at 1 888 766‑2262, ext. 229 or by email at CRSChallenge@src‑crs.ca
Cycling's popularity in Europe and the United States blossomed between 1880 and 1900, with the sport mainly being practiced by professionals. While cycling is still omnipresent in Europe, its appeal on this side of the Atlantic began to plummet as early as the 1929 crisis. There have nonetheless been periods where interest in the sport sparked in North America , for example following the cycling victories of the U.S. team at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games and subsequent to the recent Tour de France wins by Greg LeMond and Lance Armstrong.
Here are the details about this Challenge :
The Jasper to Banff biking trek promises to be a cycling adventure designed to physically challenge the participants and enable them to share amazing stories with their respective heroes.
This Challenge, which should only be attempted by advanced cyclists, features some of the most beautiful and varied landscapes in the province of British Columbia / Alberta. During the trip (covering 520 km or 320 miles), participants will travel the entire Icefields Parkway, from Jasper to Banff, and discover some of the Canadian Rockies' best kept secrets. Cyclists participating will be subject to changes in elevation totalling 5,300 metres: the trek is for ambitious intermediate or expert cyclists.
Itinerary
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Date
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Itinerary
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Day 1
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June 5, 2012
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Montréal - Calgary - Banff
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Day 2
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June 6, 2012
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Banff – Jasper (40 km – 300 m vertically)
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Day 3
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June 7, 2012
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Jasper National Park – Maligne Lake (100 km – 800 m vertically)
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Day 4
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June 8, 2012
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Mt. Edith Cavell - Athabasca Falls (90 km - 1,400 m vertically)
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Day 5
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June 9, 2012 |
Columbia Glacier - Sunwapta Pass (104 km - 1,100 m vertically)
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Day 6
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June 10, 2012
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Bow Summit - Lake Louise (108 km - 1,200 m vertically)
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Day 7
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June 11, 2012
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Banff (80 km - 800 m vertically)
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Day 8
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June 12, 2012
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Banff - Calgary - Montréal
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Benefits
Participants will benefit from the dedicated support of qualified professionals while they prepare for the expedition.
What's included
- Round-trip flight between Montréal and Calgary with a scheduled airline.
- Round-trip transfers and transportation according to the Itinerary.
- Accommodations in 3- and 4-star hotels (double occupancy).
- All meals.
- Cycling tour guide from the travel agency during the entire trip.
- Baggage transportation services, aboard a vehicle that will follow the group for the entire journey.
- All site and Park entry fees.
Fundraising
To take part in this expedition, participants must raise a minimum of $8,500.
Information sessions
Information sessions will be held once a month. Contact us at either 514 861-9227 or (toll-free) 1 888 766-2262, ext. 229.
Participants and heroes
Each participant pairs up with a cancer hero who will be his source of inspiration. If you would like to participate but don't know a cancer hero, let us know. We will be happy to introduce you to someone who will inspire you to successfully complete your Challenge.
Information
Call us, at 514 861-9227 or (toll-free) 1 888 766-2262, ext. 229.
