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Tag: road cycling

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Biking the Bow Valley Parkway 2022-2024

On May 12, 2022May 13, 2022 By GeoKsIn Biking11 Comments

Some aspects of Parks Canada's 3-year pilot project for seasonal, vehicle-free cycling on the Bow Valley Parkway are less than ideal for families and casual cyclists. Make the most of the opportunity with careful planning and an adaptive mindset.

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Adventure!

On September 1, 2021September 1, 2021 By GeoKsIn Photography6 Comments

It's no accident that our home base is close to the Canadian Rocky Mountains, where adventure opportunities abound! Outcome, however, doesn't automatically arise from opportunity. That's why it helps to develop an adventure mindset.

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Spring Has Sprung in the Canadian Rockies

On June 1, 2021June 2, 2021 By GeoKsIn Photography4 Comments

Signs that spring has sprung in the Canadian Rockies: migrating birds, colourful wildflowers, foraging bears, and cyclists on roads still closed to vehicles.

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Cycling Lake Minnewanka Loop

On March 20, 2021May 7, 2021 By GeoKsIn Biking4 Comments

Lake Minnewanka Loop is a short, scenic road ride. In 2021, Parks Canada is piloting a 4 day/week vehicle free road cycling option during shoulder season.

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2020 – A Great Year for Biking

On December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 By GeoKsIn Biking4 Comments

One good thing about 2020? Bike pathways were not closed!

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