The best book for information on riding in the Canadian Rockies and a great source on mountain biking in general: Doug Eastcott’s much loved and much used Backcountry Mountain Biking in the Canadian Rockies.
Visit the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame website to have an interesting look at the
history of our sport and the people who led the way for us.
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Rocky Mountain Cycles and the Dirt Series host several fine mountain bike skills camps in various locations in Canada and the USA. Mainly women oriented, these camps are great skill and confidence builders for riders of all levels and interest. Visit their website for further information by clicking on their logo below:
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BIKE RENTALS AND REPAIRS:
Wilson Mountain Sports in Lake Louise for mountain bike rentals and great bike techs
When in Banff visit Banff Springs Ski and Mountain Sports in the Convention Centre at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel for rental bikes and local biking information.
The Ski Stop in Banff for mountain bike rentals
Bactrax mountain bike rentals and tours:
Rebound Cycle in Canmore
Bikes, accessories and a good tech shop. Have a look at their
regular newsletter for information on the mountain bike scene
in Canmore
http://www.reboundcycle.com/index.php?page=news/index.php
Bicycle Café in Canmore - bikes and much more too
COFFEE AND TREATS:
Jump Start Banff – caffeine and treats
Evelyn’s Coffee – Banff, caffeine and yummy treats
Wild Flour Bakery -- Banff , lots of treats, coffee and great bread
Beamer's Coffee Bar Canmore -- caffeine and goodies
MOUNTAIN BIKING PARTNERS:
Rundle Mountain Cycling Club
Calgary Mountain Bike Alliance
International Mountain Bike Association Canada
Parks Canada - Banff
Pink Bike.com
Golden Cycling Club
Trailex --- info on recent bear and cougar movements on trails and
list your sightings.
Wildsmart -- info on living with and avoiding wild animals
Bear warnings, trail closures and trail Reports -- K-country and Canmore
http://tpr.alberta.ca/parks/kananaskis/trailreport.aspx
Looking for accommodation in Banff ? Visit our friends at www.banffboutiqueinn.com
LOCAL WEATHER AND WEB CAMS:
Lake Louise weather
Lake Louise webcam from Lake Louise Mountain Resort webcam
Banff weather
Banff web cam from Sulphur Mountain
Canmore weather
Canmore webcam from Canmore Nordic Centre
And when you've finished your ride, don’t forget:
info@bvmba.org
