Bike Ride : from Highway 1A Banff - Lake Louise

🌲Trip description
Our ride originally planned for June 25th was unfortunately cancelled due to poor weather.
We’re giving it another go on September 3rd—fingers crossed for sunshine and great conditions this time!
However, I’ve been told that Highway 1 from the Junction to Lake Louise has been much busier lately, with lots of travellers from other provinces, countries, and many campers.
Cheryl has kindly offered to take those who choose Option 2 back to Calgary from Johnston Canyon, while the rest could continue to Lake Louise. That said, I’d personally prefer if we could ride together as a group from start to finish.
So here are the options—you’ll need to pick one (please don’t say “either” 😉):

1. Banff to Lake Louise – over 100 km
2. Banff to Johnston Canyon – about 60 km
3. Carpooling – Will you be a driver or a passenger? This will help me organize rides, since some people are looking to share.

If the majority (around 70%) choose Option 2, I may have to shorten the trip, but let’s see what everyone decides.
It will be a long day, so I kindly ask everyone to arrive 10 minutes early and be ready to drive out 7:30 sharp. Thanks for your cooperation!
🌲 Parking Advisory:
When you drive past Asso and turn right, you’ll see a soccer field—that’s where free parking is available. If you’re not comfortable parking on the street, you can drive a little further and you’ll find additional free parking near Valley Community Garden.
Suggest carpooling fee : $25+parking pass(bring it if you have)
Park Pass: Ensure you have a valid Parks Canada pass for parking within Banff National Park.
Wildlife Awareness: The area is home to various wildlife species. Carry bear spray and remain vigilant, especially during early morning or late evening rides.
Accumulate Elevation gain : about 700-800m
Physical Difficulty: Intermediate to difficulty
Event Pace: Will stop to take breaks when needed.

🌲 MANDATORY ITEMS:

1. Smile
2. Bear spray in an accessible position, on the handlebar.
3. Water spiked with hydralite /eqv tablets
4. WHISTLE
5. Must remain in visual contact
6. Bikes: road bike, or hybrid, also MTB or electric bikes
7. Appropriate layers for current season
8. First aid kit
9. Biking Kit (Tools, extra tube, pump ..)
10. Helmets are mandatory, no exceptions

🌲 Signup
A Waiting list has been created. You must meet all of the prerequisites, and answer all of the RSVP questions, in order to be moved to the Going list. Attendance is at the discretion of the organizer Sunny, and is not on a first-come-first-served basis.
🌲 If you have not already done so, please read the Slow and Steady Code of Conduct here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k2Zyj4O6tHRGSIMQQ3bH2PbH_u9v65bQN-DOA9SzZCc/edit?tab=t.0
🌲 WAIVER: You must sign our club waiver before you are allowed to go on this trip and you shall arrive prepared with an emergency name and phone number to be recorded on the waiver. Organizer will have a group waiver for you to sign at the trailhead. You are required to read the Slow and Steady Hiker Club Waiver:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ExpOe-9cZweQV8mObp6t0VTb8YjjMpzzXlLNP0nnnD8/edit?tab=t.0
🌲 Disclaimer: You are fully aware that your hosts are volunteers and not trained guides and you assume all responsibility for your own safety and well-being. All participants are responsible for assessing the current road conditions, current weather conditions, your current physical condition, current trail conditions and current avalanche conditions for the trip and you are responsible for your safety and well-being. You are fully prepared with proper gear and you're physically fit to do this hike with the group.