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Originally Posted by Temporary_User
There was talk about the Highwood pass. How long is this ride? How intense?
We are thinking about going this Sunday weather permitting.
Anyone else want to join us?
One of my friends has a performance fixie, would he be able to do the ride? Or are only road bikes with gears recommended?
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I have done a few variations of this ride and Highly recommend it. From Longview to Nakoda is 149kms, have also gone from the city and out and over much longer or the most common way to ride is from Highwood junction (South gate) to King Creek (just beyond the North gate) round trip 108kms. The top is at 2206 meters and we have seen Grizzlies up near the top off to the side and Sheep almost always picking salt off of the roads. This is part of the Tour of Alberta route and there is also a Gran Condo out there. You will see all bike types and all body types making their ways to the top. Give yourself lots of time and you can easily make it. The scenery will distract you from any possible pain. As long as you go before June 15th you won't have any cars on the road so a nice quiet safe ride, although the last few years it has gotten extremely busy on the weekends. Pack at least 2L of water and 200 calories per hour in food/gels/chews. I have gone up on mountain bike, road bike, trip bike. Best road ride in Canada.