…presents…
The Golden Triangle
A 3-day, May long-weekend of supported road bicycling looping through the Canadian Rocky Mountains along the Golden Triangle route
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Est. km: 122
From Castle Mountain Chalets — upscale chalets with excellent services in Banff National Park — your bonk begins on the Bow Valley Parkway heading east toward the BC border, over the Continental Divide, up Vermilion Pass (elev. 1,640 m, 5,400 ft.), through Radium, and into Invermere. A cozy private house awaits with dinner at the legendary Strand’s Old House Restaurant.
“…good bunch, good food and accommodations. The support was excellent. It’s also nice to have a world class cyclist along to create confidence and provide support/advice.”
-Jeremy Shepherd, Partner-Owner
Lion’s Breath Yoga, Edmonton, AB
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Est. km: 128
On day 2, bonk climbs out of Invermere before settling into a flat, rolling spin toward Radium (elev. 808m, 2,651 ft.), and then along the Columbia River valley to Golden (elev. 800m, 2,625 ft.). Today’s Stág should be marked by a golden streak of dandelions bending toward the finish. After a hot tub, satiate your bonk at Eleven-22 where an Asian flare meets European and North American cuisine.
“…bonk is a fantastic odyssey of training. I’m going to Beijing with this tour under my belt. The support was terrific!”
-Jake Wetzel, Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race Winner 2007, 2004 Olympic Silver-Medalist in Rowing, Victoria, BC
“…thank you and your team for an incredible couple of days. It was fantastic to ride with you. It made for 3 full-day workouts for me. Look forward to hooking up again…”
-Gary Coleman, President
Big Freight Systems Inc., Steinbach, Manitoba
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Est. km: 112
On day 3, bonk reveals its treachery after rolling down to Field in the Kicking Horse river valley, and then hooking a devilish up-turn over the Continental Divide for the 2nd time, ascending to Lake Louise (elev. 1,750m, 5,741 ft.), and along the Bow Valley Parkway to Castle Mountain Chalets.
“Great ride, good friends, good food and even good weather (we got lucky) – it was good to bonk!”
-Kim Liss, Edmonton, AB
“bonk helped me fulfill one of my lifelong goals – cycling the Golden Triangle. The support and expertise of Matt helped me achieve this goal and become a better cyclist.”
-Myron Borys, Vice President
Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, Edmonton, AB
•Accommodation for Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights (Bed Types QD, KDS, KBC) •Full vehicle & limited mechanical support•All meals° •All service charges and taxes
•Six-week cycling program (spin classes/group rides with coaching)
$850 per person*GT’08 Begins 6 PM, May 16 to 19, 2008°Alcohol, Friday dinner, bicycle equipment & clothing not included*Based on availability & 10-person minimum, 200 CAD deposit, signed waiver, & certain restrictions apply.
Deadline for booking is noon Wednesday, May 7th, 2008.
Call 1-780-446-8833 Now
About
Tim Heemskerk was born in Brunssum, Holland. Like some 13 year olds, he dreamt of owning a bike for the freedom and speed it offered. Tim received his master’s degree in Science in 1999. Five years later he moved to Canada and began Tim’s Training Programs (TTP) which caters to ambitious athletes seeking to raise their personal potential in cycling. Tim raced semi-pro on the road before switching to cross country, competing as a Dutch national team member in the World Mountain Bike Championships in 2002; and later becoming the Trans Rockies champion in 2007. He has won several other prestigious events such as 6-time Alberta champion in cylco cross and mountain bike and road.
Matthew Decore first cycled the Golden Triangle when he was 11 years old. That experience led him to a professional career where he represented Canada internationally at numerous events including the World Championships. His palmares include Runner-Up, 2003 Trans Rockies Mountain Bike Stage Race; Record-Holder, the Bow Cycle K80 and Le Raide Pierre Harvey; 2005 World Masters Games Champion; and 5-time Alberta provincial champion in mountain bike, cyclo cross, road and criterium.
We are a world class cardio club affiliated with the Alberta branch of the Canadian Cycling Association. 35 CAD Membership dues are collected annually.
