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With new updates, this full-colour guidebook introduces backcountry cyclists to the exciting and increasingly popular world of bikepacking.

Before his untimely death from cancer in 2018, veteran rider and passionate cyclist Ryan Correy (two-time finisher of the Tour Divide, founder of Bikepack Canada, and author of A Purpose Ridden) pedalled his way through the most popular national parks in the Canadian Rockies in order to complete his work on this unique guidebook. Featuring routes in Waterton, Kananaskis, Banff, Kootenay, Yoho, and Jasper, Bikepacking in the Canadian Rockies will take biking enthusiasts on beginner, intermediate, and expert journeys in the following locations:

• Front Range – 496 km gravel grind down the Alberta foothills

• High Rockies – 183 km opening sampler for the Great Divide

• Beaverfoot – 389 km expedition along the Rocky Mountain Trench

• Devil’s Gap – 214 km backcountry passage into Banff National Park

• Highwood – 357 km over Highwood Pass into the Crowsnest region

• Castle – 266 km circumnavigation of Waterton and Castle parks

• Top of the World – 347 km of remote climbs in the East Kootenays

• Flathead Valley – 291 km through “Grizzly Bear Alley” in southeast British Columbia

• Three Point – 173 km hike-a-bike adventure around Kananaskis

• Icefields Parkway (in winter) – 291 km fat-bike trek up the world-renowned Highway 93 to Jasper

The result of Correy’s remarkable dedication is an unparalleled collection of ten ambitious, multi-day routes complete with directional cues, detailed maps, a helpful Bikepacking 101 section, rich photography, and personal stories that will stoke the curiosity of both the beginner and the experienced backcountry rider.

The first full-colour guidebook introducing backcountry cyclists to the exciting and increasingly popular world of bikepacking.

Includes link (below) with updates.

Before his untimely death from cancer in 2018, veteran rider, passionate cyclist and Bikepack Canada founder Ryan Correy (two-time finisher of the Tour Divide and author of A Purpose Ridden) pedalled his way through the most popular national parks in the Canadian Rockies in order to complete his work on this unique guidebook. Featuring routes in Waterton, Kananaskis, Banff, Kootenay, Yoho, and Jasper, Bikepacking in the Canadian Rockies will take cycling enthusiasts on Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert journeys.

The result of Ryan’s remarkable dedication is an unparalleled collection of ten ambitious, multi-day routes complete with directional cues, detailed maps, a helpful Bikepacking 101 section, rich photography, and personal stories that will stoke the curiosity of both the beginner and the experienced backcountry rider.

IMPORTANT: CLICK HERE for updates to some of the cues in the first print of the guidebook. These changes bring the written cues in line with the current GPX files provided at www.bikepack.ca/routes/guidebook

"You Got This" design in White on Black. For this new bottle design we teamed up with Calgary born artist Jaryd Adair. After living on his bike for a few years and now making his living as a full time artist, we feel he knows a thing or two about a good looking bottle. So much so we could not just pick one design! Available in classic black/white and sand/black.

• 22 oz. Purist bottle

• Purist technology prevents bad taste, staining, and mold

• MoFlo soft touch cap

• Translucent strip so you know exactly how much water is in your bottle.

Find Jaryd on Instagram: @playersgoplaces

"Better Together" design in Black on Sand. For this new bottle design we teamed up with Calgary born artist Jaryd Adair. After living on his bike for a few years and now making his living as a full time artist, we feel he knows a thing or two about a good looking bottle. So much so we could not just pick one design! Available in classic black/white and sand/black.

• 22 oz. Purist bottle

• Purist technology prevents bad taste, staining, and mold

• MoFlo soft touch cap

• Translucent strip so you know exactly how much water is in your bottle.

Find Jaryd on Instagram: @playersgoplaces