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Post by braden on Jul 19, 2007 13:58:55 GMT -5
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Post by Kevin on Jul 20, 2007 11:56:20 GMT -5
Freakin Awsome...
Love the sign.
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Post by coyoteran on Jul 23, 2007 14:14:48 GMT -5
Ok..so I am looking at the big map in the map room and am thinking...I can so drive the bike to this. It will take 2 days just because I would be leaving after work on Thursday..but it shouldn't be that bad. So if I do take complete leave of my senses and drive the bike, which way would you well travelled folks go. Through cowtown or Jasper.
Could probably do the trip back in 1 day with an early start and a nap in the afternoon on the side of the road somewhere.
Trevor
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Post by Kevin on Jul 23, 2007 15:36:12 GMT -5
I like your thinking Trevor.
I've put some thought into it.
Edmonton-Jasper-Kelowna = 1010km
Edmonton-Calgary-Kelowna = 917km
Edmonton-RockyMH-Kelowna = 890km
I think going through calgary would be the most traveled route.
From my last trip out to Golden (few years ago), i remember bridge construction, slow trucks, trailers and motor homes. Couple this with passing lanes everyonce and a while. Bottle necks can creap up, but i think with the other possibly slower traffic i think bigger scoots wouldn't have a problem. You could be as quick or even quicker than the slower trailers and motorhomes.
I think when Kevin, Torie and Ron (Kelowna Crew) came they went the Calgary route. Hopefully they will chime in and either recommend the route.
Bruce and Torie just took the moving van Calgary route just last week. I'm sure they can also say if the route can be scoot friendly.
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Post by braden on Jul 23, 2007 15:51:45 GMT -5
After some recollection of the different routes:
Quickest:
Towards Calgary but hit Molrey via Olds and Cochrane to get to the #1. This way you by-pass the Calgary city limits. Then the 97 from Sicamous to Kelowna. (50km shorter than going through Jasper) This could also be the more scenic route as well.
If you go through Rocky Mountain House to get to the #1 at Lake Louise, the last leg before you get to LL is real nice. We had to pay $18 to drive through that part of the park though. Excessive and probably not worth it.
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Post by buyarealbike on Jul 23, 2007 15:56:07 GMT -5
But if you get to the park on your first day that $18.00 is good for 24hrs so you could probably camp there. If you do, please Feed A Bear.
Hope this helps.
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Post by coyoteran on Jul 23, 2007 16:11:00 GMT -5
Hi all
Thanks for the replys so far. Some considerations that I should have mentioned. I would be on an ET4 so top speed is about 95-100 on the flats. Obviously less while climbing. About a 180-200 km limit on the gas tank. I plan to travel lite and depend on the kindness of strangers to get my camping gear to kelowna. I am prepared to stop more frequently but cannot stop less. If I do, that could translate into a long push.
Passing lanes and broad shoulders are a nicety. I don't mind driving on the shoulders and although I am not above holding up traffic for the occasional stretch, that type of activity usually inspires rage and stupidity in car drivers who would be tempted to pass when they really shouldn't and realize it about the time they are even with me. "Hmmmm, head on with a semi or play Swat the Scooter Geek."
Thanks again for the info and keep it coming.
Trevor
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Post by nocattle on Jul 24, 2007 19:16:21 GMT -5
Trevor,
From what I've seen this month the Alberta drivers are less courteous and the speeds are higher. I recommend getting into BC as soon as possible where the drivers are more used to slower traffic (like bicycles) rather then going through Alberta. The most nerve racking part of my highway experience has been Calgary to Canmore on the 1A.
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