Winding roads, challenging climbs, and jaw-dropping vistas.
Gear up, saddle up, and roll out on a two-wheeled adventure that will leave your heart racing, your legs tired, and your heart happy. Welcome to Revelstoke, a road biking destination known by few but loved by all. Nestled between the Selkirk and Monashee ranges, lies the road cyclists' playground of winding roads, challenging climbs, and jaw-dropping vistas.
Speed demon or climb aficionado, Revelstoke will have you grinning through every mile. Here are a few notable options:
Airport Way
32km Round Trip
Dust off the cobwebs on a mellow ride along Airport Way. Cruise along the east side of the Columbia River, enjoying stunning views of the Monashee Mountains, including Revelstoke’s iconic Mount Begbie. It's a beautiful pedal with little elevation gain and minimal traffic once you get out past the airport.
Meadows In the Sky Parkway
1500m Elevation | 26km One Way
Located within Mount Revelstoke National Park, this iconic road takes cyclists on a challenging climb to the summit. Enjoy breathtaking vistas of alpine meadows, towering peaks, and the Columbia River Valley as you pedal your way up.
26 km paved climb to Mount Revelstoke’s 2,000m summit begins at the Revelstoke Railway Museum. From there, you will bike through the world’s only inland temperate rainforest, past old-growth stands of cedar and hemlock, and culminates in stunning wildflower meadows – from the glacier lilies and marsh marigolds of early summer to the red Indian paintbrush, yellow arnica and purple lupine that leave the fields awash in colour by August.
Highway 23 South
52km One Way
A paved highway takes you along the west side of the Columbia River valley, with the towering Selkirk and Monashee mountain ranges on either side. The highway is quiet except for ferry traffic, which passes by every hour. At the terminus (Shelter Bay Ferry Terminal), Shelter Bay Provincial Park offers camping and a place to jump in the Upper Arrow Lake. An ideal choice for a scenic and moderately challenging ride.
Highway 23 N
150km One Way
Highway 23 North used to be a rough dirt road that was part of the Trans-Canada Highway. In the early-60s, the TCH was routed through Rogers Pass, but the road was kept open and eventually paved to facilitate the construction of the Mica Dam. Today, it is 150 kilometers of paved bliss, with almost no traffic to speak of and amazing views the whole way. Numerous short climbs and descents will get the legs pumping and the adrenaline flowing. There are a number of recreation sites along the way, making for great spots to have a break and cool off in Lake Revelstoke.
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The Revelstoke Cycling Association
The Revelstoke Cycling Association is responsible for maintaining and managing a world-class network of over 150 kilometres of trails on three mountains surrounding Revelstoke, from riverside rambles to alpine epics. If you've enjoyed riding the trails, we hope you'll consider donating to this non-profit volunteer run organization.
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