Ratings of Cycle Canada Supported Events

"How fit must I be" is a common question. Our trips are designed to suit fitness levels of typical recreational cyclists. We assume that participants are weekend riders who enjoy regular exercise. Extra training is needed for longer rides and we provide participants with a suggested training schedule. Our rides are designed for good cycling on public roads, although Tour du Canada goes through sections of the country where choice of routes is limited and Tour Arctic includes the unpaved Dempster Highway. Route selection is based on the uniqueness of the scenery or the local culture or both. Generally, our trips are aimed at cyclists who are comfortable with rides of 80 kilometres (50 miles) or more.

Much of the toughness that is needed for any physical endeavor is mental, not physical. Cyclists need the determination to do the distance and the perseverance to ride on when weather conditions are less than ideal.

Tour du Canada and Tour TransCanada cyclists encounter the full range of cycling conditions. Terrain includes tough hilly sections. There are several days of 160 kms (100 mi.) or more and those days may include steep hilly sections.

Cycle Canada Series, include Tour Pacific, Tour Arctic, Tour Atlantic , Icefields Parkway and Cabot Trail. Terrain is challenging. Daily distances will be shorter in very hilly sections but there are some long riding days. Sections of the route are remote, especially on Tour Arctic but much less so on Tour Atlantic.

Discover Your Routes Series, tours of one week duration is on terrain that is mainly quite gentle. Distances are designed to be easily achievable and you will find many local amenities in towns and villages along the routes.