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  1. MattGaydon

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    Hi all,

    Just booked a trip to Canada for August to ride around the Rockies...anyone been at all and got any tips/advice? Any places we should def head to??

    Cheers all!

    Matt
     
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    Been years ago but can't remember where to go. It's all good and astonishing from what I remember and never saw anything disturbing. As for roads, I don't remember if they were winding or bland.
     
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    Haha thanks very helpful...
     
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    Get bear repellant!!:D
     
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    Biggest can!!
     
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    What bike you getting on the tour?
     
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    Haven't decided yet. We can pick from a range of Harley's or a Honda Goldwing...will probably go for a Harley but not to bigger one.

    It's a self guided tour which seems pretty good...all through Eagle Riders!
     
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    Thanks very much that's really helpful!! I can't wait...it's just a shame it's still 8 months away!
     
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    A good way to describe it would be English speaking area of the Alps!!
     
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    Hi Matt, How did the trip go? me and the misses have been talking about touring the Canadian Rockies,did you use Eagle Riders?
     
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    Hi Dougie,

    Unfortunately I had to surrender my license a couple months back so didn't get to tour on a bike...BUT...my mate hired a car and we drove round and it was amazing! The Rockies are incredible and I was gutted I couldn't ride it...I'd love to go back once I can ride again! Lots of bikers out and about and lovely roads and scenery!!!

    I'd def recommend it!

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    I've checked out Eagle riders tours and they look good (i did the west coast of America several years ago),i would probably go for the self guided tour as i have relatives in BC so would spend a day or 2 with them,if i don't manage next year it will hopefully be the year after..how long did you go for?
     
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    We were in Canada for 3 weeks but in the Rockies for a week. When I was sorting out biking, I spoke to Eagle Rider and they were putting together an itinerary for us. It was a mix of the self guided tours they offer but with a few alterations! They were really helpful and understanding when I had to cancel everything.
     
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