I rode the bow valley trail few years ago and it's maybe a bit longer than the highway but so much beautiful. Probably a bit hillier than the highway but still a good way to train for the divide. I would do this at daylight since it's so beautiful out there. I'll do this for sure when I'll leave Calgary for Banff, just didn't buy my flight tickets yet. Otherwise there's a nice cycle path just beside the highway between Canmore and Banff if I remember!

Hi everyones! I'm in for the 2014 Tour Divide Race. I'm from Quebec, Canada so it's seem i'm going to be the "frenchie" this year!

Any advice on good tires? Which ones are more durable and for the vets, how many flats tires have you got on the trip?