 Topic Name: Tour Divide First Timer: Getting bike to Banff
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on: May 15, 2011, 09:42:53 AM
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NKennedy
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Howdy guys,
My name's Nick and I recently graduated college down here in Texas. I will be "Competing" in Tour Divide 2011 (And it is in quote simply because if I finish it I'd be thrilled) in a month or so and I had a question about getting myself and my bike to Banff.
I was thinking of packing it up and shipping it to Banff, then getting a plane ride to Calgary and renting a car to Banff. This is a tentative plan that I haven't actually worked out yet. I've got a room in Banff for the night of the 9th, before the grand depart.
How's everybody else doing it, though? Since this is all new to me I am completely open for suggestions.
Thank you.
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Topic Name: Tour Divide First Timer: Getting bike to Banff
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Reply #1 on: May 15, 2011, 11:50:44 AM
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Mathewsen
Location: North Carolina
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« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2011, 11:50:44 AM » |
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I was thinking of packing it up and shipping it to Banff, then getting a plane ride to Calgary and renting a car to Banff. This is a tentative plan that I haven't actually worked out yet. I've got a room in Banff for the night of the 9th, before the grand depart.
How's everybody else doing it, though? Since this is all new to me I am completely open for suggestions. http://tourdivide.org --> about --> rider resources --> start / finish travel InfoFind this info in the above links, but Do NOT ship your bike and Banff Airporter is the preferred Shuttle svc. Please be green(er)--don't rent a car unless you can fill it with other starters. |
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Topic Name: Tour Divide First Timer: Getting bike to Banff
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Reply #2 on: May 15, 2011, 02:31:59 PM
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sluttyduck
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« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2011, 02:31:59 PM » |
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Even Greener: ride your bike to Banff(search through the thread I think a few people are planning on doing that too).
I concur with Matthew, Do Not Ship Your Bike.
Also do not use a fancy expensive hard case, the post office in Banff can't ship large cases back to the states.
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Topic Name: Tour Divide First Timer: Getting bike to Banff
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Reply #3 on: May 15, 2011, 02:50:53 PM
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ONEPLUSONEEQUALSONE
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« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2011, 02:50:53 PM » |
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in 2009 a starter shipped his bike and it sat in customs for a week or so without moving a inch. i think he ended up starting a day late? pack it in a bike box recycled from bike shop and take it with you on plane. shuttle or ride to banff, i'm taking shuttle.
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Topic Name: Tour Divide First Timer: Getting bike to Banff
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Reply #4 on: May 15, 2011, 04:33:29 PM
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sluttyduck
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« Reply #4 on: May 15, 2011, 04:33:29 PM » |
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in 2009 a starter shipped his bike and it sat in customs for a week or so without moving a inch. i think he ended up starting a day late? pack it in a bike box recycled from bike shop and take it with you on plane. shuttle or ride to banff, i'm taking shuttle.
I got by in 2009 by the skin of my teeth. My bike was out of customs the same day I arrived. I rode down highway 1 the next day as a nice warm up. I think there is an offroad route if you dig through the TD2011 thread. |
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Topic Name: Tour Divide First Timer: Getting bike to Banff
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Reply #5 on: May 16, 2011, 05:38:04 PM
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BigPoppa
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« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2011, 05:38:04 PM » |
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Just a heads up for those still making plans. The Banff Airporter guys were really cool and laid back. I would def recommend going with them.
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Topic Name: Tour Divide First Timer: Getting bike to Banff
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Reply #6 on: May 16, 2011, 07:29:37 PM
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pgadola
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« Reply #6 on: May 16, 2011, 07:29:37 PM » |
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I'm not riding the race, but I'm leaving on August 9th or so from Banff to ride as much of the GDMBR as possible in 30 days or so. (hopefully all of it) Anyway, I've communicated with Jason at the Ski Stop who strongly recommends flying with your bike too. However, if you have the time there is no reason you cannot ship your bike to Banff. Check out Bikeflights.com. They ship bikes to Canada ALL of the time. You do of course, have to have the correct paper work filled out and yes, you do have to send it in advance, but I'm guessing you have a second bike that you can ride at home. Plus, you should be tapering your training anyway.
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Topic Name: Tour Divide First Timer: Getting bike to Banff
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Reply #7 on: May 18, 2011, 09:26:51 AM
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banffairporter
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« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2011, 09:26:51 AM » |
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Hi Nick & All Ride the Divide 2011 participants, Banff Airporter is inspired by all those who are participating in Tour Divide 2011! We would like to offer all participants a 15% discount on our service and of course we will transport your bike box free of charge. To book please call our reservations team on 1-403-762-3330 ext #1 and let them know you are part of the event! If you have already booked please call our reservations team and they will apply the discount for you. Have a great day! Carly Howdy guys,
My name's Nick and I recently graduated college down here in Texas. I will be "Competing" in Ride the Divide 2011 (And it is in quote simply because if I finish it I'd be thrilled) in a month or so and I had a question about getting myself and my bike to Banff.
I was thinking of packing it up and shipping it to Banff, then getting a plane ride to Calgary and renting a car to Banff. This is a tentative plan that I haven't actually worked out yet. I've got a room in Banff for the night of the 9th, before the grand depart.
How's everybody else doing it, though? Since this is all new to me I am completely open for suggestions.
Thank you.
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Topic Name: Tour Divide First Timer: Getting bike to Banff
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Reply #8 on: May 18, 2011, 09:46:07 AM
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6thElement
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« Reply #8 on: May 18, 2011, 09:46:07 AM » |
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Can I get a refund on my bike charge (and maybe the 15% discount) if I've already paid?  |
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Topic Name: Tour Divide First Timer: Getting bike to Banff
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Reply #9 on: May 18, 2011, 09:47:18 AM
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banffairporter
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« Reply #9 on: May 18, 2011, 09:47:18 AM » |
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Sure, just call our reservations team! +1 403-762-3330 ext #1
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Topic Name: Tour Divide First Timer: Getting bike to Banff
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Reply #10 on: May 18, 2011, 09:48:53 AM
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ONEPLUSONEEQUALSONE
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« Reply #10 on: May 18, 2011, 09:48:53 AM » |
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they just did it all for me. very nice folks hope everyone uses them.
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Topic Name: Tour Divide First Timer: Getting bike to Banff
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Reply #11 on: May 18, 2011, 10:37:39 AM
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6thElement
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« Reply #11 on: May 18, 2011, 10:37:39 AM » |
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Will call them later thanks Carly!
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Topic Name: Tour Divide First Timer: Getting bike to Banff
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Reply #12 on: May 19, 2011, 10:49:50 AM
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6thElement
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« Reply #12 on: May 19, 2011, 10:49:50 AM » |
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Very helpful people those Banff Airporters!  |
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Topic Name: Tour Divide First Timer: Getting bike to Banff
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Reply #13 on: May 20, 2011, 06:24:21 PM
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THE LONG RANGER
Hi-Ho, Single-Speed, AWAY!
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« Reply #13 on: May 20, 2011, 06:24:21 PM » |
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That's really nice of you, Carly! I'll call on Monday!
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