by Ben | May 16, 2017 | Places
Peaks of the Icefields Parkway “A new world was spread at our feet; to the westward stretched a vast icefield probably never before seen by the human eye, and surrounded by entirely unknown, unnamed, and unclimbed peaks.” J Norman Collie, 1898 It may be hard to...
by Ben | May 15, 2017 | People
Thanks for visiting our website and finding your way to Ben’s Blog. I’m your host, owner and operator of Mountain Madness Tours. We’re a pretty small operation, for the most part just myself and a couple of part time helpers which makes us super...
by Ben | May 14, 2017 | General info
Although the majority of our tour customers prefer to ride between Jasper and Banff on a regular road bike we realize that the distance between Jasper and Banff and the elevation changes can be daunting to some. There’s definately a bit if a stigma out there in...
by Ben | May 14, 2017 | General info
Here’s a list of clothing you should have for your next cycling tour. Weather in the Rockies can vary greatly from day to day and rain at low altitudes can mean snow or sleet at high altitudes. In addition, rock walls tend to concentrate heat in the valleys. What can...
by Ben | May 14, 2017 | General info
Safety tips for Riding on Mountain Highways Safety is a top priority during our tours and we do all we can to maximize your safety. The tour van is on the road nearby while you’re riding and leap-frogs between groups of riders. Riders will have radios for contacting...