{"id":21400,"date":"2024-08-06T15:11:47","date_gmt":"2024-08-06T15:11:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/northtexasoklahoma\/?p=21400"},"modified":"2025-11-24T17:06:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T17:06:56","slug":"russell-hoppensteins-ride-adventure-for-type-1-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.breakthrought1d.org\/oklahoma\/2024\/08\/06\/russell-hoppensteins-ride-adventure-for-type-1-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Russell Hoppenstein’s Ride Adventure for Type 1 Diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Russell Hoppenstein, a dedicated rider and fundraiser, embarked on a week-long cycling journey through the Canadian National Parks to raise money for type 1 diabetes research. Covering over 275 miles in a week, Russell tackled this new feat, different than a single century ride in a day. Not only did he complete the challenge, but he also documented his incredible journey.<\/p>\n

Read below to dive into the full details of Russell’s adventure, undertaken to support his son, Lance, who has type 1 diabetes. The Breakthrough T1D North Texas and Oklahoma Chapter is extremely proud of Russell’s efforts and encourages you to consider donating to his team. Help him reach his fundraising goals by visiting this link<\/a> to contribute to Russell’s cause.<\/p>\n

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Fundraising Success:<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Russell raised $17,814 so far for Breakthrough T1D, becoming the top Ride fundraiser for the North Texas & Oklahoma Chapter. Thank you to the Texas Instruments Foundation for matching funds for Russell’s fundraiser and helping make an impact in the type 1 diabetes community.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Total Ride: 275.2 miles, 16,049 ft ascent.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Day 1: Glacier National Park to Lake McDonald<\/h3>\n

Day 1 of the tour begins in Glacier National Park and heads south touching the tip of Lake McDonald and then ultimately back to the hotel.\u00a0 It takes a while to get all the bicycles outfitted and our gear ready, but once we depart the outgoing road is peaceful and serene.\u00a0 Tall pine trees adorn either side of the road and there is hardly a car in sight.\u00a0 I ride steady to the lake where there are a myriad of tourists swimming, kayaking, and boating.\u00a0 The lake water is cold (I wouldn\u2019t swim) and majestic mountains are peppered in the distance.<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

We had a bit of confusion from the lake where our GPS was simultaneously instructing to go straight, go left, and go right.\u00a0 Our guide rode up and set us in the proper direction.\u00a0 At 17 miles in we break for lunch at the van by the side of the road.\u00a0 Lunch was a delicious salmon and mozzarella sandwich with a balsamic glaze and even Cr\u00e8me Brule for dessert. After lunch, we continue to head south through curvy back roads.<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

This part of the trip had a lot of climbs and descents, except that the wind was picking up.\u00a0 The climbs were slow and methodical as expected, but the downhills were not quite as exhilarating as I expected because the wind kept your speed below 20 mph.\u00a0 The last part of the ride goes through the town of Whitefish with an eclectic mix of restaurants, flower shops, and bars.\u00a0 I completed the ride at the hotel and our group recanted our tales of glory over a cold brew on the back porch.<\/p>\n

–Russell<\/p>\n

Stats:<\/u><\/p>\n

Bike Time:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3:08\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cumulative:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3:08<\/p>\n

Daily Avg:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 13.5 mph<\/p>\n

Daily max:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 34.1 mph<\/p>\n

Avg Power:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 127W<\/p>\n

Avg rpm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 78 rpm<\/p>\n

Distance:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 44.1 miles\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cumulative:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 44.1 miles<\/p>\n

Total Ascent:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1637 ft\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cumulative:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1637 ft<\/p>\n

Day 2: Road to the Sun in Glacier National Park<\/h3>\n

Day 2 was an early start.\u00a0 We were in the van by 5AM to drive to the starting location at Lake McDonald.\u00a0 On this day we tackled the Road to the Sun in Glacier National Park.\u00a0 We start out at twilight, but soon the sun peaks above the tree line and kisses the mountain tops.\u00a0 It is a stunning ride, but a challenging one.\u00a0 For the first half of the ride it is a constant uphill of 5% to 7% grade for about 21 miles.\u00a0 The slow speed does give you an opportunity to look around at the mountains, glaciers, and waterfalls and really soak in the environment.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

On the uphill I stop at the Heaven\u2019s Peak lookout for a quick break and snacks.\u00a0 Further up I pass by the \u201cweeping wall\u201d where water trickles down the rock face at the side of the road.\u00a0 And further up still there is a cascading waterfall from the mountain top to the valley below.\u00a0 With a few more grinds of the gear I reach Logan\u2019s Pass, the summit of Mount Glacier.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Then comes the fun part.\u00a0 The second part is all downhill at similar grades.\u00a0 I race down at speeds topping to 38 mph.\u00a0 Now I have no qualms about stopping by the side of the road to take in the views and snap some pictures knowing I can easily make up for the lost time on the downhills.\u00a0 Eventually the grade levels out and I have to pedal again, culminating at St. Mary\u2019s lodge where we have lunch and dinner.<\/p>\n

–Russell<\/p>\n

Stats:<\/u><\/p>\n

Bike Time:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 4:19\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cumulative:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 7:27<\/p>\n

Daily Avg:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 9.1 mph<\/p>\n

Daily max:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 39.6 mph<\/p>\n

Avg Power:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 128W<\/p>\n

Avg rpm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 68 rpm<\/p>\n

Distance:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 39.4 miles\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Cumulative:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 83.5 miles<\/p>\n

Total Ascent:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3808 ft\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cumulative:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 5445 ft<\/p>\n

Day 3: St. Mary\u2019s to Prince of Whales Hotel, Canada<\/h3>\n

Day 3 is the day our group rides from St. Mary\u2019s across the Canadian border and into the 100 year old iconic Prince of Whales hotel.\u00a0 After a hearty breakfast we depart north.\u00a0 A pattern is emerging\u00a0 within our group.\u00a0 I am strong on the flats and the downhills, but weak on the climbs.\u00a0 Today had a lot of climbs.\u00a0 The first 10 miles is flat so I race ahead of the group.\u00a0 Right before the first climb of the day, there is a nest of Osprey on a pole.\u00a0 Then comes the climbing.\u00a0 The Chief mountain looms large to my right keeping a close eye on me as I grind up the hill.\u00a0 The climb is long but offers views of the rocky mountains on one side and Aspen tree forests on the other.\u00a0 I am passed by nearly everyone on the group on the climbs.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

The summit is a welcomed respite, but only for a moment.\u00a0 There are a few more rollers to tackle before we get to the border.\u00a0 Once there, \u00a0we re-group and cross together.\u00a0 The Custom Officers asks me the standard questions:\u00a0 where are you from?\u00a0 Dallas, Texas.\u00a0 Do you have any weapons or firearms on you? No.\u00a0 He quips, \u201cBut I thought you were from Texas?\u201d\u00a0 I retort, \u201cNope, no weapons\u2026and I don\u2019t own any horses either.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/a>\"\"\u00a0<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I did not know this, but the area we are riding is a joint national park between US and Canada.\u00a0 Both flags are flown at the rest stops and ranger stations.\u00a0 We scurry downward a bit and stop for lunch at a campground.\u00a0 It is about 26 miles in, but the legs are a little squishy.\u00a0 No problem, after lunch is a steep downhill section.\u00a0 I tuck in and accelerate up to 44 mph.\u00a0 But every down has an up and there was another climb.\u00a0 This one was not quite as long, but it felt harder given it was toward the end of the ride.\u00a0 The summit offers a bird\u2019s eye view of the lake and our hotel below in the valley.\u00a0 I jump on the downhill portion toward the finish and get to ride right along the lake with craggily mountains in the distance.\u00a0 The farthest distance ride (to date) is in the books.<\/p>\n

–Russell<\/p>\n

Stats:<\/u><\/p>\n

Bike Time:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 4:28\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cumulative:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 11:55<\/p>\n

Daily Avg:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10.8 mph<\/p>\n

Daily max:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 43.9 mph<\/p>\n

Avg Power:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 136W<\/p>\n

Avg rpm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 71 rpm<\/p>\n

Distance:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 48.2 miles\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Cumulative:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 131.7 miles<\/p>\n

Total Ascent:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3504 ft\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cumulative:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 8949 ft<\/p>\n

Day 4: Banff to Lake Louise<\/h3>\n

Day 4 is a ride from Banff to Lake Louis.\u00a0 But before I depart I am treated to a beautiful sunrise over the mountain bathing the lake below.\u00a0 We have a long van ride to get to our starting point.\u00a0 Halfway through we stop for supplies and get some delicious cinnamon rolls at a local bakery.\u00a0 I have to carbo-load don\u2019t I?<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

The ride starts in the afternoon, and wouldn\u2019t you know it the route is mostly uphill.\u00a0 Within a few miles I spot my first grizzly bear.\u00a0 He was just walking across the street from one forest area to the other.\u00a0 Everyone makes a big deal about staying away from them but I think I could outride one on my bike if I had to.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

The path is a serene ride with pine and aspen trees lining each side of the street.\u00a0 Hardly any cars come by, so it is quiet and peaceful.\u00a0 I keep a vigilant eye out for another bear siting but don\u2019t see more.\u00a0 Another member of our group has already seen three.\u00a0 A light drizzle begins to fall, enough to cool you off from working hard on the hills.\u00a0 With my legs squishy and sore backside, I tackle the hills slowly which gives me more of a chance to scan the forest areas.\u00a0 Eventually I make it through to the Lake Louis Inn for the ride completion.<\/p>\n

–Russell<\/p>\n

Stats:<\/u><\/p>\n

Bike Time:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2:35\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cumulative:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 14:30<\/p>\n

Daily Avg:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 11.2 mph<\/p>\n

Daily max:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 44 mph<\/p>\n

Avg Power:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 138W<\/p>\n

Avg rpm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 75 rpm<\/p>\n

Distance:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 28.8 miles\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cumulative:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 160.5 miles<\/p>\n

Total Ascent:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1742 ft\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cumulative:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10,691 ft<\/p>\n

Day 5: Lake Louise Hiking & Rest Day<\/h3>\n

Day 5 is an off-day from the bike.\u00a0 It is a chance to sleep in, recover, and see some of the other sites in the area.\u00a0 I opt for a hike around Lake Louise and up to the famous Agnes Tea Room.\u00a0 I negotiated with the ride leader to give me one of the e-bikes for my travel to the Lake; It is only a few miles away, but I wasn\u2019t keen on riding the steep hill on my regular road bike.\u00a0 The e-bike travel was perfect so I could leave and return on my whim.\u00a0 I want to give you an understanding of the e-bike.\u00a0 The road to the lake was a steep 8% grade.\u00a0 On my regular road bike, I would be putting out maximum effort and traveling at about 5 mph.\u00a0 On the e-bike (maxed out juice), I did that hill at about 12 mph with moderate effort.\u00a0 It was perfect for my travels to the lake, but I would not want to ride it very long rides; it is set-up like a mountain bike and has large pedals that you can\u2019t clip into, so you have to \u201cmash\u201d instead, which is inefficient.<\/p>\n

But I digress.\u00a0 Lake Louise is quite stunning.\u00a0 The water color is a fluorescent turquoise; I have never seen anything like it before.\u00a0 The mountains line the far shoreline with a glacier in the distance.\u00a0 Many tourists are canoeing throughout the lake.\u00a0 I proceed up the trail that leads to the Agnes Tea Room.\u00a0 This is a steep hill lined by tall pines on either side.\u00a0 Occasionally there is a break in the trees and you can see Lake Louise below.\u00a0 I still can\u2019t get over the water color.\u00a0 Along the way I hit Mirror Lake which is more like a large pond but surrounded by large trees and mountains.\u00a0 I suspect on a sunny day the still water will truly reflect the surrounding scenery.\u00a0 I push on towards the top.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

The summit is a 2.7 mile hike up 1258 ft.\u00a0 It takes me just under an hour to complete the hike.\u00a0 And at the top, there is the iconic Agnes Tea Room building.\u00a0 It looks like a small ski lodge with a few picnic tables scattered on the open porches.\u00a0 I wait in line for 20 minutes to get their signature Lake Agnus black tea.\u00a0 Honestly, it tasted like regular tea, but I enjoyed the idea of sipping a hot beverage while enjoying the scenery.\u00a0 I found the perfect rock that had an indentation for me to sit in and a flat part to rest my drink.\u00a0 It started to rain a bit, but I did not care.\u00a0 I put on my rain jacket and continued to relax in my rock-seat.\u00a0 Besides soaking in the beautiful Lake Agnes, it was fun to people watch.\u00a0 Kids would chase the nearly-tame chipmunk\/squirrels.\u00a0 Dads were letting young kids dip their feet in the cold water.\u00a0 Other families debated resting here or moving on to the next hiking spot.<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/a>\"\"\u00a0<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

After a good while, I made my way back down.\u00a0 Going down was much easier as you would expect.\u00a0 I hopped on my e-bike for a brisk ride back to the hotel.\u00a0 I ate dinner at the Outpost Pub which (surprisingly) had a really good fajita skillet.\u00a0 Tomorrow will be a 50-miler so I will rest-up tonight.<\/p>\n

–Russell<\/p>\n

Day 6: Lake Louise to The Crossings<\/h3>\n

Day 5 was an off-bike day. I took the time to hike around Lake Louise.\u00a0 Day 6 departs from Lake Louise Inn and rides into The Crossings on the way to Jasper.\u00a0 The first half of the ride is all uphill, but there are stunning mountain-scapes and glacier lakes to see along the way.\u00a0 13 miles in I stop at Hector Lake.\u00a0 21 miles in I pull over at the Crowfoot Mountain Viewport.\u00a0 Can you see the bluish-white glacier on the left? Then at the summit of the climb at 26 miles is the Peyto Lake Overlook.\u00a0 I swap out cycling cleats for hiking shoes and traverse 300m to the overlook platform.\u00a0 Wow!\u00a0 The glacier feeds the lake and it has that fluorescent turquoise color indicative of the lakes in the area.\u00a0 I learned that the blue color comes from the rock silt brought in by the glacier.\u00a0 The silt reflects blue frequencies and absorbs the other colors.\u00a0 Whatever the physics behind it they are beautiful to see.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

The next leg is downhill and therefore fast!\u00a0 8 miles from the summit is the lunch stop.\u00a0 We dine by a babbling brook with the mountains in the background.\u00a0 I hop on the bike for the last leg, mostly downhill.\u00a0 The road ahead appears to dead-end into a snow-capped mountain.\u00a0 Given my speed I think I could summit it but alas the road curves at the last minute and I continue toward the Crossings.\u00a0 One last climb to get to the hotel completes the longest ride to-date on the trip.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

–Russell<\/p>\n

Stats:<\/u><\/p>\n

Bike Time:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 4:14\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cumulative:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 18:44<\/p>\n

Daily Avg:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 12.0 mph<\/p>\n

Daily max:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 46.4 mph<\/p>\n

Avg Power:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 129W<\/p>\n

Avg rpm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 75 rpm<\/p>\n

Distance:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 50.9 miles\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cumulative:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 211.4 miles<\/p>\n

Total Ascent:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3012 ft\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cumulative:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 13,703 ft<\/p>\n

Day 7: Impromptu Ride along Saskatchewan River due to Wildfires<\/h3>\n

Day 7 is supposed to be a ride into Jasper National Park; however, wildfires just north of Jasper have shut everything down in that area.\u00a0 Our guides were quick on their feet and came up with an impromptu ride along the Saskatchewan River and into Abraham Lake.\u00a0 The first leg rides along the river as it necks down and expands across the rocky terrain.\u00a0 This part of the route is flat and I get to the break point fairly quickly.\u00a0 There is another rock with a \u201cseat\u201d cut-out which is perfect for stretching out to relax.<\/p>\n

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The next leg is quite a bit more hilly.\u00a0 The river feeds into Abraham lake. \u00a0This is an expansive turquoise body of water with interesting mountain formations in the background.\u00a0 I still can\u2019t get over the color of the water.\u00a0 Periodic breaks in the tree line offer incredible views of the lake.\u00a0 There is minimal wind so the surface of the water is like frosted glass.\u00a0 After the final 8th<\/sup> climb of the segment I reach the end point.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u00a0\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

The ride is complete but the adventure is still underway.\u00a0 We travel by van to a trail head where we can see two cascading waterfalls.\u00a0 There is also a trail there to a lookout.\u00a0 I missed the memo that we were supposed to only look at the waterfall and not go on the hike.\u00a0 After 0.5 miles without seeing anyone I figured I better turn around.\u00a0 Yep, I was \u201cthat guy\u201d who held up lunch for the group.\u00a0 After lunch we noticed on the drive the billowing smoke rising above the mountain.\u00a0 Those are not clouds; it is smoke.\u00a0 You can spot the hint of orange which is the fire itself burning.\u00a0 We are getting the heck-out-of-Dodge and heading to Banff.<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

–Russell<\/p>\n

Stats:<\/u><\/p>\n

Bike Time:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3:05\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cumulative:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 21:49<\/p>\n

Daily Avg:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 13.1 mph<\/p>\n

Daily max:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 35.3 mph<\/p>\n

Avg Power:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 131W<\/p>\n

Avg rpm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 77 rpm<\/p>\n

Distance:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 40.4 miles\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cumulative:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 251.8 miles<\/p>\n

Total Ascent:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1762 ft\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cumulative:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 15,465 ft<\/p>\n

Day 8: Mule Shoe Trail to Banff<\/p>\n

Day 8 is the last ride on the tour.\u00a0 After a nice breakfast we shuttle out to the Mule Shoe trail head and ride our way back toward Banff along the Bow Valley Parkway.\u00a0 The initial path runs parallel to the river and offers our last glimpse of the turquoise waters and majestic mountains.\u00a0 Then we snake onto a bike path and head into Banff and on to Canmore.\u00a0 This part is \u201ccity riding\u201d which does not offer as great of views, but does provide shaded paths with the opportunity to people-watch other riders on the trail.\u00a0 At the finish we \u201cun-gear\u201d our bikes, load them up, and head to airport (after a nice lunch, of course).<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/p>\n

I hope that I have not inundated you with too many emails from the trip.\u00a0 I have been hyping up JDRF with my cycle mates and bragging about how good my supporters are.\u00a0 I would not be here if it were not for you.\u00a0 I am grateful for your support to this cause.\u00a0 As of this email, you have collectively donated $17,814 to JDRF.\u00a0 That puts Team Lance-a-lot as the top fundraiser on the \u201cMy Team\u201d event and the top fundraiser in the North Texas \/ Oklahoma chapter.<\/p>\n

This bike adventure was amazing.\u00a0 It was also one of the most challenging physical endeavors that I have done.\u00a0 I rode a cumulative total over 275 miles.\u00a0 I climbed the equivalent of half-way up Mount Everest.\u00a0 You were with me with each pedal grind as I struggled up those hills.<\/p>\n

Thank you Team Lance-a-lot 2024.<\/p>\n

–Russell<\/p>\n

Stats:<\/u><\/p>\n

Bike Time:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1:53\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cumulative:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 23:42<\/p>\n

Daily Avg:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 12.3 mph<\/p>\n

Daily max:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 29.7 mph<\/p>\n

Avg Power:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 120W<\/p>\n

Avg rpm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 74 rpm<\/p>\n

Distance:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 23.4 miles\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Cumulative:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 275.2 miles<\/p>\n

Total Ascent:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 584 ft\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cumulative:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 16,049 ft<\/p>\n

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