Binge Climbing

Panorama Views

One final summer trip to Banff took place yesterday. My parents wanted to go hiking again so I convinced them to go early so I could spend a few hours on Norquay before a brisk afternoon hike. I ended up doing some good quality repeats of Alberta's premier climb, looks like if the form improves even slightly I should be set up very well for a good time in competition two weeks from now at the Provincial Hillclimb Championships.
There are longer climbs in Alberta, but Norquay is the only one I know of that gives you that true alpine feel with its numerous switchbacks and breathtaking panorama view of the Bow Valley near the summit. It felt good to spend the last ride on this years TCR on my favorite type of road. Looks like I'll have it sold by tomorrow if all goes well. This could be my last TCR for a while, it's somewhat emotional after three incredible years on those bikes.

On the up and up