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Trailhead for the Montane Mountain Bike Trail
Requires you to ride through some residential roads in Eagle Terrace. Refer to the pin in the map to view the trailhead.
Good eating option on the King's Ridge Cycling Loop
Cafe Aquatica is a great food break option on the King's Ridge Loop. cafeaquatica.com
Important Food Stop Option for the Sonoma Dam to Stewart Point/Annapolis bike ride
The Sea Ranch Lodge is likely the only food and water option when riding from the Sonoma dam to Annapolis and Stewart Point. Check operating hours bef...
Best Parking spot to ride the Rockpile Road
Park at the Sonoma dam parking lot.
Best parking outside of Healdsburg to start the Pine Flats Climb
You can park at the Jim Town Store or alternatively park on the side of the road just before the climb starts. The alternative parking spot is pinned....
Best Parking Location to start the King's Ridge Loop
Parking in Monte Rio is a good option because there is ample parking and you can get food before and after your ride at a few restaurants in town. Fro...
A good option for renting a road bike in Healdsburg
Spoke Folk has been operating in Healdsburg for decades and is known as being very service oriented. They typically have a good selection of rental bi...
Designated parking in Exshaw for the Prospector Trailhead
Follow the signs to the Exshaw School and then proceed past the School to the designated parking area.
Canmore Nordic Centre - Secret Parking Spot
This parking lot is very close to the ski trails/stadium. Note: You must have a parking pass to park anywhere within the Kananaskis Provincial Park, i...
Cycling the Bow Valley Parkway - Best Free Parking Options in Banff

Parking in and around Banff can be challenging. Many areas within Banff are pay parking only. A good starting point for cycling on the Bow Valley Park...
Best way to view the Half Dome
Bogus The best way to view the Half Dome is by parking at lot X and heading up the XXXX trail.
Black Prince - best approach for ski touring
As you climb up the access trail from the parking lot you encounter a fork in the trail 2 km in. Take the less travelled right fork
Where to park for free in Yosemite
Bogus Park near the warden's cabin and you will be happy
Best way to start ski touring in Zermatt
Bogus Go to the Zermatt Guide Hut and hire a guide
The most economical way to get a ski pass
Bogus Go to the Zermatt youth hostel and say you are a student. They will give you a discounted pass
How to avoid the toll fees in Zermatt
Bogus Just do it! Because we want to!
Where to park when starting from Castle Junction to Lake Louise

When riding to LL from Castle park in the pinned lot. Come early in summer months as it fills up.