Cycling & Mountain Biking
Alberta offers ideal terrain for road riders and mountain bikers of all skill levels. Throughout the province, thousands of trails and wide-shouldered roadways—many of which loop through our national and provincial parks—mean many a return trip will be needed. Our cities boast hundreds of paved bike paths winding through scenic river valleys and municipal parks, as well as nearby venues for mountain biking.
Urban Biking
Edmonton bike trails have a divided cycling system.♦ 100 km (62 mi) of designated cycling routes
♦ 70 km (43.5 mi) of shared pedestrian/cyclist pathways
♦ 115 km (71.5 mi) of multi-use recreational trails
Find details on routes, rules and camps at Alberta Bicycle Association.
Combine your Outdoor Adventures
Travelling by mountain bike is a great way to explore and appreciate Alberta's parklands. Think about combining cycling with camping, hiking, wildlife viewing, birdwatching and photography. We have a host of tour operators who can help plan a cycling package for you. To access a comprehensive list, use the Advanced Search at the top right corner of this page, choose the Category tab and select Activities & Adventures/Cycling. You can narrow your search by the Region(s) you plan to visit.
