GASP
What is GASP?
The Great Annual Saskatchewan Pedal (GASP) provides an introduction to cycle touring in a supportive manner. Luggage is transported for cyclists in vans with trailers that make periodic stops and provide refreshments including juice, water, fruit and light snacks. The objective of GASP is to provide a cycle touring experience that will foster cycle touring in the Province and the development of tours by other cycling bodies and clubs in Saskatchewan.
GASP 2025 will be exploring a cross-section of the prairie landscape – starting in the Boreal Forest and travelling southbound to the southern border. Departing Tobin Lake and encompassing about 600 km of cycling until the tour reaches Saskatchewan’s southern border at the Port of Oungre. Along the way there will be opportunities to explore the great communities and parks. The tentative tour route is shown and described below however it is subject to change as tour logistics are established.
For the 2025 tour we will be providing transportation from Saskatoon and Regina to Tobin Lake on the day before the tour; and then from Oungre Memorial Regional Park to Saskatoon and Regina on the last day of the tour. Riders can also arrange their own transportation to the start and/or finish locations. Please indicate on the registration form which location you would like transportation to be arranged.
GASP 2025
Group 1
Group 1 riders can meet in Regina or Saskatoon at Noon on Friday, July 18 to muster for transportation by van or bus shuttle to Tobin Lake. Participants will need to prepare their bikes by removing the pedals, lowering or removing their seat post and turning their handlebars. Luggage limits will be in effect. The first day of cycling will be Saturday, July 19. Friday, July 25 will be the last day of cycling. Participants will muster at Oungre Memorial Regional Park for a shuttle by van or bus back to Regina or Saskatoon.
Group 2
Group 2 riders can meet in Regina or Saskatoon at Noon on Saturday, July 19 to muster for transportation by van or bus shuttle to Tobin Lake. Participants will need to prepare their bikes by removing the pedals, lowering or removing their seat post and turning their handlebars. Luggage limits will be in effect. The first day of cycling will be Sunday, July 20. Saturday, July 26 will be the last day of cycling. Participants will muster at Oungre Memorial Regional Park for a shuttle by van or bus back to Regina or Saskatoon.
GASP 2025 Tour Route
| Group 1 | Group 2 | Start | End | Cycling
Distance |
| Friday, July 18 | Saturday, July 19 | Home | Tobin Lake | |
| Saturday, July 19 | Sunday, July 20 | Tobin Lake | Tisdale | 95 |
| Sunday, July 20 | Monday, July 21 | Tisdale | Wadena | 115 |
| Monday, July 21 | Tuesday, July 22 | Wadena | Kelliher | 85 |
| Tuesday, July 22 | Wednesday, July 23 | Kelliher | Fort Q | 70 |
| Wednesday, July 23 | Thursday, July 24 | Fort Q | Vibank | 75 |
| Thursday, July 24 | Friday, July 25 | Vibank | Weyburn | 80 |
| Friday, July 25 | Saturday, July 26 | Weyburn | Oungre | 75 |
| Total | 595 |
Terms and Conditions
- The route is subject to finalization closer to the event. The route may be slightly modified by tour leaders as required to maintain a safe and enjoyable event for all participants.
- Total tour cost is $550. A deposit of $100 is required at the time of The final payment of $450 must be paid in full by June 1, 2025
- All tour fees are quoted in Canadian dollars.
- E-transfer to be sent to registrations@saskcycling.ca ;
- or cheques must be made payable to the SCA and mailed to: SCA Office 2205 Victoria Ave Regina, SK S4P 0S4
- The tour does not involve any fundraising for a charity.
- Cyclists of all ages and skill levels are welcome to participate, but a parent must supervise participants under the age of 18, during the tour.
- Participants must be SCA members at the time of the tour (or a member of a cycling association affiliated with the Canadian Cycling Association) and must complete the SCA waiver form for insurance purposes. The cost of the SCA membership fee is not included in the costs of the tour. The SCA membership form and information are available on the SCA registration page.
- Luggage will be limited to one to two bags per participant with the total weight not exceeding 18kg (40 pounds, including the participants camping gear). Luggage limits will be enforced due to limited shuttle capacity.
- Each participant is entitled to bring one self-propelled bicycle or Class 1 e-bike of their choosing.
- E-Bikes will have access to electrical plugs at campsites. If you bring an ebike you are responsible for all aspects of its condition, including charging, during the tour.
- All information, personal or otherwise, collected through registration forms for the event will be used by the SCA only for stated purposes, i.e. to confirm participation, secure payment, and communicate with participants about the event.
- All participants while on their bicycles must wear ANSI or CSA approved cycling helmets during the tour.
- The SCA may cancel the tour because of insufficient registrations or unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation due to other causes than insufficient numbers, (eg weather or emergencies), participants will be advised as soon as possible. In no circumstances is the SCA responsible for additional costs such as travel, time off work, vacation costs, etc.