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 2026 will be exploring the Badlands and Backroads of south central Saskatchewan – starting in Lafleche and making a loop around and thru the Big Muddy Badlands and Wood Mountains. Along the way there will be opportunities to explore great communities and parks. The tentative tour route is shown and described below however it is subject to change as tour logistics are established.
New for the 2026 tour – Backroads. Each day of the tour there will be a backroads route starting and ending in the same campgrounds as the road tour. Participants will have the opportunity to ride each of the daily backroads routes or mix-and-match with the road tour routes. While the backroads route will have a support vehicle provided, all riders choosing a backroads route must have a GPS for navigation and should be prepared to travel each day independently. The backroads option will only be available to Group 1 participants. The gravel option route will be published in late May or early June once tour organizers have had a chance to ride and assess road conditions. At that time gpx files of the daily routes will be made available for download.
GASP 2026 Tour Route
| Group 1 | Group 2 | Start | End | Distance – km
road/gravel |
| Friday, July 17 | Saturday, July 18 | Home | Tompson Lake RP | 0/0 |
| Saturday, July 18 | Sunday, July 19 | Tompson Lake RP | Willow Bunch | 93/111 |
| Sunday, July 19 | Monday, July 20 | Willow Bunch | Bengough | 75/60 |
| Monday, July 20 | Tuesday, July 21 | Bengough | Rock Glen | 100/90 |
| Tuesday, July 22 | Wednesday, July 23 | Rock Glen | Rock Glen | 40/45 |
| Wednesday, July 21 | Thursday, July 23 | Rock Glen | Wood Mountain RP | 65/50 |
| Thursday, July 23 | Friday, July 24 | Wood Mountain RP | Mankota | 65/70 |
| Friday, July 24 | Saturday, July 25 | Mankota | Tompson Lake RP | 73/77 |
| Total – km | 510/495 |
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 registration@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 (Challenge Membership) 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: Each participant will be allowed to bring one complete bicycle with bike bags/paniers. Additionally, participants will be allowed up to two bags each with no one bag exceeding 25 lbs in weight. Luggage limits will be enforced due to limited shuttle and volunteer capacity. Please refer to the packing guide for more information.
- 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.