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 2023 will be exploring the prairie, valley’s, parkland and parks of central Saskatchewan. Starting and ending in the town of Strasbourg and encompassing over 600 km of cycling on the core route with the option to extend days if desired. 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.
GASP 2023:
Registration for the Rec Riders tour is closed. Contact the office to be put on the waitlist. Registration is still open for the Go-Go-GASPers tour!
The Tour will provide two departure opportunities with the first tour group departing on Saturday, July 15th and the second tour group departing on Sunday, July 16th. There will be a two night stay at Fort Qu’Appelle, which will provide an opportunity for both tour groups to share a common event.
GASP 2023 Tour Route
The Go-Go-Gaspers Tour will depart on Saturday, July 15th. The Wreck Riders Tour will depart on Sunday, July 16th
DAY:
- 1 Strasbourg to Raymore 72 kms
- 2 Raymore to Ituna 86 kms
- 3 Ituna to Melville 56 kms
- 4 Melville to Fort Qu’Appelle 78 kms
- 5 Fort Qu’Appelle to Day trip to Indian Head 87 kms
- 6 Fort Qu’Appelle to Southey 67 kms
- 7 Southey to Strasbourg 45 kms
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. If you are not on the tour you will be placed on the waiting list. All parties on the waiting list will receive their deposit back.
- Initial payment with registration is due at time of application. Tour must be paid in full by July 1
- All tour fees are quoted in Canadian dollars.
- Cheques must be made payable to the SCA.
- The tour is non-profit and does not involve any fundraising.
- 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 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 if applicable).
- Each participant is entitled to bring one self-propelled bicycle of their choosing.
- 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.