Sacred Rides Mountain Bike Adventures (3 testimonials)

In business since 1996

This Canada-based mountain biking outfit seeks out the world's top stretches of singletrack and builds itineraries around them (pedaling and Maya-village-hopping in Guatemala, riding and surfing in Chile). But one of the best offerings is closer to home, in British Columbia, where a crew of veteran guides (many of them pro riders) teach everything from bike handling to stunt riding.

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Prominent affiliations & awards

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• Fit For Trips Member
• Adventure Travel Trade Association
• Canadian Tourism Commission

Other affiliations & awards

"#1 Mountain Bike Tour Operator on Earth" - National Geographic Magazine

Our commitment to sustainable travel

Our Responsible Riding Mandate is a first in the industry and reflects our belief that mountain biking can make a positive difference in the communities where we ride. Responsible Riding encompasses several key points and specific, measurable targets:

1. A portion of tour revenues goes to local development and sustainability projects in the communities where we ride. We visit these communities as we ride and see how these projects are making a difference. Note that these donations come directly from your tour costs, not our profits.
   
   
   
2. All of our staff is local. They come from the communities where we ride and their wages go back into local communities. In British Columbia, all of our guides live full-time in the Fernie area, and their wages go directly back into the community. In Peru and Chile, we are working with local guides who are paid the same wages that our Canadian guides earn. This contrasts sharply 


3. We use local suppliers and partners wherever possible. That means never using big box stores, purchasing local food and supplies, working with local sponsors and staying at locally owned campgrounds and hotels. In Peru, we are using local suppliers such as Joselo, who owns and runs a small van transport service. Using local suppliers rather than big box stores keeps dollars in the communities where we ride and helps them stay strong and vibrant.
   
   
   
4. We contribute funds and time (eg. trail building) to the mountain bike communities in the areas where we ride. Every spring we visit communities such as Fernie, Rossland, Revelstoke, Nelson and Golden and donate our time to local trail maintenance. We also donate money to their local mountain bike clubs.
   
   
5. We have our own non-profit organization, Bikes Without Borders, that uses bicycles as a tool for development in marginalized communities and in developing countries.
   
   
6. We support local cultural projects and events. In Fernie and other BC communities, we help organize local mountain bike events and festivals. In Peru, we visit 4 Inca archaelogical sites, 3 of which are in remote areas that do not receive much tourism. Paying for entrance admissions and guides to these sites ensures their continued protection.
   
   
7. We have a stringent environmental code. We follow strict IMBA (International Mountain Biking Association) guidelines for reducing trail impact and these guidelines are passed on to our clients. When camping, we take steps to minimize impact upon the environment, such as proper greywater disposal and packing out all garbage. In 2008, we will be using biodiesel-powered vans in British Columbia to reduce emissions from the use of our vans, and our overall carbon footprint. And cycling is in itself a strong environmental statement.
   
   
8. We have implemented a carbon offsets program. Carbon offsets are a relatively new concept aimed at offsetting the carbon emissions generated by business activity by investing in projects that reduce global carbon levels, such as treeplanting programs and renewable energy projects (e.g. wind farms).
   
   
   

3 most popular Trips (out of 12 total)

Patagonia Pedal and Paddle | Patagonia	Patagonia Pedal and Paddle | Patagonia San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport, Argentina for 9 Days • from $2,295* per person Provider: Sacred Rides Mountain Bike Adventures (3 testimonials) The word Patagonia conjures up images of brave adventurers and remote landscapes in a hidden corner of the world. For centuries the world's bravest have tested themselves in these lands - often with disastrous results.These days, Patagonia still offers up plenty of adventure, but without the heaping servings of hardship. On our Pedal and Paddle trip, in Argentinian Patagonia, you too can play Magellan and unleash your inner explorer, but with a nice side dish of comfort at our spectacular… more	Offered February, March, December Exertion level: 6 Comfort accommodations Max group size: 10 people Must form your own group? No
Yoga/Mountain Bike Retreat | Mexico	Yoga/Mountain Bike Retreat | Mexico Puerto Vallarta near Mexico City International Airport, Mexico City, Mexico for 8 Days • from $1,995* per person Provider: Sacred Rides Mountain Bike Adventures (3 testimonials) Feeling the winter blahs?We've got just the ticket for a recharge - an adventure for mind, body and soul!Thrilling mountain bike riding combines with invigorating and relaxing yoga on this fantastic retreat on a spectacular private beach on the Pacific Coast of Mexico.Each day includes a thrilling ride and 2 yoga sessions, along with time to relax and soak in the sun and surf on our private beach. We'll also head up into the mountains for an evening at an… more	Offered December-February Exertion level: 5 Boutique accommodations Max group size: 10 people Must form your own group? No
Co-Ed Weekend Skills Camp | British Columbia	Co-Ed Weekend Skills Camp | British Columbia Airport near Fernie, British Columbia, Canada for 2 Days • from $395* per person Provider: Sacred Rides Mountain Bike Adventures (3 testimonials) A big jolt of I-can-do-it.You want confidence. That's the #1 thing our skills camp participants tell us they get from our instructors. After spending a weekend getting hands-on instruction on a variety of mountain bike skills, they consistently tell us that they come home with their confidence vastly improved. They're more confident on their bikes, able to ride trails they couldn't before, able to ride harder and with more grace and flow, able to keep up - and pass -… more	Offered July, August Exertion level: 3 Comfort accommodations Max group size: 12 people Must form your own group? No

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