Outlook Tourism plans to welcome GASP cyclists with enthusiasm and style when we arrive on July 24. The town will organize a barbecue along the Skytrail, billed as "Canada's Longest Pedestrian Bridge", at 3000 feet long. It's one of the highest, too, a former railway trestle spanning the South Saskatchewan River that flows 150 feet below.The town plans to have the Skytrail's founder come out and speak with the cyclists, explaining the history of the bridge and the town's efforts to turn the structure into a unique tourism attraction after the railway pulled out.
Everyone in town will be invited to the barbecue. The food will be donated, allowing the event to be turned into a fund raiser for the health region.
While visiting Outlook previously, I walked out onto the Skytrail bridge at sunset, as flocks of Canada Geese flying down the valley soared inches over my head. It was a marvelous experience that I hope to repeat during GASP 2009.
Our campsite, in the regional park, is situated right below the bridge.
It should be a lot of fun!
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That's so great, I have cousins who live very close to the foot of the bridge, I'll make sure they know to be there!
Wow! 50 - 60 years ago I went regularly about every summer to the United Church 'Camp Outlook' and walked under that bridge each day, to and from the swimming pool. About 10 years ago I looked out the window of an airplane and saw the camp and bridge far below. Old memories!
Now there is a bike tour in the area! Brings back a lot of old memories.
Unfortunately we just heard about this tour this morning and have other commitments already planned, or we'd be there for sure! The route of the tour goes through some of the most beautiful country in the province!
I've bookmarked the website and we'll keep our eyes peeled for any other rides and tours in Sask.
Someday if you see an old guy on a recumbent scream past those Lance Wannabees on their carbon fiber road bikes, it'll be me! Hah! Dream on....
Hey, Bob,
Sorry you can't join us on GASP, but check out the tour schedules for the Wascana Freewheelers and Saskatoon Cycling Club for other rides and tours.
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