Getting the bike to Banff for the GDR?

[skundricha]

Hey friends,
My buddy and I will be starting the GDR in the middle of June.  We live in Pittsburgh and are trying to decide whether we should ship the bikes to Banff/Calgary ahead of time or if we should just fly them out with us.  Any advice on the cheapest, most effective way would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,
Drew

[intoTHEwind]

GDR ? German Democratik Republic ? If is yes, it was yesterday. What do you mean?

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[intoTHEwind]

Democratic , sorry

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[indyfabz]

GDR ? German Democratik Republic ? If is yes, it was yesterday. What do you mean?

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He's talking about the Great Divide [Mountain Bike] Route, hence the mention of two cities in Canada.

OP: You can check bikeflights.com, which is a discount bike shipping service that primarily uses FedEx. Just shipped my large LHT, racks, stove and empty fuel bottle from Philly to Missoula for $64, including $1,600 in insurance. However, because you are talking Canada, it my be more economical to fly the bikes.

[jamawani]

My vote - - German Democratic Republic

[Prairieboy43]

Take them with you. Never know where they will end up. Get to Calgary airport. Set up and go. Avoid highway #1 with bikes (busy). My take on riding in Canada. Is that traffic is not respectful of cyclists. Many driving while texting, drinking, etc. Not concentrating on road.Take alternatives. 

[JayH]

I had my bike shipped to the hotel I started in, but it's international so it might be pretty costly, be careful with the tax too..

Jay

[markleahy]

I like to ship my bike to the hotel. I usually find it in my room when I arrive. Only once did it arrive the next day. Label it [name] guest [date of arrival] [name, address of hotel]