| The Basics: |
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| Event Type: |  | Cycle - MTB |  |
| Event Location: |  |
Banff National Park |  |
| Date(s) & Time: |  | Sun, Jul 25 2010
9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)
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| Registration Cut Off:
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Sat, Jul 24 2010 9:30:00 PM
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| Event Duration: |  | ~4-5 hours plus driving time 1.5 hours each way |  |
| Difficulty Rating: |  | D4: Moderate to Difficult |  |
| Event Coordinator(s): |  |
Ewen Chris M
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| Member Cost: |  | Voluntary Donation Only (See Below) |
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| Participant Info: |
| Who's Invited: |  |
Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only
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| Maximum Group Size: |  | 8 |
| Maximum No. Guests: |  | 2 |
| Minimum Group Size: |  | 4 |
| Maximum No. Guests Per Member: |  | 1 |
| Number Registered So Far: |  |
8 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
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| Are Dogs Permitted: |  |
No
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| Itinerary: |
| Come join me for AWESOME single track riding along Lake Minnewanka. We will start at the Lake Minnewanka parking lot and ride approx 2 hours (4 hours return) aiming for the ranger's station at 16 km with a total distance return of 32 km.
This trail is a rolling single track with not a lot of elevation gain overall, but there are technical sections with roots and rocks. Ideally this trip is for FIT beginner and intermediate mtb riders.
Although a somewhat technical trail in places, fit beginners are welcome (you should have some prior mtb experience). There may be some short sections you will want to walk..but how else do you learn?!
The pace will be moderate for the easier sections, and slower to accommodate newer riders on the technical sections, but steady with short breaks overall. Note we will NOT lunch on the trail, only snack. Bring lunch for back at the car.
Faster riders are always welcome, as long as they ride forward and circle back or wait for the rest of the group at pre-determined places.
I will need people willing to drive so if you need a ride, you may be on the waiting list until there are enough drivers
Thanks! |
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Required Items to Bring:
- A mountain bike
- Helmet **No Exceptions**
- Lunch (for after) Snacks and water for the ride
- Tools, tube, and pump
- The proper clothing for the day, either wet or dry
- $ or park pass for entry to Banff National Park |  | Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need. - Bear Spray
- Camera
- Personal Medical items
- Bear bells are useful on bikes for this trail as it is narrow and sometimes fairly busy | |
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| How to Get There: |
| Event Directions: |  | Follow Hwy 1 west out of town to the Lake Minnewanka turn off. Follow the road until you reach the parking lot near the boat launch. |  |
| Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): |  | 260Km |
| Carpool Departure Time: |  |
8:00 AM
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| Carpool Location: |  |
Log in for location
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| Carpool Directions: |  |
Log in for directions
** Calgary Transit Info
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| Carpool Cost: |  |
Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $46.80 (calculated at total Km * $0.18, effective Wednesday, September 08, 2010). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Alternately your carpool driver may choose to split the maintenance cost plus the actual gas cost among all in the vehicle. Your carpool driver will confirm exactly how much money they require to cover costs. Please split the actual cost among all people in the vehicle.
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| Notes: |
-This is in the National Park so if you have a valid park pass please remember to bring it along. COC volunteers are not trained guides, participants are responsible for assessing trail conditions. - We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in COC events. - Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning. - Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@calgaryoutdoorclub.com. - Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Wendy W, Lynda H and Bill P., at content@calgaryoutdoorclub.com.
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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?) Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person. |
Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully! |