Sibbald Flats - NIGHT MTB - Thu, Oct 28 2010

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Sibbald Flats - NIGHT MTB (10/28/2010)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Cycle - MTB

Event Location:

Sibbald Flats

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Oct 28 2010 7:15 PM (Carpool Departure: 6:30 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Oct 28 2010 2:30:00 PM

Event Duration:

approx 2-3 hours + 45 min drive each way

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Gord P
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

5 (Log in to see who's signed up.)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Sibbald Flats - NIGHT MTB - * LIGHTS *
Distance: 15-16 km
Elevation Gain: 100m

Bring your (serious, off-road) lights and let's do a backwoodsy, MTB and maybe Moose Spotting excursion.

Join us for a mountain bike adventure in the dark. Novices and more advanced riders are welcome to join us - we can explore different options. You MUST, however, have a 10-watt (or greater) lamp, handlebar- or helmet-mounted. Here is an example of the type of light you need - an inexpensive headlamp is not sufficient to light the trail. MEC lights ( or even better these with about 700 lumens.

Here's the weather forcast - no excuses there: (well the weather *would* be here if those weasels at theweathernetworkwq didn't keep changing their java applets)

This trail has moved a couple notches up in Gord's list of favorites as the road to it is now paved to within 11km of the trailhead (it used to be a crappy gravel road for 35km).

The trail is 16.5km with about 100m of elevation gain. This trail is well drained and all creek crossings are bridged. There are some gentle downhills, good vistas, and passes through open meadows and forests. There is single-track, double-track and some gravel road. We will return via the route that we came on and which will make it about a 14.5km loop but we can get more off road riding experience if anyone wants a side leg up Tom Snow North of a couple kms.

We will ride from Dawson to Spruce Woods trailhead (7km) and turn around there.

This trail (#36 page 72) is described in detail in 1999 edition of "Backcountry Biking in the Canadian Rockies" by Doug Eastcott. Trail reports from the Gov are here: tprc.alberta.ca/parks/kananaskis/ XCSkiTrails%

Required Items to Bring:
Required Items to Bring: - Mountain Bike
- Lights **NO EXCEPTIONS**
- Helmet **NO EXCEPTIONS**
- Snacks and water
- Clothing for all weather conditions
- Bear Bells recommended, bear spray if you have it

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Tools, Tube and Pump
$ for rehydrating

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

The trailhead we will use is the Dawson Recreation Area, which is on the Powderface Trail 3km South of Hwy 68. To get there, drive West on Hwy 1 to Hwy 68 (17km West of #22), then drive 23km along #60 to Powderface Road. Then 3km S on Powderface to the trailhead. (Coordinates: 11 U 647959 5654510 / N51d 01.385' W114d 53.415')

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

80Km

Carpool Departure Time:

6:30 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $24.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Thursday, April 18, 2024). This is based on $0.16/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.

Notes:

Please indicate how many passengers and how many bikes you can take.

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Cost & Payment:

Voluntary Donations:

Although there is no cost for this event, please note that the club survives on voluntary donations. Please consider making a donation based on the value you feel you receive from the club. See our How You Can Help page for more information.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: