Winter Night Mountain Bike Ride - Glenmore Reservoir - Wed, Jan 26 2011

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Winter Night Mountain Bike Ride - Glenmore Reservoir (1/26/2011)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Cycle - MTB

Event Location:

The Big H at 14th St. entrance to Heritage Park

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Jan 26 2011 7:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Jan 26 2011 4:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2+ hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

James V
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, All Ages Welcome

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Starting at the Big H, we'll ride clockwise around the lake, towards the Weaselhead.

Total distance for the loop is about 20 km, mostly flat except for the hill down to the river at North Glenmore Park, and up again on the south side of Weaselhead. Exertion level varies with the amount and consistency of the snow.

Watch out for ice in shady, north-sloping hills, as for the past week it has been melting in the day and freezing at night. There are only a few places like this, walk your bike if it seems necessary.

Required Items to Bring:
-A mountain bike with studded tires (or really wide knobby tires set at lower pressure should work).
- Bike Helmet with a thin toque or balaclava (A Ski Helmet also works well for this event).
- Good lights-at least 10 watts or 250 lumens along with batteries good for 2+ hours.
- Warm clothes, in layers, as for XC skiing (cycling and skiing generate similar amounts of body heat).
- Backpack with water or warm drink in a bottle, snacks, dry socks and extra clothing layers.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Multi-layer shirts, jersey, sweaters, fleece, wind shell/ski jacket.
- Long-johns/tights, and wind/snow pants over top.
- Riding boots or shoes with insulated booties.
- Multiple layers of socks.
- Neck warmer or scarf, Arm-warmers.
- Insulated bike gloves, lobster gloves, glove liners (bring an extra warmer pair just in case.
- Clear eye protection.
- Spare tire tube, mini air pump, tools for adjustments and minor repairs.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Meet at the Heritage Park parking lot at 14th St. and Heritage Drive SW, beside the Big H sign.

Notes:

- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Wendy W and Lynda H., at content@calgaryoutdoorclub.com.

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: