Cycle Canmore Legacy Trail / Bow Valley Pkwy to Johnston Canyon - Fri, Sep 26 2014

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Cycle Canmore Legacy Trail / Bow Valley Pkwy to Johnston Canyon (9/26/2014)

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 - Road

Event Location:

Canmore Visitor Centre @ 2801 Bow Valley Trail Canmore

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Sep 26 2014 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:45 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Sep 25 2014 6:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

5-6 hours + drive time

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Duane
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

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:

Road/Pathway Cycle Event - Total Distance 94km

*NOTE:* First 4 to sign up will not have to worry about transportation - we have room for 4 in first vehicle including bikes.

This event is not for beginners, you should be comfortable biking the stated distance at an average pace of close to 20km/hr. That being said, our goal is not to rush through it but maintain a reasonable pace while still allowing for opportunities to enjoy brief rest stops at some of the more scenic points along the way.

A beautiful scenic ride from the Canmore Visitor Centre to Banff via a paved 26 km trail that leads right to the Bow Valley Parkway where we'll continue on for an additional 17km to our lunch spot at spectacular Johnston Canyon. Complete washroom facilities, gift shop and cafe on site. If conditions are favourable please allow up to 1 hour here.

The Banff Legacy Trail, built to commemorate Parks Canada’s 125th anniversary, was completed in the fall of 2010. It is a scenic three metre wide, 22 kilometres-long, commuter trail. The route runs parallel to the highway and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. In 2013 the trail was extended an additional 4.5 km from the Banff park east gate to the Canmore Visitor Centre.

We'll start at the visitor's centre in Canmore, (see map below) ride the trail into Banff where we'll weave our way through town eventually ending up on Vermillion Lakes Road and finally the Bow Valley Parkway.

Note:Priority may be given to those who can haul more than their own bike. When you register, PLEASE answer the carpool question. Those who cannot accommodate any passengers are still welcome to drive themselves but obviously we are hoping to carpool as many as possible.

Required Items to Bring:
BIKE in good working order
Helmet
Bell
Bike lock for lunch time
CASH for your carpool driver
Funds for lunch at Johnston Canyon or bring your own

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Pump and extra tube
Warm Layers
Water
Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We will meet in the north end of the lot, up near 16th Ave NW. Do not park in the community centre area (right by the fence).

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

195Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:45 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $58.50 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Friday, April 19, 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:

- 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:
*Note: Please do not indicate you can drive and take additional passenger(s) unless you are 100% committed. Any last minute changes to the carpool may prevent others from attending.