Cycle Drumheller Valley - Dinosaur Trail Loop & Wayne - Fri, Oct 3 2014

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Cycle Drumheller Valley - Dinosaur Trail Loop & Wayne (10/3/2014)

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:

Tourist Info Centre Drumheller

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Oct 3 2014 12:30 PM (Carpool Departure: 11:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Oct 3 2014 9:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

5+ hours (excluding drive)

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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Road Cycle Event - Drumheller Valley - Total Distance 80km

Leg 1: From Centennial Park in Drumheller, a 50km long, hilly panoramic loop around the valley via Dinosaur Trail. We'll take a short break at the Horsethief Canyon Lookout, cross the Red Deer River on the historic Bleriot Ferry (free) and enjoy the sights from the Orkney viewpoint before making our way back into town. Allow up to 3 hours

BREAK: We can take a bit of a breather once we arrive back in town. Grab a drink or bite to eat if desired and recharge our batteries before heading out on the final leg of our journey.

Leg 2: Depart Drumheller on a much shorter (30km), level, out and back trip through an intimate canyon to Wayne via the road of 11 bridges. We'll visit the Last Chance Saloon and historic Rosedale Hotel before making our way back the same way we came. Allow up to 2 hours.

Pace: Expect a steady yet relaxed pace of about 20km/hr. This is a very scenic area and we will likely make brief stops from time to time to enjoy it. Please allow 5-6 hours excluding drive time to complete this event due to varying participant abilities, weather/wind conditions, breaks, unforseen circumstances etc.

This event is not for beginners, you should be comfortable biking the stated distance at an average pace of 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.

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:
Well maintained road/hybrid bike
Helmet
Tube/patch kit, multi-tool
Pump
Bell
Water
CASH for your carpool driver
$$ for food/drink in Drumheller

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Warm Layers
Water
Energy snacks
Bike lock
Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We will meet in the parking lot of the Tourist Info Centre (right in front of the giant dinosaur)

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

250Km

Carpool Departure Time:

11:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $75.00 (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:

- 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.