Evening/Night Mountain Bike Ride / BBQ - Fri, Oct 17 2014

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Evening/Night Mountain Bike Ride / BBQ (10/17/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Cycle - MTB

Event Location:

Allen Bill Pond Parking Lot just across the river on the left

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Oct 17 2014 6:45 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Oct 17 2014 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2.5+ hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Gord P
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Following an informal poll, there was a buncha interest even with the short notice so let's do it!

Expecting +13 on Friday, great October weather and a big change from yesterday. Hopefully things will dry up Thursday and Friday so it won't be too wet. This will be a moderate to fast pace ride, riders are expected to have mountain bike experience and be prepared for a challenging climb to start. We'll be going up Sugar Momma, then down Bob Cat and out on Ridge Back. You'll need a good bike light for the ride. Several people were interested in a BBQ and bonfire after, so Scott is bringing some firewood and he & I will bring BBQs if anyone is interested in throwing something on. If someone else has some firewood that would be swell.
Bring something to cook and something (hot or cold) to drink. Bring some extra clothes to put on for this part too!!

Let me know if you can bring something to contribute. If anyone has a lantern or two, please bring them along.

We will be starting at the parking lot at the old Allen Bill Pond so we can use the firepit after the ride.

The white stuff is coming so we'd better enjoy this while we can!

Required Items to Bring:
-A mountain bike in working conditions - Bike Helmet .
- Good lights-at least 10 watts or 250 lumens along with batteries good for 2+ hours.
- Backup light - good flashlight at least so you're not totally in the dark if there is a problem with your main light.
- 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.
- Warm clothes for the BBQ afterwards!

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Clear eye protection.
- Spare tire tube, mini air pump, tools for adjustments and minor repairs.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Follow Highway 8 (Glenmore Trail) west then Hwy 22 south to Bragg Creek. At the 4 way stop, continue south on Hwy 22 for 3.4km then turn right (west) onto Hwy 66. Continue on Hwy 66 for 9.7km to Allen Bill Pond day use area.

Notes:

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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: