Bow Valley Parkway - Sun, May 29 2011

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Bow Valley Parkway (5/29/2011)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Cycle - Road

Event Location:

Bow Valley Parkway

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, May 29 2011 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, May 28 2011 7:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

4 hrs plus 4 hrs driving time

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Nancy Ulrich
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: 110 km
Elevation gain: Approximately 150m net gain to Lake Louise.

We will ride the Bow Valley Parkway from just north of the junction of Hwy 1 and Hwy 1A to Lake Louise, stopping at Laggan's and then returning back the same way. The average pace will be 20+kph. Due to the distance involved, this ride is for experienced intermediate to advanced riders only. No beginners or slow pokes please.

We may stop in Canmore on the way back for snacks.

Required Items to Bring:
- well maintained road or road-worthy hybrid bike. Sorry, no MTBs or knobby tires for this event.
- spare tube or patch kit, pump, levers and knowledge of tire repair
- clothing appropriate for whatever the weather throws at us
- helmet
- water
- snacks

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We will park at the first trail head on the Bow Valley parkway after you turn off of Hwy 1.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

290Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $95.70 (calculated at total Km * $0.33, effective Sunday, July 12, 2026). 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.
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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: