Mountain Biking - Quaite Valley Trail, Jewel Pass, Prairie View Trail, Razors Edge. - Mon, Oct 13 2014

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Mountain Biking - Quaite Valley Trail, Jewel Pass, Prairie View Trail, Razors Edge. (10/13/2014)

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.

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Cycle - MTB

Event Location:

Quaite Valley Trailhead off Highway #1

Date(s) & Time:

Mon, Oct 13 2014 10:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Oct 13 2014 8:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

~3-4 hours plus travel time

Difficulty Rating:

D7: Advanced

Event Coordinator(s):

Marty S
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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:

We'll start at Quaite Valley Trail and climb to Jewel Pass Junction. We'll bomb down Jewel Pass and then up Prairie View. We'll regroup and descend down to the Razors Edge turnoff before Jewel Pass junction. We can split up here and some of us can take the Quaite Valley Trail if desired.

Razors Edge is a very technical trail rated expert by www.bikepirate.com which will require your full attention.

Due to the technical challenges and expected pace this ride is best suited for strong intermediate to advanced riders. Distance is 20+km with lots of climbing and technically challenging descents.

Required Items to Bring:
- Mountain bike
- Helmet
- Spare tube
- Bike specific multi-tool
- Snacks
- Water (at least 2 litres)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Personal first aid kit
- Camera
- Bear spray
- Knee Pads/Elbow Pads for Razors Edge descent
- Change of clothes

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Drive to the Lac Des Arc turn off and head back east on HWY#1 to the Quaite Valley Trailhead off Highway #1.

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: