Fish Creek Park - Glennfield - Tue, Feb 11 2014

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Fish Creek Park - Glennfield (2/11/2014)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Cycle - MTB

Event Location:

Glennfield parking lot at Fish Creek Park

Date(s) & Time:

Tue, Feb 11 2014 11:30 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Feb 11 2014 9:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

~2.5 hrs riding

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Doug B
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will be starting from the Glennfield entrance parking lot.

Heading west on the paved trails, we'll stick to the south side of the creek this time, hitting the black diamond downhill.. The has technical sections, lots of roots, several 5 to 10 minutes climbs but nothing too extreme. We'll be making the odd stop after climbs and a snack break about the half way point at Bridge #1.

*Please be advised that you must stay with the group.

Fish Creek Park Single Track Trail Map

This will be a relatively fast pace ride with a few drops and off camber sections, riders are expected to have some Mountain Bike experience and a good fitness level.

The elevation gain for this ride is around 800 to 1200 ft over approximately 2.5 hours, 16km to 18km range overall.
This ride is a difficult route than but a great workout. Calling for + temperatures, but going early so the ground is hard and still frozen, come have some FUN!

Required Items to Bring:
- Mountain Bike, well maintained
- Helmet **NO EXCEPTIONS**
- Snacks and water
- Warm clothing
- Bike Bell
- Lights and spare batteries per description above

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Personal first aid kit

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Glennfield entrance which is across the street from McInnis and Holloway Funeral Home, Fish Creek Chapel 14441 Bannister Road SE

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: