Highwood Pass (Hwy 40) from South Winter Gate - Sat, Jun 4 2016

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Highwood Pass (Hwy 40) from South Winter Gate (6/4/2016)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Cycle - Road

Event Location:

Highway 40 west of Longview

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jun 4 2016 10:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:30 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jun 3 2016 10:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

5-6 hours (plus vehicle travel time)

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Grant 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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Distance: Approx 75km
Elevation difference: Approx 500m
Cumulative elevation: Approx 800m

This section of highway 40 is closed to motorized vehicles until June 15, all we have to watch out for are cyclists and animals.
This is the highest paved pass in Canada, so an interesting ride for that reason. 2206m at the top.

We will cycle up to the Highwood Pass from the winter gate west of Longview. The return distance is about 75 kms if we get all the way to the top of the pass. The elevation gain is about 500 meters although cumulative may be more around 800m by the end of the return. There is likely snow at the top that may prevent us from getting all the way to the top. Most years we can get pretty close by early June and besides last weeks snow the last month has been warmer.

The ride will be relaxed with the possibility of splitting in to smaller groups of different paces. We will determine a turn around time at the start to try to get everyone back about the same time.

There is the strong possibility that we will stop at a pub at the end of the ride.

Required Items to Bring:
A road bike or a mountain bike with road slicks
Helmet **No Exceptions**
Gloves
Snacks
Water
Tire repair kit, at least 1 spare tube
A chain repair kit suitable for the chain on your bike
The proper clothing for the day, either wet/dry or warm/cold.

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

First Aid kit
An extra layer for the top. It will be cooler.
Suncream

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Highway 22 to Longview, west on Highway 541 to the winter gate at Highway 40.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

230Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:30 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $69.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Friday, April 19, 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.
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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: