Tunnel Mountain Single Track - Tue, Sep 13 2016

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Tunnel Mountain Single Track (9/13/2016)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Cycle - MTB

Event Location:

Banff Townsite

Date(s) & Time:

Tue, Sep 13 2016 11:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:15 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Sep 12 2016 7:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

2 to 3 hours + travel time

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Jim F
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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:

We'll start at the parking lot for the Hoodoo Lookout area and ride the Tunnel Loop combined with other trails on Tunnel Mountain. Exact trails TBD.

This is intended to be a relaxed pace suitable for experienced novice or intermediate riders. We'll stick together and regroup regularly. Speed demons might want to consider another event...unless that's all that sign up (Yahoo).

The Toe, Snake, and Tunnel Mountain Loop (not the road loop) - read all about 'em:
http://www.bikepirate.com/tunnel-loop/ 9.7km
http://www.bikepirate.com/snake/ 1.2km
http://www.bikepirate.com/the-toe/ 6km
and possibly Star Wars.

After the ride we will probably head for refreshments either in Banff, Canmore or back in Calgary if the group wishes to.
If the weather forecast deteriorates there will be an option to switch locations

Required Items to Bring:
Required Items to Bring: - Mountain Bike
- Helmet **NO EXCEPTIONS**
- Snacks and water
- Clothing for all weather conditions
- Bear spray if you have it
-Park pass or $'s for park pass

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Tools, Tube and Pump
$ for rehydrating

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take the first Banff exit (Minnewanka Loop) onto Banff Ave. Turn left (south) and start clocking km's. Approx 1km is a left turn from Banff Ave onto Tunnel Mountain Rd. At 4.4km from the highway you should see the parking area and outhouses for the Hoodoo Viewing Area on your left (south).

Map link below
http://goo.gl/maps/wcmfh

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

235Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:15 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $70.50 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Thursday, April 18, 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:

COC coordinators are not trained or paid guides. Participants are responsible for assessing the road, trail and technical physical levels, and ensuring their own personal safety.

- 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: