BikesnBrews: Highwood Pass + Hard Knox Brewery - Sat, Jun 2 2018

BikesnBrews: Highwood Pass + Hard Knox Brewery (6/2/2018)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Cycle - Road
Event Location:Highway 40 west of Longview
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jun 2 2018  10:30 AM  (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Jun 1 2018 6:00:00 PM
Event Duration:5-6 hours (plus vehicle travel time)
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Richard L
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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:10
Maximum No. Guests:0
Minimum Group Size:2
Maximum No. Guests Per Member:0
Number Registered So Far: 5 (Log in to see who's signed up.)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
First, we will cycle up to the Highwood Pass from the winter gate west of Longview. The return distance is about a) 75 kilometres to the top of the pass or b)100km return to the North Gate.. The elevation gain is about a) 500 metres or b)1000+ .

Ride at your own pace and choose the distance that is right for you, stopping whenever you need to snack.

Check the weather and bring appropriate clothing and gear..

Optional: Following the ride, we will stop at the new Hard Knox Brewery in Black Diamond for a recovery drink before heading back to Calgary.

Required Items to Bring:
road bike
helmet
cool and wet weather clothing
first aid kit
gloves
snacks
water
tools, tube, etc.
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

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):200Km
Carpool Departure Time: 9:00 AM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
** Calgary Transit Info
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $60.00 (calculated at total Km * $0.30, effective Friday, March 29, 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.
- 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.
 
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Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: