Lake Minnewanka - Mountain Bike - Sat, May 23 2009

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Lake Minnewanka - Mountain Bike (5/23/2009)

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.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Cycle - MTB

Event Location:

Banff National Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 23 2009 10:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, May 23 2009 8:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

~ 4-5 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Britta K
Jason Sokolosky
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members & Guests, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will start at the Lake Minnewanka parking lot and ride along the lake until we reach the Ranger Station (approx 16 km or 2 hours or riding). After having lunch on the shore of the lake we will return on the same trail.

This trail isn't too technical but it is constantly winding and rolling and is described as the best legal single track in Banff.

This event is best suited for strong intermediate (or better) riders.

Required Items to Bring:
- A mountain bike
- Helmet **No Exceptions**
- Lunch/Snacks and water
- Tools, tube, and pump
- The proper clothing for the day, either wet or dry
- $ or park pass for entry to Banff National Park
- change of clothes

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Bear Spray
- Camera
- Personal Medical items

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Follow Hwy 1 west out of town to the Lake Minnewanka turn off. Follow the road until you reach the parking lot near the boat launch.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

260Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $78.00 (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:

When you sign up and willing to drive, in the notes, please put in how many bikes and passengers you can take.
- 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: