COORDINATOR CHANGE Katie's Crossing Collingwood Cove Tour - Sat, Aug 17 2013

COORDINATOR CHANGE Katie's Crossing Collingwood Cove Tour (8/17/2013)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Bike

Event Location:

Ardrossan area (East of Edmonton)

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 17 2013 10:30 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Aug 17 2013 8:30:00 AM

Event Duration:

5 or so Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Rhonda S
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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:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

10 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

A relaxed-pace 55km tour from Ardrossan, down to Callingwood Cove, then east to Antler Lake, north to Strathcona Wilderness then return to Ardrossan (with a side trip to Katie's Crossing for ice cream).

Riding Route:
To Callingwood Cove:
From the Ardrossan Recreation Complex, turn left onto Hwy 221A. Continue to Twp 530
Turn right (west) onto Twp 530 for just a few feet - go under the train bridge, then turn left onto RR 221 and ride past Katie's Crossing. OK, who am I kidding... stop at Katie's Crossing for ice cream.
Continue south on RR 221 to Wye Rd.
Turn east (left) onto Wye Rd and continue to RR 215.
Turn right (south) onto RR 215 and continue to Twp Rd 520
Turn left (east) onto Twp Rd 520 and continue into the community of Callingwood Cove. As you enter the community, the road will curve several times (right, left, right, right). We'll stop for a lunch/snack break at the picnic area on the right (look for picnic tables and basketball hoops).
To Strathcona Wilderness Area:
Head northwest on Range Road 212A
Continue onto Township Road 520
Turn right at Hwy 830
Turn right at Wye Rd/AB-630 E
Turn left toward Range Road 211
Turn right at Range Road 211
Road curves left to stay on Range Road 211 - pass through the community of Antler Lake
Turn left at Township Road 530
Map
Return to our Ardrossan:
West along Baseline
Left on Hwy 221 to Katie's Crossing.
Return to Baseline and head east briefly.
Left on Hwy 221A to the Ardrossan Recreation Complex.

Required Items to Bring:
Bike and MandatoryHelmet,
Basic repair kit (including spare tube)
Packed lunch for the lunch break
Water
Fun and Friendly Attitude

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

Money for Ice Cream
Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Meet at Ardrossan Recreation Complex. West on Highway 16 to the intersection for Ardrossan. Go south to Ardrossan. You will pass a number of schools on the left. Turn left onto Highway 221 just before the train tracks. The Ardrossan Recreation Complex will be on your left.

Map

Notes:

Please be sure you're up to the distance we'll be travelling, which is approximately 55km. There isn't much in the way of hills, but there are a few gradual climbs.
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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!