Spring Tune-Up and Mill Creek Bike Ride - Sat, Apr 25 2009

Spring Tune-Up and Mill Creek Bike Ride (4/25/2009)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Bike
Event Location: Idlewylde Park 8631-81 Street
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Apr 25 2009  12:30 PM
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Apr 25 2009 11:00:00 AM
Event Duration:4 hr
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Keith Barnes
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Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, All - DO NOT USE
Maximum Group Size:5
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 4 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Spring has finally arrived! It’s time to haul out the bicycle and hit the trails!

For some of us, this would be the first time we looked or even though about our bicycles since last summer. We all know how frustrating it is to have a breakdown on the trail, especially if we are with others! We need to tune-up our bikes before we tune-up our muscles!

Come with your bike, tools and other materials (if you have them), and some water for the bike ride afterward.

There will be someone to help you with your bicycle repairs. This is intended to be a learning experience for you and it is definitely HANDS-ON. Be prepared to get your hands dirty. The Bonnie Doon pool is across the street to wash our hands.

Afterward, we will wash up and go for a leisurely ride in Mill Creek and the river valley. (Will proceed west on 88 avenue for about 10 blocks to École Maurice Lavallée where 88 avenue comes to a dead-end and steps go down into the ravine. We will have to cross two busy roads, which are both pedestrian controlled intersections.)

Note that the coordinator is not a certified bike repair expert, but have years of experience and will try their best to help you out. This event is geared towards mountain bikes.

For those wishing to join us for the ride only, you may come at 1:30PM sharp. Please indicate if this is the case in the notes when you register.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Bike
  • Helmet
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • tire patch kit, air pump
  • rags, old toothbrush, degreaser like “Simple Green”
  • oil for your chain (or wax-lube if you use wax)
  • silicone-based lube for other moving parts
  • tools: screwdriver, pliers, metric wrenches, allen keys (look on your bike to see what you need)
  • water
  • appropriate clothing
  • first-aid kit

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Idlewylde Park 8631-81 Street map

Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events.
- Please scroll through and read the entire online waiver when you sign up.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

 
Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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