Calmar Century - Sun, Aug 26 2012

Calmar Century (8/26/2012)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Bike

Event Location:

Calmar

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Aug 26 2012 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Aug 24 2012 4:30:00 PM

Event Duration:

~8 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Andrew H
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will meet at (Urecon) 5010 43 Ave, Calmar at 9:00 AM to get organized, and ensure everyone has the route plan that clearly indicates where the rest stops will be.
We will depart at 9:20 AM.
There will be rest stops set up at every 25km point where riders can replenish their water supply, have a rest if they wish and a snack.

Route Plan:
Start at (Urecon) 5010 43 AVE
North to 50 Ave (Highway 39) - turn left
West to 778 - turn left
South to 616 (through Thorsby) - turn left (616 has a bit of a jog but easy to follow)
East to 795 - turn left
North to 50 Ave (Highway 39) - turn right
East to Marker just past RR261 - Uturn
West to 50 St (795) - turn left
South to FINISH!!!

This will be a semi-supported ride meaning there will be water, Gatorade and a snack available at stops every 25km along the route. If someone needs some help, or a ride back to their car (with their bike) there will be a vehicle with bike rack available on call (but realise it could be as far as 50km away)

This is not a race, and some riders will likely be faster than others, but there is no prize for finishing first. This is meant to be a fun Century! Be prepared and have done at least one 50km or more ride recently and know you're up to the challenge.
The water, Gatorade and snacks will be provided by Andrew free of charge, but if you would like to donate to him directly to help cover the costs that would be okay.

Please be sure to bring clothing appropriate for Alberta's typical unpredictable climate.

If you will be a passenger in the carpool, please put that in the notes section of your registration, or call Andrew as soon as you register so he can coordinate the carpool drivers.

Required Items to Bring:
Bike (all types will suffice as this is a road route) and of course the MANDATORY helmet
Basic repair kit including spare tubes and equipment to change/ inflate them
Fun and positive attitude
Water (for the first 25km - at that point refills are available every 25km)

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

Sunscreen
Bug Repellent

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

The event starts/finishes (and parking has been cleared with URECON) at 5010 43 Ave Calmar, AB
Head south on either Highway 60 from Devon or Highway 2 to Highway 39 and head West to 50 Street in Calmar, take that south to 5010 43 Ave (Urecon Pre-Insulated Pipe) on the left.
Look for the coordinator wearing the yellow EOC Ball Cap

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

90Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

The event coordinator(s) will help you to arrange a centralized carpool if you require it, but it's not guaranteed. Please DO NOT pay your driver en route. Passengers will pay the coordinator, and he/she will distribute the money to the carpool drivers. SO PLEASE BRING CASH!!! Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $26.10 (calculated at total Km * $0.29, effective Tuesday, December 3, 2024). This is based on $0.09/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divided by 9. This cost will be multiplied by the number of carpooled cars, and divided by the number of carpool participants.

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!