Bike: Hills, Thrills and an HE(double hockey sticks) of a view. - Sat, Oct 20 2012

Bike: Hills, Thrills and an HE(double hockey sticks) of a view. (10/20/2012)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Bike

Event Location:

Meet at Ramsay Park by the fire Hydrant, 43 Ave & Ramsay Cres. NW.

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Oct 20 2012 2:00 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Oct 19 2012 7:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

1. - 1.5 hours approx

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

George F
Larry C
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Suitable for Street, Hybrids & Mountain bikes
This ride is basically paved all the way with one section of maintained cinder trails below Fort Edmonton Park (FEP).Easily accomplished on a street bike, hybrid or mountain bike.
Quite side streets and an exhilarating decent* over the fly over, taking us over top of Fox drive into the bus lane (away from traffic) that drops us into the Equine Centre and FEP. Two sets of hills present the physical challenge against the magnificent backdrop of the river valley. About an hour and a half ride.

Distance just over 16km, a 550-600 calorie burn, elevation gain of 161 m.

*for those not wishing to partake in the exhilarating decent, there is a double back option retracing the switch backs and we'll meet up at the Equine park, Whitemud Park trail intersection.

Route:
We'll set out up a slight hill beside Ramsay Park and detour off to enjoy views of some of the "estates overlooking the river", one of these recently listed for a cool 15 million dollars, along 154 Street & Whitemud Road (no.... not the Whitemud freeway). Down a great little hill into the river valley,along a paved trail (upper River Loop Trail) over the top of Fort Edmonton, then continue to follow the paved trails under the Freeway, behind the Equine Centre, up the switch backs and into Belgravia. Along Saskatchewan Drive (**PHOTO OP**) enjoying even more (if this is possible) splendid views of the river valley . It's here that those wishing not to partake in the exhilarating decent* turn back. The rest of us will continue over top of Belgravia Rd using the crossover, skirt Foot Field do the exhilarating decent* down the flyover to Fox Drive (in the bus lane to avoid traffic) and meet up at the Equine park, Whitemud Park trail intersection.
Back along the cinder trail (Lower River Loop Trail) below FEP enjoying the fall colours, up the great little hill. We then follow a series of paved trails through Brander Gardens culminating on Whitemud Road for one of the most spectacular elevated views (**PHOTO OP**) overlooking the river valley, Edmonton Country Club and Terwillegar Park. It's a brief coast down the hill and we are back at the starting point.

Meet at 2:00 pm for a 2:15pm start.

I will be wearing my yellow EOC baseball cap.

Required Items to Bring:
- Water bottle
- Helmut
- Suitable clothing for the weather

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Snack
- Water -small camera -Smiles

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Meet at the Fire hydrant / intersection of 43 Ave & Ramsay Cres.
Take the 53 Ave exit from the Whitemud Fwy to Riverbend Road or the Terwillegar Exit from the Whitemud Fwy to 40th Ave and onto Riverbend Road. 43 Ave is next to Ramsay Park.

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Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events.
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- 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:
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