Elk Island Park Saturday Slow Ride - Sat, Aug 16 2014

Elk Island Park Saturday Slow Ride (8/16/2014)

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:

Bike

Event Location:

Elk Island Park visitor centre (south end of park)

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 16 2014 12:30 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Aug 16 2014 8:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

Four to Five Hours of nature!

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Neilw
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Drive out to Elk Island Park via Hwy 16, turn left (north) at the park entrance and park at the Visitors Center at the south end of the park on the right hand side.
I will be standing by a black Honda Accord, and my cell number is 780 240 3926.

We will ride along the main park access road for the majority of this event, depending upon group abilities and preferences.
We may detour onto two or three short gravel roads to do some exploring, and possibly Astotin Lake as well.
There are no significant hills & the road is smooth & the cars go slow.

Please note that helmets are compulsory on EOC bike events, no helmet no ride!

Required Items to Bring:
- bicycle in good running order
- helmet (compulsory)
- plenty of drinking water. There is drinking water in the park to refill your water bottles.
- extra tube or tire patch, and pump if you have one.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- sunglasses
- sunblock
- snack
- camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Head east on Highway 16 to the main entrance for Elk Island Park.

Notes:

Be prepared for some gravel - approx. 2 to 4 miles.
There is a snack bar at Astotin Lake & we could stop there if somebody needs a beverage.

- 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!