Bikes and Bridges - Wed, Jul 15 2015

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Bikes and Bridges (7/15/2015)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Bike
Event Location: Edmonton River Valley
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Jul 15 2015  6:30 PM
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Jul 15 2015 5:30:00 PM
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Mark G
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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:10
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 8 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Meet at the Victoria Park parking lot on the north side of River Valley Road at 6:30 PM for a prompt departure at 6:35 PM.

Route:
  • East along River Road
  • Cross the LRT Bridge, north to south
  • Cross the Walterdale Bridge, south to north
  • Push up the stairs at the Low Level Bridge and cross the bridge, north to south
  • Climb You Don't Love Me Hill
  • Cross the Dawson Bridge, south to north
  • Cross the Cloverdale Footbridge, north to south
  • Proceed past the Muttart Conservatory and a short distance up the Mill Creek Ravine, take the first off-shoot trail up into the neighborhood.
  • Climb the neighborhood streets to the top where Scona Road meets Saskatchewan Drive
  • Take the paths along Saskatchewan Drive and cross the High Level Bridge, south to north
  • Ride down the switchback hill from Ezio Farone Park to the Glenora Club.
  • Return to Victoria Park
Approximate distance: 18km.

Required Items to Bring:
- Bike (hybrid or mountain is probably better in case there's any gravel sections on the route)
- Helmet
- Water		Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Repair kit
- Clothing appropriate to conditions

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Meet at the main Victoria Park parking lot (north side of River Valley Road) at 6:30 for a prompt departure at 6:35PM. Look near the Victoria Park sign for the coordinator wearing (or holding) a yellow EOC ball cap.

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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!