Cycling Ride

Level 2

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 10:00am

Glennfield Park to Heritage Park - 43 k

Ride open for sign-up Tuesday September 19th at 8:00 am

We will depart at 10:00 am sharp from Glennfield Park cycling west along the Fish Creek paved trails to Votier’s Flats and head north through Canyon meadows (steep hill), and pass through communities; Southwood, Braeside, Pump Hill, Heritage, Eagle Ridge, cross Glenmore Dam heading north and circle Glenmore Aquatic Centre and Athletic Park. Then South to the Rowing Club, Circle Earl Grey Golf Club and head to Heritage Park for lunch. Then follow paved trails past the South Glenmore Sailing Club to the pathways heading south along 37 st. to Fish Creek (west end) and return to Glennfield. This ride has a number of hills and we will take lots of breaks. 

Arrive at Glennfield Park by 9:30 am to have your bike ready and meet your fellow cyclists. We will depart 10 am sharp. 

Please use Ron’s cell number 403-714-6486

RIDERS

Come prepared: helmet, lunch, water, emergency information, sun glasses, sun screen, spare tube, tire pump, band-aids and your smile. Be sure your bike is in good working order and you have a bell for singling before passing.

Re-check the ride write-up after 8 am on the day of the ride for possible ride cancellations or other changes. If the ride is cancelled, e-mail notifications are sent to all riders signed up for the ride.

You must be currently registered for FLC current year starting September first, 2023 and be paid up for the Cycling Club with a signed waiver.

Driving Instructions to Glennfield Park:

From the North - Drive south on MacLead Trail, just after Canyon Meadows overpass, take off-ramp to the right and follow toward Greengate Garden Centre . Turn right at Shawnee Dr. SW which turns into Bannister Road SE after going under the MacLeod Trail underpass. First Road to the left is the entrance to Fish Creek and Glennfield parking lot and park by the washrooms.

Or

From the South - Drive North on MacLeod Trail past Shawnessy Blvd exit, take Bannister Road exit and almost immediately turn left (ie North) onto Bannister Road SE, drive for 750 meters, turn right into Fish Creek Park (Glennfield) and proceed to park by the washrooms.

Meeting Location: Glennfield Park
Leader: Ron A/ Don M 403-714-6486
Sweep: Hazel B

There is a maximum of 24 riders on this ride.

It is now after 8:00am on the day of the ride. To cancel, please contact the leader directly.

Riders

  • Ron A.
  • Hazel B.
  • Diane D.
  • Joyce D.
  • Cliff H.
  • Pamela L.
  • Tyrone L.
  • Laurie L.
  • Rob L.
  • Cathy M.
  • Phil M.
  • Hugh M.
  • Don M.
  • Ken M.
  • Anne P.
  • Larry P.
  • Marilyn P.
  • Doreen S.
  • David T.
  • Don T.
  • Helen W.
  • John W.
  • Dee W.
  • Jane W.