STANLEY PARK TO BRIDGELAND PLAZA
This tandem ride will go north from STANLEY PARK then along Elbow River to Erlton, then east on 25th Ave across Macleod Tr and LRT line, then east along the river behind the Stampede Grounds into Ramsay area, meandering thru the neighbourhood. We will return to the Elbow River bike way and north to the Bow River; then HOPEFULLY east making a loop thru Pearce Estate across the Bow at 17 Ave; then north and west along the north side of the river to the Bridgeland CTrain Station corkscrew, then north across the pedestrian bridge to Murdoch Park and 1st Ave SE Plaza (Starbucks, etal) for lunch.
After lunch the ride will go back over the CTrain Station corkscrew, then west along Bow River to Prince's Island pedestrian overpass, crossing over north into Sunnyside looping along the pathways and residential streets back to the Prince's Island pedestrian overpass and bridge, crossing south on to the Bow River pathway going east thru Prince's Island to Eau Claire. The last stretch is west on Bow River pathway, then south on 7th St thru downtown to 2nd St and south to the Elbow River pathway back to Stanley Park.
The tour is essentially "flat" with no serious hills. However there are 3 pedestrian overpass ramps to negotiate. There will be pit stops a St Patrick's Island.
RIDE OPTIONS 1. Challenge to ride to the top of Scotsman's Hill for view of Calgary, new Entertainment Centre construction and the Rockies!! (2) Challenge to ride up to Crescent Heights Drive from Calgary Curling Club for a great view of the Calgary downtown and west.
RIDERS: Please arrive no later than 9:40 am to have your bike ready, meet your fellow riders and review ride instructions as a group. Departure is at 10:00 am sharp. Please use Jake's cell number for additional info or to txt him a last minute cancellation or late arrival. Please don’t be a no show
Come prepared with helmet, emergency info, spare tube, sun glasses, sunscreen and smiles! Recheck the ride writeup after 8:00 am, the day of the ride for possible changes. If the ride is cancelled, email notifications are sent to all riders registered for the ride..
MEETING LOCATION: The starting location is STANLEY PARK IN THE WEST PARKING LOT. Directions: (a) From Elbow Drive turn east on Landsdowne Ave, then turn left on 5th St, then right on Riverdale Ave and continue to parking lot. (b) From Macleod Trail turn west on 42 Ave, continue thru traffic circle on to Crescent Ave/Landsdowne Ave, then turn right at 5th St, then right on Riverdale Ave and continue on to parking lot.
Meeting Location: Stanley Park
Leader: Jake Mayell 403-816-9696
Sweep: TBD
There is a maximum of 30 riders on this ride.
Note that you need to be a current member of both the FLC Seniors Club and the Old Spokes Cycling Club to participate in a ride. For information on membership, check the membership page.