Complexity:
Expect continuous rolling hills with 2 steeper hills (1; a long steep climb, 2; a more gradual climb) to give you a wonderfully challenging ride. The overall distance is 34 km, but it does cover more than 420 m total ascent (garmin). You will travel mostly on paved paths with the occasional gravel path and some quiet residential roads.
Ride Details:
Meet fellow cyclists in the parking lot closest to the skating pond/restaurant at 9:40 am for a 10:00 start. We will travel over the Stoney trail pedestrian Bridge and continue uphill alongside Stoney Trail. This is a long steep hill and may be slower for those on pedal bikes. We then go west through Tuscany and cross 12 mile Coulee Road into Watermark. We will see their numerous water features and have lunch at their playground. After reaching the most western edge of the city, we will go back into Tuscany and head for the 12 mile Coulee bike trail which goes along the ridge and gives wonderful views of the mountains and cityscape. The trail ends on the familiar Tuscany Blvd and we repeat a bit of the trail to take us out of Tuscany, down a hill only to start our climb into Rockland Park. This hill is long but more gradual. We will tour this new community and ride along the Bow River Ridge, then make our way back to Bowness park.
Rider instructions:
Bring your helmet, lunch, water, medical card, spare inner tube and your enthusiasm. If you are signed up and find you have to cancel, just put your FLC number in again and click “cancel sign up”. If the ride is cancelled you will receive an email notice by 8 am on the day of the ride. The website will also show the ride as CANCELED
Meeting Location: Bowness Park
Leader: Gisele SW 403-923-0201
Sweep: tba
There is a maximum of 20 riders on this ride.
Sign ups are not allowed at this time.