Cycling Club Succession Plan
To thrive and grow, the FLC Cycling Club has a succession plan. Cycling Club Riders are encouraged to pay attention to routes their Ride Leader takes during their rides, with the intention to eventually become Ride Leaders themselves.
With experience, Ride Leaders can become Ride Coordinators who plan Season Schedules for Levels 1, 2, or 3, by recruiting Ride Leaders.
The Rides Committee, consisting of all Ride Coordinators, develops ride guidelines and policies and provides Ride Leader and Ride Coordinator training. The Chair of this committee serves on the Club Executive.
Ride Leader Training is provided at the link below. All potential Ride Leaders are encouraged to browse through these materials and use them as a guide to their progression as new Ride Leaders.
Click here for Ride Leader Training
Ride Level Descriptions and Season Schedules
Each ride level works to create a Season Schedule by signing up Ride Leaders for specific dates throughout our cycling season. Leaders can view the Ride Leader schedule to get a sense of upcoming rides and choose dates to volunteer. These schedules are often a work in progress, so look for updates.
Day and Level |
Description |
Season schedules |
Monday Level 1 |
Rides tend to be 20-25 km in distance with a speed in the 15-18 Km/h range. Minor hills can be walked if necessary, As the season progresses, ride distances may increase to 30Km. Reasonable rest stops are provided. |
See FLC Cycling Google Calendar |
Friday Level 1 |
Rides are usually under 30 km, scenic, and may include moderate hills. Several out-of-town trips. Slightly brisker pace for the more experienced Level 1 riders. Breaks and no one is left behind. |
See FLC Cycling Google Calendar |
Tuesday and Thursday Level 2 |
Usually 30-40 km long, moderate 18 - 20 Km/h pace on the flat, with some hills. Our numerous ride leaders ensure we have varied scenic and informative routes in locations around the city and beyond. Much camaraderie during our breaks. |
See Regular schedules |
Wednesday and Saturday Level 3 |
40 - 70+ km long at a slightly faster pace than Level 2 which may include more challenging terrain (review ride descriptions) such as longer and steeper hills (we most often ride up), road riding, shale and gravel, hairpin turns etc. Fewer stops but we do pause for rests at the hilltops, viewpoints, washrooms, water breaks, snacks and include an up to 30 min lunch break. |
See FLC Cycling Google Calendar
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View the Google Calendar by date, week or month or as a table: Click here for instructions.
All riders must be able to ride 15+ Km/h for a minimum distance of 20Km and have good bike handling skills. This should include riding in a group, cornering, climbing, descending, braking and maintaining balance while on the bike.
Signing Up for FLC Cycling Club Rides
Before signing up for a ride
- We require membership in both the FLC Seniors Club and the FLC Seniors Cycling clubs to participate (see MEMBERSHIP for more information.)
How to sign up for a ride
- We ask ride leaders to post rides up to two weeks in advance, with members' sign-up permitted one week ahead.
- Members can register for a ride at 8 am on the designated sign-up day.
- To view and register for upcoming rides, click below on the Sign-Up buttons
- If you need to cancel, do so as soon as possible to provide notice and space for another rider.
Enter your membership number again using the same Sign-Up button, and click on the cancel button.
- A leader who cancels an event will send a notification to all registered riders by 8 o'clock on the morning of the ride.
Note
- Rides typically start in the morning. Riders should pack a lunch unless ride details specify otherwise.
- Bikes, E-bikes that meet provincial regulations and recumbent trikes that meet club requirements are welcome. (see Guidelines for more information)
Mallard Point along West side of The Bow River to Ogdon Road or further and return for 25 km depending on the groups ability.
Meeting Location: Mallard Park Washrooms in Fish Creek Park at the Eastern dead end of Canyon Meadows Drive.
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Nose Creek, Nose Hill Park, Edgemont Ravine, Bow River Loop (50 km)
Meeting Location: Max Bell Arena west side of parking lot
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Carburn to Ralph Klein Park [RKP]
Meeting Location: Parking lot at Carburn Park
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Glennfield to Carburn Park - 32 km
Meeting Location: Glennfield (Fish Creek Park)
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Join us to explore the interesting pathways of Airdrie
Meeting Location: Rob's No Frills, 1050 Yankee Valley Crossing, Airdrie
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Carburn Park to Chaparral Valley - 33km
Meeting Location: Carburn Park
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Explore the southeast section of Fish Creek Park from the Ranche - about 20 km
Meeting Location: The Ranch in SE Fish Creek Park
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Bow River loop taking in Marda Loop, Edworthy, East Village, Tom Campbell's Hill and other delights; about 45 to 50 kms.
Meeting Location: Small boat launch parking lot underneath Graves Bridge, 3113 Heritage Dr where it goes under Glenmore Trail.
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Ranche to Midnapore, Sundance, Chaparral, Silverado
Meeting Location: the Ranche
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Shannon Terrace (Fish Creek) to Wolf Willow - mostly on paved pathways with a little city and shale riding (34-36 km app)
Meeting Location: Shannon Terrace (west Fish Creek)
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Sandy McMabb campground west along hwy 546 & return
Meeting Location: Sandy McNabb Highway 546
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E-bike Training
Meeting Location: Parking Lot: Boat Launch, Lafarge Meadows near Sikome Lake in Fish Creek Park
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Pearce Estates to Edworthy Park (25 km)
Meeting Location: Pearce Estates Fish Hatchery
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Tour of the Elbow & Bow Rivers (50 km)
Meeting Location: Sandy Beach - lower parking lot
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Ranche, Midnapore, Sundance, Lake Chaparral, Walden and Legacy 37 km
Meeting Location: The Ranch, Fish Creek Park 15979 Bow Bottom Trail SE.
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This ride runs from Sandy Beach Park, north along the Elbow, to Prince's Island and return (perhaps 20 km?)
Meeting Location: Sandy Beach parking lot at the foot of 50 Ave SW
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An easy ride for spring cyclists: from Sandy Beach Park to Prince's Island and return (20 km?)
Meeting Location: Sandy Beach Park parking lot
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Bebo Grove to Glenmore Reservoir to 50th Avenue SW (32 to 34 KM) mostly pathway with some city street riding.
Meeting Location: Bebo Grove (Fish Creek)
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From Trico through Willow Park and Mapleridge to Carburn Park, then to Ogden and back with an A&W stop for hungry riders!
Meeting Location: Trico parking lot in the SE corner
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NW tour of Confederation Park, University, Montgomery and Bowness- 35 km
Meeting Location: Please “google” Rosemont Community Centre -2807 10 St NW, Calgary as there are multiple options for getting to the start location
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Banff to Johnston’s Canyon along the 1A Highway~48KM
Meeting Location: in front of the Historic Banff Train Station at 327 Railway Ave. at 9:40 AM.
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Banff to Castle Junction and return along the Old 1A Highway. ~65km
Meeting Location: in front of the Historic Banff Train Station at 327 Railway Ave. at 9:40 AM
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La Tour de Banff ~38-40 KM
Meeting Location: in front of the Historic Banff Train Station, 327 Railway Ave. by 9:40 Banff Time
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An A&W breakfast ride for Friday riders
Meeting Location: Trico parking lot, SE corner
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June 17-21, Multi day Okanagan ride trip, Level 2 & 3.
Meeting Location: To be provided by WhatsApp
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