Elbow Valley Cycle Club upcoming events

Tour of the North - Inter. - GraemeRobinson - 47km/435m (Sunday, August 16, 2026)

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Level: Intermediate

Coordinator: Graeme Robinson

Ride Leader: Beverley Greysson

Distance: 47 km

E-Bikes allowed: yes

Relaxed pace. Some bigger hills but just short and steep.

Tour of the north to include Bow River Pathway, Varsity, Dalhousie and Edgemont Ravine. Coming back through Hidden Valley and Confluence Park. Almost exclusively on bike paths.

Facilities available at the start and a gas station at Hidden Valley.

We will stop for snack/lunch around 30 km.

Starting point:

Bottomlands Parking Lot - St. Georges Dr and 7th Ave. (link to google maps)

Guests: Guests are allowed on this ride. Members - you can add 1 non-member as your guest at the same time you register yourself. The guest must fill out the waiver found on our website under Join Us/Guest Waiver, then email this to guest@elbowvalleycc.org.

Livingston Lakes(94Km/582 Ascent), JimSimms (Tuesday, August 18, 2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

RIDE - LEVEL: Intermediate

Coordinator: Jim Simms

Distance:  +/- 94 Kms

Pace: 18 - 24 kph

E-Bikes: Yes

Guests: Guests are allowed on this ride. Members - you can add non-member as your guest at the same time you register yourself. The guest must fill out the waiver found on our website under Join Us/Guest Waiver, then email this to guest@elbowvalleycc.org. Non-members: If you are interested in joining this event as the coordinators guest, please fill out the waiver on our website under Join Us/Guest Waiver, then email this to:  guest@elbowvalleycc.org. The coordinator will then add you to the event.

Ride Notes:  We will follow the loop counter clockwise. Stop at coffee shop at around 66 Km. There is a short gravel section on 15 St NE (as shown on map)

Inglewood 19Av SE Chestermere Canal, Easy, 45km, 100m, StanJill (Thursday, August 20, 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT

RIDE - LEVEL: Easy 45 km

Coordinator: Stan Bobrow

Distance:  45 km loop on Bike paths, roads and canal path

Pace:  Ride at your own pace.

We will regroup/sweep as needed.

Nobody will be left behind.

Elevation Gain:

START TIME: 09:30. Arrive 15 min early

Park/meet at Inglewood Bird Sanctuary at the north end away from Info Centre. Outhouses on site

Upon arrival in Chestermere, stop at Tim Horton's or the park for toilets/lunch/snack (brought or bought).

N0TE Some riding on 17 Ave SE, busy but reasonable shoulder.

Post ride social at Bird Sanctuary or nearby coffee shop.

Heritage Pk Clockwise Loop, East&South, Annie's-Glenmore Pk., 40km, 270m, JorgeMarzetti/RodElder (Thursday, August 20, 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Coordinators: Dynamic Duo, Jorge and Rod

E-bikes: yes

Ride Details: This route heads South from the parking lot under the big H at Heritage Park and then East at 90th Ave Sw to cross 14th St. at the 90th Ave. overpass, follows East along quiet streets to the Bow River Pathway at Southland Dr. From there, follows the Bow River Pathway South and West to Annie's Cafe for a lunch stop. Then continues West through Fish Creek Park and North at Shannon Terrace along the 37th St. pathway to South Glenmore Park and East back to the start at Heritage Park.

Bring a lunch or purchase food and drinks at Annie's.

There are washrooms pretty much all along the last 2/3rds this route and one at the Railway Cafe at the entrance to Heritage Park at the start, if needed.

Starting point: Heritage Park under the big "H," 14 St and Heritage Dr. SW.
Click this google link to see a map of the start:
BIG H

Please be ready to ride 15 minutes early for introductions/briefing.

Pizza Picnic and optional Glenmore Park Ride, 16km - SocialCommittee (Tuesday, August 25, 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Welcome all to the Elbow Valley August Pizza Social to be held August 25 at 6:30 PM at North Glenmore Park, with a pre-picnic ride around the reservoir starting at 5:00 PM

Snowy Owl Picnic Site (Google link.)

EVCC will provide pizzas, paper plates and cutlery.
Bring you own beverages.
And new this year: bring your own favourite dessert to share with the group. We will set up in the shelter.
Bring a lawn chair for comfort.

Note: Registration for this event will close at noon, August 24, so we have a count for ordering the pizza.

Help is needed for set up and clean up, if you can help please contact Christine, thurs1@telus.net, 403-822-7803

Optional early evening pre-pizza tour around Glenmore Reservoir

Difficulty: Easy, about 15km, a few small hills.

Meet at the picnic site at 5:00 PM and ride with friends around the reservoir. Bob Westlake will be available to lead anyone who is unsure of the route.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30725497

or go Counter Clockwise

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40631314

Guests: One guest per member is allowed. Up to a total of six guests will be allowed for this event. Members - you can add non-member as your guest at the same time you register yourself. The guest must fill out the waiver found on our website under Join Us/Guest Waiver, then email this to guest@elbowvalleycc.org.