Elbow Valley Cycle Club upcoming events

Canal Flats Multi Day MTB Int, RoyScarisbrick (Monday, September 21, 2026)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

I have this place in Canal Flats booked from September 21-26. There is good mountain biking up and down the Columbia Valley but a big attraction to the area for me is the beach park at Tilley Memorial Park for paddleboards, kayaks, etc. It's just a minute away.

The house is big, with three bedrooms. If you’d like to come to the area for mountain biking, road cycling, paddling, or sailing please register and join us for whatever you want to do. The house was $2200.

Miss Marples 88km ride Adv+ PhilTwomey (Sunday, September 27, 2026)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Cochrane Crusher Gravel, int+, 59km, 533m, WayneMatthews (Sunday, September 27, 2026)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

High River (Sunday, September 27, 2026)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Meet in the parking lot at the Highwood spray park and bike pathways and roads in High River.

Refreshment stop at the dinning rail car.

This event is limited to 12 participants.

Distance: 50 km easy.

Pace: 16 -20 km +-

Elevation: Minimal.

E bikes: yes.

for more info call John 403- 804-1275

Members can add one non member guest when registering for the event, the guest must fill out the waiver found on our website under " join us/ guest waiver" and then forward the confirmation Email they receive to " guest@elbowvalleycc.org.

Fall Colours Ghost River-Waiparous, Int, 78km, 624m, LyleOpseth (Monday, September 28, 2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Coordinator: Lyle Opseth

Difficulty: Intermediate

Parking: Ghost Dam Recreation Area

E-Bikes allowed: Yes

FALL COLOURS RIDE!

It's time for a fall ride along the Ghost River Valley, one of our favourite routes! This is a scenic ride following the Ghost River best ridden on mid-weekdays when the roads are quietest.

There is no sweep as this is an out and back ride.

There is a snack stop on the south side of the Ghost River Bridge on Richards Road (see marker on the map). We will stop on the return from the turn around at the end of Richards Road.

The ride will end with a tailgate party at Ghost Lake after the ride so bring your lawn chair and some post-ride recovery snacks. Some brave cyclists swim in Ghost Lake after the ride to cool off on hot days.

Route details:

From the Ghost Lake parking lot, we head East on 1A for 4.5 km, then north and northwest on Highway 40 (Forestry Trunk Road) through Waiparous. At km 28.7 km, keep right and continue on H 40 to the end of the pavement (3 km more). Then return to the intersection with Richards Road (km 34.6), keep right and cycle Richard Road to the end of the pavement. On the return, we stop on the south side of the Ghost River dam for a lunch break beside the river. We then continue on Richards road, turn right onto H 40 and return on H 40 and 1A back to the parking lot.

Safety:

Temporary one-lane bridge with uneven surface and very low railing just west of Waiparous. Approach with caution.
Narrow shoulders on Highway 40 (Forestry Trunk Road)
Limited cell service
No services (i.e., food, water)
Narrow shoulder on highway 1A bridge crossing over Ghost Lake
The two bridges on highway 40 have steep approaches, are signle lane with alternating traffic and have wooden decks (so watch for cracks or missing boards and uneven surfaces)
Steep descent on the return to the Highway 1A intersection from Highway 40 (and a steep climb the other way obviously)

Bragg Creek Cycle Tour, Int, 50km, 443m, GarryDenman (Tuesday, September 29, 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Bragg Creek Cycle Tour September 29, 2026
Coordinator: Garry Denman
Start time: 10:30 am. Be ready to ride at 10:20.
Type: Recreational
Rating level: Intermediate
Distance: 50 km.
Average speed: 18-22kph.
Elevation gain: 443m. There are several hills along this route.

This ride is suitable for road tires on paved pathways and roads with ~200 metres of smooth hardpack.

-There will be several stops along the way to re-group, at view points, and points of interest.
-Bring lunch, snacks, water, bike in good mechanical condition, plus a spare tube and tools to fix a flat. Bear spray if you have it.
-Lunch stop at West Bragg Creek Recreation Area.
-Pedal assist e-bikes are welcome.

Social at Cinnamon Spoon after the ride.

Start location:

Pre-dinner Tuesday Tuneup Springbank, Adv, 40km, 310m, EduardSpelier (Tuesday, September 29, 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Banff to Johnston Canyon Fall Ride, Easy, 545m, 48.3 kms, CaroleWestlake (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Event - Fall Ride Banff to Johnston Canyon on 1A. Road is closed to car traffic at this time. Ride at your own pace.

Level: Easy-Intermediate 48.3 kms, 545m

Date & Time - Wednesday Sept 30th at 11:00 am start.

E-bikes - Yes

Description - We will start our ride from Banff train station and ride to Johnston Canyon, where we will stop for lunch. Bathrooms are available.

As this is an out and back ride, you may choose to turn around at any time. But please get word to the coordinator if you choose to leave the group.

We may not have a sweep, so all riders should stay with at least with one other person.

Please arrive 15 mins early so we can start our ride on time. Banff is asking cyclists to park at the new Banff Train Station Public Parking Lot located at 327 Railway Avenue as the Fenlands Recreation Centre parking is for users of that facility. The parking is free at the train station. Bathrooms are available as well.

**Bring Bear Spray, lunch/snacks and water.

**A Banff park pass is required.

Route map:

Last 100km of the year? 102km ride Adv+ EduardSpelier (Saturday, October 03, 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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