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.

Rocky Ridge YMCA (Sunday, August 16, 2026)

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Meet at the parking lot at West nose Creek and bike roads and pathway's to Rocky Ridge YMCA.

Distance : 55 km intermediate.

Cadence: 16 -20 km

Elevation: 250 m + -

E bikes: yes

Bring lunch and liquids.

for more info call John 403-804-1275

Station Flats to Moose, MTB, Int, 11km 300m, RoyScarisbrick (Sunday, August 16, 2026)

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Meet at the Station Flats parking lot, ride Sulphur Springs to Pneuma, to the Moose Parking lot, back to Station Flats.

We'll be riding at an easy manual bike pace. No e-bikes please.

Sulphur Springs: 4 km, + 200m https://www.trailforks.com/trails/sulphur-springs/

Pneuma: 3 km, -200m https://www.trailforks.com/trails/pneuma/

A Stone's Throw: 1 km, +100m https://www.trailforks.com/trails/a-stone-s-throw-555504/

Elbow Valley: 3 km, -100m https://www.trailforks.com/trails/elbow-valley/

Rocky Ridge to Dogpound & Madden Loop, Int/Adv, 124km, 1200m, PattyWest (Monday, August 17, 2026)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Coordinator: Patty West

Level Ride: Intermediate/Advanced

Distance: 124km

Elevation gain: 1200m

Pace: 25+/-

e-Bikes: No

The rain has stopped and fog is gone…..Let’s Ride!!!!

Depart Rocky Ridge YMCA through Church Ranches & Golf Course. Then north via Glendale Rd to Dogpound & loop round thru Madden where we will stop for a bite to eat & coffee (a little moe than half way) Then we loop back around via Big Hill Springs to our starting point the “Y”.

Please have the necessary items to repair a flat

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)

Tuesday Tuneup Springbank, Adv, 50km, 500m, HeatherOpseth (Tuesday, August 18, 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Coordinator: Heather Opseth

Level: For advanced/experienced road riders, must be comfortable with paceline riding.

Distance: 50 km

Pace (2-3 groups):

Advanced group(s) - 25-27+ kph average speed

Advanced+ group - 28-30+ kph average speed (may be self-guided)

For advanced/experienced road riders, must be comfortable with paceline riding. Ride at your own pace on hill segments, regroup after each climb.

Elevation Gain: 500 m

Here's your chance to get a PR on the COP switchbacks!

Parking spot is the Eden Brook Funeral Home, off Lower Springbank Road (see route map for exact location).

Newcomers welcome. There will be good company and a social atmosphere. If you are unsure about the speed, pacelining format, and difficulty level of the ride, please contact the coordinator in advance.

Bragg Creek Adventure Tour, Int, 49km, 463m, GarryDenman (Wednesday, August 19, 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Bragg Creek Adventure Tour August 19, 2026
Coordinator: Garry Denman
Start time: 10:00 am. Be ready to ride at 9:50 for introductions and briefing.
Type: Recreational
Rating level: Intermediate
Distance: 49 km.
Average speed: 18-20kph.
Elevation gain/loss: 463m. There are several hills along the route.

This is a bit of everything ride. I have called it a road ride because the majority of the distance is on paved roads and pathways. We will also encounter ~3km. of gravel, ~1-2 km of easy single track through the trees, and just to make it interesting, a couple of short hike-a-bike sections through dry washouts ending with ice cream at Ida Mays (no longer subsidized).

-32 mm or wider tires recommended.
-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.

Start location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Jp4MN5G4AhVPpRCK8

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.

Evening Unwind NOT to Cochrane, Adv, 53km, 521m, Phil Twomey (Thursday, August 20, 2026)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Coordinator: Phil Twomey

Distance: 53 km

Type: Training

Level: For advanced/experienced road riders -- must be comfortable with paceline riding as a group.

Pace: 25-30 kph average speed

Elevation Gain: 521 m

Description:

Join us for our weekly ride with a slight variation on normal route.

If needed, we’ll split into two groups:

Advanced

Advanced+

Parking:
Meet at the Shane Homes YMCA in Rocky Ridge. We'll gather in the northwest corner of the parking lot 15 minutes before the ride starts.

Weather:

This ride will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.

Fernie Multi Day MTB, Int-Adv, 400m, RoyScarisbrick (Sunday, August 23, 2026)

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Please read and add to the notes at https://www.elbowvalleycc.org/Market-Place/13643023

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Fernie offers a big variety of mountain biking trails. Let's arrive in Fernie August 23, ride August 24-27 and leave on August 28. We'll meet each day and ride as one or two groups. We'll focus on cross-country riding (no lifts or car shuttles). There are easier trails to ride but some people will focus on intermediate to advanced.

Maps are at https://www.trailforks.com/region/fernie/,

https://tourismfernie.com/activities/mountain-biking/trails

Lake Louise Ski to Moraine Lake 48km, Int, 676m, PaulPark (Monday, August 24, 2026)

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Coordinator: Paul Park

Distance: 48km

Pace: 20-22 kph

Elevation Gain: 676 m

E-bikes Allowed: Yes

This is a challenging ride from Lake Louise Ski Resort for Intermediate cyclists who have plenty of pedaling power in their legs for the hills.

We will start from LL Ski Parking lot, ride through the LL Village and ride around in the LL village, and climb up to the LL road. All riders are required to ride single file at all times, as lots of traffic there.

Stops will be limited to maintain a steady pace. We will have a regrouping stop at LL Road & Moraine Lake Road junction, and continue to ride up to Moraine Lake (snack/lunch brake at the Moraine Lake).

Air quality: Please check AQHI for the riding day. I'll cancel if its too high the night before.

Safety: Consider bringing bear spray, along with plenty of food and water and tools for minor repairs. Cell service is unavailable on parts of the route. If you run into trouble, you can use the Roam Bus to return to LL village & find out the way to your vehicle.(As LL village has the cell service, or you can wait for all the group's coming back to the village)

After-Ride: Options to grab somthing to eat at Northface Bistro at the bottom of the lift.

Parking is at the Lake Louise Ski Resort parking lot. This is free parking. See: here

Tuesday Tuneup, Adv, 50km, 500m, HeatherOpseth (Tuesday, August 25, 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Coordinator: Heather Opseth

Level: Advanced and Advanced Plus

Distance: 50 km
Elevation Gain: 500+ m
Pace (2-3 groups):

Advanced group(s): ~25-27 kph average speed

Advanced Plus group: 28-30+ kph average speed (self guided)

This ride is for advanced/experienced road riders -- must be comfortable with paceline riding. Ride at your own pace on hill climbs, regrouping at main junctions and at the top of hills.

You can use the hills as a high-intensity workout, challenge some Strava segments, or just take it easy and enjoy the views.

Route:

This week's route includes Horizon View, Airport Road and a side trip to Mountain View Estates at the end. Not as hilly as usual!

Parking spot is the Eden Brook Funeral Home, off Lower Springbank Road (see route map for exact location).

Newcomers welcome. There will be good company and a social atmosphere. If you are unsure about the speed, pacelining format, and difficulty level of the ride, please contact the coordinator in advance.

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.

Sheep River Century, Int/Adv, 102km, 1080m, PattyWest (Thursday, August 27, 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Coordinators: Patty West

Distance: 102 km

Pace: 22-25 kph

Elevation Gain: 1084 m

Parking and Meeting Place: Millarville School parking lot

E-Bikes: no

Route description:

Leaving Millarville we will head south through Diamond Valley and then follow the scenic Sheep River valley into Kananaskis. This is an out and back ride.

Bring sufficient water and food for the full ride, as there are no facilities once we get into the park.

We will have a picnic stop at Sheep River Falls on the return from the turnaround point.

Safety:

No cell service, No food/water services west of Diamond Valley, Consider bringing bear spray, cattle guards

Evening Unwind to Cochrane, Adv, 50km, 388m, TanyaColwell (Thursday, August 27, 2026)

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Coordinator: Tanya Colwell

Distance: 50 km

Type: Training

Level: For advanced/experienced road riders -- must be comfortable with paceline riding as a group.

Pace: 25-30 kph average speed

Elevation Gain: 388 m

Description:

Join us for our weekly ride out to Cochrane and back.

If needed, we’ll split into two groups:

Advanced

Advanced+

Parking:
Meet at the Shane Homes YMCA in Rocky Ridge. We'll gather in the northwest corner of the parking lot 15 minutes before the ride starts.

Weather:

This ride will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.

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Icefields Double Century, 200km, >2000m, Advanced+ Tanya Colwell (Saturday, August 29, 2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

RIDE - LEVEL: Advanced +

Coordinator:  Tanya Colwell

Distance: 200 km

Pace:  25-30 km/hr

Elevation Gain:  2680 m

E-Bikes allowed: No

Start: Pull out near Dolomite Peak, 27.1 km North of the Cattleguard on HWY 93 North of Lake Louise. Click here for directions.

Destination: Athabasca Glacier

Description:

Double, double, toil and trouble—two hundred kilometres and plenty of climbing!

Challenge yourself with a spectacular double century along the iconic Icefields Parkway. It is said that nearly 200 icefields and glaciers can be seen along this corridor, giving us something to count while the kilometres tick by.

We’ll set off early and begin with a steady climb toward Bow Summit, regrouping for a quick stop and glacier count at Peyto Lake Viewpoint. From there, we’ll enjoy a long descent and rolling terrain to Saskatchewan Crossing, where we can refill water and purchase snacks.

Next comes the climb past the famous Big Bend toward the Columbia Icefield. We’ll regroup at the toe of the Athabasca Glacier for photos before continuing to the Icefield Centre for another food and water stop.

We will then retrace our route south, stopping again at Saskatchewan Crossing before climbing out of the Saskatchewan River valley and tackling the final major ascent back over Bow Summit.

Food and water are available approximately every 50 km, but riders must carry enough supplies to remain self-sufficient between stops.

Mountain safety: Weather can change quickly on the Icefields Parkway, and snow is possible at any time of year. Bring extra layers, full rain gear and sufficient food and water. Large sections of the route have no cell coverage, so riders should be prepared to handle minor mechanical or weather-related issues. Consider carrying bear spray.

This is a demanding ride for experienced endurance cyclists who have completed several long rides this season and are comfortable riding around 150km with significant climbing.

We should all do one truly long ride each year—this 202.6 can be yours for 2026.

Route Map:

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.

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Tuesday Tuneup Springbank, Adv, 50km, 500m, HeatherOpseth (Tuesday, September 01, 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Mark your calendar for a weekly Tuesday evening ride in Springbank! Specific ride details and registration will be posted/opened at the start of each month.

September rides are weather-dependent and will get shorter as the days get shorter.

Coordinator: Heather Opseth

Distance: 50 km

Level: For advanced/experienced road riders -- must be comfortable with paceline riding as a group.

Pace:

2-3 groups, based on number of participants.

Advanced group(s): 25-27 kph average speed

Advanced Plus group: 28-30+ kph average speed (self guided)

Note that the average speeds increase as the summer progresses!

Elevation Gain: 500 m

Description:

This is a weekly ride in Springbank, focused on scenic routes, hill training, and intervals where we crank up the intensity.

We will kick off the season with a series of hill training workouts in April and early May. As the summer gets underway, we focus on longer routes, exploring beautiful backroads of the area.

To keep it interesting we ride a different route each week!

Parking spot is the Eden Brook Funeral Home, off Lower Springbank Road. 24223 Township Rd 242, Calgary, AB T3Z 3K2 (see route map for exact location).

Newcomers welcome, however please contact the coordinator in advance if you are unsure about your skill or fitness level for the ride. Email: heather.opseth@icloud.com

There will be good company and a social atmosphere.

***Specific rides/routes and registration will be posted at the start of each month. Please watch for further details throughout the season.***

Silver Triangle 341 km 5 Day Int 3930 m Helen.Hayes/GarryDenman (Monday, September 07, 2026)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Five days cycling/Six nights circuit in the Kootenay Valley with shorter and longer intermediate rides each day.

This much loved EVCC classic is being resurrected this year!

This ride is supported, which means that there will be a fee to cover the cost of a rental vehicle plus gas, volunteer's expenses, insurance, baggage transfer as well as a few group snacks and drinks. Any amount that is collected and not used will be returned to the particiants.

THIS IS A PAY AS YOU GO event - you are responsible for arranging your own accommodations and paying for your own meals. You are welcome to bring a small cooler.

We will use your registration for further communication and planning. You will be invoiced for shared costs which will be based on the number of participants.

We will start riding together from our accommodations (see below Sept 6 pre-accommodation). You need to arrive in the area the night before & stay locally. We will ride together to the Kootenay Bay ferry for the noon hour crossing. (exact time TBA). Luggage van will visit accommodations en route to the ferry so participants can load their baggage.

This will be the daily routine, participants will be responsible for loading their baggage each day. Make sure your baggage is in the van.

Accommodations will be cabins, lodges, motels or hostels and will be approximately $75 per night (double occupancy) or camping at $40 - $50.

Book your own reservations for each night at the recommended accommodations or campgrounds. Some are limited.

Contact Helen 403 978 8550 for help matching roommates.

NOTE: We will be returning to the start point at the end of the ride so you may want to book your 1st reservation again for September 11th. Arrangements have been made to leave your vehicle for the duration of our ride.

The Kootenay Fondo is on the 12th of September and could be conveniently attended after this event.

This trip is open to EVCC members only. New members are welcome!

Accommodation Suggestions

Sept 6, Sunday - Pre Ride Accommodations: 2 choices

(depending how far you want to ride on Day 1)

1. Boswell: This starting location is 26 km from the ferry terminal. Allow 2+ hours to arrive at the ferry by bike – there are hills. Daily Total 64 km.

Cedar Point RV Resort & Marina, phone 1-250-223-8271
Book on line for cabins, RV or camping. This accommodation requires that we pay the cleaning fee of $50 because they normally require 2 day stays
Week Parking available for vehicles in the boat storage for no charge

2. Crawford Bay: This location is 6 km to the ferry but there are hills. Allow 1+ hour to cycle to the ferry. Daily Total 42km total.

Kokanee Chalets, phone 1-250-227-9292. Cabins and camping with hot tub and bakery on site. (Bakery is open until 3 pm on Sunday and closed Monday)

DAY 1 - September 7 - Boswell or Crawford Bay - Kaslo 64 or 42 km

Lunch stop - Ainsworth Hot Springs for a soak in the mineral hot pool part way between Balfour and Kaslo. Pack swim gear with you or in an accessible bag in the luggage van.

Group dinner/barbeque in the green space at the motel or down town at the pub/pizza place

Kaslo Motel 1- 250-353 -2431
Kaslo Hotel 1- 866-823-1433
Kaslo Village Campground 1-250-353-2662

DAY 2 - Sept 8, Kaslo - New Denver 46 km

Choose breakfast in town or make your own. Lunch / snack / water break stop at Fish Lake

Adventure Domes 1-250- 439-7174 (New Denver)
Valhalla Inn 1-250-358-2228 (New Denver)

Optional add on for extra km - New Denver - Rosebery or Hills, end of Slocan Lake 32km return

DAY 3 - Sept 9, 2026, New Denver - Winlaw 51 km

There is a big climb out of Silverton....

Lunch stop at Slocan Lake boat launch with the option for a swim

Leaving Slocan, we will ride on the opposite side of the river & onto Perry’s Back Road off the main highway

Karibu Park Cottages & Campground 1-226-7306 (Winlaw)

DAY 4 - Sept 10, 2026, Winlaw - Nelson 50 km

We will begin today by crossing the river and continuing for as long as we can to avoid the highway (approximately ½ the route) to Passmore Junction. Then we will be on the highway riding into Nelson.

Optional add on - Winlaw - Blewet - Nelson - Advanced route via Blewet very hilly terrain 52km plus

Alpine Inn and Suites (motel) 1 - 250 - 352 - 5501 (Nelson)
Adventure Hotel - 1-250-352-7211 (Nelson)
Dancing Bear Inn - hostel type rooms 1- 778-463-5319 (Nelson)
City of Nelson Campground 1-250-352-7618 (Nelson)

DAY 5 - Sept 11, Friday, Nelson - Crawford Bay 39km or Boswell 59km

We will catch the (approximate) 12:20 ferry at Balfour. It is 33 km and will take at least 2 hours of cycling. Plan to arrive 20 minutes early. The ferry crossing is approximately 45 minutes. Depending on where you started/parked your vehicle, the distance after the ferry is 6 km to Crawford Bay or 26 to Boswell.

Optional Distance - side trip from the Harrop - Procter Ferry, adds on 17 km round trip.

Approximately 28 km from Nelson take the cable ferry to Harrop and cycle to Procter (Procter Village Cafe) 17km there and back. Plan 1.5 extra hours, leaving Nelson by 9 AM.

Total 50 to the Balfour ferry.

Distance after the ferry: Crawford Bay (6km) or Boswell (26km) where you started.

Back to the starting point, book another night or check out.

Cancellation Policy:

Less than 14 days prior to tour departure:

Cancelled registrants will receive no refund unless a paying replacement is found.

Participant Replacement Policy:

If a paying replacement is found, the cancelled participant will receive a full refund (minus the 3% credit card processing fee).

Event Cancellation by EVCC:

If the ability to hold the event is in question due to extenuating circumstances, (fire, smoke, ferry strike, etc.) a decision to cancel will be made before or during the event.

If the tour is entirely cancelled, all participants will receive a full refund, less any payment processing fees and other non-refundable expenses the club has paid on behalf of the event.

Costs such as air-line tickets, cost incurred due to travel delays, flight cancellations or illness and other costs incurred by a member but not included in the EVCC trip fee are liabilities born by the participant and are not the responsibility of the EVCC. Members are advised to purchase their own cancellation insurance if available.

Tuesday Tuneup Springbank, Adv, 50km, 500m, HeatherOpseth (Tuesday, September 08, 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Mark your calendar for a weekly Tuesday evening ride in Springbank! Specific ride details and registration will be posted/opened at the start of each month.

September rides are weather-dependent and will get shorter as the days get shorter.

Coordinator: Heather Opseth

Distance: 50 km

Level: For advanced/experienced road riders -- must be comfortable with paceline riding as a group.

Pace:

2-3 groups, based on number of participants.

Advanced group(s): 25-27 kph average speed

Advanced Plus group: 28-30+ kph average speed (self guided)

Note that the average speeds increase as the summer progresses!

Elevation Gain: 500 m

Description:

This is a weekly ride in Springbank, focused on scenic routes, hill training, and intervals where we crank up the intensity.

We will kick off the season with a series of hill training workouts in April and early May. As the summer gets underway, we focus on longer routes, exploring beautiful backroads of the area.

To keep it interesting we ride a different route each week!

Parking spot is the Eden Brook Funeral Home, off Lower Springbank Road. 24223 Township Rd 242, Calgary, AB T3Z 3K2 (see route map for exact location).

Newcomers welcome, however please contact the coordinator in advance if you are unsure about your skill or fitness level for the ride. Email: heather.opseth@icloud.com

There will be good company and a social atmosphere.

***Specific rides/routes and registration will be posted at the start of each month. Please watch for further details throughout the season.***

Cranbrook Fondo Weekend, LyleHeather (Thursday, September 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Join us for a weekend of fun, friendship, and road riding, centered around the Kootenay Rockies Gran Fondo in Cranbrook, B.C.

Level: Intermediate and Advanced

Dates: September 10 to 14, 2026

Coordinators: Lyle & Heather Opseth

Registration instructions

Register now to indicate your interest in joining the trip. We will use this registration list for event planning and communication.
If you plan to ride the Fondo, you must also register directly via their website (not through EVCC). See below. You do not need to ride the Fondo to participate in the weekend (e.g., other club rides).
Day-by-day club rides and events will be posted in the EVCC calendar closer to the event and you will need to register for each individual ride at that time.

Trip overview

The Kootenay Rockies Gran Fondo takes place on Saturday Sept. 12. Last year over 40 EVCC members participated and we’re hoping to have an even bigger showing in 2026!

On the days before and after the Fondo, we will offer club rides of varying distances and speeds, exploring the scenic, quiet roads and rail trails around Cranbrook. These will be posted in the EVCC calendar closer to the event.

Check out our collection of routes on Ride with GPS: Cranbrook Fondo Weekend Maps

The weekend also includes a lively dinner and social on Sunday evening (venue and ticket pricing to be confirmed).

This is a “pay-as-you go” trip. That means you are responsible for arranging your accommodation, paying your own costs for food and lodging, and booking your own Fondo registration.

Sign up now for the Kootenay Rockies Gran Fondo

The KRGF is a non-profit event led by the Sunrise Rotary Club of Cranbrook. They offer a well-organized event with beautiful courses, great food, and a fun and supportive atmosphere. The fondo raises funds for local charities.

There are three distance options: Piccolo (58 km), Medio (102 km), and Gran (152 km).

To learn more and to register, visit the event website: https://www.krgf.ca

For 10% off your registration fee, use our special discount code: KRGF26-4EVCC

Note, the Fondo is optional. If “racing” is not your cup of tea, you are still welcome to join us for the rest of the weekend’s rides and activities! If you’ve never ridden a Fondo before, this is a good one to try as it is a very inclusive and low-pressure event.

Accommodation

To participate in the full weekend of rides and events, plan to arrive in Cranbrook the evening of Sept. 10 and leave on Sept. 14. But we’re very flexible! If you don’t have as much time, you can come for any number of days that work for you, e.g., just Friday night to Sunday. Book early as rooms are going fast!

Elizabeth Lake Lodge: The main accommodation is Elizabeth Lake Lodge. Club activities will be based out of this location. However! As of March 2026, the Lodge is already full with returning riders. If you do not already have a room, please check out one of the other options.

Jimsmith Lake Campground: For those with tents and RVs, join the group at the beautiful Jimsmith Lake Campground, just up the road from Elizabeth Lake Lodge.

St Eugene Resort: This hotel is owned by local First Nations, and is the primary venue for the Fondo. They offer discounted rates for cyclists.

You can also stay at any other hotel or rental of your choice in town.

Questions? Contact us!

Lyle: lyle@opseth.ca

Heather: heather.opseth@icloud.com

Please don't hesitate to contact us with questions, we'd love to hear from you!

Cranbrook Northstar Rail Trail, Easy, 45Km, 400m, LyleOpseth (Friday, September 11, 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Coordinator: Lyle Opseth

Ride level: easy

Distance: 45 km

Pace: 18-21 km/h

Elevation Gain: 400m

Choose the ride option with the distance and pace you prefer. This is the easy ride.

Join us to cycle the Northstar Rail Trail pathway between Cranbrook and Marysville. This ride explores the historic Northstar Rail Trail at a relaxed pace, suitable for those cyclists participating in the Kootenays Fondo the next day. The trail is noted for gentle grades.

This shorter ride turns around at Marysville with a stop at the Timber Hitch Coffee Shop. You can also check out Marysville Falls a few blocks further down the road.

This ride starts at Moir Park and follows the paved pathway on the old railway right of way before returning the same way. If you decide to shorten the ride, please inform your coordinator. (We get it! There's a fondo tomorrow.)

Parking at Moir Park:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/8jScUCBUxqfnz6S8A

Cranbrook Northstar Rail Trail, Int, 45Km, 400m, HeatherOpseth (Friday, September 11, 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Coordinator: Heather Opseth

Ride level: intermediate

Distance: 45 km

Pace: 23-25 km/h

Elevation Gain: 400m

Choose the ride option with the distance and pace you prefer. This is the intermediate ride.

Join us to cycle the Northstar Rail Trail pathway between Cranbrook and Marysville. This ride explores the historic Northstar Rail Trail, suitable for those cyclists participating in the Kootenays Fondo the next day. The trail is noted for gentle grades.

This shorter ride turns around at Marysville with a stop at the Timber Hitch Coffee Shop. You can also check out Marysville Falls just a few more blocks down the road.

Parking at Moir Park:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/8jScUCBUxqfnz6S8A

Cranbrook Northstar Rail Trail, Adv, 55Km, 500m, BobWestlake (Friday, September 11, 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Coordinator: Bob Westlake

Ride level: advanced

Distance: 55 km

Pace: 23+ km/h

Elevation Gain: 500m

Choose the ride option with the distance and pace you prefer. This is the advanced ride.

Join us to cycle the Northstar Rail Trail pathway between Cranbrook and Kimberley. This ride explores the historic rail trail between Cranbrook and Kimberley.

This ride starts at Moir Park and follows the paved pathway on the old railway right of way before returning the same way.

We will be enjoying coffee and lunch in Kimberley. Or you can turn around at Rotary Park in Kimberley, shown on the map.

If you decide to shorten the ride, please inform your coordinator. (We get it! There's a fondo tomorrow.)

Parking at Moir Park:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/8jScUCBUxqfnz6S8A

Cranbrook Touring Recovery Ride, Easy, 44km, 470m, SalFaoro (Sunday, September 13, 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Coordinator: Sal Faoro

Ride level: easy

Distance: 44 km

Pace: 21-24 km/h

Elevation Gain: 470 m

Parking: Elizabeth Lake Lodge registrants will park at the lodge. All other cyclists will park at the nearby Confederation Ball Park.

Choose the ride option with the distance and pace you prefer.

Join us to explore scenic roads in and around Cranbrook for a recovery ride the day after the Kootenays Fondo. The rides are paced for cyclists who need an easier "recovery" day.

We will cycle new roads including Wycliffe Road through Wycliffe and St. Eugene.

This ride starts at the Cranbrook Confederation Ball Park in Cranbrook, just east of Elizabeth Lake Lodge on Wattsville Rd. Cyclists not staying at the lodge should park at the ball diamond and cyclists staying at the lodge should just cycle to the ball diamond parking lot to meet their group.

Meeting location map

Cranbrook Touring Recovery Ride, Int, 59km, 600m, HeatherLyle (Sunday, September 13, 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Coordinator: Heather and Lyle Opseth

Ride level: intermediate

Distance: 59 km

Pace: 23-25 km/h

Elevation Gain: 600 m

Parking: Elizabeth Lake Lodge registrants will park at the lodge. All other cyclists will park at the nearby Confederation Ball Park.

Choose the ride option with the distance and pace you prefer. This ride is a longer distance with a moderate/intermediate pace.

Join us to explore scenic roads in and around Cranbrook for a recovery ride the day after the Kootenays Fondo. The rides are paced for cyclists who need an easier "recovery" day.

We will cycle new roads including Wycliffe Road through Wycliffe and St. Eugene, with a side trip out-and-back on Pighin Road.

Meeting location map

Cranbrook Touring, Adv, 59km, 625m, BobWestlake (Sunday, September 13, 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Coordinator: Bob Westlake

Ride level: advanced

Distance: 59 km

Pace: 25+ km/h

Elevation Gain: 625 m

Parking: Elizabeth Lake Lodge registrants will park at the lodge. All other cyclists will park at the nearby Confederation Ball Park.

Choose the ride option with the distance and pace you prefer.

Join us to explore scenic roads in and around Cranbrook for a recovery ride the day after the Kootenays Fondo. This is the advanced ride with the longest distance and fastest pace.

We will cycle new roads including Wycliffe Road through Wycliffe and St. Eugene. This longer tour additionally explores Pighin Road.

Meeting location map

Cranbrook Stretching Session, all levels, TaraMcKay (Sunday, September 13, 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:45:00 GMT

Coordinator: Tara McKay

Level: All levels welcome, no experience necessary!

Distance: 0 km

Pace: 0 km/hour

Elevation Gain: 0 m

After several days of riding, it's time to stretch out those tired muscles!

Bring a yoga mat and/or towel to join us for a 20 minute stretching class on the beautiful grassy shores of Jimsmith Lake. Option to dip in the water afterwards.

Location:

Jimsmith Lake Provincial Park (about 4 km from Elizabeth Lake Lodge, close to our camping friends). We will meet at the Lower Day Use Area on the large grassy area situated directly in front of the parking lot.

Google map: Jimsmith Lake Provincial Park

Detail map: Jimsmith Park

Cranbrook Dinner & Social (Sunday, September 13, 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Coordinators: Heather and Lyle Opseth

Calling all participants in the Cranbrook Fondo weekend! Please join us for a lasagna dinner and social at the Cranbrook Golf Club.

Ticket price: $44 for club members

Buffet includes:

3 salad choices

Meat or vegetarian lasagna

Lemon roast potatoes

Assorted desserts

Coffee and tea

Cash bar with assorted beers, wines, cocktails, soft drinks and other non-alcoholic options.

Time:

Doors and bar open at 5:30 p.m. -- get a drink and mingle in the room or out on the patio

Buffet opens at 6:15 p.m.

Stay as long as you like to socialize afterwards!

Location: Cranbrook Golf Club, 2700 2nd St S, Cranbrook, BC V1C 4H8

See Google Map: Cranbrook Golf Club

RSVP! Advance registration and payment are required by August 15. (No tickets at the door.)
Non-member guests: Each member may bring up to 4 non-member guests, for a ticket price of $50.
Cancellation policy: Cancellation with refund is available until September 6. You must contact the coordinators to cancel. As we need to commit numbers one week in advance, we are not able to offer refunds after September 6.

Thanks to the club for their generous contribution to the costs of this event, enabling us to offer a discounted ticket price for members.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Cranbrook Wardner-Fort Steele Rd, Int, 50/60Km, 540m, LyleOpseth (Monday, September 14, 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Coordinator: Lyle Opseth

Ride level: various

Distance: 60 km (50 km option)

Pace: 23-24 km/h

Elevation Gain: 540 m (430 m option)

You can choose to ride either the full 60 km ride or shorten it to 50 km. Faster cyclists will "self-guide".

Before returning to Calgary on Monday, join us to cycle Wardner Fort Steele Road.You may have missed this segment of the Kootenays Fondo if you did not cycle the full 152 km route.

The start of the ride is the Fort Steele Heritage Town parking lot, just off highway 93.

From the Fort Steele Heritage Town, we ride to the Wardner Fort Steele Road and follow it to the Kootenay Highway (93) and return the way we came. Riders wanting a shorter 50 km ride can turn around at the Bull River Inn.

Please inform your coordinator if you shorten the ride.

Fort Steele Heritage Town map:

Full distance route:

Shorter route option:

Tuesday Tuneup Springbank, Adv, 50km, 500m, HeatherOpseth (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Mark your calendar for a weekly Tuesday evening ride in Springbank! Specific ride details and registration will be posted/opened at the start of each month.

September rides are weather-dependent and will get shorter as the days get shorter.

Coordinator: Heather Opseth

Distance: 50 km

Level: For advanced/experienced road riders -- must be comfortable with paceline riding as a group.

Pace:

2-3 groups, based on number of participants.

Advanced group(s): 25-27 kph average speed

Advanced Plus group: 28-30+ kph average speed (self guided)

Note that the average speeds increase as the summer progresses!

Elevation Gain: 500 m

Description:

This is a weekly ride in Springbank, focused on scenic routes, hill training, and intervals where we crank up the intensity.

We will kick off the season with a series of hill training workouts in April and early May. As the summer gets underway, we focus on longer routes, exploring beautiful backroads of the area.

To keep it interesting we ride a different route each week!

Parking spot is the Eden Brook Funeral Home, off Lower Springbank Road. 24223 Township Rd 242, Calgary, AB T3Z 3K2 (see route map for exact location).

Newcomers welcome, however please contact the coordinator in advance if you are unsure about your skill or fitness level for the ride. Email: heather.opseth@icloud.com

There will be good company and a social atmosphere.

***Specific rides/routes and registration will be posted at the start of each month. Please watch for further details throughout the season.***

Lake Minnewanka Shuttle MTB, Adv, 35km, RoyScarisbrick (Saturday, September 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

In the past we've ridden this event from the east end of the TransAlta Road to the dam end of the Lake. This year we'll skip the gravel road part, shortening the trip from 50 km to 35 km. It will take about six hours.

You should only register for this event if you regularly ride all or part of the Lake Minnewanka trail.

We'll ride from the end of the TransAlta Road, through Devil's Gap, and along Lake Minnewanka. It is about 35 km on singletrack. The route is rough, with washouts, boulder fields, blowdowns. Some sections have a slide-slope.

See https://www.trailforks.com/trails/minnewanka for a description.This is a one-way trip. It is not an out-and-back or loop. There are no shortcuts.

Register now to show interest. Later in the summer we'll see what kind of transportation we need: friends; or transportation company. We'll drive up the forestry trunk road north of Cochrane, drive the TransAlta Road and ride west from the top of the bank overlooking the Ghost.

See https://headwaysystems.com/galleryserverpro/default.aspx?aid=81 for pictures of the 2025 event.

No e-bikes. We need to be able to carry our bikes in places on this route. Also, according to https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/banff/activ/cyclisme-biking/veloselectriques-ebikes e-bikes and pedal-assist bikes are not permitted on the Minnewanka trail.