Elbow Valley Cycle Club upcoming events

CANCELLED Banff to Lake Louise (can be considered Fondo training if you like), Adv/Int, 117km, 950m, PattyWest (Saturday, September 05, 2026)

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

CANCELLED
DUE TO COOL RAINY CONDITIONS IN THE MOUNTAINS

Banff to Lake Louise on Scenic Bow Valley Parkway (hwy 1A)
It’s that time of year again when the Bow Valley Parkway is closed to vehicle traffic.

Coordinator: Patty West

Difficulty: strong intermediate ++

Prairie View, Jewel Pass MTB. Advanced. 13km, 500m, RoyScarisbrick (Saturday, September 05, 2026)

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Summary: Meet at Barrier Lake, ride Prairie View, Jewell Pass.

Prairie View is a gravel road climb of 500 m. There's a short, steep section at the end of the climb where we carry our bikes up a short rock wall through the trees, then there's a downhill, rooty section. Jewel Pass is a trail that has been repaired a couple of times over the years and is a descent. Then a couple of kilometres on the flat takes up back to the starting point.

No ebikes please.

I would call this advanced because of the climbing, bike carrying, and rooty bouldery sections.

https://www.trailforks.com/trails/prairie-view/

https://www.trailforks.com/trails/jewell-pass/

Glenmore inn (Sunday, September 06, 2026)

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Meet at the Inglewood bird sanctuary parking lot, 2425 9 Ave.S.E

Bike pathways and roads to the Glenmore inn for Kjelds birthday brunch.

Coordinator:John Tole, for more info call john 403-804-1275

Distance:50 km intermediate.

Cadence: 15 -20 km

Elevation: 200 + -

E bikes: yes

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@elbow valleycc.org.

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

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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:

Participant Replacement Policy:

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 Pursuit Challenge - Adv - HeatherOpseth (Tuesday, September 08, 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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!

Evening Unwind Season Finale (no hill), Adv, 45km, 449m - Tanya C (Thursday, September 10, 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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:

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

Symons Valley/Nolan Hill, Int., JohnTole (Sunday, September 13, 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Starting point: Laycock park 6 St N.E.

The east entrance to the park is just behind the warehouse at 5939-6 St N.E. Here is a google link to it: Laycock Park

Route: Bike pathways and roads

Distance: 55 KM intermediate

Pace: 15- 20 Km

Elevation: 300 -+

Coordinator: John Tole

Lunch stop at DQ

For more info call John at 403-804-1275

E bikes: Yes

Guests:

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.

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

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, 40km, 350m, EduardSpelier (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Lake Minnewanka MTB, Adv, 32km, 200m, RoyScarisbrick (Saturday, September 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

(Originally this event was planned as a ride-through from Ghost to dam but is now planned as an out and back.)

Meet at the Minnewanka dam area, we could ride in and out to the Rangers' cabin, but turn around at any point. The trail is scheduled to open September 15 after being closed all summer for bears.

The trail is moderately difficult with stream beds and washouts but they can be walked.

See https://www.trailforks.com/trails/minnewanka-929433/ for a description.

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.

Irricana/beiseker (Sunday, September 20, 2026)

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Meet at the outdoors Ice rink in Irricana on Henricks Drive and bike the fine gravel packed trail to Beiseker.

Distance : 40 Km easy

Cadence: 16 -20

Elevation: minimal

Cordinator: John Tole, for more info call John 804-1275

E bikes: yes

Lunch stop at the Beefsteak restaurant in Beiseker

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

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.

Banff to Baker Creek, Int, 92km, 918m, VicUrban (Tuesday, September 22, 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Banff to Baker Creek Chalets

Coordinators: Vic Urban

Pre-dinner Tuesday Tuneup Springbank, Adv, 43km, 498m, EduardSpelier (Tuesday, September 22, 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Fall Colours Sheep River Valley, Int, 77km, 851m, LyleOpseth (Thursday, September 24, 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Coordinator: Lyle Opseth

Difficulty:

Ride format: No sweep, limited stops

E-Bikes: Yes

Parking and Meeting Place: library/community centre in Turner Valley (Diamond Valley)

Route Description:

It's time to catch the fall colours in the scenic Sheep River Valley!

A hilly and scenic ride in the beautiful Sheep River Valley. We ride up the Sheep River Road (Hwy 546) to the end where we loop through the day use area and parking at the end of the road and return. On the way back, we stop at the Sheep River Falls viewpoint (see map; approximately 41.5 km) for a lunch break.

As this is an out-and-back ride with an obvious route, there will be no sweep. Be prepared to be self-sufficient, with enough food and water, and equipped and able to change your own flat tire if needed. This is bear country and consider carrying bear spray.

Social elements:

Lunch stop at Sheep Falls on the return (at 41.6 km)
Tailgate/coffee shop at Diamond Valley following our ride.

Safety:

Bring your own tools, spare tubes, etc.
Consider bringing bear spray.
We need to cross cattle guards many times.
There is no cell service for much of the ride
Steep descent/ascent on the Sheep River bridge approaches

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)

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