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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Willow Creek - Chain Lakes Backroad Loop 100km

  • Tuesday, August 25, 2020
  • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Willow Creek Provincial Park 40km south of Nanton
  • 7

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Coordinator:   Mike W
Type of Ride:  Backroad Advanced (Intermediate with eBike)
Distance:
  100km
Cumulative Elevation Gain:  1100m
Anticipated Pace:  20 km/hr overall, faster on pavement & downhill, slower on dirt and uphill
Duration:  5-6 hours moving time, 7-8 hours including stops
We will regroup at intersections or every 15 minutes.  No one will be left behind.

PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO START TIME TO GET YOU AND YOUR BIKE READY

This is a 100km backroad loop starting and ending at Willow Creek Provincial Park about 40km south of Nanton (17km SW of Stavely).  35km is on paved roads, the rest is on gravel.


There are toilet facilities but no drinking water where we park.  The closest alternative en route is the Tim Hortons and Flying J Travel Centre / Truck Stop at the south end of Nanton, about 200m before the intersection of Hwy 2 and 533.

We'll do the loop counterclockwise.

This ride is suitable for bikes with tires that are at least 38mm / 1.5" wide, and some sort of tread pattern at least a couple of millimetres deep.  Large lugged mountain bike tires are fine, but not required.  The gearing should be set up for grades up to 10%.  In general, this ride is suitable for gravel, cyclocross, hybrid, and mountain bikes, or any other bike with the necessary tires and gearing.  eBikes welcome!

Participants should ensure their bikes are in excellent condition and bring along more drink, food, clothing, safety, repair, and first aid gear than they would normally bring on a road ride.  We will regroup at intersections or every 15 minutes or so, whichever is more frequent.

Please note:  To cancel your registration, make sure you are signed into the system, click on the "already registered" button, then click the "Cancel Registration" button.  


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