Bow Century, Adv+, 160km, 1700m, ColinNorman

LEVEL: Adv+

TYPE:  Training

Coordinator:  Colin Norman

Distance:  160 km

Pace:  27.6 km/hr

Elevation Gain:  1700 m

E-Bikes allowed:  Yes

Hockey Fans:  Good thing it's golf season

Description:

• This long ride follows the scenic Bow Valley from Johnson Canyon all the way to its source at Bow Lake with an extension to Peyto Lookout for just a bit more fun.  

• Park at Johnson Canyon, Southwest parking lot: https://maps.app.goo.gl/62mM77fu221Pxz1V9

• This is a no-drop ride, but there won't be a sweep.  Riders should be comfortable riding in a tight paceline so that we stay together.  This century should not be your first paceline ride.

• Safety considerations: this road is open to cars, campers and tourists which are probably more of a hazard then the bears that frequent these meadows.

• Snacks: we plan to stop twice in Lake Louise to refuel and refill bottles at the 34 km and 124 km.  Water is also available at campsites along the way if its hot.  Plan for the long section without support accordingly.

• This is a high mountain road, plan for changing weather and bring layers.

• Cell coverage is not available for much of this route.

• Plan for a social apres the ride, or even an ice cream or BEvERage at the Johnson beehive

• Alternate date for rain delay: Sunday, July 6