Introductory Gravel Ride at Nanton, 50km, 600m, Mike Wingham

Coordinator:   Mike Wingham
Type of Ride:  Gravel
Distance:  50km
Cumulative Elevation Gain:  600m
Anticipated Pace:  15-18km/hr on gravel, faster on pavement
Duration:  About 5 hours total, 4 hours riding
We will regroup periodically and at all intersections.  No one will be left behind.

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

We meet in the gravel parking area across the road from the Nanton Tim Hortons:

This is an introductory gravel ride ride suitable for bikes with treaded tires at least 32mm wide; no gravel riding experience required.  It's about the same technical difficulty as last Thursday's ride, but more physical effort due to it having 2.5 times the gravel and a third more elevation gain.  Effort-wise, last Thursday's ride was roughly like a 60km road ride, while this one is like a 75km road ride.  Contact me if you have any questions or for further information.

About halfway into the ride is an optional out-and-back hill climb called "Stephen's Wall".  Enjoy a rest and snack here, or join in and see how far you can get up the hill before stalling and falling off!