RIDE - LEVEL: Intermediate: 7-9% hills and rapid descents (7.5%.) See elevation profile with the route map below.
Route:
We go south on Priddis Valley Rd, traversing a quiet tree lined ridge, left onto Plummers Rd., across the 22 and along another ridge south. We then climb past a small lake.
Our reward for the first climb is a fast, smooth descent down the "Old Road to Nepal."
Part way up the New Road to Nepal we turn off and a steep climb gets us to Leighton Art Centre for lunch. (Picnic tables, pink chairs, and a view of the Rockies.) No food available, bring your own.
On the return we have another long descent, then back across 22, along Plummers, north on 240 ST. with an optional side trip to the pavement end on Coal Mine Rd. (Route map below.)
Options for tailgate, or a libation at the Water's Edge Pub.
Coordinator: Richard (403-978-6683, rsvp9999@yahoo.com)
Distance: 61 km, Elevation Gain: 782 m
Pace: slow up, fast down, avg 22-24, patience required. as we regroup often and enjoy the day.
E-Bikes: Y
Provisions: Bring food and water. And a bright flashing taillight if you have one. Porta potty at the start and washroom at Leighton Art. (Remove shoes with cleats.) Bring a bill for their donation box if you're inclined.
Parking: Please park in the lot indicated in this google map link. Campground Parking (use satellite view.)
This is a gravel lot cross the road from the hockey rink and library, immediately west of the strip mall shopping.
Guests: contact the ride coordinator.
Please be ready to ride 15 min. before start for a briefing in the campground lot.
