ROAD RIDE - with 3 possible extensions
Coordinator: Bill Stilwell
Distance: minimum 45 maximum 78 km
Pace: 18-25+ kms/hr
Elevation Gain: what you make it. Check the elevation profile to get your estimate
This is designed with options much like deciding how many helpings of a festive meal you decide to consume E-bikes and guests are welcome. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
We will park at the entrance to the day use park.
If space is not available, please park along 186 ave. west if no spaces are available at the entrance to the day park located off the south side of 186 just before the bridge when traveling west.
Bring some snacks, water, and repair equipment.
Extensions options
1. Continue west on 186 Ave. W. and ride around the loop using 256 St.W and 210 Ave. W. This adds approx. 5.5 k and 70m climbing.
2. Take a right turn off 240 St.W. onto Coalmine Rd. W. and reverse at the 3rd bridge crossing. This adds approx. 11.4 k and 60 m climbing.
3. Take a right turn at the stop sign where highway 762 meets highway 549 and reverse where the road surface changes to gravel. This adds approx. 7 k and 120 m climbing.
The shortest route goes west on 186 Ave. W. to 240 St. W then south to Plummers Road W. A shop bio break at Brown Lowry then continue west and south until Plummers Rd. stops at the intersection with highway 762. Turn south and continue to highway 549 where you stop and continue south with the road name changing to 320 St. W. Take a left turn at the T intersection and continue east on 2338 Dr. W. Take a left onto 338 Ave. W. and proceed to the stop at the T intersection with highway 22 ( Cowboy Trail )
North on hwy 22 across 3 point creek and turn left onto highway 549. Take the right hand exit into Millarville. Port-a - potty is located on your right across from Miss Marples. A snack break is normally taken further west at the entrance to the school.
Next west and merge onto hwy 549 as you leave Millarville. Turn right onto 240 St. W. and immediately cross what some riders refer to as the banana bridge. Proceed north to the T intersection with Plummers Rd, and turn right. Plummers bears left and goes north and is named 240 St. W.
As it curves to the right it becomes 186 ave. W. and proceed to your parked vehicle.
A tailgate gathering is optional since we will be returning later in the afternoon.
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