Winter Fun - Bikes and Bridges - Sat, Dec 1 2012

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Winter Fun - Bikes and Bridges (12/1/2012)

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The Basics:
Event Type:Bike
Event Location: Edmonton River Valley
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Dec 1 2012  2:00 PM
Registration Cut Off: Sat, Dec 1 2012 1:30:00 PM
Event Duration:2 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Andrew H
Keith Barnes
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Member Cost:Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:25
Minimum Group Size:2
Number Registered So Far: 3 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
The Winter Fun series of bike rides (previously Die Hard) are meant to be fun, yet a bit challenging. Simply riding a bike in the winter is a bit of a challenge compared to summer riding but this offers an element of fun! Getting out and riding even though it may be cold, snowy, windy, slippery or any combination gives a great sense of accomplishment, almost like going against the odds and coming out on top.

BE PREPARED! Make sure you have suitable tires on your bike, and appropriate layers to keep cool enough or warm enough depending on all the possibilities nature can throw at us.
Andrew is a die-hard cyclist (or trying to convince himself he is) so this ride will go unless the temperature is below -25 Celsius.

Meet at the Victoria Park parking lot on the north side of River Valley Road at 2:00PM for a prompt departure at 2:10PM.

Route:
  • East along River Road
  • Cross the LRT Bridge, north to south
  • Cross the Walterdale Bridge, south to north
  • Push up the stairs at the Low Level Bridge and cross the bridge, north to south
  • Climb You Don't Love Me Hill
  • Cross the Dawson Bridge, south to north
  • Cross the Cloverdale Footbridge, north to south
  • Proceed past the Muttart Conservatory and a short distance up the Mill Creek Ravine, take the first off-shoot trail up into the neighborhood.
  • Climb the neighborhood streets to the top where (the closed) Scona Road meets Saskatchewan Drive
  • Take the paths along Saskatchewan Drive and cross the High Level Bridge, south to north
  • Ride down the switchback hill from Ezio Farone Park to the Glenora Club.
  • Return to Victoria Park

Please be sure that your equipment is suitable to the weather and road/path conditions. This won't be a fast ride, so beginners and slowpokes are welcome. Approximate distance: 18km.

SOCIAL! Join us at Brewsters Oliver Square at approximately 4:30pm for snacks/refreshments.  Even if you are not biking, please come join us.  We will likely be in the dinning room.  Call Andrew or Keith if you have trouble find us.


Required Items to Bring:
- Bike (hybrid or mountain is probably best in case there's any snow or ice on the route)
- Basic repair kit (with spare tube)
- Helmet
- Headlamp, tail light, and/or head light.
- Water
- Fun and Friendly Attitude		Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Meet at the main Victoria Park parking lot (north side of River Valley Road) at 6:30 for a prompt departure at 6:45PM. Look near the Victoria Park sign for the coordinator wearing (or holding) a yellow EOC ball cap.

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Notes:

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events.
- Please scroll through and read the entire online waiver when you sign up.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

 
Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!