Bike and Camp(Cabin): Collingwood Cove, Strathcona Wilderness - Sat, Apr 29 2017, Sun, Apr 30 2017

Bike and Camp(Cabin): Collingwood Cove, Strathcona Wilderness (4/29/2017)

PRE-REGISTRATION & PAYMENT REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page. You will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the EOC.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Bike

Event Location:

Ardrossan

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Apr 29 2017, Sun, Apr 30 2017 10:00 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Apr 29 2017 8:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

1.5 Days and One Night

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Brent S (Polé Polé)
Rhonda S
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Member Cost:

$10.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

8 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Saturday: Approx 41km
Sunday: Approx 12km

An unsupported road ride from Edmonton, down to Collingwood Cove, then to Strathcona Wilderness Area. We check in to Strathcona at 3:30PM for orientation, and then push our bikes in less than 0.5km to the camp site (with the cabin), which we have reserved. There is no biking allowed on their trails - we have to either push in (it's not hard), or lock the bikes at their facility and carry our gear in.

No alcohol is allowed at Strathcona Wilderness Area. Please don't bring any - we are registered under Edmonton Outdoor Club and we will be mindful of making a good impression - not an unfortunate one!

Although we are not tenting, the overnight experience will still be rustic. The cabin is split into four separate units. We can spread out among them all, but we must clean up after, sweeping the floor and taking out the garbage. There's no power, and we can't bring in power. There are bunk beds but no mattresses (bring a camping mattress). There's no plumbing - just outhouses. There is a firepit and they provide cooking sticks, an axe and firewood. They also provide water to extinguish our fire, and potable water for drinking.

Everyone must be prepared to be self- sufficient on this trip. You must bring your own mattress, sleeping bag, stove, cookware, water, food, and so on. If you want to share with someone, you will have to arrange that yourself - there will be no pre-trip meeting or pre-planned sharing. Firewood and water are provided (yay!!). Keep in mind that you not only have to haul your gear and food on your bike, but you also will have to walk in approximately 0.5km to the camp site with it. Plan accordingly, and feel free to contact Brent and Rhonda for ideas, suggestions and tips.

Riding Route for Saturday (approx 41km):
To Collingwood Cove:
Head east from the Recreation Complex on Hwy 221A to Twp 530.
Turn right (west) onto Twp 530 for just a few feet - go under the train bridge, then turn left onto RR 221 and ride past Katie's Crossing.
Continue south on RR 221 to Wye Rd.
Turn east (left) onto Wye Rd and continue to RR 215.
Turn right (south) onto RR 215 and continue to Twp Rd 520
Turn left (east) onto Twp Rd 520 and continue into the community of Collingwood Cove. As you enter the community, the road will curve several times (right, left, right, right). We'll stop for a lunch/snack break at the picnic area on the right (look for picnic tables and basketball hoops).
To Strathcona Wilderness Area:
Retrace our steps out of Collingwood Cove
Turn right on RR 213
Turn right at Wye Rd/AB-630 E
Turn left toward Range Road 211
Turn right at Range Road 211
Road curves left to stay on Range Road 211 - pass through the community of Antler Lake
Turn left at Township Road 530
Map

Back to our Meeting Spot on Sunday (~12km):
West along Baseline to Ardrossan. Turn right onto RR221A just before the train tracks and follow it back to the Rec Centre.

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS: The EOC treasurer is not processing payments for this event. I have already paid a reservation for 16 people, $100. Additional folks are about $6.30/ea, but I will need to adjust the reservation if we're more than 16. BRING CASH - SMALL DENOMINATIONS - to pay me back directly for your portion of the reservation, depending on how many people we have (we'll split it evenly). It should be between $10 and $15/ea. Bring small $doll-ieros$ to pay Rhonda your portion at the event (ie. she can't make change for everyone bringing $20 bills).

Required Items to Bring:
- Bike
- Helmet ** NO EXCEPTIONS** NO HELMET = NO RIDE AND NO REFUND
- Bicycle Repair Kit: Tools, Spare Tube and Pump
- Camping gear - mattress, sleeping bag, etc (see our Backpacking Checklist for ideas
- A method of carrying all of your gear while you cycle, and for walking in and out of the camp site
- Clothing for varying weather conditions, for riding, and for camping
- Appropriate shoes (ie. if you have clip shoes for cycling, remember to bring other shoes for walking in to camp)
- Picnic/lunch/snacks for Saturday lunch at Collingwood Cove
- Food for Saturday supper and Sunday breakfast camping
- Water sufficient for the ride on Saturday. They provide water at Strathcona, and our ride back on Sunday is short

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
- Personal first aid items
- Camera
- Sturdy bike chain and lock
- Reflectors (ie. reflective vest)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Meet at Ardrossan Recreation Complex. West on Highway 16 to the intersection for Ardrossan. Go south to Ardrossan. You will pass a number of schools on the left. Turn left onto 3 Ave before the train tracks. The Ardrossan Recreation Complex will be on your right.

Notes:

Notes to Rhonda:
- Strathcona requires 1 week notice to cancel, or our reservation fees are forfeited.
- Original reservation is for 16. Call them with final number - fees will be more if we have more than 16 people.
- 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.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$10.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Camping reservation/fees for Strathcona Wilderness. Total cost for the reservation is about $100. Your actual amount should be less than $15 (this assumes four people attending, and hopefully we'll have more than that). We'll split the costs evenly, to be calculated at the event meeting spot.

Make a Payment:

Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the EOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

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