Elbow Valley Cycle Club upcoming events

Bottrel Gravel Loop, Int+, 53km, 525m, WayneMatthews (Saturday, October 03, 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Coordinator: Wayne Matthews
Distance:  53km Cumulative Elevation Gain: 525m
Anticipated Pace:  15-18km/hr on gravel, faster on pavement, 18-20 km/hr overall.
Duration:  3½-4 hours total, 3 - 3½ hours riding
Type of Ride: Intermediate gravel ride on 30% chip seal, 69% gravel, and 1% clay (can only be ridden when dry, which should not be a problem this week). You are free to ride at your own pace on the longer hills, and regroup with everyone again at the top.

Type of Bike: Bike with at least 38mm-wide treaded tires and low range climbing gears, e.g. gravel bike, mountain bike, or eBike versions thereof.

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 along the south side of Township Rd 280, just west of Grand Valley Road and across from the mailboxes. Please don't park on the north side near the mailboxes.:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/zNVwUduE9E5ZWTez6

This is a very scenic ride. We can stop for a short break at the Bottrel General Store for refuelling.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51758606

Last 100km of the year? 102km ride Adv+ EduardSpelier (Saturday, October 03, 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

BOTTREL FOR COFFEE VIA WATER VALLEY PHILTWOMEY (Sunday, October 04, 2026)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Swiss Chalet, Int, 50km, 200m, JohnTole (Sunday, October 04, 2026)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Meet at the parking lot at St Georges drive and 8 Ave N.E. Bike Pathways and roads to Swiss Chalet.

Distance : 50 km, intermediate.

Elevation: 200.

Cadence: 15 - 20 km

Coordinator: John Tole

E bike: Yes

Lunch stop at Swiss Chalet.

For more info call John 403-804-1275

Evan Thomas to Interlakes Kananaskis, Int, 76km, 700m, VicUrban (Monday, October 05, 2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Coordinator: Vic Urban
Distance 76 km
Pace: 22+ kms/hr Intermediate
Elevation 700+ m

This ride starts at the Evan Thomas parking area

Ride out and back on this scenic Kananaskis route, and as such there will be no sweep though there are a few hills.

Prepare for cool riding in the mountains, however with a forecast high of 20 C it might be the last ride of the season. There will be a small stop at the lakes for a refuel before the return. Bring your own food and beverages as there are very few places to buy something. Also there are bears in the area, so be aware.

Tailgating afterwards

RESCHEDULED Banff to Johnston Canyon Fall Ride, Easy, 545m, 48.3 kms, CaroleWestlake (Monday, October 05, 2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

RESCHEDULED DATE & TIme - Oct 5, 2026 (Due to cold weather tomorrow, next week appears to be a better choice)

Event - Fall Ride Banff to Johnston Canyon on 1A. Road is closed to car traffic at this time. Ride at your own pace.

Level: Easy-Intermediate 48.3 kms, 545m

Date & Time - Monday Oct 5th, at 12pm start.

E-bikes - Yes

Description - We will start our ride from Banff train station and ride to Johnston Canyon, where we will stop for lunch. Bathrooms are available.

As this is an out and back ride, you may choose to turn around at any time. But please get word to the coordinator if you choose to leave the group.

We may not have a sweep, so all riders should stay with at least with one other person.

Please arrive 15 mins early so we can start our ride on time. Banff is asking cyclists to park at the new Banff Train Station Public Parking Lot located at 327 Railway Avenue as the Fenlands Recreation Centre parking is for users of that facility. The parking is free at the train station. Bathrooms are available as well.

**Bring Bear Spray, lunch/snacks and water.

**A Banff park pass is required.

Route map:

Pre-dinner Tuesday Tuneup Springbank, Adv, 42km, 368m, EduardSpelier (Tuesday, October 06, 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Road,Gravel, and Mnt Riders Windup Brunch, SalFaoro (Sunday, October 18, 2026)

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Event Coordinator: Sal Faoro

It is time for our riding season windup event for 2026.

Come to the Elbow River Casino for a Western buffet brunch. Coffee and tea are included (as is GST and gratuity).

This event is subsidized by the Club. The cost is $ 18.00 per member for the meal. Non-member guests pay $24.00 (at your table). The time is 11am-1:30pm in the bar/dining room.

Registration fee is payable ON LINE.

The Elbow River Casino is located at 218 18 Ave SE. There is free underground parking or free parking across the street.

Please contact Sal for assistance.

s.faoro@shaw.ca

Urban Riders Windup Dinner Glenmore Inn, DonHollingshead (Wednesday, October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Date - Wednesday, October 21, 2026- Time 11:30AM-2:00pm Please be there for 11:20 pm, if possible.

It is time for the October Windup of the summer season! Come to Glenmore Inn Garden Court for a buffet consisting of roast turkey, salads, vegetables and desserts!

The dinner is subsidized by the club for members. The cost includes the buffet, GST, gratuities, and coffee, tea or pop. Alcohol is at the members own expense.

Cost - Members $21.00 per person. We are collecting the registration fee online again this year.

A total of 5 non-member/guests will be allowed.

Non members/ guests $26.00 per person will be collected at the door. Please bring the exact amount. I will be collecting at the door, so those loonies, and toonies will be greatly appreciated.

Looking forward to seeing you all. If you would like to bring a guest (limit 5 total), please contact Don at donhol@nucleus.com by Friday Oct 17.

(We have to give Glenmore Inn our number of diners on Oct 17 but we may still be able to get you into our group reservation if you add your name to the waitlist.)

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