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• Canola Fields Madden Gravel Fondo, Int Adv, 78km, 672m, GregAchtem

  • When
    Saturday, July 18, 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Madden Community Centre (51.4378981, -114.2836982)
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  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  The 2025 Canola Fields Fondo!

  Ride and Apres-ride Social 

  

  Coordinator: Greg Achtem

  Distance: 78km

  Pace: 19-23kph 

  Elevation Gain:  672m 

  E-Bikes allowed:  Yes 

  Meeting place/parking:  All road rides start/finish at Madden Community Centre

  Route:

  Canola Fields Fondo – A Scenic Gravel Adventure

  Enjoy a beautiful ride through vibrant canola fields with a mix of gravel and pavement surfaces. This route offers plenty of variety and flexibility, making it ideal for riders who want to experience the countryside at a comfortable pace.

  Key highlights:

  • Mixed surfaces: mostly gravel with some pavement stretches

  • Logical bailout option along the way, allowing you to shorten the ride if needed

  • Estimated return to the golf course by 2:00 PM, perfect timing for a post-ride refreshment

  Whether you want to tackle the full route or opt for a shorter loop, this ride suits a range of fitness levels and preferences. Bring your gravel bike and enjoy the stunning yellow fields!

  
  

  Apres-ride social: Join us after the ride for social at the Madden Golf Club patio where you can purchase refreshments and snacks at the Club House.

  Note:  This event will be rescheduled in case of inclement weather, you will be notified the day before the event. 

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• Canola Fields Gravel Fondo, Int, 57km, 400m, LyleOpseth

  • When
    Saturday, July 18, 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Madden Community Centre (51.4378981, -114.2836982)
  • Spaces left
    3
  • Registered
    17 registrants

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  FOR

  The 2026 Canola Fields Fondo!

  Ride and Apres-ride Social

  

  Coordinator: Lyle Opseth

  Distance: 57km

  Pace: 15-19 km/h 

  Elevation Gain:  407 m 

  E-Bikes allowed: Yes 

  Meeting place/parking:  All road rides start/finish at Madden Community Centre

  Route:

  Canola Fields Fondo – A Scenic Gravel Adventure

  Enjoy a beautiful ride through vibrant canola fields with a mix of gravel and pavement surfaces. The route is quite rideable including the single track sections.

  Key highlights:

  • Mixed surfaces: mostly gravel with some single track and pavement stretches
  • Single track sections are not maintained roads but are on road allowances. They may be muddy, rutted, grassy, etc.
  • Estimated return to the golf course by 2:00 PM, perfect timing for a post-ride refreshment
    
  • E-bikes and mountain bikes welcome.
    
  • You should have tires at least 37 mm wide
  • More wildlife and less traffic than hard-surface rides
  • Opportunity to enjoy a donut in Crossfield

  
  

  Apres-ride social: Join us after the ride for social at the Madden Golf Club patio where you can purchase refreshments and snacks at the Club House.

  Note:  This event will be rescheduled in case of inclement weather, you will be notified the day before the event. 

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• (Introductory ) Leisurely Gravel Ride at Madden Easy, Int, 55km, 527m, ChristineGrotefeld

  • When
    Saturday, July 18, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Madden Community Ctr near golf course (see google link)
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Coordinator:   Christine Grotefeld
  Type of Ride:  Leisurely Gravel Ride
  Distance: 55 km
  Cumulative Elevation Gain:  527m
  Anticipated Pace:  14-23/hr overall

  Duration:  About 3.5 hours, 

  Start location: Madden Community Ctr 

  We will regroup at intersections.  No one will be left behind.  E bikes are welcome.

  This is a good ride to do if you are new to gravel riding. We meet at the Madden community Centre near the golf course. Washrooms outside golf course clubhouse. 

  This is a scenic ride past small ponds and rolling hills.  We will regroup at intersections and stop occasionally for water breaks. This is a 54 km mainly gravel route.

  This ride is suitable for a bike with treaded tires that are at least 32mm wide.  Return to the golf course for social.

  
  

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