Nolan, Sage, Evanston, Carrington 25

Note:  Registration for this event will open Friday August 26.

Nolan, Sage, Evanston, Carrington 25 km.

Ride Level:  Urban ride, newcomers and intermediate, easy pace

Coordinator:  Peter Bradbury

Route description:

This scenic circuit of northern Calgary is from west to east to minimize the gain (245 m) in hilly country.

The initial part of the route is a gentle climb westwards on a long pathway with splendid views stretching from Creekside to Nolan Hill. We continue north and turn east in Sage Hill among meadows and beside lakes. We ride straight towards Carrington in northern Evanston with sights of large equipment carving earth for new developments further north. Carrington has an attractive lake. We circle around it and head back through southern Evanston for another view of the Sage meadows. A pathway returns us to Creekside.

Location: Creekside Shopping Center, on Symons Valley Road, north of Stoney Trail. Park near Coop.

Operations

• The ride will have a sweep, employ radios, and regroup at intervals. No one will be left behind. 
• Bring lunch, snacks, and water. 
• Bring a mask and sanitizer in case of a flat, accident, or washroom use.
• Take your route recording device for more enjoyment and the possibility of leading this ride or a suitable variant next year. 
• It will be helpful if you arrive 15 minutes before the start for bike preparation, meet and greet, and a quick safety drill.
• E-Bikes are welcome.

Notification and Registration: The system will notify all my Friday events and open them for rider registration ONE week beforehand.

Non-members are welcome as guests. They must fill out the waiver on our website under the Join Us/Guest Waiver and email it to guest@elbowvalleycc.org. Members can sponsor and register one guest. Unsponsored guests will be registered as guests of the coordinator after receipt of their waivers.

Waitlist: If you find the ride filled, you are encouraged to put your name on the waitlist. The chances are that you will replace a cancellation done automatically.

Cancellation: Suppose you are signed up and find you have to cancel. Please do so as soon as you know to leave space for someone else.  Suppose it is necessary to cancel because of weather or another reason. In that case, I will notify you on this page and by Email or telephone by 8 am on the event day.

See you. Peter