Symons Valley Ranch/Madden loop, 82K, Sal F.

         Symons Valley Ranch to Madden loop counterclockwise

Distance: 82 Km

Pace: 22-25 kph

Difficulty:

Distance: Intermediate

Pace: Intermediate

Elevation Gain: 742 m

E-Bikes: Yes

Route description:

 EVCC Saturday ride  a Symons Valley Ranch / Madden loop.

The ride will start at 10:30 am.

We will go counterclockwise. We start on 766 but we will avoid the big climb up on 766 and use Mountain View Road and 566 instead. Mountain View Rd is the first right on 766, then left on 566 and right back onto 766 at the top of the hill. This route is less steep and avoids the busy part of 766 for the steep climb. 766 rapidly becomes much quieter past this point. Regroup at Goldenrod Community Centre (hwy 766 and hwy 567). Continue onto Madden for a short snack stop at the community centre. You can get drink and washrooms at the next door golf course.

We then continue briefly north of Madden to Township Rd 290 and turn left, continuing west onto 766. 766 goes west then south as Lochend Rd for about 28 km when we turn left (east) onto Township 262 to return to Symons Valley Road (766). Be familiar with the route or load the map onto your GPS if you plan to ride ahead.

There is no sweep  but a few regroups @ corners.

Tailgating after event.

Time:

• Arrive at least 15 minutes early
• Wheels rolling at 10;30 a.m.