Summer Solstice in Springbank - Int 52k - Lyle O

Coordinator: Lyle Opseth

Ride level: Intermediate

Distance: 52 km

Pace:  22-25 kph

Elevation Gain: 444 m

Start time: 6:30 p.m.

Can't sleep? The sun sets so late? It's the summer solstice and let's take advantage of the late sunset with an evening ride around Springbank and Springbank Heights with an intermediate paced ride. You aren't getting to sleep early anyway.

This winding route features some hidden gems of Springbank. There are a few short climbs including Emerald Bay,  the bottom half of Old Banff Coach Road and Escarpment. This is a favourite of the Tuesday Tuneup rides and will be intermediate paced.

Sunset social! Bring your lawn chair, blanket, and munchies for a tailgate social. While in days gone by you may have partied til the sun came up... this time we will party til the sun goes down!  :) 

We can socialize with the usual Tuesday Tuneup crowd once they arrive from their raced-paced extended ride and after they have caught their breaths so they can talk again.

Parking spot is the Eden Brook Funeral Home, off Lower Springbank Road (see route map for exact location).

Note, Stoney Trail construction has altered the roads in this area. You can no longer access this location from Highway 8/101 Street. Google map is not up to date. See closure info:  https://westringroad.ca/2021/09/14/partial-closure-on-lower-springbank-road/

Newcomers welcome. There will be good company and a social atmosphere.