RIDE - LEVEL: Easy to Intermediate
Coordinator: Garry D
Distance: 38 km
Pace: 15 - 23 km/h but dictated by fundraising participants
Elevation Gain: 131 m
E-Bikes allowed: Y
This ride is north of Calgary, an unexplored area for our club and a great opportunity since we will be tagging onto a fund raiser for Myeloma Cancer. EVCC has volunteered to provide riders to escort Myeloma* Canada fundraising participants along the route on May 13th (which will be fully signed so you won't need to rely on RWGPS) as ride route marshals (follow the rules of the road, ride responsibly and set a good example).
EVCC president, Don Hollingshead will be supporting the event with signage and as the designated bike Mechanic.
Spruce View is approximately 90 minutes from Calgary, west of Innisfail.
Guests: One guest per EVCC member is allowed on this ride.
The Route:
There are 2 routes to choose from, a shorter and more leisurely 38 km and an 88 km. Garry Denman will lead the 38km and Helen Hayes will lead the 88km more challenging route.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39268029
EVCC members will have no responsibility except to show up on time, ride with the group and offer encouragement. Route support, pre-ride and en route refreshments and lunch after the ride (pizza at Spruce View) will be provided.
For more information:
https://support.myeloma.ca/site/TR?fr_id=1512&pg=entry&s_locale=en_CA
The route starts at the Spruce View community hall. Spruce View is a farming community west of Innisfail, east of Caroline along Hwy 54.
As you will see on the maps, the long route is a loop with a couple of out and back spurs to the refreshments. This route straddles the Medicine River, crossing it 6 times. Cyclists enter the village of Benalto on a back road en route to the fair grounds where a rest stop with refreshments and washroom facilities await.
The short route shares part of the long route as a direct ride to Markerville Creamery Museum and back. Rocky mountain vistas to the west the whole way and little to no traffic.
Refreshments served at villages of Benalto and Markerville.
Post ride pizza is provided by Myeloma Canada for the group (made at the Tivoli Café in Spruce View).
The easiest way to reach Spruce View from Calgary is via Hwy 2 to Innisfail then Hwy 54 to Spruce View.
The EVCC is supporting this fund raiser for Myeloma Canada through equipment loans and volunteer expertise to put on the event. Pace will be dictated by the Myeloma Canada participant's fitness and cycling abilities.
*Myeloma is Latin for marrow tumor, a form of cancer. Learn more about the 3 Myeloma rides and the fund raising efforts.
Short Route
