Intermediate Ghost of the Gravel Ice Cream Ride, 77km, 1060m, MikeWingham

Coordinator:   Mike Wingham
Type of Ride:  Gravel
Distance:  77km
Cumulative Elevation Gain:  1060m (RWGPS' 1200m elevation is incorrect)
Anticipated Pace:  15-18km/hr on gravel, faster on pavement
Duration:  5.5-6 hours total, 4.5-5 hours riding
We will regroup periodically and at all intersections.  No one will be left behind.

PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO START TIME TO GET YOU AND YOUR BIKE READY

We meet 11km west of Water Valley at the intersection of Hwy 579 and TR294B/RR62A, probably parking just south of the H sign: 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/HRN32sRWYroeHPDi9

This is a shortened version of the "Ghost of the Gravel" bike race route - https://deadgoat.ca/ghostofthegravel/.  It's an intermediate gravel ride ride suitable for bikes with treaded tires at least 32mm wide.  It's not technically difficult, but effort-wise is roughly equivalent to a 110km road ride.  eBikes and MTBs welcome.  5km of the route is inaccessible by car so you need to have footwear you can easily walk in, in case you get a bike breakdown that can't be repaired in the field, e.g. no bike shoes with exposed cleats.  We will be in a wilderness area so bear spray is highly recommended.

After the ride the EVCC is treating us to ice cream at Water Valley!  Contact me if you have any questions or for further information.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51578411