Cochrane Crusher Gravel, int+, 59km, 533m, WayneMatthews

Coordinator: Wayne Matthews

Level: Upper intermediate gravel riders

Distance: 59 km

Elevation Gain: 533 m

Pace: 18-20 kph average speed, equivalent to 25-27 kph on a road ride. The effort will be equivalent to a an 85 - 90 km road ride. We will keep the group together throughout the day. You are free to ride at your own pace on the longer hills, and regroup with everyone again at the top. 

Route:

Join me on a fun and social ride exploring rolling gravel roads through the farmlands east of Cremona. On a clear day, we can see the mountains from some parts of the route. 

The ride is a mix of pavement, and unpaved roads with a mix of hard-packed clay or a thin layer of loose gravel. Gravel may be deeper in some areas and 38 mm or wider tires are strongly recommended. 

There are no services on this route to get food or water, so please be prepared to be fully self-sufficient.

Start and parking spot:

Turn east off Hwy 22 north onto Railway Ave. W (Hwy 580). Park in the gravel lot next to the Cremona Hotel immediately after the turn. There is a portal-potty at the parking lot. 

Find it on Google Map:51.545015N, 114.493324W Cremona Alberta