Bow Valley Parkway Bike (& Hike to Johnston Canyon)

First time for me organizing a bike trip so this should be fun. The weather forecast so far is good. From Shouldice we will journey to the Banff Train Station where final prep will take place. Leave from station @ 09:30. From there we'll ride out along Vermillion Lakes Road to the connector leg of the Rocky Mountain Legacy Trail and then onto the Bow Valley Parkway.
We will ride in group, speed demons are okay, but are expected to wait periodically for the slowest ones.

Trip Description: https://thebanffblog.com/biking-bow-valley-parkway/
Group Size: 12
Weather: Mount Cory Weather Forecast (2802m)
Distance: <60 Km round trip.
Duration: 4 to 7 hours (as always end times in the mountains are not set in stone and are subject to arbitrarily change)
Departure Time from Banff Train Station: 09:30 am
Elevation: +/- 300 m accumulated
Physical Difficulty: Beginner, Intermediate
Event Pace: Beginner/Intermediate rider -...will stop for pictures & take breaks when needed.

Required Gear:
Bikes: road bike, hybrid or MTB
• Water and/or electrolytes.
• Appropriate layers for current season & first aid kit
• Biking Kit (Tools, extra tube, pump ..)
• Helmets are mandatory, no exceptions
• A smile & sense of adventure :-)

Suggested Gear: Camera, gloves might be a good idea...hence the biking kit, bell, Bear Spray, Rain gear depending on forecast.

Safety and navigation as warranted:

🌲 Attendance is at the discretion of the organizer, not FCFS -- multiple 'no show' would render member ineligible for participation.
🌲 NOTE: Preference given to drivers - without them no trip.
🌲 If you have not already done so, please read the Slow and Steady Code of Conduct here: https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/CODE_OF_CONDUCT/
🌲 WAIVER: You must sign our club waiver before you are allowed to go on this trip and you shall arrive prepared with an emergency name and phone number to be recorded on the waiver. Organizer will have a group waiver for you to sign at the trailhead. You are required to read the Slow and Steady Hiker Club Waiver: https://www.meetup.com/Slow-and-Steady-Hikers/pages/OUR_NEW_WAIVER/
🌲 Disclaimer: You are fully aware that your hosts are volunteers and not trained guides and you assume all responsibility for your own safety and well-being. All participants are responsible for assessing the current road conditions, current weather conditions and your current physical condition, Remember you are responsible for your own safety and well-being. You are fully prepared with proper gear and you're physically fit to do this trip with the group.