Bike Ride : Mahogany to Chestermere
Details
🌲We have an exciting new trip layout, thanks to a fantastic route recommendation from one of our long-time members!
Last year, Chris Sklar moved from the NW to the SW, and as an avid cyclist, she has been actively exploring her new surroundings.
Chris recently discovered a wonderful cycling route connecting Mahogany to Chestermere.
Based on her scouting ride, the route starts in Mahogany and heads north along the pathway just west of Stoney Trail. She was pleasantly surprised to find that the wetlands and boardwalk pathways connect seamlessly all the way to the Calgary Canal Pathway. The ride offers a fantastic mix of urban pathways, natural wetlands, and peaceful stretches of trail. It's perfect for cyclists looking to explore new routes and expand their riding horizons.
Chris and I rode the route as far as the turnoff to Chestermere, and it was excellent. It was fascinating to see how much the south side of the city has changed and developed, while still offering so many beautiful green spaces and scenic pathways.
Thank you so much, Chris, for sharing this route and leading the way for us. I'm already incredibly excited for this ride!
🌲Parking Advisory -ignore the location map below
Due to a technical issue on the Meetup website, I am currently unable to embed the map for RBC Royal Bank at Mahogany Village Market on Google Maps.
- Address: 7 Mahogany Plaza SE, Unit 1100, Calgary, AB T3M 2P8. However, you can easily find the location by searching for it on Google Maps.
Special Parking Note: This is a very busy shopping plaza. Please be mindful of the local businesses and try to park in a way that doesn't disrupt their customers. Thank you for your cooperation!
Distance : about 50-60km
Elevation: minimal ( less then 100 M)
Physical Difficulty: easy to intermediate
Event Pace: Will stop to take breaks when needed.
🌲 MANDATORY ITEMS:
- Smile
- Bear spray in an accessible position, on the handlebar.
- Water spiked with hydralite /eqv tablets
- WHISTLE
- Must remain in visual contact
- Bikes: road bike, or hybrid, also MTB or electric bikes
- Appropriate layers for current season
- First aid kit
- Biking Kit (Tools, extra tube, pump ..)
- Helmets are mandatory, no exceptions
🌲 Carpooling
If you wish to carpool, you are welcome to use to comment section to make arrangements.
🌲 Signup
A Waiting list has been created. You must meet all of the prerequisites, and answer all of the RSVP questions, in order to be moved to the Going list. Attendance is at the discretion of the organizer, and is not on a first-come-first-served basis.
Please remove yourself from the event if you are experiencing any symptoms of illness on or immediately prior to the event date.
🌲 If you have not already done so, please read the Slow and Steady Code of Conduct here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k2Zyj4O6tHRGSIMQQ3bH2PbH_u9v65bQN-DOA9SzZCc/edit?tab=t.0
🌲 WAIVER: You are required to read the Slow and Steady Hiker Club Waiver:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ExpOe-9cZweQV8mObp6t0VTb8YjjMpzzXlLNP0nnnD8/edit?tab=t.0
🌲 Participation Policy: Attendance on this trip is strictly contingent upon agreeing to our club waiver. Furthermore, your registration will not be complete until you have answered the questionnaire provided by the organizer(s) during the sign-up process.
🌲 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, your current physical condition, current trail conditions and current avalanche conditions for the trip and you are responsible for your safety and well-being. You are fully prepared with proper gear and you're physically fit to do this cycling with the group.