BIKE RIDE - RIDGEVIEW PARK/CLAYBURN/MATSQUI LOOP - APPROX 50+KMS

Bev's cell - 778-552-6860

If you are new to the group please make sure you read ALL OF THE INFO in the "WHAT WE ARE ABOUT" section. Most of your questions should be answered there. Regular members should review this as well.
If you have further questions please feel free to email the host of the venue you are interested in.
Our aim is for you to enjoy your venue in comfort and to have you arrive at the end of your chosen venue happy and safe as well as satisfied with your leader as well as your outing.
MAKE SURE YOUR BIKE IS IN GOOD CONDITION -
TIRES ARE INFLATED BEFORE ARRIVING TO THE STARTING POINT -
MAKE SURE YOUR BRAKES WORK - HAVE A REPAIR KIT AS WELL AS AN EXTRA INNER TUBE.
******Biking will be weather dependent. Sometimes it can be a last minute cancelation so make sure you check your calendar Sunday night and by 8am on Monday morning.
Be aware that all members and guests cycle at their own risk. Once you sign up, we are not liable for any mishaps and we do not have any medical training. Please be responsible for yourself and follow all cycling rules and the leader’s agenda. To help you to be seen and heard on the road, the following equipment is strongly recommended for your bicycle: a bell, flashing front and back lights or reflectors. A mirror is another important addition.
PACE: easy comfortable pace - please do not go faster than the majority of the group. If you get ahead and do not know the venue you are responsible for yourself. Rule of thumb for safety, wait at all junctions.
Difficulty: Easy IF you have biked regularly or moderate IF you have only biked a little bit. There are options to turn back. THERE ARE HILLS ON THIS ROUTE.
Distance: approx 50+kms......OPTIONS FOR EARLIER RETURNS...
Elevation Gain: THERE ARE HILLS!!!! 320m gain/loss
Time: approx 5+ hours- dependent on pace and choices
Bring: water, lunch and snack.
Wear: weather appropriate clothing and shoes
Season: fair weather cycling
Meet Up: Ridgeview Park - check map - click on the red dot.
THE RIDE!!
This ride is a loop back to Ridgeview Park from where we start via country roads and a gravel dyke to Matsqui Village with a beautiful country road ride added to our cycling adventure. This will be a 50+km bike ride and approx. 5+ hours WITH HILLS (up & down), flat roads and a dirt dyke system.
We will have our lunch by the Mission Bridge. Approx. the halfway mark.
Hopefully it will be nice enough to have a coffee at Lepp's Market on the return trip.
Most of the roads are asphalt apart from the gravel dyke. Some of the asphalt is old and rough with the odd pothole so be careful. We will be on a part of the Discovery Trail on our return.
I find this ride very picturesque and I hope you will enjoy it as well.