Bike!!! Campbell Valley to Aldergrove Park Approx 44+kms

Bev's cell - 778-552-6860

******Biking will be weather dependent. Sometimes it can be a last minute post so make sure you check your calendar Sunday night and by 8am on Monday morning.

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.

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: ****This ride is a little bit more difficult due to some grades and a couple of hills. If you have biked regularly you will be fine but if you are not prepared this could be a difficult ride for some.

*****There is an option to turn back once we have reached 0 Avenue.

Unless you know your way back you will need a charged phone or GPS to guide you back to Campbell Valley Park.

Distance: Approx 44kms

Elevation Gain: mostly flat but there are a couple of short nasty hills in Aldergrove Park and one longer one which is 272nd to get into Aldergrove Park the last one is a long grade on 4th Ave back to the parking lot.

Time: 4-5 hours

Bring: water, lunch and snack. There are no coffee shops on this trip. Sorry. Total Country!!

Wear: weather appropriate clothing and shoes

Season: fair weather cycling

Meet: meet in the South Campbell Valley parking lot off of 8th Avenue - check the map.

THE RIDE:

This is a beautiful ride starting from Campbell Valley and ending up at Aldergrove Park for lunch.
This is one of our ENDURANCE rides as there are hills. They are doable and there is no shame in walking them if needing to. I have done so on a few occassions!! It is quite open so bring sunscreen or sun protective clothing on hot days.
We will wind ourselves around country roads and farm areas to 0 Avenue. Travel along 0 Avenue until 272nd, bike 272 but turn into the Horse Parking lot in Aldergrove Park. Ride through the maintenance area then turn right to go down the hill to our lunch spot then ride through the park (there are some short steep hills) to Lefeuvre Road, ride down the nice hill then head on back to Campbell Valley Park.