#RideCMBA Group Ride – May 25: Bowmont Park

Howdy folks! Our third ride of the season will be at Bowmont Park!

These rides are a great way to meet other CMBA members & our wonderful group of volunteers, and will give you a chance to come out and ride some of the great trails around Calgary. Rides will be a couple of hours at a casual no-drop pace.

Wednesday, May 25 – 6:00-8:00 pm

Bowmont Park Trails:
Smooth and flowy single and double track that traverses along the hillside of Bottomlands. No major climbs but Bowmont Park offers lots of flowy, off camber single track, with technical descents, short steep climbs, and plenty of beautiful mountain views.

What to bring

• A properly maintained mountain bike (brakes, derailleurs, tires, etc are in good working order). A hardtail or full suspension mountain bike is recommended.
• Basic trail-side tools (multi-tool, tire lever, spare tube, pump, etc)
• Water and a snack.
• Last but not least… Stoke!

Where to meet:
We will meet at the 85th Street NW parking lot, at the West End of the park:

https://goo.gl/maps/4QrCP1MuaP6Pha6A9

We’ll provide waivers to sign at the start of the ride. Make sure to allow for travel time, and try to get there about 10-15 minutes before the ride starts. 

Full details and signup here:
http://thq.fyi/se/f9e9258318f4

#rideCMBA Group Ride – May 18: Bottomlands

Wednesday, May 18 – 6:00-8:00 pm

Howdy folks! For this week’s #RideCMBA group ride we’ll be heading to an inner city favorite known as Bottomlands.

These group rides are a great way to meet other CMBA members, & our wonderful group of volunteers, and will give you a chance to come out and ride some of the great trails around Calgary. Rides will be up to a couple of hours at a casual no-drop pace.

Route information:
Smooth and flowy single and double track that traverses along the hillside of Bottomlands. No major climbs but a few sections will get the heart and lungs working. The majority of these trail are rated green and are suitable for beginners and above. Bottomlands trails are mixed use and pass through off-leash areas, so please exercise proper trail etiquette! 

What to bring

• A properly maintained mountain bike (brakes, derailleurs, tires, etc are in good working order). A hardtail or full suspension mountain bike is recommended.
• Basic trail-side tools (multi-tool, tire lever, spare tube, pump, etc)
• Water and a snack.
• Last but not least… Stoke!

Where to meet:
Bottomlands Park parking lot (off of Saint Georges Drive and 8th Ave NE):

https://goo.gl/maps/uVGpNCGXm1Ve1DD36

We’ll provide waivers to sign at the start of the ride. Make sure to allow for travel time, and try to get there about 10-15 minutes before the ride starts. 

Full details and signup here:
http://thq.fyi/se/dcdcfc33d819

#rideCMBA Group Ride – May 11: Nose Hill Park

Wednesday, May 11 – 6:00-8:00 pm

Howdy folks! For the first CMBA group ride of the season, we’re going to head up to the NW and check OUT some trails in Nose Hill Park.

These rides are a great way to meet other CMBA members & our wonderful group of volunteers, and will give you a chance to come out and ride some of the great trails around Calgary. Rides will be a couple of hours at a casual no-drop pace. 

Nose Hill Park loops:
Nose Hill has plenty of rolling single track, as well as short, steep climbs, and longer, technical descents. This ride will be a loop, linking multiple sections of the park together, so expect a combination of terrain. 

What to bring

• A properly maintained mountain bike (brakes, derailleurs, tires, etc are in good working order). A hardtail or full suspension mountain bike is recommended.
• Basic trail-side tools (multi-tool, tire lever, spare tube, pump, etc)
• Water and a snack.
• Last but not least… Stoke!

Where to meet:
We will meet near the Calgary Winter Club parking lot, off 14th Ave:

https://goo.gl/maps/2c7hdGXC9A9Qxpt89

We’ll provide waivers to sign at the start of the ride. Make sure to allow for travel time, and try to get there about 10-15 minutes before the ride starts. 

Full details and signup here:
http://thq.fyi/se/ab0b84e9be05

#rideCMBA Group Ride – September 25: Moose Packers and…

Saturday, September 25, 1-4pm

Howdy folks! For the last few CMBA group rides of the season, we’re going to head out of the city and check some trails in K-Country. This time it’s a CMBA classic – Moose Packers and Ridgeback.

These rides are a great way to meet other CMBA members, our wonderful group of volunteers, and will give you a chance to come out and ride some of the great trails around Calgary. Rides will be a couple hours at a casual no-drop pace. 

On Saturday, September 25, we will meet at Station Flats Day Use Area on Hwy 66 southwest of Bragg Creek and enjoy the luxury of a shuttle to the top of Moose Packers! 

Moose Packers / Ridgeback:
This ride will take advantage of a shuttle to the top and a (mostly) descending trail back to the parking lot at Station Flats. And while it’s really nice to skip the grindy uphill bits, don’t take this ride lightly – it is a solid intermediate ride with some advanced technical bits thrown in to make things interesting. If you’re comfortable riding some of the more advanced trails in Fish Creek and Medicine Hill (Paskapoo) you should be ready for this ride.

What to bring:
Make sure to bring a properly maintained mountain bike, and make sure your brakes, derailleur etc are in good working order. Full suspension is highly recommended for this ride. And this will be a longer ride than we have done this year, so come prepared with some snacks, water, sunscreen, and now that we’re getting into chillier weather, an extra layer or two in case it turns cold while we’re out there. 

Where to meet:
We will meet at the Station Flats Day Use Area parking lot: 
https://goo.gl/maps/3HYvneE49F6y98Do9

We’ll provide waivers to sign at the start of the ride. Make sure to allow for travel time, and try to get there about 10-15 minutes before the ride starts. 

Full details and signup here:
http://thq.fyi/se/cff_eX4

#rideCMBA Group Ride Sept. 18 – Jumpingpound Loop

Saturday, September 18, 10am – noon

Howdy folks! For the last few CMBA group rides of the season, we’re going to head out of the city and check some trails in K-Country. If good weather persists through October, we might add a few more. These rides are a great way to meet other CMBA members, our wonderful group of volunteers, and will give you a chance to come out and ride some of the great trails around Calgary. Rides will be a couple hours at a casual no-drop pace. 

On Saturday, September 18, we will meet at Pinetop Recreation Area and ride the Jumpingpound Loop!

Jumpingpound Loop:

This full loop is a little over 9km long and features a few challenging climbs and a some technical bits (roots and rocks, etc) so consider it a solid intermediate ride. That said, the intent is to provide safe, social and fun opportunity to get out on your bike.

https://www.trailforks.com/trails/jumpingpound-loop/

What to bring:
Make sure to bring a mountain bike in good working condition, suspension is recommended, and make sure your brakes, derailleur etc are in good working order. Also come prepared with some snacks, water, sunscreen, and now that we’re getting into chillier weather, an extra layer or two in case it turns cold while we’re out there. 

We will meet at the Pinetop Recreation Area parking lot:
https://goo.gl/maps/8HHXPceZVfPiyH7r7

We’ll provide waivers to sign at the start of the ride. Make sure to allow for travel time, and try to get there about 10-15 minutes before the ride starts. 

Sign up for the ride here:
http://thq.fyi/se/f076158b19d6

#rideCMBA Group Ride – Nose Hill

Thursday, September 9 – 6:30-8:00 pm

Howdy folks! We’re going to switch up the format of our rides going forward, and take advantage of the nice summer weather we’ve been having lately. These rides will chart similar routes covered over the last few months with the #rideCMBA stuff we’ve posted, but this time they’ll be with a small group, and a CMBA ride host or two. These rides are a great way to meet other CMBA members, our wonderful group of volunteers, and come out and ride some of the great trails Calgary has to offer. Rides will be about an hour or so in length, and may extend a little longer if weather and mood allows. We may even get a chance to grab a beer afterwards. 

This week’s ride will be out at Nose Hill!

Nose Hill loop:
This loop is about 20km, and features technical sections, and short, punchy climbs and descents, plus some flowy single track. This loop gives a great overview of the whole park!
https://www.trailforks.com/route/ridecmba-nose-hill-long-loop/

What to bring:
Make sure to have a bike in good working condition, ideally with suspension, and solid brakes and tires. These rides will be roughly intermediate skill level, but the goal is to tour routes that CMBA maintains in a safe, social setting. Also come prepared with snacks, water, sunscreen, etc. 

Where to meet:
For this ride, we’ll meet in the parking lot right next to the Calgary Winter Club. We’ll provide waivers to sign at the start of the ride. Make sure to allow for travel time, and try to get there about 10-15 before the ride starts.

Location map for ride meetup: 
https://goo.gl/maps/y8qFp4dyq9AeufmP9

Full details and signup here:
http://thq.fyi/se/9ddcec43ab81

#rideCMBA Group Ride – Fish Creek

Fish Creek Group Ride – Thursday Aug. 26, 7-9pm

Howdy folks! We’re going to switch up the format of our rides going forward, and take advantage of the nice summer weather we’ve been having lately. These rides will chart similar routes covered over the last few months with the #rideCMBA stuff we’ve posted, but this time they’ll be with a small group, and a CMBA ride host or two. These rides are a great way to meet other CMBA members, our wonderful group of volunteers, and come out and ride some of the great trails Calgary has to offer. Rides will be about an hour or so in length, and may extend a little longer if weather and mood allows. We may even get a chance to grab a beer afterwards.

This week’s ride will be out at Fish Creek!

Fish Creek medium loop
This is a medium size loop that will satisfy intermediate riders. We’ve linked up some of the most popular trails in the network to provide a great mixture of fast, flowy, and technical riding. Note that these trails are multi-use and so good trail etiquette should be followed.
https://www.trailforks.com/route/ridecmba-fish-creek-medium-loop/

What to bring:
Make sure to have a bike in good working condition, ideally with suspension, and solid brakes and tires. These rides will be roughly intermediate skill level, but the goal is to tour routes that CMBA maintains in a safe, social setting. Also come prepared with snacks, water, sunscreen, etc.

Where to meet
We will meet at Shannon Terrace
https://goo.gl/maps/xJ7MaoN831ThGbCV6

We’ll provide waivers to sign at the start of the ride. Make sure to allow for travel time, and try to get there about 10-15 minutes before the ride starts.

Sign up here:
http://thq.fyi/se/xUrIIVc

#rideCMBA Group Ride – Jumpingpound Loop

Saturday, August 21, 10am – noon

Howdy folks! We’re going to switch up the format of our rides going forward, and take advantage of the nice summer weather we’ve been having lately. These rides will chart similar routes covered over the last few months with the #rideCMBA stuff we’ve posted, but this time they’ll be with a small group, and a CMBA ride host or two. These rides are a great way to meet other CMBA members, our wonderful group of volunteers, and come out and ride some of the great trails Calgary has to offer. Rides will be about an hour or so in length, and may extend a little longer if weather and mood allows. We may even get a chance to grab a beer afterwards. 

Jumpingpound Loop:
This loop takes about an hour and a half, and features technical sections, and short, punchy climbs and descents, plus some flowy single track.
Link tbd closer to the event. 

What to bring:
Make sure to have a bike in good working condition, ideally with suspension, and solid brakes and tires. These rides will be roughly intermediate skill level, but the goal is to tour routes that CMBA maintains in a safe, social setting. Also come prepared with snacks, water, sunscreen, etc. 

Where to meet:
For this ride, we’ll meet in the parking lot at Pinetop Recreation Area:
https://goo.gl/maps/TGFSo7PAWWT6de6Y7

We’ll provide waivers to sign at the start of the ride. Make sure to allow for travel time, and try to get there about 10-15 before the ride starts.