Dunbow Spring Spin, Int, 51km, 333m, LyleOpseth

LEVEL: Intermediate

TYPE: Recreational

Coordinator:  Lyle Opseth

Distance:  50.6 km

Pace:  21-24 km/hr

Elevation Gain:  333 m

E-Bikes allowed:  Y

Description:

It's now spring and it's time to get off our trainers and do some easy-paced early-season spinning on the bike to get our legs and butts ready for the serious riding to come. This is a ride meant for early season intermediate cyclists. As it is early season, the climbs are limited and we will be cycling more flattish though still undulating roads at a comfortable group pace.

Although the posted ride is just over 50 km, riders wishing a shorter ride can cut out 13 kms by skipping the segment that goes south of highway 552 (via 64th St. and 80th St.) and/or skipping 4.5 km by skipping the segment that goes north of Dunbow Rd. (via 80th St. and 72 St.)

There are no formal food and water stops or washroom facilities on this ride although the group will stop at all major intersections to regroup and to give our legs occasional rest breaks (as this is an early season ride). Quick snacking can be done at the regrouping stops.

The ride starts at the sports field parking lot as we can no longer park at Heritage Pointe Mall (i.e., Stockman's Lounge). The mall now threatens cyclists using the mall parking with being ticketed.

There are a limited number of steeper descents and climbs, particularly on the roads south of highway 552 though most riders will not find them overly difficult.

We can tailgate after the ride in the parking lot or go to Stockman's Lounge for food and liquid refreshments. This will be decided by the group after the ride.