Get ready for a fun in the sun cycling weekend in Drumheller!
We meetup at DINOSAUR TRAIL RV RESORT & CABINS (not to be confused with the Dinosaur RV Park). In the August heat we will need a place to gather to cool down and just enjoy each others company. So this place has all the cool stuff, Recreation Centre, Convenient Store, lots of Trees and Cotton Woods and best yet…. a new OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL! This place will fill up, so please make your reservations of a camping spot (tent or RV) or even a cabin, or sleeper room no later than April 2026.
The two routes will be offered as a Touring Route (slower and easier) and a Power Route (faster and more climbing). So plan to choose either one as each group will depart at the same time.
The Planned Rides
Touring Route – Departs the RV Resort, heads east on North Dinosaur Trail (4 KM) and enters the paved trail system along the north banks of the Red Deer River. This group rides to downtown Drumheller, crosses the Red Deer River and catches the trail to the east side of the city. Rides the Highway for 5km to Rosedale, then 6km to the Last Chance Saloon in Wayne, AB. The group will stop along the way for photos, iced coffees (etc), a lunch at the LCS. After lunch the return ride. Bring energy snacks and fluids.
TOTAL RIDE DISTANCE: 51 KM – Time on saddle – 3 hrs.
HIGHEST ELEVATIONS AND GRADES: 35 meters
Power Route – Departs the RV Resort, heads west and climbs out of the valley and then descends to the Red Deer River. The riders will take the Bleriot Ferry across the river. Climb out the valley and ride to Orkney Viewpoint, then decent into the valley and ride the South Dinosaur Trail to Nacmine. Ride to Drumheller cross the Red Deer River, and return along the paved paths along the river, to the 4km exit near the Tyrel Museum. Then ride back to the RV Resort. There are plenty of spots along this route for photos, and refreshments as this route travels through several communities and parks. Bring energy snacks and fluids.
TOTAL RIDE DISTANCE: 48 KM – Time on saddle – 2.75 hrs.
HIGHEST ELEVATIONS AND GRADES: 256 meters 7% Grade
Don’t forget to RSVP . . .
Those attending will enjoy the amenities DINOSAUR TRAIL RV RESORT & CABINS (not to be confused with the Dinosaur RV Park), which includes showers, laundry mat, convenient store, rec room, swimming pool.
CLICK HERE FOR RESERVATIONS AND INFO ON THE RV RESORT
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