The go-to source for choosing your next road cycling adventure in the Calgary area and Southern Alberta. To navigate this site check out the Cycling Directory where you can see our our library of recommended routes. Each route contains a link to the Ride With GPS app which includes a map, elevation / grade chart and turn by turn written instructions. The free version of the app works very well and is easy to use. If you already have the paid subscription, you can get voice turn by turn instructions and more. See below if you are interested in learning about how to download Ride with GPS to your device.
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Our Vision
- Provide road cycling route suggestions that have a sense of adventure, fun and fitness primarily in the Calgary and southern Alberta area.
- With the many paved and quiet country roads that we have around Calgary, we seek out lower volume motor vehicle traffic routes for a more stress free and safe ride.
- Rate our routes so that beginner, intermediate, and expert road cyclists can find just the right route for their next adventure.
- Update our followers with current road cycling conditions or suggested routes. See the blog for this information.
How to download to your device
To view the routes click on the Ride with GPS bright blue button on each of the ride description posts. There are Ride with GPS links to all the route maps, coordinates and elevation charts in the Rides blog. If you want, create an account on Ride with GPS so that you can start planning our own routes. There is a Free plan available (which is what we use) which is very easy to use.
You will need a Basic or Premium subscription to Ride with GPS in order to download the route information, use navigation and get voice turn by turn instructions on your device. For more information on the cost for this check out the plans available. We are not associated with Ride with GPS but prefer this app over other ones available. We usually go old school and take along a print out of the route or screen shot on our phone. Our routes are quite simple so we do not find the need for voice instructions….
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