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Ride Statistics
Ride Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate but if combined with other routes in the area it could be considered advanced.
Distance: 55.4 Km
Estimated time: 3 Hrs (Based on cycling speed of 20 km/hr)
Elevation Gain: 455 m
Maximum Elevation: 1243 m
Maximum Grade: 4.8 %
Best Parking Option: Priddis Community Centre
Points of Interest: Millarville Market and Agricultural Centre
Amenities: Washrooms can be found at the Millarville Market on Saturdays when the market is operational and in Black Diamond.
Comments from our test riders:
Beginner Road Cyclist: This ride is quite hilly and I needed 4 hours to complete the distance
Intermediate Road Cyclist: I really enjoyed the climbs and it was great to access the Millarville Market.
Expert Road Cyclist: I can do this route and then connect to Plummers road to access the Brown Lowery to Millarville Loop to get the distance that I require for training.
What to expect from this ride
It is recommended to start this ride from Priddis but depending on your plans Black Diamond is also a possible start point. Either way please check the wind and weather conditions before leaving since the weather can be quite exciting and potentially dangerous especially later in the afternoon when there are up-slope conditions. Also be prepared for stunning vistas as you traverse this route.
This is one of the few ways to access the Millarville Market without using more heavily travelled roads. Thus you can load up on market produce and treats if you do this route on a Saturday during market season. In addition, it provides access to Turner Valley via the bike/pedestrian pathway that connects to Black Diamond.
Finally, this ride connects to Plummers Road which allows more experienced cyclists an opportunity to double their distance on scenic quiet country roads.
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