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Old 05-22-2012, 01:56 PM   #437
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Originally Posted by JonDuke View Post
I live in Rocky Ridge, and the hills around here are KILLING me. I know it's great for practice, but when I try for my distance goal, I would love some flatter land. Any suggestions on where to go for a better ride?
If your bike is actually 50lbs (very possible for a DH bike) that will murder you up hills. Also not using clipless pedals (which that won't have) will also add to the murder.

For a flat ride there is a path from Calgary to Chestermere that follows the irrigation channel. Nice and flat.
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