Hi everyone, these are some questions for anyone living and riding in Calgary/Cochrane, Alberta...
I'm moving out to Cochrane in two weeks and just wanted know what the MTB scene was like. Where are good places to ride? Is there a strong trail access advocacy group? Is such a group needed? Which are the best shops to check out (i.e cool people and good selection/stock)?
This last question is kind of subjective and forgive me if I sound like I'm categorizing, but is the scene predominantly XC racing, freeriding, recreational (think families and others on $300 bikes) or a healthy combination of all of the above. Any links to any webpages would also help.
Final question: How is bike commuting in Calgary like? Is it a bicycle commuter-friendly city or am I right to assume that the place is car-crazy. Are there any shops that cater to the urban cyclists? Just for reference I live in Toronto, ON - which I would consider a very bike-friendly city.
Thanks in advance for any help you Albertans can give me...I eagerly look forward to riding those beautiful mountains and trails and maybe seeing some of you there...
Regards,
EricV
I'm moving out to Cochrane in two weeks and just wanted know what the MTB scene was like. Where are good places to ride? Is there a strong trail access advocacy group? Is such a group needed? Which are the best shops to check out (i.e cool people and good selection/stock)?
This last question is kind of subjective and forgive me if I sound like I'm categorizing, but is the scene predominantly XC racing, freeriding, recreational (think families and others on $300 bikes) or a healthy combination of all of the above. Any links to any webpages would also help.
Final question: How is bike commuting in Calgary like? Is it a bicycle commuter-friendly city or am I right to assume that the place is car-crazy. Are there any shops that cater to the urban cyclists? Just for reference I live in Toronto, ON - which I would consider a very bike-friendly city.
Thanks in advance for any help you Albertans can give me...I eagerly look forward to riding those beautiful mountains and trails and maybe seeing some of you there...
Regards,
EricV