Location
Ross is a very small town 50 km from the Royal Mint . One hour drive on the Trans Canada Hwy East to Prov Hwy 501 East . At the end of Hwy 501 is Ross. It is on the edge of the Sandilands Prov Forest. The Greater Winnipeg Water District Railroad runs through the hamlet. The Winnipeg aqueduct, a prominent feature of the area, was started in 1914. Ross has no facilities.
The riding distance is 55km all on gravel roads with no traffic At 15 km/hr, the ride should take 3.5 hr plus lunch.
Leaving Ross we follow the Water District Rail Line into the Sandilands where LaFarge operated a very large gravel pit for many years. Now abandoned it serves as a very private lake in the summer for those who can find it. A nice location for a rest stop or a dip to refresh. Crossing the Trans Canada Hwy we arrive in Richer for lunch, restaurants are available. Only 15 km to the finish in Ross.
NOTE Please contact the ride leader to confirm attendance as well as starting time and location…
Links of Interest:
http://www.gov.mb.ca/chc/hrb/plaques/plaq1321.html
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