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15 Minutes to Serenity - EagleRider Calgary Ride

15 Minutes to Serenity – EagleRider Calgary Ride

Guest Post from Phoenix in Canada on his EagleRider Calgary ride.

There are 4 pillars that EagleRider Motorcycle Rentals is committed to: Authentic, Reassuring, Social, Liberating. I mention this because from day 1 they have stood true to their word. Yes, they’re providing me an opportunity to share motorcycle touring opportunities with you, but the business acumen of both Marion & Bill (Owners of the Calgary Location) is to be admired. Talk with them on the phone, or better yet, visit them in-person & you’ll see what I mean.

Video of this trip:

My ride is from EagleRider Calgary to Cochrane, Alberta, via Bearspaw Road & Big Hill Springs Road:

  • West on Beddington Trail
  • North on Shaganappi Trail…till t-crossing
  • Left on Hwy 144 – which turns into Burma Road
  • North on Bearspaw Road…till t-crossing
  • Left on Hwy 567
  • Watch for the signs for Big Hill Springs Provincial Park (Head South)

And on the way back:

  • Continue West on Hwy 567 ‘till the Gas Station (IE HWY 22)
  • South (left) into Cochrane

My ride, this time ‘round, is the 2018 Harley-Davidson Road King… This is one sexy bike! The powerful horsepower of the Milwaukee 8 engine, the cast-iron wheels & the curves of this machine are an eye-catcher. In case you need, EagleRider will suit you up with jacket, helmet, gloves, etc.

EagleRider Calgary Ride

I picked this route for the ease of traffic & the stunning Western landscape. Within 15 minutes you’ll escape Calgary & be engulfed by acreages & ranches on either side of you.

Motorcycle ride outside of Calgary

Once you arrive at the Big Hill Springs Provincial Park, the path’s are moments away for wildlife viewing, hiking, and geocaching. Take an hour out of your ride to explore the sites, maybe even pack a snack: picnic tables & benches are available along the walk. The hike is moderate but the sites (IE Waterfall & Massive Boulders) are worth the look-see.

Big Hill Springs Provincial Park

Approaching Cochrane from the North you’ll notice a couple of drastic speed changes, from 100 km/hr to 80 km/hr to 60 km/hr… Watch for that. As you enter Cochrane, Alberta, take a glance to your left for a statue of a rider & his horse: “Men of Vision”. A must see vantage point along Stockmen’s Trail, overlooking the City & a spectacular view of the Rocky Mountains to the West.

Cochrane Alberta

Horse dude

Two other points of interest within the City limits are the Cochrane Hotel & McKay’s Ice Cream place. Both are kitty-corner to each other & both promise lasting memories. Definitely stop in!

 Inside the Cochrane Rockyview Hotel

Rather than returning the same way I came, which wouldn’t have been that bad, I returned to the #1 into Calgary… Partly to stop into Calaway Park. An amusement area nestled side-by-side a campground site. When the park is open, consider an overnight stay at the campground & a day riding rides… Always a blast!

Just for Fun

You may or may not agree, but for me, there is a transformation… a calming of the soul, once I begin my ride. My focus is only on the road ahead. Intermittent moments of pure serenity. This day-trip is a fantastic reminder that these feelings of calmness are literally minutes away. Depending on your travel plans, this route can easily be turned into a couple days of exploration. Keep the camera handy!

Be sure to check out EagleRider Calgary if you’re looking for a motorcycle rental in the Calgary area!

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