2025 Event Schedule


Here's the list of 2025 events we have on schedule. Ride events include a club led ride for people of all skill levels. 

Motorcycle Show Jan 31- Feb 2

Membership Drive and 50/50's at the Motorcycle Show.

BMO Center

January 31 - Feb 2

Family Day Ride Feb 16

What: There will be a club supplied BBQ, woohoo!  It will be sausages and buns after the ride at the Staging area; we ask that you bring your own snacks and drinks.  Please leave enough time to unload, gear up and complete your waiver (if you do not bring it with you).
Where: Waiparous Staging Area, 
Click Here for directions.

Feb 16, 2025 10:30am Departure

Night Ride March 15 Mclean

Where: Mclean Creek Main Stage Area. Stage area is approximately 45 minutes from the south end of Calgary.

Time:  Ride depart at 7:00pm sharp, and will last 2-3.5 hours, depending on issues.  
NOTE: CARA, will not be responsible in making sure riders meet the restrictions in the Mclean Pluz during this period, in case there happens to be Officers on site; that relies on each individual user.

March 15rd @ 7PM

Poker Rally April 5 Mclean

 Where: Mclean Creek Main Stage Area. Stage area is approximately 45 minutes from the south end of Calgary.

Time:  9am registration 1030am Last hand sold. First ride departure 930am.
If you're a fast rider plan to do some extra riding after the route or hang out in the parking lot as prizes will not be drawn and hands not evaluated until last person returns. 

NOTE: CARA, will not be responsible in making sure riders meet the restrictions in the Mclean Pluz during this period, in case there happens to be Officers on site; that relies on each individual user.

Saturday April 5 Time: 9am registration open

AGM April TBD

You’re Invited to the Calgary ATV Riders Association Annual General Meeting.  We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the AGM.  It is important to attend as we want to hear from you and ensure you have input into the Club.

Saturday April Time: TBD

May Long Camping May 15-19

May Long weekend Camping, Silent Auction & riding on designated trail system. (Saturday CARA Sanctioned ride only).  A $35.00/night camping fees applies to each camping unit. Large fenced private area with cookhouse, outhouses, garbage bins, supplied firewood and room for 50+ units. New members and Day trips welcome.
Ghost Air Strip PRA

May 15 Evening till May 20
Club Led Ride Sat May 18

Kids Ride Mclean Creek June TBD

 Second Official Club Kids and Grandkids Ride
Thanks to our Members for getting this going the past couple of years and offering to make it official this year.

Weather permitting there will be a fire lunch.

JUNE TBD

Stewardship Days June 21

10th Annual Stewardship Days

Volunteer BBQ – CAMPING AREA TBA 

1-2 nights camping fees paid by CARA for Volunteers. Trail work to be determined.


Friday Evening prep - Sat & Sun Maintenance

Aug Long Camping Aug 1-4

 Camping and day ride, daily non-sanctioned rides (Saturday CARA sanctioned ride only). Location: Crowsnest Pass in partnership with CNPQS.

Thur Aug 1 - Mon Aug 4

CARA's 5th Pig Roast Aug 28-Sep 1

September Long Weekend, CARA's 5th Don McKay Memorial Annual Pig Roast.  Camping and riding on designated trail system. Day ride, daily non-sanctioned rides (Saturday CARA sanctioned ride only). A $35.00/night camping fees applies to each camping unit. Large fenced private area with cookhouse, outhouses, garbage bins, supplied firewood and room for 50+ units. New members and Day trips welcome.
Ghost Air Strip PRA

Thurs - Monday

TBD

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September 20-22, 2024

21st Rebels Ride & BBQ Nov 1

The 21st annual Rebels Ride and BBQ at Fallen Timber

Saturday November 1

Mix & Mingle Date Nov 22

 Join CARA for a mix and mingle at some great Calgary establishment.  Come meet other riders, see new faces or familiar ones.  No need to rsvp.

Location TBD

General Meeting Dec TBD

We would really like to hear from you, your ideas for the club: for events, new events, volunteering, trail stewardship, marketing ideas, future of the club?  This is your club; let's make it the club to be part of and to be proud of! It can't happen without YOU!!! and that includes keeping our trails open!!!

December TBD