You're allowed, on any road in Calgary, with the exception of Deerfoot. Which route to take, especially from the SE, at this time of year, is a bit trickier. Barlow does have a small shoulder, but I don't know how clear it is this time of year. It is also extremely busy. Generally the traffic is professional, so for the majority, they're pretty good about passing, but there is a lot of them, and they don’t expect to see you. From 50th Ave, you can go West to the Bow river pathway on the West side of Ogden. It stops at 42 ave, and I have used Ogden from there to 11 street, which I then followed up to the Bow and the zoo area. Intimidating, but I've used it a fair number of times. I was always lit up like a Christmas tree though. There is a pathway from 42nd that goes up the river past the Bird Sanctuary, but it doesn't get cleared, and the snow can get silly.

Is this going to be a regular thing?