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The Edmonton Road and Track Club is one of Canada's premiere road and track cycling teams. Here you'll find out about us, our sponsors, our purpose, who we are, our coaching programs, our history, what we do in winter, and what kind of people join our club.
During the cycling season from April to September we have organized training rides almost every day.
The Edmonton Road and Track Club offers an extensive training program for the recreational and competitive athlete.
All rides are group rides and are lead by a qualified and experienced coach.
The training philosophy of the ERTC is to have all training rides run at a pace that all of our club members, from beginner to advanced, can ride at.
Many ERTC members also join the Alberta Bicycle Association (ABA) and compete in organized
cycling events sanctioned by the ABA. The ABA coordinates with all cycling clubs in Alberta to produce a racing calendar each year
including events for road, track, off-road, and cyclocross racing.
Winter doesn't slow us down much. We prepare for it by
roller blading
with cross country ski poles. Our main activity through the winter is
cross country skiing, a sport that will raise your fitness level and put you
ahead of your competitors at the start of the cycling season.
Our sponsors
The Edmonton Road and Track Club is a cycling club that offers its members
superb training, learning and racing opportunities. We do this in an
enthusiastic and supportive atmosphere, such that the ERTC supports recreational
and competitive cyclists.
The purpose of the ERTC is to provide people of all ability levels the experience
of competitive cycling. We offer expert coaching, a large and closely-knit
group of cyclists, and many competitive opportunities. You will improve
your fitness and cycling skills by becoming an ERTC member.
Who we are
We started in the mid 1970's and over the years have been involved in
events like the 1978 Commonwealth Games, 1983 University Games, 1986 to
1983 Cycle Edmonton Stage Race, 1994 National Championships, and the
Corporate Challenge.
Our members range from first time juniors to national team hopefuls
to wise veterans of the road. When off the bike we are often professionals
such as engineers, nurses, or teachers, or studying to become them.
We share an enthusiasm for cycling.
The ERTC is a group of like minded individuals who develop long lasting friendships
and learn the value of teamwork through the experience of recreational and competitive
cycling.
Coaching
Since 1992 Corey Torgness of the Great Canadian Sport Club has joined us
as a full time coach and to provide guidance to our NCCP certified coaches.
Corey can provide coaching for all levels of cyclists. He enjoys working with
beginner riders and developing them into racers. His philosophy is to build
a strong racing team that is very knowledgable of tactics and strategy.
His goal is to have all levels of riders train together and benefit from
each other physically and socially. Corey can give you a custom made training
program, nutrition advice, ergometer testing, race support, structured training
rides, and a motivated group to train with.
Who you are
The ERTC is not just for road racers. Lots of athletes make good use
of our programs:
The road to success is paved. Road and track riding lets you get both intensity and endurance without pounding your body or your bike. All of the best off-roaders know the value of road miles.
You spend most of your time on the bike; spend it wisely. Riding in a group at a varying pace is a good break from intervals. Having a coach monitor your progress means you get the most out of your training.
Participate in a well organized program where you can go as easy or as hard as you want. The ERTC takes pride in being able to accomodate any level of exercise minded people. No one gets left behind.
Take a load off your joints. Recover from or avoid injuries while staying active and working a different set of muscles. Group riding is an enjoyable social way of getting excercise while going fast.
Stay active in the summer and build more endurance through an organized training schedule which is fun to participate in. Our best crossover athletes have combined both cycling and skiing.
Keep your legs and lungs working in the dry land training phase and you'll get a head start on next winter.
What else
The ERTC is much more than a few riders trying to get a discount on tires.
We stress learning, coaching, fair competition, and safe, responsible
riding. Call us if you want to be a part of the best organized, most
visible cycling organization in Alberta, either as a rider or a sponsor.
There's a lot of pride in wearing the red and gold of the Edmonton Road
and Track Club.
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