ERTC Weekly Update - Week of March 9

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of March 9

Our Jakroo webstore is now LIVE! Thanks for your patience.  Please click here for access the available kit for purchase.  This first store of the season closes March 19th!

Couple housekeeping notes:

  1. Several items come in a variety of fits (relaxed, standard, slim) and available sleeve and leg length options.  If you are unsure of your size, please use the "Get a size recommendation" tool which provides a best starting point for your measurement inputs and desired fit (it uses AI, your measurements, and other kit you wear to come up with a fit recommendation).

  2. We are utilizing the Dynamic volume approach for this 1st batch order- as more members purchase the same kit item, the cost goes down on a tiered basis.  Final pricing for each item will be based on the highest discount level achieved for that item. You can see the current pricing right on the website (and you will see it go down as more people buy)

  3. Shipping for this batch order is shared across all of those who placed orders by the close date.  So the larger the volumes, the cheaper the shipping becomes.  Shipping is estimated somewhere between $18-30 but will depend on final order numbers.

  4. Once the store closes on March 19th, the total value of your order will be calculated and your credit card will be charged.

  5. Shipping of all the items ordered is direct to your home. Current delivery time frame is April 7th for this batch order.

ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR ORDER:

CENTURY - Chapeau! (It’s a cycling cap)

NOVA 2.0 - Pro level race jersey

FONDO - Club level jersey (aka more relaxed fit)

FORTE 2.0 - A non-thermal long sleeve jersey option

ECLIPSE VEST - the wind vest version of the Zephyr jacket

ZEPHYR JACKET - the wind jacket version of the Eclipse vest

SOLAR 2.0 - Pro level bib shorts

VENTURE - Gravel specific bib shorts (extra pockets and compressive race fit)

ECHELON PRO - a long or short sleeve race suit with pockets (for road, crits, track, cyclocross)

ARROW - Track or TT specific long sleeve race suit with a sheer number panel (think aero and very compressive for speed)

The Solar and Ventura bibs have your choice of Chamois, reflective panel on rear leg, and inseam length.

The Nova and Fondo jerseys have your choice of standard or reflective pocket trim and/or sleeve length.

The Echelon race suits have your choice of chamois, inseam length, and radio pocket (if you want a small fabric pocket on the upper shoulder area to hold your iPod or smart phone I would suggest this option ).

The Eclipse vest has your choice of standard or reflective pocket trim.

Happy shopping and reach out to Michael if you have any questions about the new kit supplier on slack, or join the #clothing channel to ask!

And yes, we are still missing 2 bike bags. WHO HAS THEM?!

Pic: Our fancy new webstore!

Club Updates: 

  • Training camp is Saturday, April 25 to Sunday, May 3 this year. You can join #training-camp-talks on slack at https://edmontonroada-7u36621.slack.com/archives/C037DGKBB5X (or just find it on your sidebar) if you are interested. 

  • We’ve partnered with the City of Edmonton to offer 20% off monthly memberships and 15% off punch passes at all COE Recreation centers. If you want to use to program, send me an email or a message and I will write you a letter you can present to the front desk (showing them the email is fine) You can find out the full pricing and information here: https://www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/corporate-wellness-program

  • Interested or new to racing? Check out our try racing program here: https://forms.gle/jvtr4eh5awdvmQ6p6 - If you have any questions about starting racing in general, please let Jordon Magico know, as he is stepping up to help administer the program, as well as been another resource for our racing exploits. 

  • Thanks to Adrian Richards for putting together a strength program for us! There are 3 commitment levels and you can review them here: https://www.ertc.org/winter-strength-training - Adrian is back this week so look forward to seeing him once again!

  • The new Jakroo webstore is in progress - we will be throwing the links up once that is all ready!

Velodrome Updates: 

  • I have thrown up some “Interest Gauging” events for ERTC-Only Open Track times on strava. Open Track doesn’t have any structure, but you are able to work on whatever you like! You usually discuss what you want to do with the track monitor and if it needs the black lane to be clear, then you can discuss with them to have them clear the line when you wanna do your thing! 

  • Activity Messenger Linkie: https://activitymessenger.com/org/4494/

  • Please continue to RSVP on both Activity Messenger and strava, however only RSVP on Activity Messenger if you are certain you are able to attend, and if you must bow out, to let somebody know ahead of time, as slots are limited to ensure a good experience for everyone and to ensure we are not in violation of safety regulations. We recommend only RSVPing for sessions 1 week in advance, as it has happened where people RSVP for multiple sessions in advance and have forgotten / no showed. 

  • Additional time and certification session discussions with the AVA are underway, as many other clubs are requesting additional time at the velodrome as well. We will have updates for you when we have figured something out. Preliminary discussions likely have additional club time for all clubs on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. 

Ride Updates:

Racing/Event/ABA Updates:

  • You can now register for your 2026 UCI Race License (This is especially important if you are attending any events early season) as part of the club registration process. Should you choose to register for your license later on in the season, the cost of a community membership will be deducted from your race license cost.

General Reminders:

Have a cool photo from the last week you want featured? Send it to me via email (I need the resolution) and I’ll make it the header photo! Cool way to show off what you’ve been up to!

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of March 2

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of March 2

Happy March Everyone! Still snow on the ground for now, but the spring will be here before we know it! We’ve got some exciting events lined up for a season kick-off (no spoilers just yet) but keep an eye on this space when they happen!

Now that it is March, I would like to note our “semester” at the velodrome ends soon - with our last club time on March 30. We will be following up soon with a survey on how we want our summer semester to look like.

And yes, we are still missing 2 bike bags. WHO HAS THEM?!

Pic: Dave and Jordon with 3rd places in both of their age categories making ERT(Cross Country Skiing) proud! PC: Robert Bruha

Club Updates: 

  • Training camp is Saturday, April 25 to Sunday, May 3 this year. You can join #training-camp-talks on slack at https://edmontonroada-7u36621.slack.com/archives/C037DGKBB5X (or just find it on your sidebar) if you are interested. 

  • We’ve partnered with the City of Edmonton to offer 20% off monthly memberships and 15% off punch passes at all COE Recreation centers. If you want to use to program, send me an email or a message and I will write you a letter you can present to the front desk (showing them the email is fine) You can find out the full pricing and information here: https://www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/corporate-wellness-program

  • Interested or new to racing? Check out our try racing program here: https://forms.gle/jvtr4eh5awdvmQ6p6 - If you have any questions about starting racing in general, please let Jordon Magico know, as he is stepping up to help administer the program, as well as been another resource for our racing exploits. 

  • Thanks to Adrian Richards for putting together a strength program for us! There are 3 commitment levels and you can review them here: https://www.ertc.org/winter-strength-training - Adrian is back this week so look forward to seeing him once again!

  • The new Jakroo webstore is in progress - we will be throwing the links up once that is all ready!

Velodrome Updates: 

  • I have thrown up some “Interest Gauging” events for ERTC-Only Open Track times on strava. Open Track doesn’t have any structure, but you are able to work on whatever you like! You usually discuss what you want to do with the track monitor and if it needs the black lane to be clear, then you can discuss with them to have them clear the line when you wanna do your thing! 

  • Activity Messenger Linkie: https://activitymessenger.com/org/4494/

  • Please continue to RSVP on both Activity Messenger and strava, however only RSVP on Activity Messenger if you are certain you are able to attend, and if you must bow out, to let somebody know ahead of time, as slots are limited to ensure a good experience for everyone and to ensure we are not in violation of safety regulations. We recommend only RSVPing for sessions 1 week in advance, as it has happened where people RSVP for multiple sessions in advance and have forgotten / no showed. 

  • Additional time and certification session discussions with the AVA are underway, as many other clubs are requesting additional time at the velodrome as well. We will have updates for you when we have figured something out. Preliminary discussions likely have additional club time for all clubs on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. 

Ride Updates:

Racing/Event/ABA Updates:

  • You can now register for your 2026 UCI Race License (This is especially important if you are attending any events early season) as part of the club registration process. Should you choose to register for your license later on in the season, the cost of a community membership will be deducted from your race license cost.

General Reminders:

Have a cool photo from the last week you want featured? Send it to me via email (I need the resolution) and I’ll make it the header photo! Cool way to show off what you’ve been up to!


ERTC Weekly Update - Week of February 23

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of February 23

We interrupt this update for a special alert: ERTC is still missing 2 bike bags out of our inventory of 3. They are a POC Softshell and an Aerocomfort Scicon 2.0. If you have used either of these bags in the last 2 years (so we can figure out who you might have given it to) or currently have it with you, please let me know via email or slack DM. (Seriously you would think that people would rush to get it back to us!) 

Anyways back to our regular programming!

Congratulations to Morgan Pinnock on her Masters A eSports National Championship Win! You can watch the livesteam of the National Championships here (with Morgan’s finishing stint at the timestamp): https://youtu.be/DEhSYL9Sp7Y?t=4158

Pic: Night Fatbiking Glamour Shot PC: Peter von Hahn

Club Updates: 

  • Training camp is Saturday, April 25 to Sunday, May 3 this year. You can join #training-camp-talks on slack at https://edmontonroada-7u36621.slack.com/archives/C037DGKBB5X (or just find it on your sidebar) if you are interested. 

  • We’ve partnered with the City of Edmonton to offer 20% off monthly memberships and 15% off punch passes at all COE Recreation centers. If you want to use to program, send me an email or a message and I will write you a letter you can present to the front desk (showing them the email is fine) You can find out the full pricing and information here: https://www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/corporate-wellness-program

  • Interested or new to racing? Check out our try racing program here: https://forms.gle/jvtr4eh5awdvmQ6p6 - If you have any questions about starting racing in general, please let Jordon Magico know, as he is stepping up to help administer the program, as well as been another resource for our racing exploits. 

  • Thanks to Adrian Richards for putting together a strength program for us! There are 3 commitment levels and you can review them here: https://www.ertc.org/winter-strength-training - Adrian is back this week so look forward to seeing him once again!

  • The new Jakroo webstore is in progress - we will be throwing the links up once that is all ready!

Velodrome Updates: 

  • I have thrown up some “Interest Gauging” events for ERTC-Only Open Track times on strava. Open Track doesn’t have any structure, but you are able to work on whatever you like! You usually discuss what you want to do with the track monitor and if it needs the black lane to be clear, then you can discuss with them to have them clear the line when you wanna do your thing! 

  • Activity Messenger Linkie: https://activitymessenger.com/org/4494/

  • Please continue to RSVP on both Activity Messenger and strava, however only RSVP on Activity Messenger if you are certain you are able to attend, and if you must bow out, to let somebody know ahead of time, as slots are limited to ensure a good experience for everyone and to ensure we are not in violation of safety regulations. We recommend only RSVPing for sessions 1 week in advance, as it has happened where people RSVP for multiple sessions in advance and have forgotten / no showed. 

  • Additional time and certification session discussions with the AVA are underway, as many other clubs are requesting additional time at the velodrome as well. We will have updates for you when we have figured something out. Preliminary discussions likely have additional club time for all clubs on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. 

Ride Updates:

Racing/Event/ABA Updates:

  • You can now register for your 2026 UCI Race License (This is especially important if you are attending any events early season) as part of the club registration process. Should you choose to register for your license later on in the season, the cost of a community membership will be deducted from your race license cost.

General Reminders:

Have a cool photo from the last week you want featured? Send it to me via email (I need the resolution) and I’ll make it the header photo! Cool way to show off what you’ve been up to!


ERTC Weekly Update - Week of February 16

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of February 16

We are happy to announce that ERTC has partnered with the City of Edmonton to offer a 20% discount on recreation center monthly memberships and 15% discount on single visit/punch passes. If you are interested, simply message me on slack or email me and I will provide you with a letter indicating your membership, as long as you are a current year member. You will be asked to present this at the front desk when purchasing your passes. This is especially relevant as the Velodrome is attached to a sauna / hottub / cold plunge pool, perfect for post velodrome activities ;) - You can find out the full pricing and such here: https://www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/corporate-wellness-program 

Pic: Wanda, Joe, Mike, and Angela out at Panorama! 

Club Updates: 

  • Training camp is Saturday, April 25 to Sunday, May 3 this year. You can join #training-camp-talks on slack at https://edmontonroada-7u36621.slack.com/archives/C037DGKBB5X (or just find it on your sidebar) if you are interested. 

  • Interested or new to racing? Check out our try racing program here: https://forms.gle/jvtr4eh5awdvmQ6p6 - If you have any questions about starting racing in general, please let Jordon Magico know, as he is stepping up to help administer the program, as well as been another resource for our racing exploits. 

  • Thanks to Adrian Richards for putting together a strength program for us! There are 3 commitment levels and you can review them here: https://www.ertc.org/winter-strength-training - Adrian is back this week so look forward to seeing him once again!

  • The new Jakroo webstore is in progress - we will be throwing the links up once that is all ready!

Velodrome Updates: 

  • ERTC has the option of booking one off or recurring additional “Open Track” time as a club. Depending on interest, this can be cheaper than regular Open Track. Check out the thread in the Velodrome Channel to have your say! 

  • Activity Messenger Linkie: https://activitymessenger.com/org/4494/

  • Please continue to RSVP on both Activity Messenger and strava, however only RSVP on Activity Messenger if you are certain you are able to attend, and if you must bow out, to let somebody know ahead of time, as slots are limited to ensure a good experience for everyone and to ensure we are not in violation of safety regulations. We recommend only RSVPing for sessions 1 week in advance, as it has happened where people RSVP for multiple sessions in advance and have forgotten / no showed. 

  • Additional time and certification session discussions with the AVA are underway, as many other clubs are requesting additional time at the velodrome as well. We will have updates for you when we have figured something out. Preliminary discussions likely have additional club time for all clubs on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. 

Ride Updates:

Racing/Event/ABA Updates:

  • You can now register for your 2026 UCI Race License (This is especially important if you are attending any events early season) as part of the club registration process. Should you choose to register for your license later on in the season, the cost of a community membership will be deducted from your race license cost.

General Reminders:


Have a cool photo from the last week you want featured? Send it to me via email (I need the resolution) and I’ll make it the header photo! Cool way to show off what you’ve been up to!

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of February 9

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of February 9

Every year, some ERTCer’s put on and attend training camp! Training camp is your opportunity for a cycling - focused getaway in a warmer location. It is usually held in Penticton, and this year it is Saturday, April 25 to Sunday, May 3. While the club does not subsidize the costs at all, by going as a group we are able to coordinate accommodation and travel to help save money. You can join #training-camp-talks on slack at https://edmontonroada-7u36621.slack.com/archives/C037DGKBB5X (or just find it on your sidebar) if you are interested. There is always a mix of rider levels and distances,  and your time at training camp as relaxed or as hardcore as you make it! Geoff is organizing this year and he always does a great job in presenting options and explaining everything and finding the best places to stay. If this is something you that interests you at all, hit the linky / join the channel and dive in!

Pic: Jenn and Teresa enjoying a donut at the Sprint Omnium Event this  PC: ??

Club Updates: 

  • Interested or new to racing? Check out our try racing program here: https://forms.gle/jvtr4eh5awdvmQ6p6 

  • Thanks to Adrian Richards for putting together a strength program for us! There are 3 commitment levels and you can review them here: https://www.ertc.org/winter-strength-training - Adrian is back this week so look forward to seeing him once again!

  • The new Jakroo webstore is in progress - we will be throwing the links up once that is all ready!


Velodrome Updates: 

  • Velodrome nights have now been extended by 30 minutes starting with the session on February 2nd. This should decrease the feelings of being “rushed” off the track! There is no additional cost for members. 

  • Activity Messenger Linkie: https://activitymessenger.com/org/4494/

  • Please continue to RSVP on both Activity Messenger and strava, however only RSVP on Activity Messenger if you are certain you are able to attend, and if you must bow out, to let somebody know ahead of time, as slots are limited to ensure a good experience for everyone and to ensure we are not in violation of safety regulations. We recommend only RSVPing for sessions 1 week in advance, as it has happened where people RSVP for multiple sessions in advance and have forgotten / no showed. 

  • Additional time and certification session discussions with the AVA are underway, as many other clubs are requesting additional time at the velodrome as well. We will have updates for you when we have figured something out. Preliminary discussions likely have additional club time for all clubs on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. 

Ride Updates:

Racing/Event/ABA Updates:

  • You can now register for your 2026 UCI Race License (This is especially important if you are attending any events early season) as part of the club registration process. Should you choose to register for your license later on in the season, the cost of a community membership will be deducted from your race license cost.


General Reminders:

Have a cool photo from the last week you want featured? Send it to me via email (I need the resolution) and I’ll make it the header photo! Cool way to show off what you’ve been up to!


ERTC Weekly Update - Week of February 2

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of February 2

Hey everyone! Trek Night was a fantastic success, and it was great seeing everyone in the middle of winter. Stay tuned for our next social event in the spring!

Speaking of spring, race season is coming up fast. This week I’d like to take some time to introduce Jordon Magico. He will be helping us with the administration of the “Try Racing” Program and helping direct any questions you might have about trying the world of competitive bike racing to the right people. Our Try Racing program offers limited financial aid and incentives to help you get to the start line of your first race, and I’m excited to see where you go after that! You can sign up for the program here: https://forms.gle/jvtr4eh5awdvmQ6p6 - if you joined in 2025 but didn’t use any of the benefits, you can rejoin again. We’d love to have you!

At ERTC, we continue to believe that trying an event or trying racing is one of the best motivations to help reach your next level, which is one of our primary focuses here at the club.

A little more about Jordon, in his own words:

Jordon started road racing in 2023 after some encouragement from fellow ERTC members. When he’s not struggling to stay in the mid-pack or getting shelled out the back of a local crit, he also enjoys mountain biking and cross country skiing, and recently dipped his toes into cyclocross and gravel.

Jordon appreciates how daunting the process of racing can seem at first (especially your first ABA race), but also how fun and rewarding it can be. Recognizing that there are no shortage of racing options here, Jordon hopes to pass along the encouragement and support he received from the club when he was starting out, to help grow racing within ERTC :)


Pic: Jakob Claffey Peeling off the front on the team pursuit PC: Evan Wishloff

Club Updates: 

  • Thanks to Adrian Richards for putting together a strength program for us! There are 3 commitment levels and you can review them here: https://www.ertc.org/winter-strength-training - Adrian is back this week so look forward to seeing him once again!

  • The new Jakroo webstore is in progress - we will be throwing the links up once that is all ready!

Velodrome Updates: 

  • Velodrome nights have now been extended by 30 minutes starting with the session on February 2nd. This should decrease the feelings of being “rushed” off the track! There is no additional cost for members. 

  • Activity Messenger Linkie: https://activitymessenger.com/org/4494/

  • Please continue to RSVP on both Activity Messenger and strava, however only RSVP on Activity Messenger if you are certain you are able to attend, and if you must bow out, to let somebody know ahead of time, as slots are limited to ensure a good experience for everyone and to ensure we are not in violation of safety regulations. We recommend only RSVPing for sessions 1 week in advance, as it has happened where people RSVP for multiple sessions in advance and have forgotten / no showed. 

  • Additional time and certification session discussions with the AVA are underway, as many other clubs are requesting additional time at the velodrome as well. We will have updates for you when we have figured something out. Preliminary discussions likely have additional club time for all clubs on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. 

Ride Updates:

Racing/Event/ABA Updates:

  • You can now register for your 2026 UCI Race License (This is especially important if you are attending any events early season) as part of the club registration process. Details up top! Should you choose to register for your license later on in the season, the cost of a community membership will be deducted from your race license cost.

General Reminders:

Have a cool photo from the last week you want featured? Send it to me via email (I need the resolution) and I’ll make it the header photo! Cool way to show off what you’ve been up to!


ERTC Weekly Update - Week of January 26

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of January 26

Trek Night is THIS FRIDAY January 30 at 6:30pm! If you’re new here, or need a reminder, Trek Night is hosted by Hardcore Bikes (10008 Whyte Ave NW) and on that night we are treated to ERTC-only discounts on Trek and Bontrager items. Selected Discounts Below:

  • 30% off all bontrager/trek parts and accessories. Shoes, helmets, lights, tires, etc. There will be a full size selection of things like helmets and shoes for you to try on. 

  • 10% off carbon wheels. 

  • 15% off of rapha 

  • Bike discounts available on a per bike basis.

If something isn’t in stock but falls into the category above, you can order it at the special price. This is also a reminder that front and rear lights are mandatory this year and this is a great opportunity to pick something up!
There will be snacks and alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages, so it’s a great excuse to hang out with clubmates in the dead of winter. Please RSVP here so we have numbers:  https://forms.gle/SM6EHzpbRhRBUe8Q9

Photo: Chad Low Lining Up for a Keiren PC: Teresa P

Club Updates: 

  • Thanks to Adrian Richards for putting together a strength program for us! There are 3 commitment levels and you can review them here: https://www.ertc.org/winter-strength-training - Adrian is currently on holiday and will be back at the end of January. 

  • The new Jakroo webstore is in progress - we will be throwing the links up once that is all ready!

Velodrome Updates: 

  • Velodrome nights have now been extended by 30 minutes starting with the session on February 2nd. This should decrease the feelings of being “rushed” off the track! There is no additional cost for members.

  • Activity Messenger Linkie: https://activitymessenger.com/org/4494/

  • Please continue to RSVP on both Activity Messenger and strava, however only RSVP on Activity Messenger if you are certain you are able to attend, and if you must bow out, to let somebody know ahead of time, as slots are limited to ensure a good experience for everyone and to ensure we are not in violation of safety regulations. We recommend only RSVPing for sessions 1 week in advance, as it has happened where people RSVP for multiple sessions in advance and have forgotten / no showed. 

  • Additional time and certification session discussions with the AVA are underway, as many other clubs are requesting additional time at the velodrome as well. We will have updates for you when we have figured something out. Preliminary discussions likely have additional club time for all clubs on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. 

Ride Updates:

Racing/Event/ABA Updates:

  • You can now register for your 2026 UCI Race License (This is especially important if you are attending any events early season) as part of the club registration process. Details up top!

General Reminders:

Have a cool photo from the last week you want featured? Send it to me via email (I need the resolution) and I’ll make it the header photo! Cool way to show off what you’ve been up to!


ERTC Weekly Update - Week of January 19

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of January 19

Note about our XC Ski Lessons and Offerings: Lessons are targeted to folks with at least a season of skiing under their belt, have grasped the basics of forward movement in their cross country skiing (ie, diagonal stride for classic (“the shuffle”), and offset for skate (ski one one side, and both poles and ski on other side) - note about offset, you’ll have to unlearn it, but it is what most self-taught folks end up doing by default) and are looking to refine their existing technique. In order to be respectful of the other participants, please do not attend unless you meet this requirement. The lessons also have a nominal cost ($15-20/lesson) to cover the dedicated time and training that Jay needs to put on these lessons. I will be putting up the payment portal soon, and you will be retroactively charged starting with the lesson on January 18.

If you’re still new, our “open” group skis are for you, where you can learn from other clubmates in passing. These will be up on strava. 

Second - Trek Night is CONFIRMED for January 30th, from 6:30m-8:30pm. If you’re new here, or need a reminder, Trek Night is hosted by Hardcore Bikes (10008 Whyte Ave NW) and on that night we are treated to ERTC-only discounts on Trek and Bontrager items. Selected Discounts Below:

  • 30% off all bontrager/trek parts and accessories. Shoes, helmets, lights, tires, etc. There will be a full size selection of things like helmets and shoes for you to try on. 

  • 10% off carbon wheels. 

  • 15% off of rapha 

  • Bike discounts available on a per bike basis.

  • If something isn’t in stock but falls into the category above, you can order it at the special price. 


There will be snacks and alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages, so it’s a great excuse to hang out with clubmates in the dead of winter. Please RSVP here so we have numbers:  https://forms.gle/SM6EHzpbRhRBUe8Q9

Photo: Rail Start at the Velodrome PC: Tiffany B

Club Updates: 

  • Thanks to Adrian Richards for putting together a strength program for us! There are 3 commitment levels and you can review them here: https://www.ertc.org/winter-strength-training - Adrian is currently on holiday and will be back at the end of January. 

  • The new Jakroo webstore is in progress - we will be throwing the links up once that is all ready!

Velodrome Updates: 

  • Activity Messenger Linkie: https://activitymessenger.com/org/4494/

  • Please continue to RSVP on both Activity Messenger and strava, however only RSVP on Activity Messenger if you are certain you are able to attend, and if you must bow out, to let somebody know ahead of time, as slots are limited to ensure a good experience for everyone and to ensure we are not in violation of safety regulations. We recommend only RSVPing for sessions 1 week in advance, as it has happened where people RSVP for multiple sessions in advance and have forgotten / no showed. 

  • Additional time and certification session discussions with the AVA are underway, as many other clubs are requesting additional time at the velodrome as well. We will have updates for you when we have figured something out. Preliminary discussions likely have additional club time for all clubs on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings.

Ride Updates:


Racing/Event/ABA Updates:

  • You can now register for your 2026 UCI Race License (This is especially important if you are attending any events early season) as part of the club registration process. Details up top!

  • January 23 - 25 Western Challenge Track Meet - Our very own Amanda is the race director for this, help her out by signing up to volunteer here: https://donorthevents.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=105372 

General Reminders:

  • Official Rides are posted on strava. If you haven’t requested to join, please do so here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/2845 if you’ve applied and haven’t heard back, e-mail me, but first, make sure your strava name matches your registration name.

  • Day to day communication and general chatter is via slack. You can join here: https://join.slack.com/t/edmontonroada-7u36621/shared_invite/zt-1t5qvezds-JotWB~e_EJcXrD9NArQarA - this is where you can get real time updates about unofficial rides, talk bikes with club members, and sell your stuff to other club members! If you identify as female and would like to be included in the WoERTC communications and event announcements, please message Heather Curtis on Slack to be added to the private WoERTC channel. Please remember to use the “reply in thread” feature when using slack (especially in the general channel, think about all the group chats you are in, general is like a 400 person group chat) Starting January 19, 2026 the Reply in Thread Policy will apply in ALL channels. You will be reminded to reply in thread if you dont. 

  • Our weekly zwift ride is now up and running! Check out strava for instructions on how to join. 

  • Our off-season channels on slack are (click the link on the device you access slack with): 

Have a cool photo from the last week you want featured? Send it to me via email (I need the resolution) and I’ll make it the header photo! Cool way to show off what you’ve been up to!


ERTC Weekly Update - Week of January 12

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of January 12

First of all, I want to take this opportunity to introduce Jay Smith(She/Her) as our XC Ski Program Coordinator and Coach. Jay will be taking the reins in coordinating our XC skiing programming, with other members of the club including (but not limited to) Mike, Kurt, Aaron, Robin and others supporting her as pace leaders for group skis, or as assistant coaches. If you want to contribute please let Jay or I know. Jay will also be leading and hosting both Skate and Classic Technique Lessons for us. These lessons will assume some familiarity on skis (more than a season). Lessons will have a small fee associated with them, however group skis are totally free! 

Some more about Jay: 

Jay is an experienced nordic ski coach and instructor, with NCCP and CANSI training. As an instructor, she believes in teaching good technique through intuitive body awareness. Her favourite technique is skate, her favourite terrain is hilly, and she loves technical descents.

Second - Trek Night is CONFIRMED for January 30th, from 6m-8pm. If you’re new here, or need a reminder, Trek Night is hosted by Hardcore Bikes (10008 Whyte Ave NW) and on that night we are treated to ERTC-only discounts on Trek and Bontrager such as shoes, helmets, tires, carbon wheels, lights and radar. There will be snacks and alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages, so it’s a great excuse to hang out with clubmates in the dead of winter. Expect discounts to be in-line with what we had next year. Please RSVP here so we have numbers:  https://forms.gle/SM6EHzpbRhRBUe8Q9

Photo: Some Fresh Grooming on a Night Ski PC: Greg

Club Updates: 

  • Thanks to Adrian Richards for putting together a strength program for us! There are 3 commitment levels and you can review them here: https://www.ertc.org/winter-strength-training - Adrian is currently on holiday and will be back at the end of January. 

  • The new Jakroo webstore is in progress - we will be throwing the links up once that is all ready!


Velodrome Updates: 

  • Activity Messenger Linkie: https://activitymessenger.com/org/4494/

  • Please continue to RSVP on both Activity Messenger and strava, however only RSVP on Activity Messenger if you are certain you are able to attend, and if you must bow out, to let somebody know ahead of time, as slots are limited to ensure a good experience for everyone and to ensure we are not in violation of safety regulations. We recommend only RSVPing for sessions 1 week in advance, as it has happened where people RSVP for multiple sessions in advance and have forgotten / no showed. 

  • Additional time and certification session discussions with the AVA are underway, as many other clubs are requesting additional time at the velodrome as well. We will have updates for you when we have figured something out.

Ride Updates:

Racing/Event/ABA Updates:

  • You can now register for your 2026 UCI Race License (This is especially important if you are attending any events early season) as part of the club registration process. Details up top! 

General Reminders:


ERTC Weekly Update - Week of January 5

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of January 5

Little earlier for this one this week, as I wanted to give everyone a little more time prior to our track session.

This is the second last update using the 2025 mailing list. I will be sending out one more e-mail in the spring reminding people to register prior to their first outdoor rides this year, but if you want to stay in the know, you should either register, or join us on slack, where weekly updates will continue to be posted. You cannot join in any official ERTC activities until you are registered. This includes: gym sessions, organized group XC skis (on strava), Trek Night, etc. If you are participating in just Zwift or pick-up rides and skis, then you don’t have to register right now for those.

This is also a reminder that you are required to be a member in order to attend the track session on January 5th and all subsequent sessions, as our insurance coverage for 2025 lapsed on December 31st. We will be checking if you are a member when you sign in for track. You will be asked to sit out if you are not a current member. 

If you are looking to be a secondary member with us, you can register for a secondary membership here: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=40798 - your primary club will be required to affiliate with the ABA prior, and you will be asked to provide their contact information so I can verify this. If you aren’t sure if your primary club has affiliated yet, ask your team manager/president for confirmation.

If they haven’t yet, you’ve got 2 options:

  • Sit out of ERTC activities until they have, and sign up as a secondary member

  • Sign up with ERTC as your primary. 

If cost of registration is an issue, let me know! We can probably work something out in exchange for volunteer time or otherwise helping out somehow.

You can read about registration and register here: https://www.ertc.org/registration 


Photo: “Gravel” Riding PC: Nick Croken

Club Updates: 

  • Trek Night is CONFIRMED for January 30th, from 6m-8pm. If you’re new here, or need a reminder, Trek Night is hosted by Hardcore Bikes (10008 Whyte Ave NW) and on that night we are treated to ERTC-only discounts on Trek and Bontrager such as shoes, helmets, tires, carbon wheels, lights and radar. There will be snacks and alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages, so it’s a great excuse to hang out with clubmates in the dead of winter. Expect discounts to be in-line with what we had next year. 

  • Thanks to Adrian Richards for putting together a strength program for us! There are 3 commitment levels and you can review them here: https://www.ertc.org/winter-strength-training - Adrian is currently on holiday and will be back at the end of January. 

  • The new Jakroo webstore is in progress - we will be throwing the links up once that is all ready!

Velodrome Updates: 

  • Activity Messenger Linkie: https://activitymessenger.com/org/4494/

  • Please continue to RSVP on both Activity Messenger and strava, however only RSVP on Activity Messenger if you are certain you are able to attend, and if you must bow out, to let somebody know ahead of time, as slots are limited to ensure a good experience for everyone and to ensure we are not in violation of safety regulations. We recommend only RSVPing for sessions 1 week in advance, as it has happened where people RSVP for multiple sessions in advance and have forgotten / no showed. 

  • Additional Certification Sessions will be offered in the New Year. Details TBD but they will NOT be on Monday as to be fair to club members who have already undergone the certification process. 

Ride Updates:

Racing/Event/ABA Updates:

  • You can now register for your 2026 UCI Race License (This is especially important if you are attending any events early season) as part of the club registration process. Details up top! 

General Reminders:

Have a cool photo from the last week you want featured? Send it to me via email (I need the resolution) and I’ll make it the header photo! Cool way to show off what you’ve been up to!



ERTC Weekly Update - Week of December 29

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of December 29

Hey everyone!

I’m not used to writing these things during the winter so uh… Happy New Year! Let’s get right into it cause I’m sure you’ve got places to be, people to see, and celebrations to have!

Registration is open for 2026 - We have had several people reporting issues with the registration process, however, if you want Velodrome access in 2026, starting January 5th, you will need to register, so please take a read on how it will work for 2026 and register here: https://www.ertc.org/registration - we are actively working with CCNBikes and the ABA to have the issues resolved. 

There are 2 separate issues: 

  1. The first issue seems to be affecting the “Community Membership” Option - which most of you will be getting. The option simply doesn’t show up. If you intend on getting a racing license (either a provincial (Citizen) license, or a full UCI license, this should not affect you). If this affects you, and you intend on attending the velodrome in the new year (either continuing riding, or to get your certifications with ERTC) please let me know, so we can see how many people we need to look for a solution for in the meantime. Please try to register first as it seems to be sporadic.

  2. The second issue seems to be that the checkout process may not complete, and you may register for the ABA portion, but not the ERTC portion. I cannot check if this has affected you. If you did everything correctly, you will have both a confirmation email for registering for the ABA, and a confirmation email for registering with ERTC. If you do not have one or the other, please let me know. Your credit card should also note 2 separate charges, again, one to the ABA, and one to us. Again, please try to register first as it seems to be sporadic.

  3. If anything seems weird at all, please let me know. 

Picture: Fielding an all Women’s Team at the Velodrome Learn to Race! PC: Mike Christ

Club Updates: 

  • Trek Night is CONFIRMED for January 30th, from 6m-8pm. If you’re new here, or need a reminder, Trek Night is hosted by Hardcore Bikes (10008 Whyte Ave NW) and on that night we are treated to ERTC-only discounts on Trek and Bontrager such as shoes, helmets, tires, carbon wheels, lights and radar. There will be snacks and alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages, so it’s a great excuse to hang out with clubmates in the dead of winter. Expect discounts to be in-line with what we had next year. 

  • Thanks to Adrian Richards for putting together a strength program for us! There are 3 commitment levels and you can review them here: https://www.ertc.org/winter-strength-training - Adrian is currently on holiday and will be back at the end of January. 

  • The new Jakroo webstore is in progress - we will be throwing the links up once that is all ready!


Velodrome Updates:

  • Please continue to RSVP on both Activity Messenger and strava, however only RSVP on Activity Messenger if you are certain you are able to attend, and if you must bow out, to let somebody know ahead of time, as slots are limited to ensure a good experience for everyone and to ensure we are not in violation of safety regulations. We recommend only RSVPing for sessions 1 week in advance, as it has happened where people RSVP for multiple sessions in advance and have forgotten / no showed.

  • Additional Certification Sessions will be offered in the New Year. Details TBD but they will NOT be on Monday as to be fair to club members who have already undergone the certification process. 

Ride Updates:

Racing/Event/ABA Updates:

  • You can now register for your 2026 UCI Race License (This is especially important if you are attending any events early season) as part of the club registration process. Details up top!

General Reminders:

Have a cool photo from the last week you want featured? Send it to me via email (I need the resolution) and I’ll make it the header photo! Cool way to show off what you’ve been up to!



ERTC Weekly Update - Week of December 22

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of December 22

Hey everyone! Lots of exciting news this week, so buckle in, we’ve got some light holiday reading for you!

Registration for the 2026 season is open. Due to the scheduling of winter velodrome, we are starting registration early, as our first session in the New Year is January 5th. Please register prior to January 5th to ensure you are able to attend in the new year. The membership covers you for events starting January 1st through December 31, 2026.

The registration process will look a little different this year, as we have been required to move to CCNBikes for our registration platform. Overall, it is fairly straight forward, but you probably want to be sitting at a computer to work through it. The biggest difference is that the ABA Membership portion and cost is broken out separately and it is within this “sub checkout” where you will select your membership level (Community, Provincial(Citizen), or UCI). For most of you, just click Community. It will be $53, and subsequently, the amount that we charge will still be the same as our 2026 plan (ie. we charge $150, and the ABA charges $53, for a total of $203, plus processing fees). A community membership level is appropriate for you if you just want to participate in ERTC weekly rides, ABA Fondos, and midweek inter-club racing, or track league. As usual the process shouldn’t take more than 5 minutes, but can be confusing.

Note that the “Summer Velodrome Access” is a placeholder deposit and is an indicator of interest in summer Velodrome access. Once a schedule has been worked out for summer access, an actual cost will be calculated and either you will be asked to pitch in more, or be partially refunded. Your regular fee already includes winter velodrome access (as it does now).

If you are racing, or plan on racing, at the provincial level or higher, you can pay for your license as part of this process. This will charge you the full racing license amount as well. We will have a seminar later on in the season about how it all works and how to register but you can go ahead and get that out of the way now if you like. A racing license is approximately $200 (instead of the $53 you would pay as a community member). Make sure you pick UCI Racing License (and NOT the “Unaffiliated +$15$) one.

As part of this, the upgraded insurance is also part of the sub-checkout. The details remain the same in terms of coverage, and so does the pricing. Liability Coverage and limited paramedical coverage for all club rides is included in the $53. Additional coverage for “Individual training” is available for an additional $20, and “Anytime on a bike” coverage is available for an additional $100. 

When you complete the sub-checkout, you will be returned to “our” registration, where we ask you the usual questions about emergency concerns, and our opt-in programs. Any questions about any part of the process can be directed at me, on slack, or via email; however, if it's part of the ABA “sub-checkout” process, I will forward them to the ABA if I cannot help you. Please do let me know since it helps me better answer them for people who are also having trouble, as well as working with the ABA to iron out any wrinkles. I have ran several test registrations and a real one (for myself) so it should all be working now. Your receipt will show 2 different entities, both us, and the ABA, as your cart automatically splits and remits to the ABA and us, respectively.

You will also note that there is an additional “registration insurance.” You can purchase that is based on a % of your total fee in case of something being out of your control happens and you want a refund. This is a service that is offered by the registration platform and NOT us. Our refund policy continues to be “no refunds after June 1st, or a month after join, whichever comes sooner.” Any other reasons will be evaluated on a case to case basis. I can’t say if this is worth it to you or not, as everyone has a different view on insurance and risk.

I recommend everyone making an account at CCNBikes as it is very likely that more events and registrations will be moving to this platform in 2026. It is overall smoother and less error prone than Zone4, and eases paperwork on the backend. 

Now that you’ve read all that, here is the link! https://ccnbikes.com/#!/events/29306-edmonton-road-and-track-club

Pic: Team Sprint Held Starts at Learn to Race at the velodrome PC: Tiffany B. 

Club Updates: 

  • Trek Night is CONFIRMED for January 30th, from 6m-8pm. If you’re new here, or need a reminder, Trek Night is hosted by Hardcore Bikes (10008 Whyte Ave NW) and on that night we are treated to ERTC-only discounts on Trek and Bontrager such as shoes, helmets, tires, carbon wheels, lights and radar. There will be snacks and alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages, so it’s a great excuse to hang out with clubmates in the dead of winter. Expect discounts to be in-line with what we had next year. 

  • Thanks to Adrian Richards for putting together a strength program for us! There are 3 commitment levels and you can review them here: https://www.ertc.org/winter-strength-training - Adrian is currently on holiday and will be back at the end of January.

  • The new Jakroo webstore is in progress - we will be throwing the links up once that is all ready! 

  • Additional Certification Sessions will be offered in the New Year. Details TBD but they will NOT be on Monday as to be fair to club members who have already undergone the certification process.

Ride Updates:

  • Watch Slack and Strava for pick-up rides. 

Racing/Event/ABA Updates:

  • You can now register for your 2026 UCI Race License (This is especially important if you are attending any events early season). Details up top!

General Reminders:

Have a cool photo from the last week you want featured? Send it to me via email (I need the resolution) and I’ll make it the header photo! Cool way to show off what you’ve been up to!

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of December 15

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of December 15

Hey everyone! Now that there is snow on the ground, we would love some feedback what our programming looks like for XC Skiing. If this is your thing, please hit the linkie here to give us your thoughts! https://forms.gle/VCVzw9U1kKJprNma9

The Alberta Velodrome Association (AVA) has invited us to an appreciation/holiday party on December 21st, from 11:30 till the evening. If you have your certifications, show up, ride on the track, maybe do some racing, hang out, have some food, and there may be some beverages… RSVP here: https://activitymessenger.com/p/bmjJeEn - it’s $10 for the food and drink, and everyone is welcome, however you will need certification if you want to race. As of writing this you still have 20 minutes to RSVP, as it closes tonight at 6pm.

Pic: An owl of a good time skiing at Goldbar! PC: Greg N.

Club Updates:

  • Thanks to Adrian Richards for putting together a strength program for us! There are 3 commitment levels and you can review them here: https://www.ertc.org/winter-strength-training

  • The new Jakroo webstore is in progress - we will be throwing the links up once that is all ready!

Ride Updates:

  • Watch Slack and Strava for pick-up rides.

Racing/Event/ABA Updates:

General Reminders:

Have a cool photo from the last week you want featured? Send it to me via email (I need the resolution) and I’ll make it the header photo! Cool way to show off what you’ve been up to!

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of December 8

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of December 8

Hey everyone! We usually slow down in updates around this time of the year but with the Velodrome and our winter offerings, we’re gonna keep this up!

I wanted to thank everyone who came out to the AGM - it is always great to see faces outside of spandex and helmets, and we hope you enjoyed the food and drink we had for you! 

If you didn’t attend, and have any questions about the documentation that was sent out, you know where to find me! 

The Alberta Velodrome Association (AVA) has invited us to an appreciation/holiday party on December 21st, from 11:30 till the evening. If you have your certifications, show up, ride on the track, maybe do some racing, hang out, have some food, and there may be some beverages… RSVP here: https://activitymessenger.com/p/bmjJeEn - note that it's $10 but that is a steal for track time, beer/wine, and food! I am checking in with the Velodrome to see if non-certified people can come hang out as well.

Pic: Skier setting some XC Ski tracks! PC: Hanna D

Club Updates: 

  • Thanks to Adrian Richards for putting together a strength program for us! There are 3 commitment levels and you can review them here: https://www.ertc.org/winter-strength-training 

  • Adrian is available in person every Wednesday at the velodrome gym to help you out with any questions you have, or tailor these “stock” plans into something more suited to you, and to check on your form and making sure you aren’t injuring yourself, or just general questions on how to do the exercises. More info is on strava for our gym nights. 

  • The new Jakroo webstore is in progress - we will be throwing the links up once that is all ready! 

Ride Updates:

  • Watch Slack and Strava for pick-up rides. 

Racing/Event/ABA Updates:

  • Nada

General Reminders:

Have a cool photo from the last week you want featured? Send it to me via email (I need the resolution) and I’ll make it the header photo! Cool way to show off what you’ve been up to!



ERTC Weekly Update - Week of December 1

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of December 1

Hey everyone! It’s the final update prior to our AGM so some official things:

  1. It will be at the Grandview Heights Community Hall, 12603 63 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, T6H 1Y5, starting at 5:30 and official proceedings at 6:30. December 6. You know we always bring great food!

  2. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/EJvFVakEvdcqPbh46 

  3. +1s are welcome! - register them on the RSVP Sheet as their name and (xxxxx’s +1). Use your email. They will need to bring $30 to cover their food and bev. We will be able to take electronic payment. 

  4. Check out November’s post on available positions and how to run if you are interested: https://www.ertc.org/news/2025/11/3/ertc-weekly-update-week-of-november-3

  5. Official documents will be forwarded immediately prior to the AGM. 

Picture: Rollin’ Fatties Winter Biking! PC: Aristotle

Club Updates: 

  • Thanks to Adrian Richards for putting together a strength program for us! There are 3 commitment levels and you can review them here: https://www.ertc.org/winter-strength-training 

  • Adrian is available in person every Wednesday at the velodrome gym to help you out with any questions you have, or tailor these “stock” plans into something more suited to you, and to check on your form and making sure you aren’t injuring yourself, or just general questions on how to do the exercises. More info is on strava for our gym nights.

  • Thanks to Michael Haydo for setting up a Cat5Gear Coupon Code! You can check out the bags here: https://www.cat5gear.ca/cyclist-case/ and use code “ERTC” to receive 14% off your entire order. I have had mine for 9 years(!!!) and still use it nearly every race / event I go to, as it holds 2 days worth of clothing and kit, and is sure to come in handy at the Velodrome ferrying your stuff around too!  You have until December 1st to take advantage of this offer. Tonight is your last night to order. 

Ride Updates:

  • Watch Slack and Strava for pick-up rides. 

Racing/Event/ABA Updates:

  • Nada

General Reminders:

  • Official Rides are posted on strava. If you haven’t requested to join, please do so here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/2845 if you’ve applied and haven’t heard back, e-mail me, but first, make sure your strava name matches your registration name.

  • Day to day communication and general chatter is via slack. You can join here: https://join.slack.com/t/edmontonroada-7u36621/shared_invite/zt-1t5qvezds-JotWB~e_EJcXrD9NArQarA - this is where you can get real time updates about unofficial rides, talk bikes with club members, and sell your stuff to other club members! If you identify as female and would like to be included in the WoERTC communications and event announcements, please message Heather Curtis on Slack to be added to the private WoERTC channel. Please remember to use the “reply in thread” feature when using slack (especially in the general channel, think about all the group chats you are in, general is like a 400 person group chat) 

  • Our weekly zwift ride is now up and running! Check out strava for instructions on how to join. 

  • Our off-season channels on slack are (click the link on the device you access slack with): 


#zwift-and-winter-training https://edmontonroada-7u36621.slack.com/archives/C0210LNB59Q

#velodrome-and-track-discussions https://edmontonroada-7u36621.slack.com/archives/C027D7U7N68

#rollin-fatties-winter-biking https://edmontonroada-7u36621.slack.com/archives/C063ZMK1YRE

#cross-country-skiing https://edmontonroada-7u36621.slack.com/archives/C02JU12FW3Y


Have a cool photo from the last week you want featured? Send it to me via email (I need the resolution) and I’ll make it the header photo! Cool way to show off what you’ve been up to!


ERTC Weekly Update - Week of November 24

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of November 24

The ABA has awarded our event, the Croken Classic Gravel Race, with Alberta Gravel race of the year! Nick and I are honoured to receive this award and will be working to make next year better than ever! Thank you to all the volunteers that also made this a memorable day for all. 

For details on the AGM on December 6, refer to last week’s post here: https://www.ertc.org/news/2025/11/17/ertc-weekly-update-week-of-november-17

Picture: Our “Award” PC: ABA

Club Updates: 

  • Thanks to Michael Haydo for setting up a Cat5Gear Coupon Code! You can check out the bags here: https://www.cat5gear.ca/cyclist-case/ and use code “ERTC” to receive 14% off your entire order. I have had mine for 9 years(!!!) and still use it nearly every race / event I go to, as it holds 2 days worth of clothing and kit, and is sure to come in handy at the Velodrome ferrying your stuff around too!  You have until December 1st to take advantage of this offer.

Ride Updates:

  • Watch Slack and Strava for pick-up rides. 

Racing/Event/ABA Updates:

  • Nada

General Reminders:

Have a cool photo from the last week you want featured? Send it to me via email (I need the resolution) and I’ll make it the header photo! Cool way to show off what you’ve been up to!


ERTC Weekly Update - Week of November 17

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of November 17

We’ve finally got a location for our AGM! Final details below:

  • December 6, 2025, Official Proceedings at 6:30pm, with Food/Drink/Hanging out starting at 5:30pm.

  • Grandview Heights Community Hall, 12603 63 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, T6H 1Y5

For more information on the AGM, visit https://www.ertc.org/news/2025/11/3/ertc-weekly-update-week-of-november-3 for official notes.

Please RSVP for our AGM here: https://forms.gle/h9SRr4GSihtprya66

Fill out our annual survey here: https://forms.gle/crPhnAPXsihNmUSH8

Picture: Monday and Thursday Certification Sessions PC: Various

Club Updates:

Ride Updates:

  • Watch Slack and Strava for pick-up rides.

Racing/Event/ABA Updates:

  • ABA AGM Report (The Coles Notes) - The ABA has dug themselves out of the deficit position they have run in previous years and is now expected to be cash flow neutral/slightly positive, with the addition of new grant funding that was recently added to the list. The new board is well rounded, with members representing  all disciplines, and not just a heavy emphasis on youth / BMX racing. I expect the minutes to be released in short order. I was planning on revisiting my position on the Race Committee, however upon seeing the nominees for the Race Committee, believe them to be capable of doing a great job.

General Reminders:

  • Official Rides are posted on strava. If you haven’t requested to join, please do so here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/2845 if you’ve applied and haven’t heard back, e-mail me, but first, make sure your strava name matches your registration name.

  • Day to day communication and general chatter is via slack. You can join here: https://join.slack.com/t/edmontonroada-7u36621/shared_invite/zt-1t5qvezds-JotWB~e_EJcXrD9NArQarA - this is where you can get real time updates about unofficial rides, talk bikes with club members, and sell your stuff to other club members! If you identify as female and would like to be included in the WoERTC communications and event announcements, please message Heather Curtis on Slack to be added to the private WoERTC channel. Please remember to use the “reply in thread” feature when using slack (especially in the general channel, think about all the group chats you are in, general is like a 400 person group chat)

  • Have a cool photo from the last week you want featured? Send it to me via email (I need the resolution) and I’ll make it the header photo! Cool way to show off what you’ve been up to!

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of November 10

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of November 10

Based on the preferred dates in the RSVP, we are setting our AGM for December 6! Location is still TBD (but probably Argyll Club Hall) Please refer to last week’s update https://www.ertc.org/news/2025/11/3/ertc-weekly-update-week-of-november-3 for more details. 

Please RSVP for our AGM here: https://forms.gle/h9SRr4GSihtprya66 

Fill out our annual survey here: https://forms.gle/crPhnAPXsihNmUSH8

Due to low attendance, we are going to try to host our virtual Q and A seminar again via slack.  Join the huddle at 7:30 tomorrow night - I’ll send a message out 10 minutes before hand - direct link here https://app.slack.com/huddle/T020VU48NAE/C0210LNB59Q 

Picture: Wet and snowy gravel PC: Greg

Club Updates: 

Our Zwift Club is up and running! To join us on these rides, you must have the Zwift Companion App and follow the following steps:

  • Go to the club page under the top left menu

  • Go to "All Clubs" and Search for ERTC and join - if you aren’t approved within 24 hours, please leave a message in the zwift slack channel.

  • Keep your eyes peeled for events you can join where you can ride with just other ERTC members! These can be free rides, or group workouts!


Our off-season channels on slack are (click the link on the device you access slack with): 

Ride Updates:

  • Watch Slack and Strava for pick-up rides. 

Racing/Event/ABA Updates:

  • RSVP for the ABA AGM here: https://form.jotform.com/252826208088260 - it will ask for your ABA License Number. If you have one, please enter it. If you do not have one, enter in “ERTC CM” as your license number. 

General Reminders:

  • Official Rides are posted on strava. If you haven’t requested to join, please do so here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/2845 if you’ve applied and haven’t heard back, e-mail me, but first, make sure your strava name matches your registration name.

    Day to day communication and general chatter is via slack. You can join here: https://join.slack.com/t/edmontonroada-7u36621/shared_invite/zt-1t5qvezds-JotWB~e_EJcXrD9NArQarA - this is where you can get real time updates about unofficial rides, talk bikes with club members, and sell your stuff to other club members! If you identify as female and would like to be included in the WoERTC communications and event announcements, please message Heather Curtis on Slack to be added to the private WoERTC channel. Please remember to use the “reply in thread” feature when using slack (especially in the general channel, think about all the group chats you are in, general is like a 400 person group chat) 

  • Remember to review your insurance needs for the season if you registered before March 31st (if you registered after, it will have been an option on your registration. No action means that you will be covered for group rides only. You can learn more here: https://www.albertabicycle.ab.ca/insurance-info

  • Have a cool photo from the last week you want featured? Send it to me via email (I need the resolution) and I’ll make it the header photo! Cool way to show off what you’ve been up to!


ERTC Weekly Update - Week of November 3

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of November 3

Hey everyone! A little more official one this week! 

First things first, our AGM is coming up! It will be either December 5 or 6th, location TBD. Please complete the RSVP if you are interested in attending. During our AGM, we review our financials, talk about what we did well, what we did poorly, and how we plan on changing for the upcoming season. We also do elections for our club executive. This year, Heather’s (Women’s Coordinator) and Scott’s Position (Vice-President) are up for election. They will both be letting their names stand for re-election, however if you want to review the responsibilities, you can do so here: https://www.ertc.org/the-executive-team and the process to getting on the board is relatively simple. Anyone may attend, vote, and/or run. 

If you are interested in a position, another member may nominate you, and another member must second it. This is best done at the AGM in person. If you cannot attend, and still wish to run, you will need to have the nominator start a document, sign it with a second name and signature, and you must forward it to us. 

We always have great food, and a few beverages at the AGM, and we are in the process of looking for a new venue as the clubhouse at the velodrome is no longer available to us. The plus side of this is that we have the flexibility to stay a bit later! 

Please RSVP here: there is no need to RSVP if you do not plan on attending. https://forms.gle/h9SRr4GSihtprya66 

Additionally, every year we send out a member survey - reviewing this survey tells us how we can do better for next year! Please fill it out. It is completely anonymous so you can be as harsh as you want ;) https://forms.gle/crPhnAPXsihNmUSH8

Alright, the last official note for tonight is that the AGM for the ABA is coming up on November 13 at 7:00pm(virtually). If you were here last year, there was a large shake up in the board with several members resigning, and staff leaving. There is no such “crisis” this year. 

ERTC is affiliated with the ABA and leans on them for insurance and race resources, and as members of ERTC you are also members of the ABA. You have the right to attend and vote and you can RSVP here: https://form.jotform.com/252826208088260 - it will ask for your ABA License Number. If you have one, please enter it. If you do not have one, enter in “ERTC CM” as your license number. I (Albert Nguyen) will also be attending. If you want to empower me with your proxy vote to vote in the interest of the club, then you may do so here: https://form.jotform.com/252731343391252 - you may also nominate someone for a position on the ABA board - you can do that here: https://form.jotform.com/252731136599060 

Picture: Cold Weekend Ride! PC: Leo

Club Updates: 

  • Our Zwift Club is up and running! 

  • To join us on these rides, you must have the Zwift Companion App and follow the following steps:

  • Go to the club page under the top left menu

  • Go to "All Clubs" and Search for ERTC and join

  • Keep your eyes peeled for events you can join where you can ride with just other ERTC members! These can be free rides, or group workouts!

We will have slack available for voice chat - at 7:20, someone will start up a huddle - if you are in the zwift channel you will get a notification to join the voice huddle if you want. SPECIAL for tomorrow (November 4)

Our off-season channels on slack are (click the link on the device you access slack with): 

Ride Updates:

  • Hill rides are now officially over, between the time change and the snow forecast. As usual, keep your eyes peeled on slack for pick-up rides. 

Racing/event Updates:

  • No more racing in Alberta :( 

General Reminders:

  • Official Rides are posted on strava. If you haven’t requested to join, please do so here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/2845 if you’ve applied and haven’t heard back, e-mail me, but first, make sure your strava name matches your registration name.

  • Day to day communication and general chatter is via slack. You can join here: https://join.slack.com/t/edmontonroada-7u36621/shared_invite/zt-1t5qvezds-JotWB~e_EJcXrD9NArQarA - this is where you can get real time updates about unofficial rides, talk bikes with club members, and sell your stuff to other club members! If you identify as female and would like to be included in the WoERTC communications and event announcements, please message Heather Curtis on Slack to be added to the private WoERTC channel. Please remember to use the “reply in thread” feature when using slack (especially in the general channel, think about all the group chats you are in, general is like a 400 person group chat) 

  • Remember to review your insurance needs for the season if you registered before March 31st (if you registered after, it will have been an option on your registration. No action means that you will be covered for group rides only. You can learn more here: https://www.albertabicycle.ab.ca/insurance-info

  • Have a cool photo from the last week you want featured? Send it to me via email (I need the resolution) and I’ll make it the header photo! Cool way to show off what you’ve been up to!


ERTC Weekly Update - Week of October 27

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of October 27

There might be some flakes coming from the sky but that doesn’t mean the updates stop! 

Some track clarifications:

Now that we are in the swing of things at the track, it will be extremely hard for you to take certification sessions for no cost as part of our group, as due to the sizes of our groups, it is hard for our coaches to catch you up individually. As such, if you have not already attended your first track certification session, we can no longer accommodate you. 

Your options are as follows:

  1. Independently taking the certification / accreditation sessions and joining us on the track after our certification sessions for our practice sessions - sign up for the public certification sessions here: https://activitymessenger.com/org/4494, or

  2. Waiting until the New Year where we will run more certification sessions. Note that you will not be able to access the track until your sessions are completed. 

  3. If you want to discuss taking half of the public sessions to "catch up" and then joining us on track for the remainder of our sessions, that may but it would be highly dependent on where the respective groups are in their learning streams. 

Only important updates regarding the Velodrome will be noted in these emails going forward. We highly suggest that you join the velodrome slack channel at https://edmontonroada-7u36621.slack.com/archives/C027D7U7N68 for day-to-day updates on happenings.

Also note that for continued track access after December 31st, you will need to renew your ERTC membership prior to attending your first session in the new year.

Also, we are happy to announce the beginning of our drop-in strength sessions at the Gym at the Velodrome - no RSVP needed. You may have seen the gym while you were out at the track! We will put an RSVP for the sessions up on strava but this is mostly to gauge interest. These are self-coached (unless someone wants to step up and put together a training plan or circuit). It’s a great way to work out with other people to work on the specific muscle groups you need to track cycling! We have a dedicated timeslot for ERTC members on Wednesdays, from 7 to 8pm.

Picture: Certification Sessions at the Track PC: Amanda

Club Updates: 

  • WoERTC End of Season Dinner

  • Date: Tuesday, November 18

  • Time: 5:30-8:30pm (feel free to come closer to 6pm if you can’t make 5:30)

  • Location: Nero, 12068 104 Ave NW

  • RSVP: Please message Heather Curtis on slack by October 27 (That’s tonight!) 

As part of our commitment to giving you options to stay active over the winter, we are putting together a schedule of events, along with introductions to these activities. A preview of what we are planning on a weekly basis. More info will be made available when we work it out! 

  • Monday - Track Night

  • Tuesday - Zwift 

  • Wednesday - Drop-in Strength Training at the Velodrome

  • Thursday - XC Ski Night 

  • Saturday - XC Ski / Fatbike

  • Sunday - XC Ski / Fatbike

To help support you in these activities, we plan on running some seminars on how to get started, however, we have slack channels for all the above! Join #zwift-and-winter-training #velodrome-and-track-discussions #rollin-fatties-winter-biking #cross-country-skiing 

Ride Updates:

  • Hills rides are now starting at 5:30PM to account for darkness. Bring lights - you will be sent home without them. 

  • Weekend rides are now “Pickup” Rides with rides occurring when weather allows. They will crop up on strava when there is one. 


Racing/event Updates:

  • No more racing in Alberta :( 

General Reminders:

  • Official Rides are posted on strava. If you haven’t requested to join, please do so here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/2845 if you’ve applied and haven’t heard back, e-mail me, but first, make sure your strava name matches your registration name.

  • Day to day communication and general chatter is via slack. You can join here: https://join.slack.com/t/edmontonroada-7u36621/shared_invite/zt-1t5qvezds-JotWB~e_EJcXrD9NArQarA - this is where you can get real time updates about unofficial rides, talk bikes with club members, and sell your stuff to other club members! If you identify as female and would like to be included in the WoERTC communications and event announcements, please message Heather Curtis on Slack to be added to the private WoERTC channel. Please remember to use the “reply in thread” feature when using slack (especially in the general channel, think about all the group chats you are in, general is like a 400 person group chat) 

  • Remember to review your insurance needs for the season if you registered before March 31st (if you registered after, it will have been an option on your registration. No action means that you will be covered for group rides only. You can learn more here: https://www.albertabicycle.ab.ca/insurance-info

  • Have a cool photo from the last week you want featured? Send it to me via email (I need the resolution) and I’ll make it the header photo! Cool way to show off what you’ve been up to!