Weekly Update - Week of April 28

Weekly Update - Week of April 28

Hey everyone,

Sending this update a bit early to help everyone get their week planned with the Skill Sessions being confirmed to start this week, as the Research Park is mostly clear of gravel.

As always, we recommend EVERYONE come to these sessions regardless of whether you are a new member, new to bicycles, or a returning member. These sessions are a great way to gain individual confidence in what you and your bike are capable of, and/or shake off the rust on your group riding skills. 

You can check out the streams here: https://www.ertc.org/skills 

Being able to draft is an important part of finding success on our rides. You will have the opportunity to work on your drafting during these skill sessions. 

You can RSVP to the skill clinics here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/2845/group_events/2017680 

Photo: Riding for Pie in Penticton! Photo Credit: Mike Christ, who somehow also managed to be in the photo.

Club Updates:

  • April 29 - Skill Sessions! See Above! 

  • May 2 - Season Opener Social -  at Plaza Bowling, at 7PM, for $5 you get a drink, shoe rental, snacks, and 3 hours of bowling time. A meal is not included, so please come fed, or Plaza Bowl will accept deliveries for pizza, etc. You can RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ertc-season-kick-off-tickets-1312011414459 and guests are welcome, but they will have to buy a ticket for $10. The coupon code for a discounted entry is available with the email this is attached to. 

  • May 9 - Bike Maintenance 101 happening at the Argyll Velodrome. Check out the link here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bike-maintenance-101-tickets-1330314680019 The coupon code for a free entry is available with the email this is attached to. 

Ride Updates:

  • April 30 - Intervals starting up - check out strava for details. As always, this is a mixed skill group and all are welcome. It is a great way to work on your fitness!

Racing Updates:

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 it!

  • This is also a reminder 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 and I’ll make it the header photo! Cool way to show off what you’ve been up to!


ERTC Weekly Update - Week of April 21

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of April 21

Greetings from Penticton! Really big update for everyone this week, as our rides are gathering steam. 

You may have seen rides being posted on strava now - I wanted to explain how our rides (and how they are named) will work, going forward. For more detail, you should check out our website, where full details on all rides and how they are run will be posted. More details will also be available on all ride descriptions. Not all rides will be available every week, and will be highly dependent on ride leader availability.

First off, hills will continue to be mixed ability - we encourage you to come to the hills route that fits you and where you prefer to start and finish accordingly. We will continue to have our ride leaders enforce the pace between hills to be inclusive, with regroup points. The hills themselves you may complete at a pace you want. This also applies to interval nights, where it will also be mixed ability, with efforts being individual.

Now, onto the changes!

We are now adopting more general guidelines to all of our group rides, to help you better decide what sort of experience you want that day.

We have decided to give all of our group ride options an A or B naming scheme, with B being shorter and more relaxed in the given pace and distance range, with A being on the higher end of the ranges. This will give you a better opportunity for us to manage group sizes and overall pacing. Be prepared to do the pace and distance it says on the ride. The only exception is if everyone on the ride, including the ride leader agrees to change the pace. The ranges also overlap on purpose, to give your the ability to transition between groups and tailor your expectations. By default, if a ride does not have a A or B designation, the ride is a B.

Women’s Rides - these rides will continue to be a supportive learning environment, for those who want to be a part of this ride. Rides to be 25-33 km/h, with distances from 30 to 90 km. 

  • B will be 25-29 km/h, 30 to 50 km, and as many breaks for bio/snacks and mechanicals as required. 

  • A will be 28-33 kmh, and 50-90 km. No hard cap on breaks, however they will tend to be more focused on refueling and bio breaks, based on leader discretion. 

Lite Rides - these rides will continue to be a supportive learning environment, for those who want to be a part of this ride. Rides to be 26-32 km/h, with distances from 50 to 100 km.

  • B will be 26-29 km/h, 50 to 70 km, and as many breaks for bio/snacks and mechanicals as required. 

  • A will be 28-32 km/h, and 60 to 100km. No hard cap on breaks, however they will tend to be more focused on refueling and bio breaks, based on leader discretion. 

Tempo Rides - These rides will continue to be the core of our weekend riding. Rides to be 29-36 km/h, and 70 to 120 km.

  • B will be 29-33 km/h, 70 to 100 km, with at least 1 gas station stop, and a handful of regrouping points. 

  • A will be 32-36 km/h, and 60 to 120km, with at least 1 gas station stop, and a handful of regrouping points.

Shootout Rides - These rides will be oriented to those people who want to race, want to have a race simulation like ride, or for people who can manage the pace, but have a tight schedule. These will start at 35 km/h, and 80km, with no defined maximum speed. There will be no gas station stops, and 1 or 2 short regroupings for bio needs, based on leader discretion. The group will not be waiting if you lose contact with the group, and if you do, you will need to notify the leader your intention of no longer continuing with the group. 

  • B will be 35-38 km/h, 80 to 110 km. These will generally be steady effort rides. 

  • A will be 38+ km/h, and 90+ km. These will have random intervals and attacks for a true race-like effort! 

Photo: Weekend Gravel Ride Photo Credit: Michelle Clymer

Club Updates:

April 29 or May 6 - Our Skill Sessions will start once the roads have been swept and the evenings are warm. We will be putting together a learning plan shortly. Keep your eyes peeled on strava. 

May 2 - Season Opener Social - at Plaza Bowling, at 7PM, for $5 you get a drink, shoe rental, snacks, and 3 hours of bowling time. A meal is not included, so please come fed, or Plaza Bowl will accept deliveries for pizza, etc. You can RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ertc-season-kick-off-tickets-1312011414459 and guests are welcome, but they will have to buy a ticket for $10. The coupon code for a discounted entry is available with the email this is attached to. 

May 9 - Bike maintenance 101 happening at the Argyll Velodrome. Check out the link here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bike-maintenance-101-tickets-1330314680019 The coupon code for a free entry is available with the email this is attached to. 

Ride Updates:

Tired legs need a break? Our social ride Wednesdays are starting up, led by Leo. A cruise, friends, and snacks. What else could you wish for? Check it out on strava. 


April 25 - First Track Night of the year! Interested in the track or want to see what the T in ERTC is about? Come out! You don’t need a track bike, just a helmet, pedals, and a seat. Feel free to come and just watch as well, and consider hopping on next time! Learn more on strava. 

April 25 - Urban Gravel Night - Conflicted about this vs. track? Come to the track night, we will be running another Friday Night Gravel Ride soon enough! If you are interested, check out strava.

Racing Updates:

Learn to Race Seminars put on by the ABA are now posted at https://www.albertabicycle.ab.ca/learn-to-race-calendar - If you have not held a license before and want to race this year, we cover the cost of these seminars. Just shoot me an email if you are interested. These are going to be the cheapest and easiest upgrade points you’ll ever get! 

Remember to sign up for your racing license if you are wanting to race this year at https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=37150 

If you are interested in racing and haven’t before we will be arranging an information session soon. If you are interested in racing this season and haven’t held a license before, you quality for our Intro to Racing Program - you can sign up here: https://forms.gle/TViRPiGo1pqd6zEr9 

First Race of the Year is Hay City, May 3, down in Calgary. More info here: https://www.albertabicycle.ab.ca/alberta-race-calendar 

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 it!

This is also a reminder 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 and I’ll make it the header photo! Cool way to show off what you’ve been up to!

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of April 14

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of April 14

Hey Everyone!

We are still in a bit of a holding pattern, waiting for the roads to be cleaner before we start our our menu of rides in earnest.

Photo: Lyndon enjoying the full sunlight and warm days. Photo Credit: Nick Croken

Club Updates:

  • Our Skill Sessions will take place once the roads have been swept and the evenings are warm. While I am no fortune teller, it is likely safe to say that we will either start on April 29, or May 6. We will be putting together a learning plan shortly.

  • Our early season bike maintenance is happening, however we are still in the process of tying down the exact day. Once we have everything hammered out, expect to see an RSVP and schedule. It is looking like a Friday at this point.

  • Our Season Opener Social is on May 2, at Plaza Bowling, at 7PM, for $5 you get a drink, shoe rental, snacks, and 3 hours of bowling time. A meal is not included, so please come fed, or Plaza Bowl will accept deliveries for pizza, etc. You can RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ertc-season-kick-off-tickets-1312011414459 and guests are welcome, but they will have to bring $10. The coupon code for a discounted entry is available with the email this is attached to.

  • This is also a reminder 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

Ride Updates:

  • All rides are very much route dependent, as nothing has been swept yet. As such, any rides we do will be highly modified to suit the riding conditions. All official rides will be posted on strava, but as a member, you can always post a pickup ride.

  • The only hill ride that is happening for now is Reverse Route, very shortened (Gallagher and Legislature) as it is the only transit route that has been swept so far.

Racing Updates:

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 it!

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

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of April 7

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of April 7

Hey Everyone!

Welcome to a new year, with the snow quickly melting, it’s almost time for road bikes, and so it is time for our first full update of the year!

Photo: Dan Z. going off the front on a recent ride. Photo Credit: Nick Croken

Club Updates:

  1. Our Skill Sessions will take place once the roads have been swept and the evenings are warm. While I am no fortune teller, it is likely safe to say that we will either start on April 29, or May 6. We will be putting together a learning plan shortly.

  2. Our early season bike maintenance is happening, however we are still in the process of tying down the exact day. Once we have everything hammered out, expect to see an RSVP and schedule.

  3. Our Season Opener Social is on May 2, at Plaza Bowling, at 7PM, for $5 you get a drink, shoe rental, snacks, and 3 hours of bowling time. A meal is not included, so please come fed, or Plaza Bowl will accept deliveries for pizza, etc. You can RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ertc-season-kick-off-tickets-1312011414459 and guests are welcome, but they will have to bring $10. The coupon code for a discounted entry is available with the email this is attached to. 

  4. This is also a reminder 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 

Ride Updates:

  1. All rides are very much route dependent, as nothing has been swept yet. As such, any rides we do will be highly modified to suit the riding conditions. All official rides will be posted on strava, but as a member, you can always post a pickup ride. 

  2. The only ride happening for sure so far is the lite ride, posted up on strava.

Racing Updates:

  1. Remember to sign up for your racing license if you are wanting to race this year at https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=37150 

  2. If you are interested in racing and haven’t before we will be arranging an information session soon. Intake for our 2025 Intro to Racing will also be opening up soon.

General Reminders:

  1. 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.

  2. 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 it!

  3. Have a cool photo from the last week you want featured? Send it to me and I’ll make it the header photo! Cool way to show off what you’ve been up to!

ERTC Not-so Weekly Update - Week of November 11

ERTC Not-so Weekly Update - Week of November 11

Hey everyone! It’s another update! 

ERTC AGM Things:

Every year we ask that you help us out in figuring out what we can do better. You can take our annual survey here: https://forms.gle/Uveb49LBNzEHErYx6 

You can also RSVP for our AGM here: https://forms.gle/f6mRb5895VWeLT1v9 the details of which are in your email from a couple of weeks ago. 

ABA AGM Update:

You all did well in getting my proxy votes, with approximately 35 proxy votes, and a handful of you choosing to attend in person. Unfortunately there was a miscount and only 7 votes were counted. This was not known to me until the meeting - by which there was no time to investigate what had happened.

Coles notes:

  1. I think the new board will perform well, the new president is Erin Ruttan, with a wealth of experience in road, cross, and track. She is the President of Watt Riot Cycling, a women’s only racing team based in Calgary. 

  2. Other new members of the board include long time members of the greater Alberta cycling community across all disciplines. 

  3. The proceedings themselves were a bit fraught with drama. The previous members did not elect to comment much on the issues or the events that led to the exodus of previous members. 

  4. 2 people were hired to replace the former Executive Director, Heather, indicative of how much work she did. 

XC Skiing Lessons

  • Some of you may have seen the chatter on slack about us offering ski lessons - if you are interested, check out this survey so we can plan our programming! https://forms.gle/aGxxatzung8SKnLs5 

Header Photo: Sneaking a midday ride in while it’s still warm! Photo from Nick Croken 

CLUB/EVENT UPDATES:

  • Nothing for now! 

RIDE UPDATES:

  • Hill Rides continue, based on weather! 

  • Keep your eyes peeled on strava for pick up rides as we move into winter.  

RACE UPDATES:

  • Racing season is over :( 

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 it!

Have a cool photo from the last week you want featured? Send it to me 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 14

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of October 14

Hey everyone!

The Croken Classic this weekend was another success, with over 100 people joining us for a celebration of the spirit of gravel on a cool and calm fall day. A word from Nick, co-organizer and event namesake: Thanks so much to all of the riders and volunteers who made this year's Classic one for the ages. Not only did the weather and Gravel God's smile upon us, so did our generous sponsors!

With the sun setting at 6:30, we continue to wind down weekday activities - as such the weekly updates will become a little more sporadic, only coming out when there are important items for us to get to you. 

You might have heard some rumblings about how most of the board of the ABA (our provincial sport organisation) has resigned. Details will be in a following email, including how you can join the board, or help us elect a new board. 

Header Photo: Start rollout at this weekend’s Croken Classic, taken by Cody Shimizu

CLUB/EVENT UPDATES:

  • Nothing for now! 

RIDE UPDATES:

  • October 17: Hill rides pushed back to 5:30PM to account for daylight. Bring lights, as there isn’t much of it left. You WILL be riding in the dark this week. 

  • Weekend rides will now be more sporadic based on temperature and weather. Strava will always be up-to-date. 

RACE UPDATES:

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 it!

  • Have a cool photo from the last week you want featured? Send it to me 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 7

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of October 7

Hey Everyone!

Short one this week as I still got lots of work putting on the Croken Classic! We don’t need any more volunteers at this time, but we would love to have you hanging out with us on Saturday! Learn more and sign up here: https://www.ertc.org/cctg 

Header photo: Geoff Hansen, ERTC Ride Leader, (Still) On vacation in Mallorca! 

CLUB/EVENT UPDATES:

  • October 12: IT’S THE CROKEN CLASSIC!! 

  • The clothing restock is in! Missed the order deadline or new to the club? Check out our webstore to buy some kit! https://www.ertc.org/teamkit

RIDE UPDATES:

  • October 10: Hill rides pushed back to 5:30PM to account for daylight. Bring lights, as there isn’t much of it left. You WILL be riding in the dark this week. 

  • Weekend rides will now be more sporadic based on temperature and weather. Strava will always be up-to-date. 

  • Interested in CX Intervals on Tuesdays? Check out YEG Cross https://www.facebook.com/groups/1635190320143436 

RACE UPDATES:

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 it!

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

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of September 30

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of September 30

Hey Everyone!

As the leaves turn yellow and the temperatures drop, you’ll notice that our regular rides will become more scarce, however anyone can organise a pick up ride when there isn’t a club ride. If there is enough interest, I can throw it up on strava and also see who is interested. Just propose the ride on slack or let me know and I can take care of it. 

Header photo: Dan Zeggelaar carrying his bike through the sandpit at Hop n Hurl CX, Photo Credit: Wanda Mauricio

CLUB/EVENT UPDATES:

  • October 12: Our Croken Classic Gravel Race is back again this year and registration is now open! With the birth of Nick and Nina’s little one, we need a little extra help this year! The event needs no introduction, but in case you wanted to learn more or register, do so here: https://www.ertc.org/crokenclassic volunteer here: https://volunteersignup.org/REBH4

  • The clothing restock is in! Missed the order deadline or new to the club? Check out our webstore to buy some kit! https://www.ertc.org/teamkit

RIDE UPDATES:

  • October 3: Hill rides pushed back to 5:30PM to account for daylight. Bring lights, as there isn’t much of it left. You WILL be riding in the dark this week. 

  • Weekend rides will now be more sporadic based on temperature and weather. Strava will always be up-to-date. 

  • Interested in CX Intervals on Tuesdays? Check out YEG Cross https://www.facebook.com/groups/1635190320143436 

RACE UPDATES:

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 it!

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


ERTC Weekly Update - Week of September 23

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of September 23

Hey Everyone!

This past weekend was a busy one, even though fall is in full swing, we won’t let cooler temperatures stop us!

Sunday saw the return of our annual School of Cross Cyclocross race. Usually I organise and direct the race, but due to a poorly timed flu, I was unable to direct day of, and having handed over the organising reins to Kurt, who has plenty of experience organising and directing races in my place, so hats off to him that the day went smoothly, with no panicked calls while I was in bed! 

Congratulations to Nick Croken and Nina Karpoff on the birth of their little baby boy, Otto Cassian Karpoff Croken, Born Friday at 6:08PM, weighing in at 7lb3oz. Everybody is home and doing well now. Nick notes that with the birth of the little one, it is definitely a reason to add another few bikes to their collection! 

CLUB/EVENT UPDATES:

  • October 12: Our Croken Classic Gravel Race is back again this year and registration is now open! With the birth of Nick and Nina’s little one, we need a little extra help this year! The event needs no introduction, but in case you wanted to learn more or register, do so here: https://www.ertc.org/crokenclassic volunteer here: https://volunteersignup.org/REBH4

  • The clothing restock is in! Missed the order deadline or new to the club? Check out our webstore to buy some kit! https://www.ertc.org/teamkit

RIDE UPDATES:

  • September 26: Hill rides pushed back to 5:30PM to account for daylight. Bring Lights!

  • Weekend rides will now be more sporadic based on temperature and weather. Strava will always be up-to-date.

  • Interested in CX Intervals on Tuesdays? Check out YEG Cross https://www.facebook.com/groups/1635190320143436 

RACE UPDATES:

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 it!

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

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of September 16

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of September 16

Hey at least next week I won’t be begging for volunteers for Cross anymore right?

  • PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE VOLUNTEER FOR OUR CROSS RACE ON SEPTEMBER 22, I AM BEGGING YOU! You can sign up here: https://www.volunteersignup.org/TMHAA and if you aren't sure about any of the positions, you can read about them here: https://www.ertc.org/socvd - We still do not have enough positions filled to hold a race - currently we are still looking for morning course marshalls. All volunteers will get a free entry to the Croken Classic Gravel Race!

  • Our SECOND CX Skills Clinic is TOMORROW! A CX / Gravel bike is recommended to get the most out of these sessions, however you are welcome to just show up without one if you are interested in CX to see what it is about! Led by Sean and Quinn, this clinic will show you how to mount, dismount, and shoulder your bike, along with line choice and other things you need to try cross! RSVP Here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/2845/group_events/1767194

CLUB/EVENT UPDATES:

  • The Women of ERTC had an amazing mountain trip to Canmore this past weekend! The whole group cycled from Canmore to Johnson Canyon where half the group turned around to do a 100k ride and the rest adventured further to do a 165k ride to Lake Louise. Rain and mechanical issues didn’t stop the women from accomplishing these massive rides! Amazing job to everyone who came! We look forward to doing another mountain trip next year!

  • September 22: ERTC’s School of Cross is back! Volunteer here: https://www.volunteersignup.org/TMHAA

  • October 12: Our Croken Classic Gravel Race is back again this year and registration is now open! The event needs no introduction, but in case you wanted to learn more or register, do so here: https://www.ertc.org/crokenclassic volunteer here: volunteersignup.org/REBH4

  • The clothing restock is in! Missed the order deadline or new to the club? Check out our webstore to buy some kit! https://www.ertc.org/teamkit

RIDE UPDATES:

RACE UPDATES:

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 it!

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of September 9

Hey Everyone!

Couple of things I wanted to highlight this week!

  • PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE VOLUNTEER FOR OUR CROSS RACE ON SEPTEMBER 22,  I AM BEGGING YOU! You can sign up here: https://www.volunteersignup.org/TMHAA and if you aren't sure about any of the positions, you can read about them here: https://www.ertc.org/socvd - Currently our highest priority are first aiders, as we cannot run a safe race without them. All shifts are split into a morning and afternoon half so it is not an all day commitment (unless you want it to be). 

  • Our CX Skills Clinic is TOMORROW! A CX / Gravel bike is recommended to get the most out of these sessions, however you are welcome to just show up without one if you are interested in CX to see what it is about! Led by Sean and Quinn, this clinic will show you how to mount, dismount, and shoulder your bike, along with line choice and other things you need to try cross!  RSVP Here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/2845/group_events/1767194 

CLUB/EVENT UPDATES:

  • Sept 13-15: WoERTC heads to the mountains! Specifically Canmore to do a longer ride through Legacy Trail and Bow Valley Trail (which will be closed to cars). While accommodation reservations are already made, you are still welcome to join!  Message Heather Curtis on Slack if you are interested in coming. 

  • September 21: ERTC’s School of Cross is back! Volunteer here: https://www.volunteersignup.org/TMHAA  

  • October 12: Our Croken Classic Gravel Race is back again this year and registration is now open! The event needs no introduction, but in case you wanted to learn more or register, do so here: https://www.ertc.org/crokenclassic volunteer here: volunteersignup.org/REBH4 

  • The clothing restock is in! Missed the order deadline or new to the club? Check out our webstore to buy some kit! https://www.ertc.org/teamkit

RIDE UPDATES:

RACE UPDATES:


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 it! 

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of September 2

Cross is here! With midweek cross beginning this Wednesday, September 4th at the Capilano - Race start at 7pm (show up by 6:45 to get your numbers) ERTC Members RACE FOR FREE! Don’t know what cross is? You can also just show up at the time and place above to check it out! Highly recommended just to heckle your fellow racing clubmates! (Did I mention heckling is an important part of CX?) You can also show up to the skill sessions to check it out without having a bike.

Already got a cross or gravel bike? Attend our skill sessions to help work on your cyclocross specific skills like run ups, line choice, dismounts, shoulder carries, barriers, and remounts. This year we have Elite Cyclocross racers Sean and Quinn coaching us, as our usual coach, Ken, suffered injuries at the last track league of the season. These will be on September 10 and 17th, at Argyll (Same place as the races) at 6pm. No special equipment requirement other than a cross or gravel bike, and your bottle cages taken off (they get in the way of shouldering your bike).

With one more skills session planned for Sept 16th, Tiffany would like to hear from those interested in attending on what skills they’d rather work on: Either Group Ride Skills or Descending Skills! Read more and vote on your choices here: https://forms.gle/8ZfdtP8jWT17AuiG6 

CLUB/EVENT UPDATES:

  • Sept 13-15: WoERTC heads to the mountains! Specifically Canmore to do a longer ride through Legacy Trail and Bow Valley Trail (which will be closed to cars). While accommodation reservations are already made, you are still welcome to join!  Message Heather Curtis on Slack if you are interested in coming. 

  • September 21: ERTC’s School of Cross is back! Volunteer here: volunteersignup.org/TMHAA 

  • October 12: Our Croken Classic Gravel Race is back again this year and registration is now open! The event needs no introduction, but in case you wanted to learn more or register, do so here: https://www.ertc.org/crokenclassic volunteer here: volunteersignup.org/REBH4 

  • The clothing restock is in! Missed the order deadline or new to the club? Check out our webstore to buy some kit!

RIDE UPDATES:

  • September 8: Rapha Women’s 100! Join women from across the world to cycle 100k. Stay tuned for more info. Our ride will start/end at Ritchie Market (yay for post-ride treats).

  • September 10: Session 1 of CX Skills - RSVP on Strava!

  • September 16: Final Road Skills Session - Poll on the session here: https://forms.gle/8ZfdtP8jWT17AuiG6  (RSVP on strava)

  • September 17: Session 2 of CX Skills - RSVP on Strava!

RACE UPDATES:

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 it!

  • The membership cards are here! If you have been attending rides you may have already gotten one, but if you haven’t they will be carried by all the ride leaders so if it is your first ride, just ask, they will probably have some on them! We will not be mailing these out to you, so the only way to get one is to show up on a ride. Remember to fill out the emergency contact portion of the card. While club leadership has access to your emergency contact information, having it on your person allows anyone else to call someone you trust without contacting us first. This membership card also serves as your proof of membership when getting your discount at the physical location for Hardcore Bikes and Healthcare Solutions. The QR code will lead you to the private site where you can find the discount code for online shopping at 7 Summit Snacks, Healthcare Solutions, and when booking online at Flexion.


ERTC Weekly Update - Week of August 26

Last weekend for ERTC was a busy one! With over 20 people attending our BBQ and over 40 people attending our Imperial Century ride! Thanks to all who made it out this weekend to our events, and the smiles on everyone’s faces make it all worth it! A special thanks to Vince and Christine for Hosting the BBQ and Geoff and Corey for helping lead and organize the century rides.

Cross is here! With midweek cross beginning this Wednesday, August 28 at the Argyll Velodrome - Race start at 7pm (show up by 6:45 to get your numbers) ERTC Members RACE FOR FREE! Don’t know what cross is? Cross-Curious? We will be having an information session soon for all those who might be interested. You can also just show up at the time and place above to check it out! Highly recommended just to heckle your fellow racing clubmates! (Did I mention heckling is an important part of CX?)

A short summary off the internet: Cyclocross is a form of bicycle racing that combines road cycling with off-road terrain, often featuring a mix of grass, dirt, and mud. Races are held on a short, looped course with obstacles that may require riders to dismount and carry their bikes over barriers or through challenging sections. The sport emphasizes both endurance and technical skill, making it a dynamic and demanding discipline.

The culture of cyclocross is marked by a vibrant and supportive community that celebrates camaraderie and competitive spirit alike. It features a festive atmosphere at races, with enthusiastic spectators, team tents, and post-race gatherings that foster a strong sense of belonging. This subculture values grit, resilience, and the ability to tackle diverse and challenging conditions, creating a unique blend of intensity and inclusivity.

CLUB/EVENT UPDATES:

Sept 13-15: WoERTC heads to the mountains! Specifically Canmore to do a longer ride through Legacy Trail and Bow Valley Trail (which will be closed to cars). While accommodation reservations are already made, you are still welcome to join!  Message Heather Curtis on Slack if you are interested in coming.

October 12: Our Croken Classic Gravel Race is back again this year and registration is now open! The event needs no introduction, but in case you wanted to learn more or register, do so here: https://www.ertc.org/crokenclassic

RIDE UPDATES:

August 25: Special Edition Imperial Century Ride - https://www.strava.com/clubs/2845/group_events/1750292 

September 8: Rapha Women’s 100! Join women from across the world to cycle 100k. Stay tuned for more info. Our ride will start/end at Ritchie Market (yay for post-ride treats).

September 16: Final Road Skills Session - Details coming soon! 

RACE UPDATES:

CROSS IS COMING!! First Midweek CX - August 28 - Argyll. 7PM. 

First ABA CX Race - September 7-8 https://www.albertabicycle.ab.ca/alberta-race-calendar

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.

The membership cards are here! If you have been attending rides you may have already gotten one, but if you haven’t they will be carried by all the ride leaders so if it is your first ride, just ask, they will probably have some on them! We will not be mailing these out to you, so the only way to get one is to show up on a ride. Remember to fill out the emergency contact portion of the card. While club leadership has access to your emergency contact information, having it on your person allows anyone else to call someone you trust without contacting us first. This membership card also serves as your proof of membership when getting your discount at the physical location for Hardcore Bikes and Healthcare Solutions. The QR code will lead you to the private site where you can find the discount code for online shopping at 7 Summit Snacks, Healthcare Solutions, and when booking online at Flexion.


ERTC Weekly Update - Week of August 19

Hey everyone, earlier than usual this week because I wanted to get this out before tomorrow's skill session. We are running a drafting skill clinic tomorrow evening and it’s a great opportunity to gain more confidence drafting other people! https://www.strava.com/clubs/2845/group_events/1735882 

CLUB/EVENT UPDATES:

  • August 24: ERTC Summer BBQ! The RSVP with the address is in the email this update is part of. 

  • Sept 13-15: WoERTC heads to the mountains! Specifically Canmore to do a longer ride through Legacy Trail and Bow Valley Trail (which will be closed to cars). While accommodation reservations are already made, you are still welcome to join! 

  • October 12: Our Croken Classic Gravel Race is back again this year and registration is now open! The event needs no introduction, but in case you wanted to learn more or register, do so here: https://www.ertc.org/crokenclassic

RIDE UPDATES:

RACE UPDATES:

  • Midweek Road Racing is now over. Watch this space for info on MIDWEEK CROSS RACING!!

  • ABA Road Season is now over. Which means… CROSS IS COMING!!

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.

  • The membership cards are here! If you have been attending rides you may have already gotten one, but if you haven’t they will be carried by all the ride leaders so if it is your first ride, just ask, they will probably have some on them! We will not be mailing these out to you, so the only way to get one is to show up on a ride. Remember to fill out the emergency contact portion of the card. While club leadership has access to your emergency contact information, having it on your person allows anyone else to call someone you trust without contacting us first. This membership card also serves as your proof of membership when getting your discount at the physical location for Hardcore Bikes and Healthcare Solutions. The QR code will lead you to the private site where you can find the discount code for online shopping at 7 Summit Snacks, Healthcare Solutions, and when booking online at Flexion.


ERTC Weekly Update - Week of August 12

Alas, the dog days of summer… which means Cross Is Coming ;)

Our Croken Classic Gravel Race is back again this year and registration is now open! The event needs no introduction, but in case you wanted to learn more or register, do so here: https://www.ertc.org/crokenclassic 

CLUB/EVENT UPDATES:

  • August 17 - Tour de France Femmes viewing party and social ride. Come for a chill little loop through the river valley and then watch the end of the Stage 7 race and have a beer and some snacks! Promo code for free ticket: WOMENLOVEBIKES24 - RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tour-de-france-femmes-social-ride-viewing-party-tickets-956500106567

  • August 24: ERTC BBQ! Save the date and time - 5PM. More details to come! 

  • Sept 13-15: WoERTC heads to the mountains! Specifically Canmore to do a longer ride through Legacy Trail and Bow Valley Trail (which will be closed to cars). While accommodation reservations are already made, you are still welcome to join! 

  • October 12: Croken Classic! Details above!  

RIDE UPDATES:

  • August 19 - Drafting Skill Clinic -  https://www.strava.com/clubs/2845/group_events/1735882

  • August 25: Special Edition Imperial Century Ride - From Corey, our Ride Leader Captain: Hello everyone! I am excited to announce this year’s Imperial Century Special Edition ride will be on August 25, 2024. A 100 mile ride is an amazing accomplishment for any rider and often something that many riders aspire to achieve. So why not achieve it with some great company! To help make this milestone more accessible some of our amazing ride leaders have volunteered to lead the ride which means we can run different paced groups. More information will be coming shortly.

  • September 8: Rapha Women’s 100! Join women from across the world to cycle 100k. Stay tuned for more info. Our ride will start/end at Ritchie Market (yay for post-ride treats).

RACE UPDATES:

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.

  • The membership cards are here! If you have been attending rides you may have already gotten one, but if you haven’t they will be carried by all the ride leaders so if it is your first ride, just ask, they will probably have some on them! We will not be mailing these out to you, so the only way to get one is to show up on a ride. Remember to fill out the emergency contact portion of the card. While club leadership has access to your emergency contact information, having it on your person allows anyone else to call someone you trust without contacting us first. This membership card also serves as your proof of membership when getting your discount at the physical location for Hardcore Bikes and Healthcare Solutions. The QR code will lead you to the private site where you can find the discount code for online shopping at 7 Summit Snacks, Healthcare Solutions, and when booking online at Flexion.


ERTC Weekly Update - Week of August 5

Happy long weekend everyone! Hope everyone got some quality time on their bicycles! Short update this week (but lots of upcoming events!) 

CLUB/EVENT UPDATES:

  • August 17 - Tour de France Femmes viewing party and social ride. Come for a chill little loop through the river valley and then watch the end of the Stage 7 race and have a beer and some snacks! Promo code for free ticket: WOMENLOVEBIKES24 - RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tour-de-france-femmes-social-ride-viewing-party-tickets-956500106567

  • August 24: ERTC BBQ! More details to come.

  • Sept 13-15: WoERTC heads to the mountains! Specifically Canmore to do a longer ride through legacy trail and bow valley trail (which will be closed to cars). While accommodation reservations area already made, you are still welcome to join! 

RIDE UPDATES:

RACE UPDATES:

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.

  • The membership cards are here! If you have been attending rides you may have already gotten one, but if you haven’t they will be carried by all the ride leaders so if it is your first ride, just ask, they will probably have some on them! We will not be mailing these out to you, so the only way to get one is to show up on a ride. Remember to fill out the emergency contact portion of the card. While club leadership has access to your emergency contact information, having it on your person allows anyone else to call someone you trust without contacting us first. This membership card also serves as your proof of membership when getting your discount at the physical location for Hardcore Bikes and Healthcare Solutions. The QR code will lead you to the private site where you can find the discount code for online shopping at 7 Summit Snacks, Healthcare Solutions, and when booking online at Flexion.


ERTC Weekly Update - Week of July 29

Hey everyone!

This week we wanted to highlight our no-drop policy which can be read here: https://www.ertc.org/rps Our rides are all no-drop (with the exception of Shootouts) which means that while the entire group may or may not wait for you, you will not be left alone.

For mechanical issues, it is highly recommended that you come prepared to fix minor mechanical issues (most notably, flat tires) by yourself. Should you encounter a mechanical issue, you can shout “mechanical issue” or “I have a flat” any time, and the ride leader will find the next safe place to stop. You, of course, will probably need to stop sooner than the next safest place to stop. Don’t worry - the ride leader will come back after leading the group to a safe spot.

The ride leader will make an assessment based on the severity of your mechanical issue, and either make the call to have volunteer(s) stay with you while the issue is fixed, and continue the ride, personally staying behind while the issue is fixed after having someone else lead the ride, or having the entire group wait, while the mechanical issue is dealt with.

We stress that self-sufficiency is the key, and making sure that you bring the tools and supplies to fix minor mechanical issues is important. Usually at a minimum: a tube (if you are riding tubed tires), a multi-tool, and an inflation method (minipump/battery pump/co2 head) and know how to use it. If you are unsure on how to do common field repairs, let me know and if we have interest we can run another clinic, based around field repairs.

CLUB/EVENT UPDATES:

  • August 17 - Tour de France Femmes viewing party and social ride. Come for a chill little loop through the river valley and then watch the end of the Stage 7 race and have a beer and some snacks! Promo code for free ticket: WOMENLOVEBIKES24 - RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tour-de-france-femmes-social-ride-viewing-party-tickets-956500106567

  • August 24: ERTC BBQ! More details to come.

  • September 8: Rapha Women’s 100! Join women from across the world to cycle 100k. Stay tuned for more info. Our ride will start/end at Ritchie Market (yay for post-ride treats).

  • Sept 13-15: WoERTC heads to the mountains! Specifically Canmore to do a longer ride through legacy trail and bow valley trail (which will be closed to cars). Message Heather Curtis by tonight if you would like to join :)

RIDE UPDATES:

  • August 3: A special WoERTC focused Lite ride (but all are welcome)! A chance to practice drafting and pulling in a group and push yourself to faster speeds (avg 25-28km/h) to help bridge the gap between our rides and Lite rides. RSVP -> https://strava.app.link/C9EzsMNVuLb

RACE UPDATES:

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.

  • The membership cards are here! If you have been attending rides you may have already gotten one, but if you haven’t they will be carried by all the ride leaders so if it is your first ride, just ask, they will probably have some on them! We will not be mailing these out to you, so the only way to get one is to show up on a ride. Remember to fill out the emergency contact portion of the card. While club leadership has access to your emergency contact information, having it on your person allows anyone else to call someone you trust without contacting us first. This membership card also serves as your proof of membership when getting your discount at the physical location for Hardcore Bikes and Healthcare Solutions. The QR code will lead you to the private site where you can find the discount code for online shopping at 7 Summit Snacks, Healthcare Solutions, and when booking online at

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of July 22

Hey Folks! Something a little different this week - It was surprising to see so many ERTCers signed up for The Range Gravel Race this weekend despite not having a “G” in our name! Shout out to:

Agnieszka Dobrski, Kurt Beaudoin (Winner of Men’s Rodeo Distance), Anna Rogers (3rd Place Women Rustler), Kathryn Durell, Angela Rosebrugh, Tara Chahl, Teresa Popowicz, Brian Bell, Andras Marosi, Joe Mauricio, Wanda Mauricio, Mark Adams, Gavin Radzick, and David Jaeger for throwing your hat into the ring and braving a hot, dusty course! 

CLUB UPDATES:

  • We’ve updated our ride and pace descriptions, please have a read and I hope it inspires you to come to a ride you haven’t been to before!

RIDE UPDATES:

  • Rides outside of the city above 30C will have their route modified to have a water stop with shade once every hour. Rides within the city we encourage you to leave the ride as needed to find shade or water.

  • Track Fridays continues this Friday (July 26) - see strava for details. 

RACE UPDATES:

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.

  • The membership cards are here! If you have been attending rides you may have already gotten one, but if you haven’t they will be carried by all the ride leaders so if it is your first ride, just ask, they will probably have some on them! We will not be mailing these out to you, so the only way to get one is to show up on a ride. Remember to fill out the emergency contact portion of the card. While club leadership has access to your emergency contact information, having it on your person allows anyone else to call someone you trust without contacting us first. This membership card also serves as your proof of membership when getting your discount at the physical location for Hardcore Bikes and Healthcare Solutions. The QR code will lead you to the private site where you can find the discount code for online shopping at 7 Summit Snacks, Healthcare Solutions, and when booking online at Flexion.

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of July 15

Hey folks! Late one tonight cause we were busy getting some documents ready! (But still technically Monday!)

We’ve been closely monitoring how rides are going and with your feedback have made some tweaks to paces and ride descriptions and paces. You can check out the new pace descriptions and ride descriptions here https://www.ertc.org/rps  and here. https://www.ertc.org/weekly-rides

These new pace descriptions should provide overlapping ride coverage to our membership and help ensure that there is a ride that has your name on it. Of particular importance is that our rides depend heavily on knowing how to draft, especially for the longer or faster paced ones. Learning this skill is critical to not just surviving, but thriving during one of our longer rides. Our Lite rides, Interval rides, and Skill sessions are perfect opportunities to practise this skill to take your cycling further and we invite everyone to come out to these rides, especially if you find yourself struggling on a longer ride despite meeting the “on your own” minimum speed. 

We encourage everyone to take a look at the new paces and descriptions and maybe try a new ride you haven’t before! 

We’ve also revised our environmental policies to be more clear on when rides are cancelled or modified. Take a read of them at the links above.

CLUB UPDATES:

  • Thank you for coming out to Hard Miles at the Metro and making it a great night! 

RIDE UPDATES:

  • Interval Tuesdays are back! Check out more details on strava! If you want to get your fitness up to the next level, this is the best way to do it (yes, even better than hills ;) They take place on a circuit and thus everyone can participate regardless of skill or fitness. 

  • Rides outside of the city above 30C will have their route modified to have a water stop with shade once every hour. Rides within the city we encourage you to leave the ride as needed to find shade or water.

RACE UPDATES:


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.

  • The membership cards are here! If you have been attending rides you may have already gotten one, but if you haven’t they will be carried by all the ride leaders so if it is your first ride, just ask, they will probably have some on them! We will not be mailing these out to you, so the only way to get one is to show up on a ride. Remember to fill out the emergency contact portion of the card. While club leadership has access to your emergency contact information, having it on your person allows anyone else to call someone you trust without contacting us first. This membership card also serves as your proof of membership when getting your discount at the physical location for Hardcore Bikes and Healthcare Solutions. The QR code will lead you to the private site where you can find the discount code for online shopping at 7 Summit Snacks, Healthcare Solutions, and when booking online at Flexion.


ERTC Weekly Update - Week of July 8

Hey folks! Busy week this week with a couple of changes to our usual scheduling and I wanted to get this email out a bit earlier to make sure the word gets out! 

A lot of you have been asking for another skills session so your wish is granted! Monday Night at 6PM, we have another skills session, this time being led by Tiffany. Check out the strava for more details! https://www.strava.com/clubs/2845/group_events/1711802

Our Movie Night is coming up THIS WEDNESDAY so hopefully you’ve grabbed yourself a free ticket - bring your friends and family to join in on the fun! We’ve got an entire movie theatre to ourselves so it should be pretty cool. 

CLUB UPDATES:

  • Join us on July 10 at the Metro Theatre as we witness the triumph of the human spirit in HARD MILES! We will also have some sweet giveaways from our sponsors and stay tuned for info on the after party 😉 🍕.

    Hard Miles tells the uplifting true story of the bicycling team at Rite of Passage’s Ridge View Academy, a medium-security correctional school in Colorado. Beleaguered coach Greg Townsend (Matthew Modine) rounds up an unlikely crew of incarcerated students for a seemingly impossible bike ride from Denver to the Grand Canyon. 

    RSVP and find out more here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ertc-film-night-hard-miles-tickets-925610916167

RIDE UPDATES:

  • Interval Tuesdays are back! Check out more details on strava! If you want to get your fitness up to the next level, this is the best way to do it (yes, even better than hills ;) They take place on a circuit and thus everyone can participate regardless of skill or fitness. 

RACE UPDATES:

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.

  • The membership cards are here! If you have been attending rides you may have already gotten one, but if you haven’t they will be carried by all the ride leaders so if it is your first ride, just ask, they will probably have some on them! We will not be mailing these out to you, so the only way to get one is to show up on a ride. Remember to fill out the emergency contact portion of the card. While club leadership has access to your emergency contact information, having it on your person allows anyone else to call someone you trust without contacting us first. This membership card also serves as your proof of membership when getting your discount at the physical location for Hardcore Bikes and Healthcare Solutions. The QR code will lead you to the private site where you can find the discount code for online shopping at 7 Summit Snacks, Healthcare Solutions, and when booking online at Flexion.