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:
September 10: Session 1 of CX Skills - RSVP on Strava! https://www.strava.com/clubs/2845/group_events/1767194
September 12: Hill rides pushed back to 5:45PM to account for daylight.
September 16: Final Road Skills Session - Descending isn't just about going fast downhill. There's a lot of small skills you need to know in order to descend safely, quickly, and efficiently. RSVP Here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/2845/group_events/1767085
September 17: Session 2 of CX Skills - RSVP on Strava!
Interested in CX Intervals? Check out YEG Cross https://www.facebook.com/groups/1635190320143436
RACE UPDATES:
Midweek CX - September 11 - Argyll. 7PM. Updates are on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/244205376294186
ABA CX Race - September 12-13 https://www.albertabicycle.ab.ca/alberta-race-calendar Deadline to sign up for ALL CX Race is now Wednesdays at Midnight!
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!