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!