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!