Long Days and Lots of Rides!

  • Interval Tuesdays are back - join us for this open-to-all fitness building ride! Aside from hills, this is the single best way to work on your group riding skills and fitness. Check it out here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/2845/group_events/3496929366635280268

  • We spend a lot of time at Rosso, so I’ve written up a reminder (and primer for the new folks) of what the expectations are when we are there:

    • While we spend a lot of time and money there, it is not our spot, as non-cyclists also dine there

    • If you are coming, please do not just sit down at an open spot - please go inside and ensure that the staff know you would like a spot. if it is a larger group, you can absolutely just send a representative inside while everyone else is outside, but don't assume you have a spot when you show up just cause you see open spots

    • No moving of tables or chairs unless explicitly allowed by the servers (rotating a chair is fine)

    • No sitting where there isn’t a spot (this is a fire hazard and also annoying to servers)

    • Don’t sit down in a spot and not order anything. The place is small and taking up a spot without ordering a drink or food is bad juju

    • Rosso supports us with discounts and heavy pours and gift cards, so we ask you to keep this in mind when tipping. if you experience problems with poor service, you can tell me and I can make sure management knows about it

  • ERTC has been invited by the folks at iGregari for a series of closed-course training sessions on a racetrack. This isn’t an event or race, but just access to the race course. There may be a ride, a race, drills, etc. The location is at Strawberry Creek Raceway (2042 Township Rd 504, Thorsby, AB T0C 0C5) and cost per rider is $20/rider/session cash at the door. Dates are:

    • June 17

    • July 4

    • July 15

    • July 25

Pic: Lite-ing it up on a sunny day PC: Dakota

Club Updates: 

  • 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. 

Velodrome Updates: 

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

  • Track League has started! More information on the slack channel and the link above.

  • 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. 

Ride Updates:

  • Skill Sessions are over - we will be switching over to intervals.

Racing/Event/ABA 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. Strava RSVP is REQUIRED for 2026. Ride leaders reserve the right to send people home if the ride is over capacity, especially if you RSVPed near the ride start time. We use strava to ensure that rides have adequate resources. An early RSVP (more than 12 hours prior) is preferred as it gives us time to ensure there are enough ride leaders.

  • Front and Rear lights are now required for all rides. If you forget, first time is a warning (and shaming) and second time you are sent home. Lights not charged counts as not having them. As long as they can be adjusted in intensity and mode, they are good to go, as these are “to be seen by others” lights, so nearly any light will do.

  • 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. 

  • 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