We plan all our group rides via Strava. Strava offers the club a convenient platform to plan dates and routes as well as connect with our ride leaders.

In the event of conflicting information between this page and Strava, Strava governs. Routes and meeting locations may change on ride leader availability, construction, or weather. Strava is always your best bet.

When are rides cancelled?

Rides are cancelled if it is currently precipitating at the start. If it looks like it might but isn't, the ride is a go. Bring a rain jacket. If the winds are gusting past 50km/h a judgement call to start the ride or not will be made based on location of ride, other weather conditions, and temperature. Rides will also be canceled due to poor air quality levels as dictated by the AQHI. If the index is 7 or above, the ride will be canceled. Ride cancellation means that there will be no official leader, or insurance coverage.

Note: Weekly ride options are also available with Hardcore Bikes.

Monday - Women of ERTC Ride - 6PM - 8PM (Distance Varies)
Women's only ride varying in distance, speed, and type of ride.

Thursday City Hills Circuit (Lite and Regular options - see Strava) - 6PM - 8:45PM (30-50km, 600+m elevation)
The infamous City Hill Circuit meets at 6:00PM at a central location. Test your lung capacity on this two-hour ride on the best hills the city of Edmonton has to offer. Ride with some of the fastest climbers in the city…and some of the slowest. The point is, you’ll find someone to train with. We will be doing several repeats of selected hills throughout our city - you can elect to do all of them, or just do a couple and wait for others to finish - this is truly the ride you can find your limits on. The group may split according to experience, ability and fitness. This is generally our largest ride, and safe group riding skills and experience riding in traffic are a must. Typical hill order: Zoo, Emily Murphy, Legislature, Gallagher, Rosso ;-).

Pop-up Saturday Social Ride - 10:00AM - 12:00PM (40-60km)

New this year! Pop-up brewery/bakery rides will take place on a monthly basis - check Strava for dates. These rides will be no-drop at a social pace. Come explore the city and surrounding areas to discover the best treats around.

Saturday Lite Long Ride - 10:00AM - 2:00PM (65 - 120km+)
This ride is one of our largest rides and will have the largest variation in ability levels. We will often have a mix of more advanced riders taking an easier day, with the recreational / intermediate riders looking for a solid ride. Due to this, the speed of the group may vary on a weekly basis, and sometimes a faster group may split off. The overall speed of the group will vary based on who shows up. Lite ride departs from Starbucks Ellerslie Road at 10:00AM. While this is a no-drop ride and we will wait for you at selected locations, and will be our best to ensure you are never riding alone, it is suggested that you be able to ride at around 27 km/h on your own if you want to get the most out of this ride. We will alternate routes - check Strava for what routes we are doing that week.

Saturday Race Pace Ride - 10:00AM - 2:00PM (65 - 120km+)
Bust a lung with the fast riders but be aware that the group doesn’t wait for dropped riders—come equipped for a solo ride home—it happens to the best of us. A 10KM interval will happen at the halfway point, with everyone regrouping at the end. Departs from Transcend Coffee (9570 76 Ave NW) at Ritchie Market at 10:00AM. Unsure if you're up to the challenge? Be able to hold 33km/h on your own at a minimum, and 40km/h for short periods of time. This ride generally only happens on non-race weekend. These are generally the route options: Here and Here

Sunday Lite Long Ride - 10:00AM - 2:00PM (65-100km)
This is a casual and instructional ride that benefits newer riders who might struggle to keep up to the Saturday group, or are still getting comfortable with riding in a group but want a longer ride. Racers looking for a low-intensity recovery ride are welcome! The pace is set by the slowest rider—this is a no-drop ride where you learn and practice group riding skills through echelon and pace line instruction. Departs from Starbucks Ellerslie Road at 10:00AM.

Sunday Tempo Long Ride - 10:00AM - 2:00PM (100km+)
Put your skills to the test and come hammer out those legs! Departs from Transcend Coffee (9570 76 Ave NW) at Ritchie Market at 10:00AM. Unsure if you're up to the challenge? While this is a no-drop ride and we will wait for you at selected locations, and will be our best to ensure you are never riding alone, you should be able to hold 30km/h on your own at a minimum. A 5km interval (hard effort) will take place at the half way point, after which we will stop and regroup. We will alternate routes - check Strava for what routes we are doing that week.

Off Season Rides

During the early (Feb-April) and late season (Oct-Nov), scheduled rides will be sporadic based on overall weather conditions, and impromptu rides may happen due to periods of good weather. Strava will be your best bet for these "pick-up" rides. All pick-up rides are unofficial and you do not need to be a member to ride with us, however, will carry no insurance. All the rides listed in our schedule and below are official rides which you must be a member to participate in.