ERTC Weekly Update - Week of April 22

Hey everyone! Our big news this week is that we’ve picked up a handful of new sponsors and they’ll be showing up on our next ordering round of jerseys. I’ll let you guys know when the designs on the website are updated, but the more keen eyed among you might have seen them live on our website. Details on how to claim these benefits to follow up. 

Here they are! (In no particular order)

Hardcore Bikes https://www.hardcorebikes.ca/

Our partner in offering a full spectrum of rides, they have signed on as a shop sponsor for 2024. Without getting into too much detail, they will be supporting our events, our ride leaders, as well as helping us grow our membership. Current year members will receive a 10% discount off parts and accessories.

We are happy to have Hardcore Bikes as a shop sponsor this year, and highly recommend using them for all your service and your local source for bike stuff!

Not to worry, ERTC continues to retain full control over the running of the club and who we work with. Our ride sharing agreement with them continues whereby ERTC members can ride provisionally with Hardcore without any additional cost, and their members can ride with us. Let me know if this interests you, as they use a different ride platform then we do.

7Summit Snacks https://sevensummitssnacks.com/ 

7 Summit Snacks has signed on as a sponsor of our club, offering a selection of delicious ride snacks in the form of delicious delicious chocolate in 3 different varieties. They’ve chosen to give us a discount on web orders (coupon code in your inbox) and support our events.

Rosso https://www.rossopizzeria.ca/

A previous supporter of our AGM, we’ve deepened our relationship with them, with 10% off your first beer and pizza on Thursday nights, and Sunday / Saturday afternoons, post ride. In addition they will be supporting more of our events. To access this discount, you must arrive at Rosso as a group with the ride leader - the discount is applied via the ride leader.

Healthcare Solutions https://healthcaresolutions.ca/

Technically not a new sponsor, we have come up with a solution to ensure that you are able to get your discount at the store. They will also be furthering their support for our events. 

CLUB UPDATES:

  • To access your discount at physical locations, you will be required to present your new membership cards. The card will also have a QR code to a private page where you can access coupon codes for online purchases. We are working on getting these printed so stay tuned for those. You can get these cards by attending any ERTC rides and there will be a limit of 1 per member (unless you lose yours), and are non-transferable. These cards also serve as a way for us to quickly access your emergency contact information.

  • Our clothing website is always open and now includes the 40th anniversary jerseys- you can order at https://www.ertc.org/teamkit All clothing ordered via our webstore is available for immediate pickup! Don’t see your size? We are expecting a restock soon (A week or so). We keep in stock common items such as jerseys and shorts XS to XL sizes. 

If your size isn’t in stock, or you want to order something special, the Rogelli direct clothing store is now active and open until April 30th. Items ordered this way will ship directly to your home and arrive in July. Check that out here: https://www.rogellicanada.com/ertc 

  • Our season opener social is a go! May 3 at Arcadia Brewing (10712 120 St NW). We will have raffle swag from all our sponsors, and FREE BEER and light snacks. This is open to all members and the public, so this is your chance to invite any family and friends who might have been interested in bikes to come out! - RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ertc-season-kick-off-tickets-865652388597 - the venue can be delivered to, so feel free to order in pizza or other foods.

  • Learn to Ride Skill sessions start May 7. These sessions are a mix of individual and group riding skills and regardless of what level you are at, can be valuable. These sessions are led by certified coaches. These are available to everyone, however are free for members, and $75 for people outside of the club. You can RSVP on strava, and learn more here:  https://www.ertc.org/skills - if you know anyone who might be interested, direct them to that link above. 

  • The 2024 Try-Racing Program is now live! You can learn more about our program and sign up here: https://www.ertc.org/tryracing 

RIDE UPDATES:

  • Official Thursday Rides are a go. Check Strava for details.

  • All weekend rides are a go. Again, check Strava for details. 

  • Due to a scheduling conflict, our first track night scheduled for May 3rd is cancelled. New date is TBD. 

GENERAL REMINDERS:

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of April 15

Hey everyone! The weather continues to be a bit erratic so no official rides yet, continue to check out slack to see any last minute unofficial rides capitalising on bouts of warmth! Our in stock inventory has been updated, including our new 40th anniversary jerseys,  check out the attached list, and order at https://www.ertc.org/teamkit All clothing ordered via our webstore is available for immediate pickup!

If your size isn’t in stock, or you want to order something special, the Rogelli direct clothing store is now active and open until April 30th. Items ordered this way will ship directly to your home and arrive in July. Check that out here: https://www.rogellicanada.com/ertc 

Club Updates:

  1. Our season opener social is a go! May 3 at Arcadia Brewing (10712 120 St NW). We will have raffle swag from all our sponsors, and FREE BEER and light snacks. This is open to all members and the public, so this is your chance to invite any family and friends who might have been interested in bikes to come out! - RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ertc-season-kick-off-tickets-865652388597 - the venue can be delivered to, so feel free to order in pizza or other foods.

  2. The Bicycle Maintenance 101 on April 19 still has plenty of slots! - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/877415993857 - free if you are getting this update. Feel free to invite your bike-interested friends who might have been asking a little too much for help fixing their bike ;) 

  3. Learn to Ride Skill sessions start May 7. These sessions are a mix of individual and group riding skills and regardless of what level you are at, can be valuable. These sessions are led by certified coaches. These are available to everyone, however are free for members, and $75 for people outside of the club. You can RSVP on strava, and learn more here:  https://www.ertc.org/skills - if you know anyone who might be interested, direct them to that link above. 

  4. The 2024 Try-Racing Program is now live! The ABA has the first learn to race clinic THIS WEEKEND - check it out here https://www.albertabicycle.ab.ca/learn-to-race-calendar - by signing up, you get to attend this clinic for free. You can learn more about our program and sign up here: https://www.ertc.org/tryracing  and when you sign up you will get a coupon code to sign up for the clinic for free. 

Ride Updates:

  1. Official rides are still hit and miss, and difficult to plan anything out too far out due to the variability of weather. Official rides are rides where a route, pace, and leader has been established, and insurance is in effect. Unofficial rides are more impromptu and organized via slack, by anyone who wants to propose a time, pace, and route. The weather this week might be good enough for an unofficial hills ride, so keep your eyes peeled on Slack!

  2. Due to a scheduling conflict, our first track night scheduled for May 3rd is cancelled. New date is TBD. 

General Reminders:

  1. 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, please re-request we had to purge all requests recently. 

  2. 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! 


ERTC Weekly Update - Week of April 8

It’s the first big email of the season! 

If you are new to the club, welcome! I try to send these updates at the beginning of every week with everything that is happening in the coming weeks, and try to keep everyone updated on all the changes (if any) to the week’s rides. 

Club Updates:

  1. Our season opener social is a go! May 3 at Arcadia Brewing (10712 120 St NW). We will have raffle swag from all our sponsors, and FREE BEER and light snacks. This is open to all members and the public, so this is your chance to invite any family and friends who might have been interested in bikes to come out! - RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ertc-season-kick-off-tickets-865652388597 - the venue can be delivered to, so feel free to order in pizza or other foods.

  2. The Bicycle Maintenance 101 course on April 12 is now full. Not to fret, as we have opened up a second date on April 19 - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/877415993857 - free if you are getting this update. Feel free to invite your bike-interested friends who might have been asking a little too much for help fixing their bike ;) 

  3. Learn to Ride Skill sessions start May 7. These sessions are a mix of individual and group riding skills and regardless of what level you are at, can be valuable. These sessions are led by certified coaches. These are available to everyone, however are free for members, and $75 for people outside of the club. You can RSVP on strava, and learn more here:  https://www.ertc.org/skills - if you know anyone who might be interested, direct them to that link above. 

Ride Updates:

  1. Official rides are still hit and miss, and difficult to plan anything out too far out due to the variability of weather. Official rides are rides where a route, pace, and leader has been established, and insurance is in effect. Unofficial rides are more impromptu and organized via slack, by anyone who wants to propose a time, pace, and route. The weather this week might be good enough for an unofficial hills ride, so keep your eyes peeled on Slack!

  2. Due to a scheduling conflict, our first track night scheduled for May 3rd is cancelled. New date is TBD. 

General Reminders:

  1. 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, please re-request we had to purge all requests recently. 

  2. 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! 

WoERTC Leadership Update

WoERTC Leadership Update

Same empowering environment, new leadership

With change comes possibility…

Since the Women of ERTC’s inception in 2015 - I’ve been at the helm. And while I’ve deeply enjoyed helping create such an inclusive and supporting space for women in road cycling, the time has come to pass the leadership torch. My heart is full of gratitude to the 220 women who have spent time on bikes with us over the years, and I’m beyond proud that women have continually represented 36% of the club since 2016.

I’m so excited to introduce to you ERTC’s new Women’s Cycling Manager, and her mighty support team, who are going to take our group further and farther than we’ve already come….Welcome Heather, Claire and Leandra!!

Thank you all for an amazing 8 years. I can’t wait to see what Heather, Claire and Leandra have in store for this next season and beyond.

~Tiffany
(I’m not actually going anywhere, I’ll still be on rides (but now at the back, that’ll be new), but you’ll likely see me more often on gravel roads or single track. #rideallthebikes)

Without further ado - meet your new Women of ERTC Leadership Team!

From Left to Right: Heather Curtis, Claire Smith, Leandra Grenier-Green

Heather Curtis: Women’s Cycling Manager

Hi, I’m Heather (she/her) and I’m very excited to take on this role with ERTC! I joined the club in 2023 after exploring road cycling in Edmonton and abroad for a couple years. I fell in love with cycling’s adventurous nature during the pandemic and can’t wait to seek out new distances and locations. While not on my bike, I also enjoy running, skiing, photography and checking out bakeries!

Claire Smith: Ride Leader

Hello, I'm Claire (she/her)! This will be my second year in ERTC and my 4th year cycling. But don't worry - what I lack in bike experience, I make up for with enthusiasm! I'm stoked for another season of chats and snacks with a side of bikes. Ride on!

Leandra Grenier-Green: Ride Leader

Hey bike friends, I’m Leandra (she/her). I’m new to cycling but when I love something, I go all in. I started cycling to compete in triathlons and quickly grew to love it more than swimming or running. I’ve made all the newbie mistakes on group rides and still managed to love it so if you’re nervous, don’t be!

Heather, Claire and Leandra will share with everyone their grand plans for this season a bit closer to when everyone is considering pulling out their bikes again. Although with the weather, that could be now in some places!

Until then, please join me in welcoming and thanking them for taking on such a vital role not only in ERTC, but in the broader women’s cycling community.

I truly know I’m leaving the WoERTC in AMAZING hands.

ERTC Bi-Weekly Update - Week of October 23

Hey everyone! With the first snow of the season it’s safe to say that rides here on out will be really rare and likely be wrapped up until next year. With that in mind, it is time to set the date for our AGM. Our AGM will be held on November 24, 2023, at 6:30PM, with official proceedings at 7:00PM. We do not have a venue secured yet however wanted to make sure the date was saved. As usual, the AGM is catered, with beverages provided by Blindman and Costco. Keep your eyes peeled for an update with location in the future. Our AGM provides an opportunity to us to present critical decisions to the club, as well as elect our executive positions. As it is an odd year, the VP and Women’s Cycling Coordinator is up for election. More on the positions here: https://www.ertc.org/the-executive-team 

As usual, this comes with our yearly satisfaction survey here: https://forms.gle/txjKsCYtPbVyWRZj9 The form will ask you for an email but this is to ensure that you can only submit the survey once. I do not see your email, and the survey is anonymous. While you probably hear this a ton, we really do take the time to review all the answers and think about tweaks and changes to the club we can do for next year. 

This is also the time to start thinking about becoming a ride leader for next year. You don’t have to make a decision now but if you found yourself coming regularly to rides, or love the group you were riding with, why not become a ride leader and be rewarded? We buy our ride leaders kit, as well as other perks. There is no requirement to be fast or to be in front, but there is a requirement for you to be willing to know where you are going (GPS is allowed, of course) and be willing to represent the club, its values, and communicate the intent of the ride to it’s participants in a clear manner. 

Event Updates:

  1. The last ABA cross race is this weekend, with Cyclemeisters and Bow Cycle hosting a double header in Calgary ABA 

ERTC Weekly-ish Update - Week of October 2

Howdy Howdy, as the weather cools down these updates and the regular rides will slow down in frequency as we wind down the road season.

Club Updates:

  • Rides will be heavily weather based this time of season - remember to check slack for possible “Hey it’s nice out, lets ride!” Impromptu rides in lieu of scheduled ones.

  • ERTC hosts the Croken Classic Race/Ride this weekend - while we could use a couple of volunteers (https://volunteersignup.org/YTL79) We would love it if you came out and raced instead! http://www.ertc.org/cctg

Race / Event Updates:

  • October 4- Midweek CX - This week it’s Argyll, 6:30pm start. ALL ERTC MEMBERS RACE FREE. Just say you’re with ERTC.

  • October 7-8 - Bicisport/Beans N' Barley - https://www.albertabicycle.ab.ca/calendar

Ride Updates:

  • Regular Saturday Rides are now cancelled for the rest of the season, however keep your eyes peeled on strava and slack, as rides may be posted when the weather is nice.

  • Thursday’s Hill Ride (Both forwards and reverse) will now start at 5:30 to fight the darkness. Remember to bring lights.

  • YEGCROSS Continues (led by Robin Baille who you may have seen at hills once in a while) hosts cyclocross based interval workouts. These meet at Kinsmen starting at 6pm. It is recommended that you come with at least 20 minutes of warm up in your legs. More info here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1635190320143436 you will need to ask to be part of the group.

Reminders:

  • All day-to-day club communication takes place on slack - you can join here: https://join.slack.com/t/edmontonroada-7u36621/shared_invite/zt-1t5qvezds-JotWB~e_EJcXrD9NArQarA on slack you can find out about upcoming events, access various chat areas and hang out with other club members!

  • All ride planning and updates happen on Strava. Don’t know what that is? Learn more here: https://www.ertc.org/joining-strava if you know what that is, then the link to our strava is here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/ertc - you will need to ask to join and I will let you in once I cross reference you with the membership list. It is highly recommended that you RSVP on strava so that we can plan for an appropriate amount of ride leaders and a suitable route for the group size.

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of September 18

Thanks to everyone, we had an excellent cross race this last season, with the commissaires only cancelling one of the races (the Open Women) due to wildfire smoke. Otherwise everything went off without a hitch without any injuries! We now return to your regular programming.

Club Updates:

  • Thanks volunteers, you rock!

Race / Event Updates:

  • September 20 - Midweek CX - This week it’s Argyll, 7:00pm start. ALL ERTC MEMBERS RACE FREE. Just say you’re with ERTC.

  • September 23-24 - RMCC Drie Zussen Superprestige (with WCCX) - https://www.albertabicycle.ab.ca/calendar

Ride Updates:

  • CX Skills led By Ken (Rubberside Cyclign Skills https://rubberside.ca/) continue at Argyll starting at 6pm.

  • YEGCROSS Continues (led by Robin Baille who you may have seen at hills once in a while) hosts cyclocross based interval workouts. These meet at Kinsmen starting at 6pm. It is recommended that you come with at least 20 minutes of warm up in your legs. More info here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1635190320143436 you will need to ask to be part of the group.

Reminders:

  • All day-to-day club communication takes place on slack - you can join here: https://join.slack.com/t/edmontonroada-7u36621/shared_invite/zt-1t5qvezds-JotWB~e_EJcXrD9NArQarA on slack you can find out about upcoming events, access various chat areas and hang out with other club members!

  • All ride planning and updates happen on Strava. Don’t know what that is? Learn more here: https://www.ertc.org/joining-strava if you know what that is, then the link to our strava is here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/ertc - you will need to ask to join and I will let you in once I cross reference you with the membership list. It is highly recommended that you RSVP on strava so that we can plan for an appropriate amount of ride leaders and a suitable route for the group size.

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of September 11

We interrupt your regular normal weekly update for 1 really important message. Ok, maybe 1.5!

We really still need volunteers for this weekend’s (September 17) CX races. We still do not have enough people to run a safe race at the time of this writing. The most important items we currently need is someone to make a Costco order / run (this needs a vehicle, obviously), and someone to be a volunteer coordinator (basically co-direct the race). Not sure what you’ll be doing for the race? Check out the volunteer description here: https://www.ertc.org/socvd and sign up for volunteering here: https://volunteersignup.org/KPY9Y

Ok, so the .5 - we still have a couple of spots open for the CX skills tomorrow. It was postponed from last week due to smoke so the new dates are September 12 and 19, starting at 6:30, at Argyll Park (https://goo.gl/maps/EE5MX9pbmyFUHjuY7) E-mail or message me for enrollment.

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of September 4

Club Updates:

Rainsmoke :(

ERTC will be hosting coached CX skill sessions September 5 and 12th in the evening. Spots are limited and we would like them to first time crossers or with less than a season under their belt. E-mail me to express interest along with your CX experience and I will let you know if you are in or waitlisted. Even if you have some experience please email me if you are interested to get on the waitlist.

September 17 - School of Cross, our CX race is now needing volunteers - see volunteersignup here: https://volunteersignup.org/KPY9Y

Race / Event Updates:

Sorry, you’re going to have to choose your adventure this week!

September 6 - Midweek CX - This week it’s Argyll, 7:00pm start. ALL ERTC MEMBERS RACE FREE. Just say you’re with ERTC.

September 9-10 - Peloton/Deadgoat CX - https://www.albertabicycle.ab.ca/calendar

Ride Updates:

YEGCROSS Continues (led by Robin Baille who you may have seen at hills once in a while) hosts cyclocross based interval workouts. These meet at Kinsmen starting at 6pm. It is recommended that you come with at least 20 minutes of warm up in your legs. More info here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1635190320143436 you will need to ask to be part of the group. Intervals at the research park on Tuesdays CONTINUE for now.

Reminders:

All day-to-day club communication takes place on slack - you can join here: https://join.slack.com/t/edmontonroada-7u36621/shared_invite/zt-1t5qvezds-JotWB~e_EJcXrD9NArQarA on slack you can find out about upcoming events, access various chat areas and hang out with other club members!

All ride planning and updates happen on Strava. Don’t know what that is? Learn more here: https://www.ertc.org/joining-strava if you know what that is, then the link to our strava is here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/ertc - you will need to ask to join and I will let you in once I cross reference you with the membership list. It is highly recommended that you RSVP on strava so that we can plan for an appropriate amount of ride leaders and a suitable route for the group size.

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of August 28

A big final weekend of skinny tire events with Amanda, Dakota, and Jakob representing ERTC at Track Provincials (Hey now, sometimes the T means something…) Check out the race report from Amanda! - Race report!!! ERTC does Track Provincials!! Amanda, Dakota, and Jakob rode this weekend and represented in a mix of endurance and sprint events. Both guys did their first track provs ever and did well! Jakob raced almost everything, and is the new Men’s Elite scratch race Provincial Champion and podiumed in the IP and Elimination. Dakota raced the IP, points, and TT and beat his target IP time by 15 seconds. I showed up and got no PBs but gave some hard efforts after taking off most of the summer from hard training due to medical stuff so count it as a win.

The Social Event this weekend was also a success with ~15 people showing up and having a great time over beverages and BBQ!

Club Updates:

  • ERTC will be hosting coached CX skill sessions September 5 and 12th in the evening. Spots are limited and we would like them to first time crossers or with less than a season under their belt. E-mail me to express interest along with your CX experience and I will let you know if you are in or waitlisted. Even if you have some experience please email me if you are interested to get on the waitlist.

  • August 31 - Women’s Shop Night at Cranky’s with special guests: 15% off regular price parts and accessories and a meet and greet with 2028 Olympic Hopefuls Anne-Marie Dumont and Erica Rieder - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ladies-night-at-crankys-bike-shop-unity-square-tickets-696835071457?aff=oddtdtcreator

  • September 17 - School of Cross, our CX race is now needing volunteers - see volunteersignup here: https://volunteersignup.org/KPY9Y

Race / Event Updates:

Sorry, you’re going to have to choose your adventure this week!

  • August 30 - Midweek CX - This week it’s Capilano, 7:00pm start. ALL ERTC MEMBERS RACE FREE. Just say you’re with ERTC.

  • August 30 - The last midweek race is a hill climb, you’ve practiced every Thursday for this! https://www.emrcracing.com/

  • September 2-3 - First CX races of the season - Tubs on Tubs / VeloCX - https://www.albertabicycle.ab.ca/calendar

Ride Updates:

  • YEGCROSS Continues (led by Robin Baille who you may have seen at hills once in a while) hosts cyclocross based interval workouts. These meet at Kinsmen starting at 6pm. It is recommended that you come with at least 20 minutes of warm up in your legs. More info here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1635190320143436 you will need to ask to be part of the group. Intervals at the research park on Tuesdays CONTINUE for now.

Reminders:

  • All day-to-day club communication takes place on slack - you can join here: https://join.slack.com/t/edmontonroada-7u36621/shared_invite/zt-1t5qvezds-JotWB~e_EJcXrD9NArQarA on slack you can find out about upcoming events, access various chat areas and hang out with other club members!

  • All ride planning and updates happen on Strava. Don’t know what that is? Learn more here: https://www.ertc.org/joining-strava if you know what that is, then the link to our strava is here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/ertc - you will need to ask to join and I will let you in once I cross reference you with the membership list. It is highly recommended that you RSVP on strava so that we can plan for an appropriate amount of ride leaders and a suitable route for the group size.

  • Have a friend who isn’t sure about joining? They can sign the trial waiver here: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=31901 for 1 free ride. The ride can be any ride, but a heads up to the ride leader would be appreciated.

  • We have ironed out details with our NEW SPONSOR, Healthcare Solutions. Healthcare Solutions is your one stop home medical, wellness, and rehab store. If you wish to purchase anything online, use ERTC15 at checkout, and if you wish to buy in store, just say you’re with ERTC to receive a 15% discount off any regular priced items. Check them out here: https://healthcaresolutions.ca/

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of August 21

As we head into fall, this is a reminder that WoERTC rides, Thursday Hill Night, and Saturday rides generally continue until it is too cold or it snows.

Club Updates:

  • Geoff Hansen is hosting a BBQ Social on Saturday August 26. The details are in the email / slack and the RSVP is in slack. All rides will be re-routed to stop by on the way in. All current year members are welcome to come at any time while it is on.

  • ERTC will be hosting coached CX skill sessions September 5 and 12th in the evening. Spots are limited and we would like them to first time crossers or with less than a season under their belt. E-mail me to express interest along with your CX experience and I will let you know if you are in or waitlisted. Even if you have some experience please email me if you are interested to get on the waitlist.

Race / Event Updates:

  • August 23 - The last midweek race is a hill climb, you’ve practiced every Thursday for this! https://www.emrcracing.com/

Ride Updates:

  • Tuesday interval nights are over for the season. See you next season!

  • YEGCROSS Continues (led by Robin Baille who you may have seen at hills once in a while) hosts cyclocross based interval workouts. These meet at Kinsmen starting at 6pm. It is recommended that you come with at least 20 minutes of warm up in your legs. More info here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1635190320143436 you will need to ask to be part of the group. Intervals at the research park on Tuesdays CONTINUE for now.

Reminders:

  • All day-to-day club communication takes place on slack - you can join here: https://join.slack.com/t/edmontonroada-7u36621/shared_invite/zt-1t5qvezds-JotWB~e_EJcXrD9NArQarA on slack you can find out about upcoming events, access various chat areas and hang out with other club members!

  • All ride planning and updates happen on Strava. Don’t know what that is? Learn more here: https://www.ertc.org/joining-strava if you know what that is, then the link to our strava is here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/ertc - you will need to ask to join and I will let you in once I cross reference you with the membership list. It is highly recommended that you RSVP on strava so that we can plan for an appropriate amount of ride leaders and a suitable route for the group size.

  • Midweek racing is back after a 4 year long hiatus. More information and sign-up here: https://www.emrcracing.com/ ERTC has a volunteer commitment in order to participate, but when our dates come up we will put out a call for volunteers.

  • Have a friend who isn’t sure about joining? They can sign the trial waiver here: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=31901 for 1 free ride. The ride can be any ride, but a heads up to the ride leader would be appreciated.

  • We have ironed out details with our NEW SPONSOR, Healthcare Solutions. Healthcare Solutions is your one stop home medical, wellness, and rehab store. If you wish to purchase anything online, use ERTC15 at checkout, and if you wish to buy in store, just say you’re with ERTC to receive a 15% discount off any regular priced items. Check them out here: https://healthcaresolutions.ca/

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of August 17

We are planning a club photoshoot for our website and other promotional material. The club photoshoot will take place on August 16.

  • We need at least 15 people and will be meeting at our meeting spot for Zoo Hill at 6:00pm that we usually meet at for forwards hills. 

  • The locations of the photo shoot will be Zoo Hill, Laurier Drive, and Legislature Hill. Zoo Hill and Laurier Drive will time approximately an hour, and we will ride to Legislature from Laurier, with another 40 minutes there. 

  • If you have club kit, please wear it, but this is not a strict requirement as not everyone who is part of the club has kit, however plenty of people will have one you can borrow. 

  • It is recommended that you are comfortable riding in a group as some photos will be as a group, but if you are not, then you are still welcome as other photos may have us all split up. 

  • The total time commitment will be approximately 2 hours.

  • By coming you consent to your image being used on our website and promotional materials. 

  • Please RSVP here:  https://www.strava.com/clubs/2845/group_events/145133 - we will be cancelling if we don’t have at least 10 people. 

Club Updates:

  • ERTC will be hosting coached CX skill sessions September 5 and 12th in the evening. Spots are limited and we would like them to first time crossers or with less than a season under their belt. E-mail me to express interest along with your CX experience and I will let you know if you are in or waitlisted. Even if you have some experience please email me if you are interested to get on the waitlist.


Race / Event Updates:


Ride Updates:

  • All rides going as normal.

  • YEGCROSS Continues (led by Robin Baille who you may have seen at hills once in a while) hosts cyclocross based interval workouts. These meet at Kinsmen starting at 6pm. It is recommended that you come with at least 20 minutes of warm up in your legs. More info here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1635190320143436 you will need to ask to be part of the group. Intervals at the research park on Tuesdays CONTINUE for now. 

Reminders:

  • All day-to-day club communication takes place on slack - you can join here: https://join.slack.com/t/edmontonroada-7u36621/shared_invite/zt-1t5qvezds-JotWB~e_EJcXrD9NArQarA on slack you can find out about upcoming events, access various chat areas and hang out with other club members! 

  • All ride planning and updates happen on Strava. Don’t know what that is? Learn more here: https://www.ertc.org/joining-strava if you know what that is, then the link to our strava is here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/ertc - you will need to ask to join and I will let you in once I cross reference you with the membership list. It is highly recommended that you RSVP on strava so that we can plan for an appropriate amount of ride leaders and a suitable route for the group size. 

  • Midweek racing is back after a 4 year long hiatus. More information and sign-up here: https://www.emrcracing.com/ ERTC has a volunteer commitment in order to participate, but when our dates come up we will put out a call for volunteers. 

  • Have a friend who isn’t sure about joining? They can sign the trial waiver here: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=31901 for 1 free ride. The ride can be any ride, but a heads up to the ride leader would be appreciated.

  • We have ironed out details with our NEW SPONSOR, Healthcare Solutions. Healthcare Solutions is your one stop home medical, wellness, and rehab store. If you wish to purchase anything online, use ERTC15 at checkout, and if you wish to buy in store, just say you’re with ERTC to receive a 15% discount off any regular priced items. Check them out here: https://healthcaresolutions.ca/


ERTC Weekly Update - Week of August 7

With the passing of the August long weekend, we begin our transition to cross season. While road rides all continue for now, expect to see some programming changes ahead. What’s cross? Well, it’s a celebration of bicycle culture between all types of cycling as the season winds down. You race 30-45 minutes on grass with bikes with 33mm tires and it’s a lot of fun, and extraordinarily hard. Then you hang out with all your bike friends afterwards and heckle everyone else who is racing! 

Club Updates:

  1. We are planning a club photoshoot for our website and other promotional material. The club photoshoot will take place on August 16.

    1. We need at least 15 people and will be meeting at our meeting spot for Zoo Hill at 6:00pm that we usually meet at for forwards hills.

    2. The locations of the photo shoot will be Zoo Hill, Laurier Drive, and Legislature Hill. Zoo Hill and Laurier Drive will time approximately an hour, and we will ride to Legislature from Laurier, with another 40 minutes there.

    3. If you have club kit, please wear it, but this is not a strict requirement as not everyone who is part of the club has kit, however plenty of people will have one you can borrow.

    4. It is recommended that you are comfortable riding in a group as some photos will be as a group, but if you are not, then you are still welcome as other photos may have us all split up.

    5. The total time commitment will be approximately 2 hours.

    6. By coming you consent to your image being used on our website and promotional materials.

    7. There will be a strava invite. https://www.strava.com/clubs/2845/group_events/1451337

  2. Starting today, (August 8) YEGCROSS (led by Robin Baille who you may have seen at hills once in awhile) hosts cyclocross based interval workouts. These meet at Kinsmen starting at 6pm. It is recommended that you come with at least 20 minutes of warm up in your legs. More info here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1635190320143436 you will need to ask to be part of the group. Intervals at the research park on Tuesdays CONTINUE for now. 

  3. We are currently organising CX skill clinics as well, so stay tuned! 

  4. After some discussion, ERTC will be making an effort to show up to the L’Etape (https://www.letapecanada.com/registration) , and show off our club to the road community at large. (and maybe get a few new members for next year!) What does this mean

    1. Remember to use the ERTC15 coupon code for 15% off. 

    2. Wear our jersey and get an extra $15-20 off (TBD based on participants, maybe even more!) Just forward me your receipt and we will get you paid back. 

    3. We will be hosting a space in the expo during and afterward. If you can mill about after your event and chat to other people it would be great! We have some print materials you can hand out as well. 

    4. Ride your legs off during the event!

Racing and Event Updates:

  1. August 9 - Research Park Midweek Criterium https://www.emrcracing.com/ 

  2. August 13 - The L’Etape (See above) 

  3. August 20 - Our clothing provider, Rogelli, is putting on a gravel event down in Cochrane. More info here: https://www.rogellicanada.com/cochranecrusher 

Ride Updates:

  1. All rides going as normal.

Reminders:

  1. All day-to-day club communication takes place on slack - you can join here: https://join.slack.com/t/edmontonroada-7u36621/shared_invite/zt-1t5qvezds-JotWB~e_EJcXrD9NArQarA on slack you can find out about upcoming events, access various chat areas and hang out with other club members! 

  2. All ride planning and updates happen on Strava. Don’t know what that is? Learn more here: https://www.ertc.org/joining-strava if you know what that is, then the link to our strava is here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/ertc - you will need to ask to join and I will let you in once I cross reference you with the membership list. It is highly recommended that you RSVP on strava so that we can plan for an appropriate amount of ride leaders and a suitable route for the group size. 

  3. Midweek racing is back after a 4 year long hiatus. More information and sign-up here: https://www.emrcracing.com/ ERTC has a volunteer commitment in order to participate, but when our dates come up we will put out a call for volunteers. 

  4. Have a friend who isn’t sure about joining? They can sign the trial waiver here: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=31901 for 1 free ride. The ride can be any ride, but a heads up to the ride leader would be appreciated.

  5. We have ironed out details with our NEW SPONSOR, Healthcare Solutions. Healthcare Solutions is your one stop home medical, wellness, and rehab store. If you wish to purchase anything online, use ERTC15 at checkout, and if you wish to buy in store, just say you’re with ERTC to receive a 15% discount off any regular priced items. Check them out here: https://healthcaresolutions.ca/


ERTC Weekly Update - Week of July 31

I’m writing this before midnight, so it counts as being on time, right? RIGHT?! 

Club Updates:

After some discussion, ERTC will be making an effort to show up to the L’Etape (https://www.letapecanada.com/registration) , and show off our club to the road community at large. (and maybe get a few new members for next year!) What does this mean?

  • If you participate and sign up under our club you will receive 10% off your registration fee. This is automatic on the signup form. 

  • Wear our jersey and get an extra $15-20 off (TBD based on participants, maybe even more!) Just forward me your receipt and we will get you paid back. 

  • We will be hosting a space in the expo during and afterward. If you can mill about after your event and chat to other people it would be great! We have some print materials you can hand out as well. 

  • Ride your legs off during the event!

Racing and Event Updates:

  • August 5-7 - The last ABA Road Race of the year, the 20th edition of the Tour de Bowness is on this long weekend. https://www.tourdebowness.com/ The tour de bowness is easily the biggest road race of the season and it is recommended everyone come join!

  • August 13 - The L’Etape (See above)

  • August 20 - Our clothing provider, Rogelli, is putting on a gravel event down in Cochrane. More info here: https://www.rogellicanada.com/cochranecrusher 

Ride Updates:

  • All rides going as normal.

Reminders:

  • All day-to-day club communication takes place on slack - you can join here: https://join.slack.com/t/edmontonroada-7u36621/shared_invite/zt-1t5qvezds-JotWB~e_EJcXrD9NArQarA on slack you can find out about upcoming events, access various chat areas and hang out with other club members! 

  • All ride planning and updates happen on Strava. Don’t know what that is? Learn more here: https://www.ertc.org/joining-strava if you know what that is, then the link to our strava is here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/ertc - you will need to ask to join and I will let you in once I cross reference you with the membership list. It is highly recommended that you RSVP on strava so that we can plan for an appropriate amount of ride leaders and a suitable route for the group size. 

  • Midweek racing is back after a 4 year long hiatus. More information and sign-up here: https://www.emrcracing.com/ ERTC has a volunteer commitment in order to participate, but when our dates come up we will put out a call for volunteers. 

  • Have a friend who isn’t sure about joining? They can sign the trial waiver here: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=31901 for 1 free ride. The ride can be any ride, but a heads up to the ride leader would be appreciated.

  • We have ironed out details with our NEW SPONSOR, Healthcare Solutions. Healthcare Solutions is your one stop home medical, wellness, and rehab store. If you wish to purchase anything online, use ERTC15 at checkout, and if you wish to buy in store, just say you’re with ERTC to receive a 15% discount off any regular priced items. Check them out here: https://healthcaresolutions.ca/


ERTC Weekly Update - Week of July 24

Alas we are in the thick of summer - long, hot days, and everyone going on vacation and not riding their bikes as much…

Club Updates:

After some discussion, ERTC will be making an effort to show up to the L’Etape (https://www.letapecanada.com/registration) , and show off our club to the road community at large. (and maybe get a few new members for next year!) What does this mean?

  • If you participate and sign up under our club you will receive 10% off your registration fee. This is automatic on the signup form. 

  • Wear our jersey and get an extra $15-20 off (TBD based on participants, maybe even more!) Just forward me your receipt and we will get you paid back. 

  • We will be hosting a space in the expo during and afterward. If you can mill about after your event and chat to other people it would be great! We have some print materials you can hand out as well. 

  • Ride your legs off during the event!

Racing and Event Updates:

  1. July 30 - Put on by Alex Stieda, Festivus Pedalis is a low cost gravel event perfect to get your feet wet in the gravel world - https://www.stiedacycling.com/events/2023/7/30/festivus-pedalis

  2. July 29-30 - In Road Racing, next ABA event is the Peloton Criterium Double Header, which is also Provincial Championships  - https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=32515&cookiesok=1

  3. August 20 - Our clothing provider, Rogelli, is putting on a gravel event down in Cochrane. More info here: https://www.rogellicanada.com/cochranecrusher 

Ride Updates:

  1. All rides going as normal.

Reminders:

  1. All day-to-day club communication takes place on slack - you can join here: https://join.slack.com/t/edmontonroada-7u36621/shared_invite/zt-1t5qvezds-JotWB~e_EJcXrD9NArQarA on slack you can find out about upcoming events, access various chat areas and hang out with other club members! 

  2. All ride planning and updates happen on Strava. Don’t know what that is? Learn more here: https://www.ertc.org/joining-strava if you know what that is, then the link to our strava is here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/ertc - you will need to ask to join and I will let you in once I cross reference you with the membership list. It is highly recommended that you RSVP on strava so that we can plan for an appropriate amount of ride leaders and a suitable route for the group size. 

  3. Midweek racing is back after a 4 year long hiatus. More information and sign-up here: https://www.emrcracing.com/ ERTC has a volunteer commitment in order to participate, but when our dates come up we will put out a call for volunteers. 

  4. Have a friend who isn’t sure about joining? They can sign the trial waiver here: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=31901 for 1 free ride. The ride can be any ride, but a heads up to the ride leader would be appreciated.

  5. We have ironed out details with our NEW SPONSOR, Healthcare Solutions. Healthcare Solutions is your one stop home medical, wellness, and rehab store. If you wish to purchase anything online, use ERTC15 at checkout, and if you wish to buy in store, just say you’re with ERTC to receive a 15% discount off any regular priced items. Check them out here: https://healthcaresolutions.ca/

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of July 17

Smoke smoke go away, don’t come back any days (same with you rain, but you can show up once in awhile to keep things interesting)

Club Updates:

While ERTC does not run our own casino night, several of our affiliated organisations do. Casino funding is an important way of ensuring that our youth get the funding that they require in order to pursue their racing ambitions. In order to get casino funding, the organisation must provide volunteers that are able to work a casino night once a year. The positions are fairly easy and include things like Chip Runner and Banker.

This is the link to the Alberta Bicycle Association Casino Sign-up (July 20-21) https://volunteersignup.org/DRE33 

This is the link to the Argyll Velodrome Association Casino Sign-up (July 26-27) https://volunteersignup.org/H8TKF

After some discussion, ERTC will be making an effort to show up to the L’Etape (https://www.letapecanada.com/registration) , and show off our club to the road community at large. (and maybe get a few new members for next year!) What does this mean?

  • If you participate and sign up under our club you will receive 10% off your registration fee. This is automatic on the signup form. 

  • Wear our jersey and get an extra $15-20 off (TBD based on participants, maybe even more!) Just forward me your receipt and we will get you paid back. 

  • We will be hosting a space in the expo during and afterward. If you can mill about after your event and chat to other people it would be great! We have some print materials you can hand out as well. 

  • Ride your legs off during the event! 

Racing/Event Updates:


Ride Updates:

All rides going as normal.

Reminders:

  1. All day-to-day club communication takes place on slack - you can join here: https://join.slack.com/t/edmontonroada-7u36621/shared_invite/zt-1t5qvezds-JotWB~e_EJcXrD9NArQarA on slack you can find out about upcoming events, access various chat areas and hang out with other club members! 

  2. All ride planning and updates happen on Strava. Don’t know what that is? Learn more here: https://www.ertc.org/joining-strava if you know what that is, then the link to our strava is here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/ertc - you will need to ask to join and I will let you in once I cross reference you with the membership list. It is highly recommended that you RSVP on strava so that we can plan for an appropriate amount of ride leaders and a suitable route for the group size. 

  3. Midweek racing is back after a 4 year long hiatus. More information and sign-up here: https://www.emrcracing.com/ ERTC has a volunteer commitment in order to participate, but when our dates come up we will put out a call for volunteers. 

  4. Have a friend who isn’t sure about joining? They can sign the trial waiver here: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=31901 for 1 free ride. The ride can be any ride, but a heads up to the ride leader would be appreciated.

  5. We have ironed out details with our NEW SPONSOR, Healthcare Solutions. Healthcare Solutions is your one stop home medical, wellness, and rehab store. If you wish to purchase anything online, use ERTC15 at checkout, and if you wish to buy in store, just say you’re with ERTC to receive a 15% discount off any regular priced items. Check them out here: https://healthcaresolutions.ca/


ERTC Weekly Update - Week of July 10

Club Updates:


  1. While ERTC does not run our own casino night, several of our affiliated organisations do. Casino funding is an important way of ensuring that our youth get the funding that they require in order to pursue their racing ambitions. In order to get casino funding, the organisation must provide volunteers that are able to work a casino night once a year. The positions are fairly easy and include things like Chip Runner and Banker.

    This is the link to the Alberta Bicycle Association Casino Sign-up (July 20-21) https://volunteersignup.org/DRE33

    This is the link to the Argyll Velodrome Association Casino Sign-up (July 26-27) https://volunteersignup.org/H8TKF

Racing/Event Updates:

  1. Next Race up is the Stampede Road Race (Road Master's Provincials) July 15-16/. See more on the ABA Website: https://www.albertabicycle.ab.ca/aba-home

  2. Midweek race this week is a “Run what you brung” Time Trial - all bike types welcome. (Yes, including those bikes) More info here: https://www.emrcracing.com/ 

  3. Biking Like a Viking (July 23) is the Birkiebeiner’s Summer Event, learn more here: https://raceroster.com/events/2023/74884/biking-liking-a-viking 

  4. ERTC’s Try Racing Program is back this year. Want to start racing this year? This is where you start! Intake is limited so read and sign up here: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=32008

  5. The Croken Classic Registration is open! Read more here: https://www.ertc.org/crokenclassic 


Ride Updates:

  1. All rides going as normal. 

Reminders:

  1. All day-to-day club communication takes place on slack - you can join here: https://join.slack.com/t/edmontonroada-7u36621/shared_invite/zt-1t5qvezds-JotWB~e_EJcXrD9NArQarA on slack you can find out about upcoming events, access various chat areas and hang out with other club members! 

  2. All ride planning and updates happen on Strava. Don’t know what that is? Learn more here: https://www.ertc.org/joining-strava if you know what that is, then the link to our strava is here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/ertc - you will need to ask to join and I will let you in once I cross reference you with the membership list. It is highly recommended that you RSVP on strava so that we can plan for an appropriate amount of ride leaders and a suitable route for the group size. 

  3. Midweek racing is back after a 4 year long hiatus. More information and sign-up here: https://www.emrcracing.com/ ERTC has a volunteer commitment in order to participate, but when our dates come up we will put out a call for volunteers. 

  4. Have a friend who isn’t sure about joining? They can sign the trial waiver here: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=31901 for 1 free ride. The ride can be any ride, but a heads up to the ride leader would be appreciated.

  5. We have ironed out details with our NEW SPONSOR, Healthcare Solutions. Healthcare Solutions is your one stop home medical, wellness, and rehab store. If you wish to purchase anything online, use ERTC15 at checkout, and if you wish to buy in store, just say you’re with ERTC to receive a 15% discount off any regular priced items. Check them out here: https://healthcaresolutions.ca/

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of July 3

Hope everyone is having a great Canada Day Weekend! 

Club Updates:

  1. While ERTC does not run our own casino night, several of our affiliated organisations do. Casino funding is an important way of ensuring that our youth get the funding that they require in order to pursue their racing ambitions. In order to get casino funding, the organisation must provide volunteers that are able to work a casino night once a year. The positions are fairly easy and include things like Chip Runner and Banker.

    This is the link to the Alberta Bicycle Association Casino Sign-up (July 20-21) https://volunteersignup.org/DRE33
    This is the link to the Argyll Velodrome Association Casino Sign-up (July 26-27) https://volunteersignup.org/H8TKF

Racing/Event Updates:

  1. Next Race up is the iGregari/Velocity Criterium Double Header July 8/9. See more on the ABA Website: https://www.albertabicycle.ab.ca/aba-home

  2. Biking Like a Viking (July 23) is the Birkiebeiner’s Summer Event, learn more here: https://raceroster.com/events/2023/74884/biking-liking-a-viking 

  3. ERTC’s Try Racing Program is back this year. Want to start racing this year? This is where you start! Intake is limited so read and sign up here: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=32008

  4. The Croken Classic Registration is open! Read more here: https://www.ertc.org/crokenclassic 

Ride Updates:

  1. All rides going as normal. Tuesday intervals to be led by me (yay!) as Jakob is gone camping. 

Reminders:

  1. All day-to-day club communication takes place on slack - you can join here: https://join.slack.com/t/edmontonroada-7u36621/shared_invite/zt-1t5qvezds-JotWB~e_EJcXrD9NArQarA on slack you can find out about upcoming events, access various chat areas and hang out with other club members! 

  2. All ride planning and updates happen on Strava. Don’t know what that is? Learn more here: https://www.ertc.org/joining-strava if you know what that is, then the link to our strava is here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/ertc - you will need to ask to join and I will let you in once I cross reference you with the membership list. It is highly recommended that you RSVP on strava so that we can plan for an appropriate amount of ride leaders and a suitable route for the group size. 

  3. Midweek racing is back after a 4 year long hiatus. More information and sign-up here: https://www.emrcracing.com/ ERTC has a volunteer commitment in order to participate, but when our dates come up we will put out a call for volunteers. 

  4. Have a friend who isn’t sure about joining? They can sign the trial waiver here: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=31901 for 1 free ride. The ride can be any ride, but a heads up to the ride leader would be appreciated.

  5. We have ironed out details with our NEW SPONSOR, Healthcare Solutions. Healthcare Solutions is your one stop home medical, wellness, and rehab store. If you wish to purchase anything online, use ERTC15 at checkout, and if you wish to buy in store, just say you’re with ERTC to receive a 15% discount off any regular priced items. Check them out here: https://healthcaresolutions.ca/


ERTC Weekly Update - Week of June 26

Back to your regularly scheduled update timing! Shoutouts to all of our members who participated in the Urban Fondo / Nationals This weekend, with congratulations to Francesca Seal with her 20th in the Elite Women’s Road Race, and in the 107km Fondo, Scott Klarenbach with 2nd Place Overall, Jordon with 7th Overall, and in the 64km, Igor with his 1st Place Male (3rd Place Overall).

Club Updates:

  1. Kit ordering cutoff is in 4 days. Check out our kit selection here: https://www.rogellicanada.com/ertc 

  2. ERTC has already secured a spot at the time of this writing on the patio of Blowers and Grafton for prime front seats to the evening’s action packed races. Come cheer on the best men and women in Canada in the Criterium! Jakob will be racing for survival and you can also watch me race for 5 laps before I get pulled. 

  3. Due to tons of feedback, we are letting you vote between the top 2 options for the jersey: https://forms.gle/EJCpdYwqUSJWYv4Z7 

Racing Updates:

  1. Next Race up is the Canada Day Criterium - it’s a great place to get your feet wet with racing, as well as a great way to spend a day as there are tons of bike-interested people and a community hosted BBQ and beer garden! https://www.juventus.ab.ca/canada-day-criterium 

  2. ERTC’s Try Racing Program is back this year. Want to start racing this year? This is where you start! Intake is limited so read and sign up here: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=32008

  3. The Croken Classic Registration is open! Read more here: https://www.ertc.org/crokenclassic 

Ride Updates:

  1. All rides going as normal. There may be a special edition ride on Holiday Monday. 

Reminders:

  1. All day-to-day club communication takes place on slack - you can join here: https://join.slack.com/t/edmontonroada-7u36621/shared_invite/zt-1t5qvezds-JotWB~e_EJcXrD9NArQarA on slack you can find out about upcoming events, access various chat areas and hang out with other club members! 

  2. All ride planning and updates happen on Strava. Don’t know what that is? Learn more here: https://www.ertc.org/joining-strava if you know what that is, then the link to our strava is here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/ertc - you will need to ask to join and I will let you in once I cross reference you with the membership list. It is highly recommended that you RSVP on strava so that we can plan for an appropriate amount of ride leaders and a suitable route for the group size. 

  3. Midweek racing is back after a 4 year long hiatus. More information and sign-up here: https://www.emrcracing.com/ ERTC has a volunteer commitment in order to participate, but when our dates come up we will put out a call for volunteers. 

  4. Have a friend who isn’t sure about joining? They can sign the trial waiver here: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=31901 for 1 free ride. The ride can be any ride, but a heads up to the ride leader would be appreciated.

  5. We have ironed out details with our NEW SPONSOR, Healthcare Solutions. Healthcare Solutions is your one stop home medical, wellness, and rehab store. If you wish to purchase anything online, use ERTC15 at checkout, and if you wish to buy in store, just say you’re with ERTC to receive a 15% discount off any regular priced items. Check them out here: https://healthcaresolutions.ca/

ERTC Weekly Update - Week of June 19

Hey, at least the rain is helping put out the fires! Updates a bit early this week as we wanted to give a little extra extra notice for an event early this upcoming week. 

Club Updates:

  1. Next race coming up is Canadian Road Nationals. Watch to come watch? 

    Sunday, June 25: ERTC will be hanging out at the Legislature: Elite Women’s at 11am, and Elite Men’s at 3:30pm. I will probably be hanging out all day if it’s nice out. Come cheer on our locals! 

    Monday, June 26: ERTC will be posting up at Blowers and Grafton, on the patio (if possible), starting at 6:30pm. Come cheer on Jakob as he attempts to hang in with the group and make ERTC proud (and me as I try to do more than 5 laps) while enjoying a pint!.

  2. Due to tons of feedback, we are letting you vote between the top 2 options for the jersey: https://forms.gle/EJCpdYwqUSJWYv4Z7 

  3. Tuesday, June 20 is our first club social - I’ve been a bit too busy to organise this, but Evan and Ashley have stepped in to host. Evan and Ashley are members of the club and are leaving for Nanaimo by the end of the week. RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/YrVLyTEmFcCif8Kt9 this will also serve as their farewell as they leave for warmer pastures. 

  4. Kit ordering cutoff is in 12 days. Check out our kit selection here: https://www.rogellicanada.com/ertc 

Racing Updates:

  1. ERTC’s Try Racing Program is back this year. Want to start racing this year? This is where you start! Intake is limited so read and sign up here: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=32008

  2. Congratulations to Wanda and Joe Mauricio for managing to survive the Ghost of the Gravel this weekend in the most hellish of conditions, while most of us softies didn’t even start!

  3. The Croken Classic Registration is open! Read more here: https://www.ertc.org/crokenclassic 

Ride Updates:

  1. Intervals is cancelled on Tuesday - see above. 

Reminders:

  1. All day-to-day club communication takes place on slack - you can join here: https://join.slack.com/t/edmontonroada-7u36621/shared_invite/zt-1t5qvezds-JotWB~e_EJcXrD9NArQarA on slack you can find out about upcoming events, access various chat areas and hang out with other club members! 

  2. All ride planning and updates happen on Strava. Don’t know what that is? Learn more here: https://www.ertc.org/joining-strava if you know what that is, then the link to our strava is here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/ertc - you will need to ask to join and I will let you in once I cross reference you with the membership list. It is highly recommended that you RSVP on strava so that we can plan for an appropriate amount of ride leaders and a suitable route for the group size. 

  3. Midweek racing is back after a 4 year long hiatus. More information and sign-up here: https://www.emrcracing.com/ ERTC has a volunteer commitment in order to participate, but when our dates come up we will put out a call for volunteers. 

  4. Have a friend who isn’t sure about joining? They can sign the trial waiver here: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=31901 for 1 free ride. The ride can be any ride, but a heads up to the ride leader would be appreciated.

  5. We have ironed out details with our NEW SPONSOR, Healthcare Solutions. Healthcare Solutions is your one stop home medical, wellness, and rehab store. If you wish to purchase anything online, use ERTC15 at checkout, and if you wish to buy in store, just say you’re with ERTC to receive a 15% discount off any regular priced items. Check them out here: https://healthcaresolutions.ca/