The Edmonton Bicycle and Touring Club (EBTC) is a recreational not-for-profit volunteer-run group dedicated to facilitate its members to cooperatively run bicycling trips during the spring, summer and fall, cross-country skiing trips in the winter, and social events all year round. We welcome both road bike and mountain bike riders!

Benefits of Joining EBTC

• Opportunity to create the kinds of events you like: enjoy dozens of events all year round, organized by members like you!
• “Spokes” newsletter published 9-10 issues per year
• Participation in the local cycling community
• Use of club bicycle tools on tour and library materials
• Affiliation with the Recreational Cycling Association of Alberta
• Discounts at various bicycle shops. See Bike Shop Discounts

Why Cycle or Ski with a Group?

• It’s more FUN! is a good start, but there is much more:
• develop skills and gain through the experience of others
• meet new and interesting people with a common interest in cycling
• meet a fun-loving, energetic and diverse group of individuals who enjoy a healthy lifestyle
• enjoy the outdoors experience with the companionship and security of a group
• sweep or sag-wagon support at a lower costs than commercial tours
• group atmosphere provides challenge to strong cyclists and support and confidence to the novice
• it encourages you to come out often and get healthy exercise without going to a gym

Mission

The Mission of the EBTC is to promote for its members recreational cycling, skiing, and other social activities.

This promotion shall include the maintenance of an active group engaged in the club’s activities, and ongoing input into cycling related issues on a civic and provincial level.