January 21, 2019 by Tanis Palmer

Two Hills Tour

July 6 (Saturday), 2019: Two Hills Tour (Day Trip)

Coordinator: George Childs (cell/text 587 280-8877) See contact info below to RSVP via email.

Time: 10:00 am

Location: Vegreville (about 100 km east of Edmonton on Highway 16) – meet at the Pysanka (the big Egg at the east end of town) at 10:00 am. Take the Highway 16A exit to Vegreville and you will see the Pysanka as you drive through town.

Cost: No cost, but bring your own lunch or you can buy lunch from the grocery store or restaurant in Two Hills.

This will be a supported ride and will be held weather permitting. A mini-van will be available for carrying water, lunches and small personal items.

Description: The route will go north from Vegreville on Highway 857 to Highway 29. Turn right on Highway 29 and continue to Highway 45 and on to Two Hills (about 55 kms). Take a lunch break in Two Hills and return to Vegreville via Highway 36 and Highway 631 (about 45 kms). The first part of the route is flat but as you approach Two Hills and return to Vegreville there are a few rolling hills. This is not a difficult ride but expect a headwind for some of the ride.

Traffic along the route – light to moderate. Riding route – good – narrow shoulder on Hwy 857 for about 30 km, good riding shoulder for the rest of the route. Pavement is in good to excellent shape.

A route map will be provided at the start.

Showers are available at the end of the ride at the Town of Vegreville Campsite, located adjacent to the Pysanka.

If you are interested in checking out Vegreville’s Ukrainian heritage at the end of the ride this is the last day of the local 3 day Ukrainian Pysanka Festival. Admission to the festival grounds is free and there are several spots to sample some delicious authentic Ukrainian food.

Please let the coordinator know by email if you are planning on attending.

April 11, 2019 by Tanis Palmer

Bike and Hike the Rockies

Bike and Hike the Rockies

When: July 5-7

Where: Canmore Downtown Hostel 201-302 Old Canmore Road Canmore. A brand new hostel right beside The Grizzly Paw Brewing Company!! I have booked two dorm rooms with private bathrooms for 12 riders to enjoy an awesome weekend in the mountains. We will meet at the Hostel by 8:30pm to discuss weekend plans. Check-in is 4:00pm.

Saturday – We will make our way to Vermillion Lakes Rd in Banff to begin our ride. An 83k out and back ride along the Bow Valley Parkway all the way to the Continental Divide along Highway 93. Lunch will be at Vermillion Pass BC before returning the same way we came. This is an unsupported ride, so make sure you have all you need in case of minor bike issues. Drivers will need Park Passes.

Sunday – Let’s stretch our legs with a moderate level hike to Chester Lake. Chester Lake is a 9.3k 320m elevation beautiful hike complete with a stunning alpine meadow and glistening lake nestled among towering peaks. The first third of the trail is the steepest, with nice views back through Burstall Pass. The trail then opens into a small clearing, and the rest is easy going.

Cost: $150.00

Maximum Participants: 11 (plus leader = 12)

Be aware that weather or trail closers may require us to make last minute changes. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that all will go as planned!

Food: It is recommended that you have supper before arriving to the hostel Friday night. You will need to plan for two breakfasts, two packed lunches and snacks for the trail/ride and supper on Saturday night at the hostel, unless we decide to go out!

Transportation Edmonton to Canmore and Return: Ride sharing is encouraged.

Cycling Gear

We are riders so we know what to bring!

Hiking Gear

20-30L backpack
hiking boots
poles
gaiters (an extra layer that covers your foot and lower leg) helps keep you dry.
goretex jacket or waterproof shell
bear spray (as long as we have 3 or 4 we will be fine)

General Gear

Personal Gear:

towel
toiletries
snack food
sunscreen
sun glasses
lip balm
camera

Rain/Wind/ Gear:

breathable water resistant jacket
breathable water resistant pants

February 6, 2019 by Tanis Palmer

Selkirk Mountains Supported Ride

Date: Saturday, June 29 to Tuesday, July 9 2019 (open only to 2019 EBTC Members)
Description: Pack your passports for this international bicycle tour as we go through some of the finest terrain that Canada and the U.S. have to offer. From picturesque New Denver, British Columbia, we’ll head through several fascinating small towns before crossing the U.S. border into Washington State, where we’ll follow the Pend Oreille River through Metaline Falls down to Priest River, Idaho. We’ll end up spending a well earned rest day in Sandpoint, then sip up to the most northerly section of the Idaho panhandle before crossing the border back into British Columbia. Join us for this memorable ride amidst sparkling waterways, pastoral countryside, and spectacular mountain terrain!
Participants: Maximum of 12 participants (plus Ride Coordinator)
Cost: $1,350.00 per person. Includes all accommodations, van support, snacks on the road, and all breakfasts and lunches (ride days only). Does not cover the cost of dinner each evening.
Registration: $500.00 deposit is required through Karelo – – registration opens March 1st, 2019. You must be a 2019 EBTC member to register. Balance of trip fees ($850.00) are to be paid directly to the Ride Coordinator, by way of personal cheque or electronic money transfer, no later than May 31st, 2019.
Note: Participants should ensure they are familiar with the EBTC refund policy regarding rider cancellations. Please contact the Ride Coordinator if you have any questions.
Accommodations: Motels or Bed ‘n’ Breakfast
Location: Ride begins/ends in New Denver, British Columbia. Each participant is responsible for getting themselves and their gear to the start point and home once the ride is completed (car-pooling is encouraged). Group parking will be available in New Denver.
Driving distance: Edmonton to New Denver is approximately 850 km (w/ferry crossing).
Ride Rating: Intermediate to Advanced with several challenging climbs
Coordinator: Ed Weymouth at steadeeddie58@gmail.com or 780.489.7711. A pre-trip meeting will be held – – date/time to be determined.

January 24, 2019 by Tanis Palmer

Thunder Lake Ride & Camping

If you are looking for a leisurely, long ride put our weekend ride from Onoway to Thunder Lake

and back on your calendar, TENTATIVELY Saturday/Sunday June 29/30, 2019. We drive to Onoway on Saturday morning, then cycle approximately 75-80 km west and north at a relaxed pace, to the Thunder Lake Provincial Park campground and camp overnight. On Sunday, we ride east to Barrhead and stop for breakfast, then south to Onoway, returning around 2 p.m. The ride is van-supported. The trip cost to be determined, but will be between $80-90/pp. The coordinators organize the meals but volunteer help will be solicited. Any questions, email wallace.debbi@gmail.com

Registration will be via Karelo!

January 24, 2019 by Tanis Palmer

2019 MS Bike Ride Leduc To Camrose

To sign up and for more details, click HERE

January 24, 2019 by Tanis Palmer

West End Target the Tour

West End Target the Tour Training, is a new ride for all cyclists who have enjoyed the Ardrossan TtT but are looking for rides closer to home. The West End TtT has various starting points anywhere between the west end of Edmonton, Spruce Grove, Devon and Villeneuve, so make sure you keep an eye on the website. These Sunday morning rides enables riders to prepare for the Tour de l’Alberta or other longer rides (or just get into good cycling fitness condition). It is a progressive ride that builds rider endurance. A focus of each ride will be safe riding. Bring your well-maintained road bike and cell phone for an enjoyable tour on good roads with some rolling hills. Beginner to intermediate riders welcome! There will be a sweep and maps provided.

West End TtT ride starts April 14 and will run weekly at rotating locations to be announced in the
e-newsletter each week. Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of trip departure for important trip information.

See you there,
Danielle Amerongen <damerongen@me.com>

January 24, 2019 by Tanis Palmer

Ardrossan Target the Tour

Target the Tour Training, a charter ride of EBTC, starting at Ardrossan Rec Centre on Sunday mornings, enables riders to prepare for the Tour de l’Alberta or other longer ride (or just get into good cycling fitness condition). It is a progressive ride that builds rider endurance. A focus of each ride will be safe cycling in a group. Bring your well-maintained road bike and cell phone for an enjoyable tour on good roads with some rolling hills in the beautiful County of Strathcona. Beginner to intermediate riders welcome! There will be sweep. Maps provided.

NOTE: After we get to 60km, there will be cut-backs for riders who want a reduced distance

Meet at SE corner of parking lot at Ardrossan Rec Centre 80- 1st Ave. Trip will start promptly at 11AM, 10AM and 9:30AM respectively. Please leave home early enough to arrive, get your bike ready and hear important information from your Trip Leader before group departs.

For general information about Target the Tour Sunday AM Training, contact Terry Fannon at tfannon@shaw.ca or 780-718-5962 (cell).

RIDE SAFELY; MAKE SAFETY YOUR PRIORITY

January 24, 2019 by Tanis Palmer

Al’s Bakery Ride

BAKERY RIDE, Saturday, June 1, 2018

Edmonton is blessed with an abundance of traditional and ethnic bakeries, and we will enjoy a few. We will be exploring the NE part of Edmonton, so we’ll meet on the north side of town. I’ll pick up some donuts to go along with your mid morning (or early morning for some) cup of coffee. There is a Second Cup just across the parking lot. We will be leaving at 10:00 am SHARP, so arrive earlier if you plan on a morning snack, say 9:30.

We will be meeting at the office building where I sometimes work, so there is lots of parking. It is the black 5 story twin towers at 14310 – 111 Ave. It is just west of the Space Science Centre, across 142 St. We’ll park on the east side of the building.

We will be riding on city streets, and bike paths where convenient. The group should stay together for safety and to be sure nobody gets lost, so will likely be a slow rather than fast pace. We’ll ask someone to act as a sweep to help keep us together. Oh, remember to bring a pannier or two , or a backpack to take some home some pita and goodies to enjoy at your leisure.

We will stop for lunch likely about 12:30 to feast on baked pita, and then continue our quest for more decedent pastries. Even if you are on a diet, come out and enjoy a day of exercise on your bike. We will likely be back to the start point at 2:30 to 3:00.

Bakery Ride Details

Date: Saturday, June 1 meet at 9:30, leaving 10:00 am SHARP

Cost: pita, buns, pastries $2.50 to $5.00, baked pita $5 to $8

Distance/Rating: TBA, call if you are concerned, easy ride

Location: East side at 14310 – 111 Ave

Co-ordinators: Al Carlson at home 780-458-1471 or alcarlson@shaw.ca

Description: We will explore Edmonton by bike. While exploring, we‘ll happen upon some bakeries.

January 24, 2019 by Tanis Palmer

Tuesday Evening Ardrossan Ride

Come enjoy the ever changing countryside of the Ardrossan area. We tend to stay on quiet roads but occasionally our journey takes us onto some high traffic roadways. We try to use roads with good tarmac suitable for road bikes but mountain/hybrid/touring/ebikes are all welcome. There are short, small hills on most of the routes (primarily 2-3% grade). Maps are provided and the routes will be posted on Ride With GPS the morning of the ride. There will always be a ‘sweep’ for the short route.

When: Arrive at 6:00 pm for a 6:15 sharp departure

Where: Ardrossan Rec Centre (parking lot on southside of the building)

Skill Level*: Levels 2-3 on a scale of 5 (April**/May/June); Levels 3-4 on a scale of 5 (July/August/September***)

Ride Leaders: Dianne & Charlie Clarke

*Cyclists can choose between two routes every week: one short/one long. Both the short and the long routes will increase in distance over the season as cyclists build endurance.

**Road conditions permitting, we’ll start on Tuesday, April 16 (bring a front light)

***The last ride will be approx. Tuesday, September 10 (sunset will be 7:59 pm; bring a front light)

January 24, 2019 by Tanis Palmer

Victoria Trail Gravel / Backpack Trip

Added information: We will provide transportation for your camping gear from Waskatenau to the campsite and then back to your vehicle on Sunday. Julie will be driving sag in case of mechanical or rider issues. Bring your first day lunch on the bike. Dinner, breakfast, and Sunday’s lunch will be provided by the ride leaders on a cost sharing basis.

Victoria Settlement Ride Description 2(1)

Ride with GPS map here

RSVP to safety.education@bikeclub.ca prior to May 22, to ensure a spot.

Two Hills Tour

Bike and Hike the Rockies

Selkirk Mountains Supported Ride

Thunder Lake Ride & Camping

2019 MS Bike Ride Leduc To Camrose

West End Target the Tour

Ardrossan Target the Tour

Al’s Bakery Ride

Tuesday Evening Ardrossan Ride

Victoria Trail Gravel / Backpack Trip

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