Ride to the Chickakoo recreation area north of Stony Plain. If we get the timing right there will be beautiful fall leaves to view in the Glory Hills and beautiful lakes along this route. We will meet in the west parking lot of the Husky at Hwy 60 and Hwy 16 at 11:00 am and start riding at 11:15 am. The route will be on quiet paved roads north of Hwy 16 and will be 62 km. There will be a few hills in the area approaching Chickakoo and 300 m of packed gravel road to get to the picnic site in Chickakoo. This short bit of gravel can be done with a road bike. There is no food or water available along the route therefore carry your own to sustain you. There are outhouses at Chickakoo and Muir Lake rest stops.
Note Sunday date!
Meet along Georgian Way north of Granada Boulevard at 1 pm for a 1:30 start.
For details and sign up information please refer to attachment.
SHOW n Go Windup – FREE PIZZA – All EBTC welcome
WINDUP – Wed Sept 19 Rain or Shine
Ride at 6:30 from Hawrelak as usual and free pizza after
Where: Royal Pizza 10433 – 80 Ave 8:00 to 10:00
take care if parking near before the ride
Who – anybody who has been or wants to ride with us, all welcome.
What: donuts, cinnamon buns, samosas and more
When: Saturday September 15, meet at 9:30 leave at 10:00
Where: meet at NE corner of parking lot at Kinsmen
Ride south to Millwoods
Cost: $0 if on a diet, but say $10 – $20
Coordinator: Al Carlson for more info: alcarlson@shaw.ca
The Friday Afternoon Escape rides generally appeal to riders who want a relaxing ride at week’s end, in the scenic countryside of Strathcona County.
Ride difficulty: beginner to intermediate (rolling hills). Routes will vary each week, from 30 – ish km to near 50. Average speeds are in the low 20’s.
Rides are unsupported: no SAG vehicle, BYO snack and water. Expect to be asked to volunteer to sweep. Be prepared to pause to regroup at major turns, and to safely cross major 4 lane highways at grade.
Plan on a rest stop around the mid-point, often but not always with washroom facilities of varying rusticness. Bring cash, we often stop for ice cream at Katie’s Crossing near the end and she is cash only. Return to Ardrossan should be 4pm at the latest.
County roads are a mix of pavement and blacktopping with the occasional hard packed dirt / gravel. You ask, “Can I bring my brand new (insert name of mega-dollar bike)?” YES, unless it’s a full – on Tour de France racer with skinny and thin tubular racing tires.
Maps will be provided. For the hardcore GPS geeks out there we email GPX tracks and RideWithGPS links for your Garmin or Smartphone. Let Bob know your email address, or get the link and file from the EBTC Facebook page.
The rides start in May and end in September, or when the weather dictates. They will be led by Bob AtLee (atleerj@shaw.ca / 780-464-0603 ), or David Tang ( dgtang@outlook.com / 780-240-2446).
Meeting point is the Ardrossan Recreation Complex, #80 – 1 Ave, Ardrossan. Use the south parking lot (rear of building). Use Google Maps or your GPS. Coming from the north side, easiest way is Yellowhead #16 south on RR222. From Central, 101 Ave (becomes Baseline Road then TWP530), north on RR222. From South, Whitemud (becomes TWP522) -> Hwy 21 -> Baseline (TWP530), north on RR222. Enter downtown Ardrossan by “3rd Ave / RR214”.
** NEW ** Arrive by 12:15pm for departure at 12:30pm SHARP
If weather is iffy, check the EBTC Facebook page that morning to confirm that the ride is still on.
Silver Triangle Cycling Trip Sept 14/15/16/17 (4 days/3 or 41 nights)
The Silver Triangle is a loop starting in New Denver, B.C. to Ainsworth Hot Springs, on to Lemon Creek and finishing in either New Denver or Nakusp. This trip has fun activities (eating and hotspringing … and cycling) and amazing vistas … vistas mean there are big hills! We welcome ebikes2 on the trip so don’t let a few tough climbs scare you away. The trip will be supported and includes 3-star hotel accommodation along with meals and snacks. Transportation to New Denver and back to Edmonton is the responsibility of each participant; car pooling is strongly encouraged and we can discuss this at our trip planning meeting (date to be determined). A deposit of $200 is required at time of sign up. You must be a 2018 EBTC Member to register.
Itinerary:
Friday, September 14:
- Arrive New Denver; staying at the Valhalla Inn
Saturday, September 15:
- Cycle New Denver to Ainsworth Hot Springs – 69 km
- Staying at the quaint Ainsworth Motel; gorgeous views of the lake from the veranda – – perfect spot to sip a glass of wine at the end of a cycling day! Hot springs entry fee not included3
- Breakfast/lunch/dinner4/snacks included
Sunday, September 16:
- Cycle Ainsworth Hot Springs to Lemon Creek – 112 km
- Staying at the rustic Lemon Creek Lodge
- Breakfast/lunch/dinner5/snacks included
Monday, September 17:
- Cycle Lemon Creek to Nakusp – 87 km
- Alternatively: Cycle Lemon Creek to New Denver (39 km); no accommodation booked in New Denver for the night of September 17.
- Those going to Nakusp and wishing to stay overnight, we’ll be staying at the Selkirk Inn (not included in the trip price because this is optional but recommended given the driving distance back to Edmonton; we’ll discuss at the trip planning meeting but it will cost about $50/person extra)
- Breakfast6/lunch/snacks included (dinner is not included; we can discuss at the trip planning meeting)
Ride Leaders: Tilly and Sig Jensen (Alternate if required: Terry Fannon for Sig Jensen)
Cost: $375/person ($200 deposit due at time of registration)
Number of Participants: Currently the limit is set at 15. However, if we get several couples signing up, this number can increase to 20. The constraint is room assignment at Ainsworth Motel where some rooms have only a queen bed.
NOTE: Trip fees are not refundable. If a registrant is unable to attend and there is someone waitlisted who can take their place, trip fees will be refunded less Karelo admin fees.
1. The Selkirk Inn in Nakusp has been booked for the night of September 17 for those wishing to finish in Nakusp. Those wishing to drive back to Edmonton on September 17 will likely choose to finish in New Denver.
2. ebikes can be rented at, for example, Revolution or United Cycle.
3. Pool entry $11.00 senior (60 +) or $12.50 adult; towel rental: $2.50 per towel (so bring a towel from your room at the Ainsworth Motel).
4. Dinner is included in the trip fees and will be at the Ktunaxa Grill located inside Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort next door to Ainsworth Motel where we will be staying.
5. Dinner is included in the trip fees and will be at Lemon Creek Lodge … we’re in for a treat!
6. A special breakfast this morning at Lemon Creek Lodge; included in trip fees.
Show up and go, that is the theme for our weekly social, easy paced rides. We meet at the Northeast corner of the main William Hawrelak Park parking lot at 6:15 pm. for a 6:30 pm. (SHARP) start. We start in the river valley and head off in any direction, which does involve going up a hill at some point. But we do wait for slower riders, and try to bypass the more challenging hills. We do stop to chat, have a coffee or ice cream. We ride mostly on bike paths and quiet residential streets. It is a great way to discover what Edmonton has to offer the recreational cyclist. We will begin on or about Wed May 9, depending on our spring weather. In September we will meet ½ hour earlier, for a 6:30 start. Contact coodinator: Al at 780-458-1471 or alcarlson@shaw.ca, for more information.
Date: Every Monday starting April 30th, 2018
Meet: At Rundle Park Tennis Courts parking lot. Rundle Park entrance is at 113 Avenue and 30 Street or 118 Avenue and Rundle Park Road.
Time: Arrive at 6:15 pm for a 6:30 pm departure
What to bring: Bicycle in good working order (road, hybrid or mountain bikes are suitable)
Helmet
Water bottle
Clothing for the weather
Money for “coffee” or snacks
Description: We will start the cycling season with about a 16-18 km ride through the bike paths and streets of the neighboring areas of the river valley and will work our way up to about 40 +/- kms over the summer. Along the way we will stop for coffee and snacks.
RSVP: None needed
Co-ordinator: Gaye Carter Contact Information: gaye09@telusplanet.net
Jasper in the fall – ahh! This Jasper Ride typically held near the end of the riding season when climbing skills are at the best! Experience 2 days of riding in beautiful Jasper National Park. Saturday’s ride takes you to Maligne Lake and Sunday starts and ends at Miette Hot Springs!
Cycling in Jasper: September 8 and 9
Coordinator: Tim Doskoch
This is a trip with two rides and a number of options for accommodations. People generally head out on the Friday – Sept 7.
September 8th: Maligne Lake and back an 1100 m elevation gain. This is a beautiful ride that is a pretty constant climb to the lake and then a nice downhill all the way back. It is a 100 km out and back from downtown Jasper. There is water enroute at the Maligne Canyon Hostel and a restaurant at Maligne Lake. This is a, classic spectacular ride. We meet at 10 am at the totem pole across from the park office on Connaught Ave in downtown Jasper. Bring a lunch or money for eating at the cafeteria. The route is at:https://ridewithgps.com/
September 9th: Jasper Pyramid. This time we start heading west to Portal Lake rest area. From there it is back to Jasper and the end of the warmup because then we climb Pyramid Lake road and head to the lake. Once we get to the lake we will check out the small island and then ride back to our starting point. https://ridewithgps.com/
This is a great weekend for riders with spouses that don’t ride – there is lots to do in Jasper. The trick is that accommodations could be hard to come by. I have campsite 60a at Whistlers campground, if you are tenting please consider booking your spot now close to where we are. Last year we had 15 people out and it was hard to find a place for dinner. If the weather is nice we will have a BBQ at the campsite – it will either be a pot luck affair or we can just chip in to get food in Jasper and eat it at the campground. Please bring a chair along.
Consider booking your accommodation early – the sooner the better. Terry Fannon has booked an OTentik and is wondering if anyone would like to share with him? Tilly mentioned that she thought it would be a good idea for the club to rent one or two for the weekend. They cost $120 per night, have 3 beds and sleep up to 6 people. Here is a connection to the OTentic website: http://www.pc.gc.ca/en/
Accommodations
-One option would be to stay at the HI hostel that is on Skytram road. One person two nights is around $55.
-Another option is to stay in a hotel or motel in Jasper – you will need to make your own reservation
-A third option is try Air BnB for Jasper.
– Whistlers campground is large and can be booked online at: https://reservation.pc.gc.ca/
I am sure we can arrange some carpooling for the trip. Please let me know if you are interested, if you are available to carpool or need a ride at: timdosko(at)gmail.com.
The Friday Afternoon Escape rides generally appeal to riders who want a relaxing ride at week’s end, in the scenic countryside of Strathcona County.
Ride difficulty: beginner to intermediate (rolling hills). Routes will vary each week, from 30 – ish km to near 50. Average speeds are in the low 20’s.
Rides are unsupported: no SAG vehicle, BYO snack and water. Expect to be asked to volunteer to sweep. Be prepared to pause to regroup at major turns, and to safely cross major 4 lane highways at grade.
Plan on a rest stop around the mid-point, often but not always with washroom facilities of varying rusticness. Bring cash, we often stop for ice cream at Katie’s Crossing near the end and she is cash only. Return to Ardrossan should be 4pm at the latest.
County roads are a mix of pavement and blacktopping with the occasional hard packed dirt / gravel. You ask, “Can I bring my brand new (insert name of mega-dollar bike)?” YES, unless it’s a full – on Tour de France racer with skinny and thin tubular racing tires.
Maps will be provided. For the hardcore GPS geeks out there we email GPX tracks and RideWithGPS links for your Garmin or Smartphone. Let Bob know your email address, or get the link and file from the EBTC Facebook page.
The rides start in May and end in September, or when the weather dictates. They will be led by Bob AtLee (atleerj@shaw.ca / 780-464-0603 ), or David Tang ( dgtang@outlook.com / 780-240-2446).
Meeting point is the Ardrossan Recreation Complex, #80 – 1 Ave, Ardrossan. Use the south parking lot (rear of building). Use Google Maps or your GPS. Coming from the north side, easiest way is Yellowhead #16 south on RR222. From Central, 101 Ave (becomes Baseline Road then TWP530), north on RR222. From South, Whitemud (becomes TWP522) -> Hwy 21 -> Baseline (TWP530), north on RR222. Enter downtown Ardrossan by “3rd Ave / RR214”.
** NEW ** Arrive by 12:15pm for departure at 12:30pm SHARP
If weather is iffy, check the EBTC Facebook page that morning to confirm that the ride is still on.