Series Summary 2026
Planning for 2026 is under way. Here’s what we know so far. Updates will be added as they arrive.
Registration for series rides generally opens six days prior to the scheduled ride. Pop-ups or unique/single day rides have different registration windows. Please consult the Calendar/Karelo often.
Sunday Social and Fitness Rides
Sundays at 10 a.m.
Ride Leader: Betty Lafave
This series begins April 26 and will continue to late September
This ride will be split into 2 groups, a fitness group and a social group. This will allow riders preparing for the Tour de l’Alberta 50 km distance to ride together. The fitness group may ride at a faster pace, take fewer breaks or ride further than the social group, as decided by the group leader. Both groups will meet for coffee and socialization at the designated spot. Riders may switch groups as long as they inform the group leaders in advance of the ride.
Regardless of which group riders choose, all riders will progress to a 50 km distance prior to Tour day on July 13. The ride will continue to progress to longer distances of up to 70 km in the summer. It is a no-drop ride. We will endeavour to have a sweep for each group, but if training riders are not able to keep up with the group, they will be asked to join the social group.
Enduro 160
Sundays Time will vary
Ride Leader: group leaders shift each week.
This series begins tentatively April 26
Enduro series is a training program for experienced cyclists looking at increasing their endurance to complete 160k. These rides progressively build stamina to prepare for long challenging rides. The rides have various starting points in and around Edmonton. Bring your well-maintained road bike and cell phone for enjoyable tours on good roads with some rolling hills. Use Ride With GPS on your phone, or download the route on your GPS device.
Monday Recreational Rides
Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Start Location: Rundle Park
Ride Leader: Gaye Carter
This series begins April 27.
We will start the cycling season with 16-18km rides through the bike paths and streets of the neighbouring areas of the river valley. We will work our way up to 40km rides as we build those cycling legs. Pace will increase with distance and time. Along the way, we will stop for coffee and snacks. We will ride primarily on paved trails or roads with some off-pavement for short distances. Remember that we meet at the bottom of the river valley and must climb to the top for all rides.
Monday Meanderings
Mondays at 7 p.m. Start Location: varies. All start in SW Edmonton.
Ride Leader: Sonja Taylor/ Freeman Taylor
This series beginsMay 4.
Need a nice leisurely ride to recover from a hectic weekend? Join other cyclists to explore a mix of multi-use trails, country roads and residential streets including a variety of hills and flat terrain. This is an intermediate ride of 30 km as river valley hills are included. Â
Tuesday Social Rides
Tuesday initially at 1 p.m. but earlier as the weather improves
Ride Leader: Liz Timleck
This series begins April 14 and continues into the Fall.
Explore the far north (St Albert, Sturgeon County and nearby areas) while enjoying fresh air, scenery and good company, including a chat over coffee either during or after the ride. These are no-drop, leisurely rides which re-group frequently.
Hill Tops and Coffee Shops
Tuesdays at 10 a.m. (in May) then Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. (in June and until mid-July).
Ride Leader: Dean Cooper
This series begins May 5.
These are intermediate fitness rides that combine the best of Edmonton hill training and coffee-shop culture, capitalizing on our beautiful river valley and ravines. The routes are mostly along paved multi-use paths and local roads, linking together a series of climbs in and out of the river valley.
Country and Urban Tuesday Rides
Tuesday at 6 p.m.
Ride Leader: Stephen Yakimets
This series begins April 14 and runs every 2 weeks until Sept. 1
Get to know some of our nice rural and urban roads all around Edmonton. This bi-weekly fast paced social ride series offers cyclists 40km to 70km ride progressions as our summer days get longer. These rides are designed for riders who can self navigate, RWGPS is required.
Rambling Routes
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Ride Leaders: Sonja Taylor/Scott Keast. (Guest leaders also involved)
This series begins May 6 and will continue into mid summer
If you have just returned to cycling or are a new cyclist, this is the ride for you. This is a relaxed city route with shorter distances on mostly flat or gently rolling terrain. There are breaks for snacks and water. However, all cyclists must have a well-maintained bike and be prepared to enjoy the sights. There can be no e-bikes on this ride, so dust off your road or mountain bike, and come join a group of eager cyclists who want to have fun.
Wednesday Evening Exploring with Al
Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Ride Leader: Al Carlson
This series begins August 12
Al is back on Wednesday evenings! Many long-term members started with EBTC on Al’s Show-n-Go Wednesday rides in years past.
If you’d like to explore St. Albert, or deep NW Edmonton (South of Big Lake), then come along to do some exploring.
Friday Quiet Roads
Fridays at 10 a.m.
Ride Leader: June MacGregor
This series begins May 1 and runs until the end of August.
These will be more relaxed rides for veterans of road cycling and for cyclists with experience on urban bike paths who want to try rural routes. The distances will increase easy to intermediate as the summer progresses, so come out and get fit.
Target the Tour 100
Saturdays at 11, then 10 a.m.
Ride Leader: Phil Davidson
This series begins April 11 and will continue after the Tour
We will get ready for the 100 km Tour de l’Alberta, starting at a modest distance and pace, gradually increasing both as we prepare to enjoy a beautiful 100-km day in the Biosphere on July 12? The Tour is not a race and we will be preparing to ride it at a recreational pace, with regular breaks of 5 to 10 minutes to allow our bodies to recover without shutting down, followed by coffee and socializing. We will divide into groups by speed.