Stamina Builder Ardrossan 60 (Sunday AM)
Dates: April 10- July 24
Time: April 11AM; May 10AM; June 9:30AM; July 9AM
Start: Strathcona County
Ride rating/Focus: Easier/Training
Ride Leader: Pam Young
Skill level/distance/appropriate bike: Novice-intermediate; progressive 25-60km; road or e-bike
Route maps: Go to website RideWithGPS (top bar); click on link to RideWithGPS; select Collections; select Stamina Builder Ardrossan—Target 60 box; select map by date & distance
Ride Description: This ride series is designed for new riders or experienced riders looking for shorter distances with opportunity to progressively build endurance to reach 60kms or just get into good cycling fitness. A focus of each ride will be safe cycling in a group. Bring your well-maintained bike and cell phone for an enjoyable tour on good roads with some rolling hills in the beautiful County of Strathcona. Participants need to be able to read a map or ride with someone who can. These rides usually go rain or shine unless there is imminent danger to cyclists.
Questions about Stamina Builder Ardrossan—Target 60? Contact Terry Fannon at tfannon@shaw.ca or 780-718-5962 (cell).
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Dates: April 29-Sept 16
Start time: 10:00AM; arrive 15mins. ahead of departure
Start location: varied: Ardrossan or West Edmonton/Parkland County
Ride Rating/Focus: Easier-Intermediate/Social
Skill Level/distance/bike: experienced novice-intermediate; 35 to 65km; road bike, e-bike
Ride Description: 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. Participants will be able to handle some hilly terrain and should be comfortable riding with a group. Group-up points along the route will allow riders to go at their own pace, knowing that the group will meet up. Cut off points will also be provided on longer rides for those who want a shorter distance. Note: this will be a small-group ride (limited number of riders).
Stamina Builder Ardrossan 100 (Sunday AM) Intermediate
Dates: April 10-July 24
Time: April 10:45AM; May 9:45AM; June 9:15AM; July 8:45AM
Start: Meet at SW corner of parking lot at Ardrossan Rec Centre 80- 1st Ave., Ardrossan
Ride Rating/Focus: Intermediate/Training
Skill level/distance/appropriate bike: Intermediate; progressive 25-100km; road or faster e-bike
Ride Description: A charter ride for EBTC (previously called Target the Tour), this ride series enables intermediate riders to progressively build endurance to reach 100km or just get into good cycling fitness. A focus of each ride will be safe cycling in a group. Bring your well-maintained bike and cell phone for an enjoyable tour on good roads with some rolling hills in the beautiful County of Strathcona. Participants need to be able to read a map or ride with someone who can. These rides usually go rain or shine unless there is imminent danger to cyclists.
Route maps: Go to website RideWithGPS (top bar); click on link to RideWithGPS; select Collections; select Stamina Builder Ardrossan—Target 100 box; select map by date & distance
Ride Leaders: Rob Strashok & Keith Bambridge
Questions about Stamina Builder Ardrossan—Target 100? Contact Terry Fannon at tfannon@shaw.ca or 780-718-5962 (cell).
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Dates: Mondays, May 2-May 30
Time: Arrive at 6:15PM for a 6:30PM sharp start; anticipate 1-2hrs.
Starting Point: Hazeldean School, 6715-97 St; parking lot at North end; wear a mask in parking lot; must wear helmet on ride and have bell on bike.
Ride Leader:Terry Fannon.
Skill level/distance/appropriate bike: Easier/Social
Skill level/distance/appropriate bike: Beginner; distance will vary with group interest; could be 10-20km; any bike: urban and e-bikes welcome; leisurely pace; make sure bike has a bell.
Route Maps: Not required; group will ride and regroup together
Ride Description: This ride is designed for new adult riders or those who have not ridden for some time. It can also be helpful for riders who are not used to riding in a group. We will ride single file mostly on paved bike paths with some cycle lanes. Based on needs of the group, some basic information regarding setting seat height, shifting, signalling, communication between riders and bike maintenance will be provided. Emphasis will be on riding safely in a group.
RIDE SAFELY; MAKE SAFETY YOUR PRIORITY
Dates: Tuesdays, April 12- Aug 2
Start Time: 6:00 April; 6:30 May to August; arrive 15 mins before start.
Start Location: Ardrossan Rec Center or Olympiette Center
Ride Rating/Focus: Easier – Intermediate/Social
Bikes: Touring bikes, Road bikes, Ebikes
Ride Leaders: Sandy McDonald
Route Maps: Go to on
RideWithGPS on club website; click on Collections; open Tuesday Strathcona Ride box and select ride by date
Ride Description: Come and enjoy the beautiful rolling hills of Strathcona County. We try to stay on quiet roads with good tarmac but occasionally need to cross higher-traffic roadways. Use RideWithGPS or find a ‘buddy’ in the group if riding alone is not your preference; everyone is friendly! Distances will increase over the season as cyclists build endurance.
Please check for the start location; either Ardrossan Rec Center or the Olympiette Center
