A yearly favorite is back! Join us for a social ride from Morinville to Legal. Meet us in the parking lot of Extra Foods North of Tim Hortons at 10:45 for an 11:00 start. This is a relatively flat ride and we will be riding at around 20kph. Once in Legal we stop at Bon Appétit restaurant for a short break (please make a purchase if you are needing to use their facilities). We can share coffee, snacks or lunch at Timmies once we are back in Morinville.
Start Time: meet 10:45AM for 11:00 start
Starting Point: (2) New Sarepta Public Library, Centre Street S and 2nd Street S
Ride Leader: Phil Davidson, e-mail treasurer@bikeclub.ca
Skill level/distance/bike: Intermediate; Social 44 km; road bike, ebike
Ride Description: Both distances are on good pavement, light to moderate traffic. On less busy roads shoulders are narrow to non-existent; on busier sections shoulders are wider. There are no hills but expect to ride into a breeze on the return. We will supply light snacks and beverages at the lake. We will also have a cooler if you want to bring your own lunch in a sealed bag with your name on it. We have a rest stop at New Sarepta both out and back with washrooms.
NOTE: As you get close to the lake on Rollyview Road, do NOT turn off on Miquelon North Road; continue to the park.
Date: Sunday, May 29
Start time: on the road at 10AM sharp (67Km); 10:15 (45Km)
Start location: Lacombe Public Library, 5214 50 Ave, Lacombe.
Longer ride:
A pleasant full day 67k ride from Lacombe to Red Deer on paved roads and trails. We will be cycling through beautiful parklands, over quaint bridges, along serene lakes, and past farmers’ fields. Perfect trails for road, touring and hybrid bikes. Bring a lunch for a picnic along the Red Deer River.
This is an Intermediate/Challenging social ride. There are sharp turns and short steep 10-14% grade hills. Must be able to ride at a steady pace and stay with the group as the goal is to eat together in Red Deer.
Maximum participants is 15 and registration closes on May 28 at 6 pm. We leave at 10:00 sharp so allow travelling time.
Ride Leader: Danielle Amerongen
Shorter ride:
A pleasant 45k ride from Lacombe to Red Deer on paved roads and trails. We will be cycling through beautiful parklands, over quaint bridges, along serene lakes, and past farmers’ fields. Perfect trails for road, touring and hybrid bikes. Bring a lunch for a picnic at Glendale Skate Park.
This is an Easier/ Intermediate Level no drop social ride. All riders must stay with the group. There are sharp turns and short steep 10-14% grade hills.
Maximum participants is 15 and registration closes on May 28 at 6 pm. We leave at 10:15 sharp so allow travelling time.
Leaders: Cathy Walsh and Rachel Champagne
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Dates: Thursdays, April 14 – Aug 11
Time: Meet 9:45AM, wheels rolling 10:00 AM
Start Location: various
Ride Rating/Focus: Intermediate-Challenging/ Social
Skill level/distance/appropriate bike: start intermediate, then challenging; 50 – 100+ km; road bike
Description: We will do longer distances with stops to chat/regroup, have a bite – social rides. Although these are not training rides, we will move along at a pace sufficient to cover the distances. We will start with moderate distances (50 km) and increase fairly quickly to 80 – 100+ km. If you want to ride hard, no problem: when you get to the next meet-up point, you just turn around and blast back to pick up the slower riders, then chat with them to recover.
Ride Leaders: Phil Davidson and various others
| April 14 | Register |
| April 21 | Register |
| April 28 | Register |
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Date: Sunday, June 19
Start time: Arrive 9:45AM for a 10AM (sharp) start
Start location: Gasoline Alley Farmers’ Market at intersection of Lantern Street and Laura Avenue
Ride Rating/Focus: Intermediate/Social
Ride Description: This 60km ride is a no-drop group ride. From the Market, we will connect to the C&E trail and make our way to the Coffee Cottage in Innisfail for treats. The roads are quiet with safe shoulders. When back at start, the Market is open for shopping and refreshments. Washrooms available at the Market.
Route map: We ride as a group but map available at EBTC RWGPS
Ride leader: Danielle Amerongen
Dates: Saturdays, April 9- July 23
Start Times: April 11 & 10:30 AM; May 10AM; June 9:00AM; July 8:30AM; arrive 10mins. before for ride information
Start locations: Various in West Edmonton, Spruce Grove, Beaumont and St-Albert: see chart
Ride Rating/Focus: Easier to challenging /Training
Rides Description: This Stamina Builder series is a training program for member cyclists wanting to progressively build endurance to prepare for longer rides. Bring your well-maintained bike and cell phone for enjoyable tours on good roads with some rolling hills. As no paper maps are provided, make sure you have RideWithGPS on your phone, download the route on your GPS device or print out a map from home. As distances increase, participants will need to ride more independently.
Ride maps: All ride routes in the EBTC RideWithGPS Collections folder and are titled in this format:
| Location | Address | Ride with GPS (RWGPS) |
| West End | 20108 Lessard Rd NW, Edm | SB WE distance |
| Spruce Grove | 11 Westwind Drive, Spruce Grove | SB SG distance |
| Beaumont | 6404 50 St, Beaumont | SB BT distance |
| St-Albert | 101 Riel Dr, St. Albert (Enjoy Centre) | SB SA distance |
Eg. April 9 RWGPS title: SB WE 25k 2022
Ride Leader: Danielle Amerongen organizer; various leaders
| april 9 | Register Opt 60 | Register Ultime 100 |
| April 16, Spruce Grove, 30K, 11:00AM | Register Opt 60 | Register Ultime 100 |
| April 23, St Albert, 30K / 35K, 10:30AM | Register Opt 60 | Register Ultime 100 |
| April 30, Beaumont, 30k / 40K, 10:30 AM | Register Opt 60 | Register Ultime 100 |
| May 7, West End, 35K / 45K, 10:00 AM | Register Opt 60 | Register Ultime 100 |
| May 14, Spruce Grove, 35K / 50K, 10:00 AM | Register Opt 60 | Register Ultime 100 |
| May 21, Beaumont, 35K / 55K, 10:00 AM | Register Opt 60 | Register Ultime 100 |
| May 28, | REgister Opt 60 | REgister Ultime 100 |
| June 04, | REgister Opt 60 | REgister Ultime 100 |
The Outbacks
Dates: The Outbacks
Dates: Wednesdays, May 4 – Aug 10
Dates: Wednesdays, May 4 – Aug 10
Time: Meet 9:45AM, wheels rolling 10AM
Location: Parkland County
Ride Leaders: Phil Davidson
Ride Rating/Focus: Intermediate/Training
Skill Level: open to all; time focus not distance; road bike
Description: These are training rides suitable for all levels. You can build strength, power and speed to add to the endurance you get from other longer rides plus get a good cardio workout. Like a spin class but out on the roads of Parkland County in the fresh air. After a short warm-up ride, you will ride hard for 30 minutes, recover ride for 10 minutes, ride hard another 30 minutes and cool down ride for 10 minutes.
Not a group ride: each of us rides at our own pace for the specified time, not distance. You go as far as you can in the specified time and watch your distance increase in the same time from week to week. Work in some shorter, repetitive interval training if you wish.
Ride Leaders: Phil Davidson & June McGregor
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| May 25 | Register |
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Dates: April 24- Sept 25/22
Start time: 10:00AM; arrive 15mins ahead of departure
Start location: varied: Ardrossan, West Edmonton, Parkland County, Elk Island, St. Albert, Sturgeon County
Ride Rating/Focus: Easier-Intermediate/ Social
Skill Level/ distance/ bike: Easier- Intermediate; 25 to 65 km; road bike, e-bike
Ride Description: This ride series is designed for new or experienced riders looking for a social ride. We start with shorter distances in the spring and will progress to longer distances in the summer and fall. We wait at major intersections to ensure that everyone has a chance to catch up. Map not required. We stop for coffee/ socializing during or at the end of each ride.
Ride Leaders: Betty Lafave, June McGregor
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| May 15 | Register |
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| May 29 | Register |
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).
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Vermilion EBTC Pizza & Cinnamon Bun Ride—Saturday July 17
Time: Please arrive in time for a 10am sharp start. Vermilion is an easy 2 hour drive east of Edmonton on Highway 16.
Starting Point: Vermilion Heritage Park Community Oven (5324 50 Ave). Plenty of free parking at the oven site.
Ride Leader: Craig Brown (780) 581-4887
Ride Rating/Focus: Intermediate/Social
Skill level/distance/appropriate bike: Advanced beginner to intermediate, 72 km, road bike
Route maps: Available on RideWithGPS at Day Rides Collection & Strava
Cost: $15 per person for pizza, cinnamon buns and non-alcohol drinks.
Ride description: Ride description: This 72km ride will leave Vermilion and proceed north on Highway 41 to township road 522, turn east and proceed to highway 893. Turn south and ride to highway 16. Turn west and ride back to Vermilion. There will be ride signage on the entire route and with arrows marking all turns. The route is good pavement with some rolling hills. The roads are generally quieter but this is an agriculture and oil area, so you may encounter some larger equipment. There will be a support vehicle(s) to carry extra water and snacks plus any personal items, with room to pick up a couple of riders and bikes if anyone is unable to finish. Pizza and cinnamon buns will be baked in the wood fired oven after riders return. Please let Craig know in advance of any dietary restrictions; gluten free and vegetarian can be easily accommodated. Bring your bikes and bring your appetite. Overnight camping is available at the Vermilion Provincial Park ( https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/central/vermilion-pp/ ) which has great riding trails, so bring your mountain bike for Friday night and your road bike for Saturday.