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February 28, 2021 by treasurer

Sunday Social Ride

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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February 28, 2021 by treasurer

Stamina Builder 100 Ardrossan (SBA100)

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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February 28, 2021 by treasurer

Stamina Builder Enduro 160

Stamina Builder Enduro 160 (Sunday AM) Advanced

Dates: April 10– July 17, 2022

Time: April: 10AM; May 9:30AM; June & July 9AM. Please arrive early enough to roll out on time.

Starting point: varies,  April: SW corner of parking lot at Ardrossan rec centre, 80 – 1st Ave Ardrossan. May, June and July starting points will vary as the group decides on new routes with starting points at Spruce Grove, St. Albert and Devon.

Ride leaders: Various

Ride Rating/focus: Challenging/training

Skill level/distance/appropriate bike: Advanced; progression from 60-160km; road bike

Route Maps: go to website RideWithGPS (top bar); click on link to RideWithGPS; open Collections; select Enduro 160 box; select map by date

Ride Description: This ride series, starting at 50km and increasing 10km per week until we reach 160km, is best suited for advanced road bike riders who want to challenge themselves to prepare for a full century ride by mid-July. While no one has ever been left behind, riders should be self-sufficient and carry a repair kit and any water and snacks required. Longer routes will ensure a water refill stop is available. Use your electronic device to ensure you can follow the route. Unless weather is a threat, the ride normally proceeds with a few hardy souls each week.

Please contact Craig Brown 780-581-4887,  bncbrown@shaw.ca if you have any questions about the 2022 version of the Enduro 160. Hope to see you on the road.

Route maps: Go to website RideWithGPS (top bar); click on EBTC logo; select Collections; select Enduro 160 box; select map by date & distance; can be downloaded to Garmin unit with turn-by-turn instructions; no paper maps

Ride leaders: Various

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February 28, 2021 by treasurer

Ft. Saskatchewan Brunch

Time: Arrive 9:30AM; leave 10AM sharp

Starting Point: Ardrossan Rec Centre, 80 First Avenue, Ardrossan

Ride Rating/Focus:  Easier, Social

Ride Description:  Rated as an easy ride, the Fort Saskatchewan Brunch Ride is a good event for those of you who are wanting a slower paced ride with some distance and extra time to socialize (50 km in total). Purchase your Patio brunch at The Canadian Brewhouse 60 Westpark, Ft. Saskatchewan, or any of the fast food outlets in the area – or bring your own lunch and eat at the nearby recreation complex or in the town park. Meet at 9:30 AM (depart 10 AM sharp).

Ride is weather permitting; if weather is iffy, contact me the morning of the ride.  Sweep, but no sag support.

Road Maps: Go to website RideWithGPS (top bar); click on link to RideWithGPS; select Collections; select Day Rides box; select map by name & date

Ride Leader:  Maureen Lanuke (780-690-7068) or mlanuke@shaw.ca

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