Unique Rides and Events 2024

Single-day Rides & Events

• Ft Saskatchewan Brunch Ride -Sunday, May 5, is an Intermediate ride, but ideal for those of you who are wanting a slower paced ride with some distance and extra time to socialize (50 km in total), and of course something to eat!  Ride Leader:  Maureen Lanuke
• Al’s and Darren’s Bakery Ride – RESCHEDULED – Saturday, June 22  – A perennial favourite is back. We will wander through North-Central Edmonton to hit a few favorite bakeries. Some are very cheesy, and some dripping sweet. Bring panniers or backpack to take home some goodies.
• 2nd Annual Heritage Day Sunrise Breakfast Ride,  Monday, August 5 – Cycle with the sunrise on quiet country roads, breakfast at IHOP then a nice cycle back – total 54 Km round trip – Cost of breakfast is up to each individual. We will start to ride at sunrise! Ride Leader: Michael Roloff
• Morinville-Legal Loop – August 5, 2024 A leisurely 56 km social ride explorating the French countryside (well, Franco Albertan countryside) north of Edmonton. Ride Leader: Liz Timleck
• Pot Luck Picnic in Laurier Park – Thursday, August 8 – An opportunity to chat (and eat) with fellow members without having to watch where you’re riding. Guests welcome. See the Calendar or Karelo for details. Organizer: Julie Moehrle
• Miquelon Lake – Saturday, August 10 – two start points and times for different distances, 95 km or 42 km. As in past years, we’ll have snacks provided at the lake for a leisurely social visit before heading back. Ride Leader: Phil Davidson
• Pigeon Lake Inner and Outer Loop Ride and Picnic – Sunday, August 25. Join EBTC members and enjoy a classic Central-Alberta ride originating at Mulhurst Bay Park, and cycling past cottages, while catching the late summer sights and smells of the Aspen forests.  After this inner loop has been completed, meet back at the starting point for a picnic and great company.

Loop 1: Inner Loop – 65 km intermediate ride @ 9:00 a.m. on a surface of 50/50 hard packed asphalt and hard packed gravel trails.  A well-maintained hybrid or slick tired mountain bike are best for this ride.  This ride is unsupported and all riders must be self-sufficient if a flat tire or mechanical issue occurs.  Bring snacks and fluids as it could be warm, and don’t forget your sunscreen.   Ride Leader:  Frank Potter

Loop 2: Outer Loop – a 60 km intermediate road ride around Pigeon Lake @ 10:00 a.m. This is an intermediate ride suitable for well-maintained road and hybrid bikes.  Again, this is not a supported ride and there is no sweep.  All tire and mechanical issues should  be addressed by each rider.  RWGPS is helpful.  Ride Leader:  Anne-Marie Adachi

• C&E Trail Lacombe to Red Deer – Wednesday, August 28 – Another classic EBTC ride of 47 km. Ride leader: Liz Timleck
• South Cooking Lake Hub and Spoke– Sunday, September 8 with two different start times for different distances: 100 km (starting at 10 a.m.), or 60 km  (starting at 11 a.m.)  There will be distance loops so each rider can decide just how far they wish to go.  As in past years, there will be snacks provided at the lake for each loop, as well as at the end of the ride with a visit with EBTC members before heading home.   And, if the weather is troublesome on September 8, then it will be rescheduled to the following weekend, September 15.  Ride Leader:  Larry Zelazo