Spokes June 2010

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S P O KES
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Upcoming Community Events
In This Issue
Club Information.........2
June 12 and 13th
Tour de l’Alberta.........3
Be part of the biggest MS
Bike Tour in Canada as you
cycle through pristine
countryside during the
RONA MS Bike Tour –
Leduc to Camrose. During
your extraordinary cycling
journey you’ll join 1700 riders of various skill and
fitness levels – ordinary people making an extraordinary
Events.........................4
Weekly Rides..............5
Overnight Rides...........7
Ride Calendar...........10
June 26 and 27th
Think of it as a history-making opportunity for you
to do something big about cancer, something epic.
Like Riding for two whole days along the majestic
Rockies on June 26-27, 2010. Sure, it sounds like a
feat… and it’s meant to be. The conquest of cancer is a
monumental task and won’t be easy. But make no mistake,
this event isn’t just for athletes or cycling enthusiasts.
The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer is for anyone who
wants to challenge themselves for a great cause. Even
people who haven’t ridden since they were twelve. All you
need is motivation, a bike, and a helmet. The rest is
history. Be part of it.
Save the Date for These Upcoming Events
A Day at The Bay
Wheeling’ at Waskahegan
Ride for 60 km, stop for lunch at The
Beach House Cafe and ride back. This
one is popular so RSVP required. See
ride schedule for details
Pull out your mountain bike and enjoy the
rolling grassy trails of the beautiful
Sat June 5th
Sun June 6th
Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Recreation Area.
See ride schedule for details.
Dog Rump Creek Ride
Pack a lunch or bring cash to buy
lunch and enjoy this 74 km ride on
countryside roads. See ride schedule for
detail.
Sun June 20th
Lindbrook Cooking
Lake Ride
A beautiful 84 km ride on country roads
with mild rolling hills. See ride schedule for
details.
Sun June 27
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C L U B I N F O RM A TI O N
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lub
Touring C
Please
contact the Vice PresidentTouring if you would like to
coordinate a ride or if you
have a ride idea
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EBTC EXEC UTIV E MEMBERS
President
President
Sid
SidBennett
Bennett.........................................
.......................................780-604-0466
Vice-President/Touring
Vice-President/Touring
Lauren
LaurenDyck-L’Heureux
Dyck-L’Heureux.....................
...................780-244-6993
[email protected]
Secretary
Secretary
Keri Barringer ....................................780-988-1340
Keri Barringer ..................................780-988-1340
Treasurer
[email protected]
Treasurer
Chris
Chapman...................................780-977-4965
Chris
Chapman
................................780-977-4965
Membership
Coordinator
[email protected]
Anne-Marie Adachi.............................780-988-9554
Membership Coordinator
Newsletter Editor
Anne-Marie Adachi...........................780-988-9554
Chris Chapman...................................
780-997-4965
[email protected]
Newsletter
Editor
Social
Coordinator
ChrisAinsley
Chapman
................................780-235-2247
780-997-4965
Ellen
.......................................
[email protected]
Publicity
Coordinator
Social Coordinator
Nancy
Dale
Smigerowsky ...........780-430-7467
Ellen and
Ainsley
.....................................
780-235-2247
Publicity Coordinator
Nancy and Dale Smigerowsky................780-430-7467
[email protected]
Supplies and Equipment Coordinator
Freeman Taylor ..................................780-988-6345
[email protected]
Education and Safety Coordinator
Scott Keast...........................................780-467-2499
[email protected]
Volunteer Coordinator
Ron Chapman .....................................780-405-1159
[email protected]
Librarian/Web
Greg Pommen [email protected]
Chris Sommerfeldt..............................780-434-0165
E-mail Communications
Greg Pommen [email protected]
Chris Sommerfeldt..............................780-434-0165
Past President
Eileen Hall ..........................................780-922-0884
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TO UR D E L’ A LBERTA
The
Tour de l’Alberta ®
Join us for Alberta's largest single day recreational ride
on Sunday July 25, 2010!
Choose your distance of 20 km, 50 km, 100 km, or 185 km.
Surround yourself with fellow cyclists, volunteers, family, friends, and
community.
Register online to take advantage of Early Bird pricing, and for a chance
to win Easton EA-90 Wheels with a retail value of $949.00!
Follow the link on the EBTC Website to register.
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EV ENTS
Summer Picnic
Date:
Time:
Location:
Saturday, June 19, 2010
4:00 to 8:00 pm
Capilano Park - BBQ Area
50th Street and 109A
Avenue, Edmonton
Cost:
$8 per person, $5 for children 12 and under
Rating:
Fun, fun, fun!
Description: Come out and enjoy a great BBQ in the park. Brian and Susan will be cooking up hamburgers and hot dogs. Enjoy
those perennial BBQ favorites with some munchies, drinks, and fresh homemade salads and desserts. Bring your family
and friends. Non-EBTC members welcome!
Coordinators: Brian and Susan Gerbrandt at (780)
436-0833
or at [email protected]
RSVP: By June 11th
Pasta Bash
Date:
Time:
Location:
Cost:
Description:
Saturday, July 24, 2010
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
TBA
TBA
Come and join us at our first annual Carb Loading Meal in preparation for The Tour de l’Alberta Ride held the next day.
More details to follow
Coordinator: Chris Chapman at (780) 936-7174 or [email protected]
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WEEKLY RID ES
Wednesday Night Show n’ Go
Recumbent Group Rides
April 28,
Every Wednesday evening starting
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2010 until Sept 29, 201
RP start
Meet at 6:45 pm for a 7:00 pm SHA
Time:
Center
NE Corner of the Kinsmen Sports
Location:
Parking Lot
Bring cash for coffee and or treats
Cost:
Between 15 and 30 km
Distance:
Easy paced, social ride
Rating:
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earlier for a 6:35 start
458-1471 or at
Coordinator: Al Carlson at (780)
Date:
The second Saturday of each month,
starting May 8, 2010 until October
Time:
6:30 pm
Location:
Edmonton, exact location to be announce
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Cost:
$10 for non members
Distance:
Between 70 and 100 km
Rating:
Inter mediate
Description: A chance for recumbent rider
s to do a group
tour and get acquainted with each other
Coordinator: Clayton Suave at
[email protected]
Date:
The Outback
Date:
Time:
Location:
Cost:
Distance:
Every Tuesday evening starting Wednesday May 11, 2010 until Sept 28, 2010
Meet at 6:30 for a 6:45 pm SHARP start
Start locations change each week. See schedule below
Bring cash for coffee and or treats for after the ride
However far you can ride out in 45 minutes and then the same distance back for 45
minutes
Rating:
Beginner to Advanced - you ride at your own pace for 45 minutes out and 45 minutes back
Description: The outback rides are an any-level ride where we ride from the start point for 45 minutes and then turn around, for a total of
an hour and a half. It doesn’t matter what speed you ride, just come out and join the camaraderie and fun. The pace is
determined by each individual. Everybody arrives back at the stating point at roughly the same time and coffee usually follows
at a nearby Tim Hortons or Second Cup. These rides take place on highways rather than on pathways or city streets.
Coordinator: Ellen Ainsley at (780) 235-2247 or at [email protected]
May 11, June 1, June 22, July 13, Aug 3, Aug 24, Sept 14
May 18, June 8, June 29, July 20, Aug 10, Aug 31, Sept 21
May 25, June 15, July 6, July 27, Aug 17, Sept 7, Sept 28
St. Albert Wal-Mart: SE corner of the Wal-Mart parking lot
Edmonton 7-11: NW corner of 97 Street and 176 Avenue
Sherwood Park Alliance Church: NE corner of Wye Rd/Rge Rd 231
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WEEKLY RID ES
Going up hurts right? The secret to making hills hurt less is to do more of them. Intended for novice riders
and those who avoid hills at every opportunity, this series of rides will start easy. Week by week you'll build
strength and power through incremental increases in both the number of hills tackled, as well as the steepness
of the grades. Learn some of the secrets of hill climbing and descending that make going up and down just
little bit easier. These are the perfect ride to get you ready for that mountain tour you've been dreaming
about.
Starting Thursday April 29th at 7:00 p.m. and each week after until August 12.
Discover what good base training can do for your
enjoyment of the bike. Perfect for the novice
Mentored by some of the most skilled and
cyclist, this series of rides is the ideal way to
respected riders in the Edmonton Bicycle and
prepare for the EBTC signature event the Tour d
Touring Club, these rides take you the rider
l'Alberta®. Starting at a manageable 15-18 kph
beyond Cycling 101. If you've developed the
average and 25 km distance, the rides build
basic skills of cycling, but have hit that 25-26
endurance first until riders can manage 60 km at
kph plateau - these rides are for you.
15-18 kph average – NO ONE gets left behind!
Through weekly pace-line rides, sprint for the
Then the distance is cut back and the average
pole repeats, fox and hound chases, and hill
speed is raised to 18 – 22 kph average. Through
climbs you'll discover the secrets to move to
these development cycles a rider will finish off
the front of the pack. Be ready to fine tune
the series 1 week prior to the Tour d l'Alberta®
your ride position, improve your economy of
having completed a 140 km ride at a 25 kph
motion and fitness so that YOU can watch
average. Do you have a goal in mind? everyone else arrive after a day of touring!
Starting Sunday March 28th and each Sunday
after (excluding long weekends) at 9:30 a.m. until
July 18th
Saturday mornings at 10:30am
starting in May.
For more information or to get on the email group for each of these rides contact Scott Keast at:
[email protected]
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O V ERN I G H T RI D ES
Please note that Overnight Trip Registrations will now be taken ON LINE only with Karelo. When the event
fills, Karelo will begin a waitlist and keep track of the order of that waitlist. Since our insurance only covers club
members, only EBTC members can participate in EBTC overnight trips. Be sure you have a current
membership before you attempt to register for an overnight trip.
Rocky Mountain High
Banff to Jasper Tour
Date:
Time:
Location:
Cost:
Distance:
Rating:
July 9 to July 12, 2010
7:30 am
TBA
$375 Hostel / $475 Hotel
$150 Hostel Deposit
100 to 110 km per day
Intermediate to Advanced
$250 Hotel Deposit
Description:
Join us on one of the world’s finest bike tours on the Bow Valley Parkway and the Icefields Parkway. We will start at the high point at
Banff and head downhill to Jasper. Of course we need to ride up and over a few mountain passes on the way. We will overnight at the
luxury HI hostel in Lake Louise, the rustic HI hostel at Rampart Cree, and the HI hostel at Athabasca Falls. New this year, we have the
option for participants to stay at the Crossing Resort and the Sunwapta Falls Lodge instead of the rustic hostels. We have also arranged
something special for all at the Sunwapta Falls Lodge. All participants share in food shopping, cooking and cleanup. The tour is van
supported, beginning and ending in Edmonton. The final payments will be due on or before the trip planning meeting set for Friday June
19th at the hostel in Edmonton.
Coordinators
Al Carlson at (780) 458-1471 or at
[email protected]
Nadine Lenders (780) 438-1987 or at
[email protected]
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O V ERN I G H T RI D ES - C O N TI N U ED
Thunder Lake
Date: Saturday July 17 to Sunday July 18, 2010
Time: 9:00 am on Saturday to approximately 3:00 pm on Sunday
Location: Starts from Onoway - specific location TBA
Cost: $80 (approximately) - full payment is required with registration
Distance: 80 to 90 km each day
Rating: Intermediate
Description: Classic Thunder Lake van supported camping trip. We cycle west and north to Thunder Lake
Provincial Park (which has a nice beach) and camp overnight. On Sunday morning we cycle east and south,
stopping at the Barrhead IGA for their famous breakfast special and return to Onoway around 3:00 pm. No
pre-trip meeting will be held. One volunteer is required to make Saturday lunch and the coordinators will make
supper. Because of the nature of this trip, we are able to accept registrations as late as a few days before the trip,
so no pressure to commit early. If you are looking for a really relaxed trip, mainly on peaceful country roads, this
is it!
Coordinators: Bryan and Debbi Wallace (780) 987-3331 or at
[email protected]
Ukrainian Cultural Village
Date:
Time:
Location:
Cost:
Distance:
Rating:
Description:
August 7 to August 8, 2010
Meeting time TBA
Meeting location TBA
$55.00 per person
50 km each way
Relatively easy ride, with the exception of carrying all your camping gear with you
Join us for an exciting weekend on EBTC’s only self support bike trip- all the way out to the Ukrainian Village about 50 Km
east of Edmonton. Join us for an exciting day of cultural festivities as the Village celebrates Ukrainian days on Sunday
August 8, 2010. There will be traditional dancing, singing, old time cooking, demos on operating the old farm machinery,
and a chance to participate in the role playing of the local inhabitants of the 1920’s (If you can find any Ukrainian /
Romanian clothing to wear please bring them along to help get into the sprit). We may look a bit strange wearing a period
shirt with cycling shorts, but hey, it’s the spirit that counts). There will also probably be opportunities to buy some local,
organic produce and stuff from merchants that they will have on display.
Come prepared to get there under your own steam as we will be carrying everything that we will need with us, on our bikes. This is a
self support trip which means that there will NOT be any support vehicles to carry your camping equipment, to bring you water or
Gatorade, or to help you if you break down (other than the members of the group). In addition, we will be camping in little bitty tents that
we will bring with us on our bikes and where there will NOT be any showers. None of that sissy stuff and this trip will probably go rain or
shine so come prepared.
Saying that, this is not really a difficult trip especially if you pack light and this may be your opportunity to try self-support travel. If
you are planning a self-support trip of your own in the near future, this might be your chance to test out your skills and equipment on a short
weekend before you strike out on the open road. This is where you can decide if you really need all that stuff that your were planning to take
along and to see if it will do the job and hold up when you need it most and to make any changes and repairs before heading out.
On Saturday, we will take our time getting out there with plenty of stops and perhaps some side trips along the way. We will stop for
lunch at the Blackfoot Grazing Reserve and continue on to our campsite where we will have some time for games, socializing, and stargazing.
Later that evening, we will have a delicious, catered Ukrainian meal of Perogys, cabbage rolls, and Kolbassa
Your $55.00 will include a delicious Ukrainian supper, lunch, snacks, and camping on Saturday, and entrance to the Village,
breakfast, lunch & snacks on Sunday.
Coordinator:
Doug Bezovie at [email protected]
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O V ERN I G H T RI D ES - C O N TI N U ED
Please note that Overnight Trip Registrations will now be taken ONLINE only with Karelo. When the event
fills, Karelo will begin a waitlist and keep track of the order of that waitlist. Since our insurance only covers club
members, only EBTC members can participate in EBTC overnight trips. Be sure you have a current
membership before you attempt to register for an overnight trip.
Drumheller Cyclosaurus Family Ride
Online Registration Opens on May 15, 2010
Date:
July 31 to August 2, 2010
Time:
9:00 am on July 31
Location: River Grove Campground
#25 Poplar Street N, Drumheller, AB
Cost:
Deposit: $60 for Adults (18+), $20 for Youth (7 to 17) and $10 for Children (6 & under) Total cost TBA
Distance: The rides are short - 14 to 50 km return
Rating:
Easy paced family rides
Description: Our Dino-mite camping site is the centrally located River Grove Campground in Drumheller. From there we
will ride, hike, explore, and splash like a Parasaurolophus.
Ride Destinations:
• Royal Tyrell Museum - dinosaur heaven for junior and amateur paleontologists
• Atlas Coal Mine - one of the most complete coal mining museums in Canada
• Bleriot Ferry - a cable ferry established in 1913 that will take us across the Red Deer River
• Option ride to Horseshoe Canyon - rugged Alberta badlands scenery at its best
• Optional ride to the Rosedeer Hotel. This ride is better done on a mountain bike
Hiking - Bring your hiking shoes to explore:
• The trails around the Tyrell Museum
• The trails down into the Horseshoe Canyon
• The trails to the Rosedale Suspension Bridge
Explore:
• The Royal Tyrell Museum contains a wealth of displays on Alberta’s rich fossil heritage
• We will take a guided tour of the Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site
Splash:
• 3 Blocks away from the campground and across the bridge is the Rotary Spray Water Park (where the big T-Rex stands)
• And the Drumheller Aquaplex
Coordinators: Ernie Mah at (780) 988-8322 or at [email protected] and Greg Pommen [email protected]
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June
2010 Cyclists’ Dream
May the days of June be drier, sunnier and warmer
than the days of May
Chris Chapman
A Day at the Bay
Date:
Time:
Location:
Cost:
Distance:
Rating:
Description:
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Meet at 8:30 am for a 9:00 am departure
Devon Extra Foods, 16 Superior Street, Devon, AB
Bring cash for lunch at the Beach House Cafe
122 km
Intermediate/Advanced
This is not a shopping trip! Relatively flat with one large training hill. This ride can be advanced, depending on weather and
wind conditions. We start in Devon then pass through Thorsby and on to Mulhurst Bay for lunch at the Beach House Cafe.
Out and back route. There will be no support vehicle or sag wagon, so be sure to bring a spare tube and pump along with the
confidence to be self-sufficent
Note:
Due to the popularity of this ride and space available in the restaurant, this ride will be limited to the first 25 participants
RSVP:
Required
Coordinator: Dan Boonstra at (780) 447-3680 or at [email protected]
Wheeling’ at Waskahegan (Mountain Bike Ride)
Date: Sunday, June 6, 2010
Time:
Location:
Meet at 10:00 am for a 10:15 start
The ride will start and finish at the Waskahegan Staging Grounds parking lot at the Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial
Recreation Area - 700 m south of RR 210 & Twp Rd 524, Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Area (SE side of parking lot)
Cost:
$5 for hot dogs, drinks and treats at the end of the ride
Distance:
15 and 25 km routes (While these distances might seem short, the 25 km trail ride is approximately equal to a 60 km road
bike ride
Rating:
Beginner/Intermediate
Description: Pull out your mountain bike and enjoy the rolling grassy trails of the beautiful Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation
Area. This ride takes us through lunch boreal forest by sparkling ponds, accompanied by a choir of forest songbirds and the
smell of Alberta wild roses. When the ride finishes, enjoy a picnic lunch (hot dogs, drinks, fruit and treats) at the Waskahegan
Staging Grounds
Note:
This ride is for mountain bikes or hybrids and is NOT suitable for road bikes as it is entirely on dirt and grass trails
RSVP:
Please RSVP by June 4, 2010
Coordinator: Dale and Nancy Smigerowsky at (780) 430-7467 or at [email protected]
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June
Collingwood Cove
Date: Saturday, June 19, 2010
Time:
Location:
Cost:
Meet at 9:00 am for a 9:30 am start
Tempo/Country Boys Restaurant on Hwy 16 (approx. 17 km east of 50th Street & Yellowhead Hwy)
Bring a snack to eat at a rest stop about half way through and cash for ice-cream or lunch at Katie’s Crossing close to the end
of the ride
Distance:
48 km
Rating:
Beginner
Description: This ride is a romp through the range roads east of Sherwood Park. It is quite pretty. There is one easy hill and 2 somewhat
longer, moderate hills. There will be no support vehicle so have necessary repair supplies with you.
Coordinator: Lois Knight at (780) 466-9536
PLEASE NOTE
THIS IS A RESCHEDULED DATE
PREVIOUS DATE WAS CANCELLED
Dog Rump Creek Ride
Date:
Location:
Cost:
Distance:
Rating:
Description:
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Devon Extra Foods
Pack a lunch or bring cash to purchase lunch
74 km
Unspecified
The ride will start at Extra Foods in Devon then head north across the North Saskatchewan River. All roads are paved
heading through the countryside of Golden Spike and Garden Valley towards Dog Rump Creek. You can either bring your
lunch or purchase takeout at the local restaurant. By the way, their coffee is admired by many! We would like everybody to
bring their food over to the park area just behind the restaurant where we can socialize together. There are tables, a gazebo,
and a grassy area by the water where we can rest our weary legs. You would have to be barking mad to miss this one!
Coordinator: Bernie Lee at (780) 637-6064 or at [email protected] and Greg Pommen at [email protected]
Lindbrook-Cooking Lake Ride
Date:
Time:
Location:
Sunday, June 27, 2010
9:30 am for a 10:00 am start
Meet at Sobeys across from the Alliance Church at the intersection of RR 231 and Wye Road in Sherwood Park. Please park
at the north side of the parking lot behind Sobeys
Cost:
Bring a lunch or cash to buy one at a convenience store
Distance:
84 km
Rating:
Beginner/Intermediate - Beginner must feel comfortable with longer distances and be in good physical condition
Description: This is a beautiful ride. You will be riding Wye Rd to Lindbrook store and returning via Hwy 14 for 16 km before turning
north to Cooking Lake and finally taking Range Rd 231 back to Sobeys. There are no hills, to speak of, with the exception of
a medium hill returning on Range Rd 231. Hwy 14 has a wide shoulder and Wye road’s shoulder varies.
Coordinator: Lois Knight at (780) 466-9536 or at [email protected]
If anyone is interested in being a support driver, please contact the coordinator
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July
Pedal for Pancakes
Date:
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Time:
Location:
Meet at 8:00 am for an 8:15 start
Velodrome Parking Lot located at 6850 - 88th Street, NW Edmonton
Cost:
Distance:
No cost, the pancakes are FREE at the Legislative Grounds on CANADA DAY!
About 25 km
Rating:
Beginner - suitable for any type of bicycle
Description: This beginner ride will explore the bike trails of the Mill Creek Ravine and the Edmonton River Valley, stopping along the
way for a free pancake breakfast at the Legislative grounds Subtle or outrageous displays of patriotism are welcome! The
perfect way to bring in Canada Day, cycling and eating pancakes!
Please note the early start time.
Note:
Please note the early start time to ensure we make it to the Legislative Grounds before the pancakes run out
Coordinator: Dale and Nancy Smigerowsky at (780) 430-7467 or at [email protected]
Geocache A Go Go
Date:
Time:
Location:
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Tentatively scheduled for 10:00 am
NE corner of the Kinsmen Fieldhouse parking lot at 9150 Walterdale Hill NW,
unless otherwise advised
Cost:
Free
Distance:
Variable but most likely under 40 km
Rating:
Beginner/Intermediate
Description: What can be more natural than combining geocaching with cycling? Geocaching is essentially a treasure hunt where a GPS
point and an often cryptic clue are used to locate the treasure or a "cache." It sounds easy but don't be fooled! This
geocaching event is too far to walk, but impractical by car so cycling is the most logical and fun way to whisk you between
GPS points. This is a self-supported EBTC event where helmets and a mechanically sound bicycle are required. If you don't
have a GPS unit, no problem, you can still attend as geocachers will be formed into groups (the most fun way to geocache). If
you can bring a GPS unit that is awesome, the more the merrier, but make sure you can manually enter GPS points (lat/long
format in degrees and map datum WGS84). Some units do not allow manual entry of GPS points. Cell phones are very
welcome. A sense of humour is required!
Coordinator: Greg Pommen at [email protected]
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July
Windemere to Devon
Date:
Time:
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
6:00 pm
Location:
The Windemere Home Depot located at 6218 Currents Drive, which is visible from the intersection of Terwillegar Drive
(170th Str) and Windermere Blvd. Take Terwillegar Drive exit south of the Anthony Henday Drive to get there. Park in the
Home Depot parking lot, well away from the store’s entrances
Cost:
Distance:
Bring money for supper (food of your choice) in Devon
44 km round trip
Rating:
Advanced beginner ride that will please even the most experienced cyclist amongst us
Description: This route is mainly flat, with a few minor dips along Hwy 19. It is a combination of fairly quiet ‘country’ roads and
moderately busy (at that time of day) highways (Hwy 19 and Hwy 60). We’ll experience the beauty of countryside and farms
(crops and livestock), fast disappearing from the Edmonton area.
Coordinator: John Chang at [email protected]
Bridges of Sturgeon County
Date:
Time:
Location:
Cost:
Distance:
Sunday July 11, 2010
Meet at 8:30 am for a 9:00 am start
Meet at Kingswood Park on Sir Winston Churchill Ave. (which becomes Sturgeon Road) immediately north of River Lot 56
and a bit west of the Sturgeon Valley Golf Course. To get there from St. Albert, travel east on Sir Winston Churchill Avenue
in St. Albert, to the junction of Kingswood Drive. The parking lot is on the left. If entering St. Albert from Edmonton on
Hwy 2 (St. Albert Trail) you should proceed north to Sturgeon Road, turning right (east) to the junction with Sir Winston
Churchill Ave., then turning left (east) to Kingswood Park.
Bring a lunch to eat at halfway point (Gibbons) or bring cash if you would like to purchase snacks
65 - 90 km
Rating:
Intermediate. This ride has been really prone to Mother Nature throwing giant curves at us, anything from really hot days to
very windy days to the torrential rain storm last year that turned the ride into a survival exercise. Come prepared for all
conditions.
Description: This is a loop ride of county roads north of Edmonton. Two options are available, beginning together, and ending at the
same parking lot in St. Albert. No formal lunch stop is planned. We'll stop at each of the two convenience stores along the
route so you can buy snacks as you go or bring a lunch or snacks to carry you through the distance. There will be no support
vehicle or sag wagon, so be sure to bring a spare tube and pump - along with the confidence to be self-sufficient. There are
two options, varying in distance. Both rides are intended for those seeking a bit of a challenge to their cycling. In both cases,
five bridges of the Sturgeon River will be crossed, a couple of them from each direction. Each crossing gives you the
opportunity to first plunge into the Sturgeon Valley, and then test yourself as you climb out of it. There are several rolling
hills on the longer distance.
Option One: This is a loop of intermediate distance and difficulty, having several moderate climbs over its length of approximately 65 km.
Option Two: This adds 25 km to the distance, making it a more challenging route for those desiring something a bit tougher. Those choosing
this option must be sure to fill both water bottles at the Bon Accord convenience store as there are no more water points until the finish.
Coordinator: Don Peddie at (780) 457-2945 or at [email protected]
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Edmonton Bicycle and Touring Club
August
Piggies Go To Market
Date:
Time:
Location:
Cost:
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Rating:
Description:
Saturday, August 14, 2010
10:00 am
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
Cycle to the St. Albert Market with Jasmine and go shopping. Stay for lunch and come back. If you really are lucky there
might be a classic car show next to the market. More details to follow.
Coordinator: Jasmine Hohenstein at (780) 475-7224 or at [email protected]
Dr Seuss’ Footloose Caboose
All Aboard!
Departure Date:
Boarding Time:
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Check in at 8:30 AM for 9:00 boarding. Please arrive a minimum of 30 or 45 minutes prior to boarding to allow
Location:
sufficient time to check in and complete your booking.
Board at Tim Horton Station on Wye Road beside the Sobeys at Clover Bar Road in Sherwood Park. Arrive early
for a good window seat! We'll be back at the Station at approximately 16:00 hours.
Cost:
Distance:
Fare is $17.00 per person
95 km
Rating:
Description:
Intermediate
Enjoy a scenic train journey in our own back yard! As our special guest, you will enjoy individual first-class
coaches with seating surrounded by windows providing breathtaking panoramic views. Every cabin comes fully
equipped with state-of-the-art air-conditioning that feels so natural you’ll think you’re in the open air!
Your boarding pass also includes an unforgettable meal in our exquisite dining car, including drinks and GST.
Due to the popularity of this ride and limited seating capacity, I'm going to ask that if you join us, you stay for
lunch. If you are just along for the ride, there will be others that would get left out. The conductor will collect
your payment as you pre-board at “Horton Station”.
Please keep your luggage to a minimum as storage is limited. If you have a reflective safety vest, feel free to bring
it along as our tour will take us alongside some stretches of highway. If weather impedes the track, we will board
the Express train, and head straight to lunch.
All aboard the Footloose Caboose!
Coordinator:
Dan Boonstra at (780) 447-3680 or at [email protected]
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Edmonton Bicycle and Touring Club
August
Ice Cream Ride
Date:
Time:
Location:
Cost:
Distance:
Rating:
Description:
Sunday, August 22, 2010
10:00 am
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream. Al Carlson delivers! We ride and get ice cream. A delicious a ride as it
sounds! More details to follow.
Coordinator: Al Carlson at (780) 458-1471 or at [email protected]
Elk Island Park Ride
Date:
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Time:
10:45 am
Location:
At Irene's place - is located 3 km east of Ukrainian Village gate on Highway #16 (Yellowhead Highway). House is located on
the south side of the highway. A large sign & balloons will be in place next to the driveway.
Cost:
Bring Park Pass (family or single) if you have one, or pay at the gate. Fee will be posted later. Bring cash for lunch or snacks
at the local bakery
Distance:
70 km
Rating:
Support:
Beginner/Novice
A van with water, bring your own lunch, snacks or buy them at local bakery in Lamont.
Description: This route will take us through Elk Island National Park. This road is paved with only 2 Texas gates, some rolling hills, and
there are numerous chances to encounter wild life. We will continue to Lamont where we'll stop at the Town Hall park area
for a lunch break. Cycle around town of Lamont to Highway #15 going east to Junction #834 and return to Irene's house.
After the ride, please stay for a glass of apple cider and some social time.
Coordinator: Irene Malcolm - Phone: 780-662-2191, E-mail - [email protected]
Pigeon Lake Ride
Date:
Time:
Location:
Cost:
Distance:
Rating:
Description:
Sunday, August 29, 2010
9:00 am
Village Market at Pigeon Lake - RR 11 and Hwy 13, SE of Pigeon Lake, Westerose,AB
TBA
TBA
TBA
The classic Pigeon Lake Ride! We ride around the lake and then have lunch! More details to come.
Coordinators:
Anne-Marie Adachi at [email protected]
Bernie Lee at (780) 637-6064 or at [email protected]
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Edmonton Bicycle and Touring Club
September
Country Soul Stroll
Time:
Date:
9:00 am
Location:
TBA
Cost:
Distance:
TBA
75 km
Saturday 4, 2010
Rating:
Beginner/Intermediate
Description: Cycle quiet roads just north of the city and visit several of the Country Soul Stroll stops. We enjoy the country side while
learning about some of the interesting happenings just outside our city. In case of poor weather, we will car pool to the
Country Soul Stroll stops.
Coordinator: Nadine Leenders at (780) 438-1987 or at [email protected] - on the day of the ride use cell
number: (780) 270-8032
Night Riders
Date:
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: TBA
Cost:
TBA
Distance: TBA
Rating: TBA
Description:
Many cyclists have never ridden at night. They don't know what they are missing! We ride around with
flashing lights and bright reflectors in a long chain around the river valley. Too much fun to be described. This year
we start late enough in the season so that our BBQ doesn't get interrupted by bylaw enforcement officials.
More details to follow.
Coordinators: Greg Pommen at (780) 434-5082 or at [email protected]
Bernie Lee at (780) 637-6064 or at [email protected]
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