Hi All,
With no update on COVID-19 restrictions, we have decided to open up registration this year for ERTC with a reduced rate, as we cannot offer many of our services this year, such as social events and first-time-racer incentives. ERTC continues to stand by our commitment to developing new riders and giving people the confidence to tackle their own goals this year and will continue to hold early-season skill sessions.
As such, registration is now LIVE with the link over at https://zone4.ca/reg.asp?id=25705 with our first rides starting when the snow melts from our roads. Your $80 registration fee includes the following:
Access to 2 regular rides welcoming to all rider levels, per week, with experienced leaders (subject to COVID-19 contact tracing protocols and social distancing) We are unable to facilitate any official group rides at this time due to social distancing, however intervals and hills continue to be possible as these do not require tight pack riding. This may change.
Access to skill sessions led by certified coaches in order better help you handle your bike and be safe on the roads. Further information is available by checking the requisite option on the registration form.
Liability insurance though the Alberta Bicycle Insurance to the tune of $5,000,000.
Mountain bike rides with Hardcore Bikes. Further information is available by checking the requisite option on the registration form.
If you joined in early 2020 and did not join for the latter part of 2020 due to restrictions, please check your inbox for a coupon code for a discount on registration this year.
We will continue to use strava for contact tracing with a strict requirement to RSVP to the ride before the start of your ride. You may visit our website at http://www.ertc.org/joining-strava for more information on how to RSVP to our rides.
We are officially switching to Rogelli as our kit supplier this year, as last year production was halted until August due to the production facilities being in Italy. You will find that the pricing on the new kit is 30-40% cheaper than Jakroo with more options for accessories. If you are worried about the fit, ERTC will be keeping a limited amount of inventory on hand, in case you are not happy with your sizing, we can swap if the tags are still on. The Speed Line is available in women’s specific fits, and you will automatically be sent the women’s specific fits for your shorts / jersey based on the name you use for your shipping information. If you do not want this to happen, or have a gender-neutral name please email me. Kit will be directly shipped to you from our supplier and we have no control over the ordering or shipping process. The webshop will be open for 2 weeks starting today and ending on Sunday, March 21. If you miss the order cutoff, we will have another order coming later on in the season, or you can always order the old kit from Jakroo (link on website since I don’t want people accidentally buying Jakroo kit) You may purchase the new kit here: https://www.rogelli.com/en/ertc
As usual, I look forward to meeting and riding with you this year, and hope that the latter part of the season brings us better news!