Last weekend for ERTC was a busy one! With over 20 people attending our BBQ and over 40 people attending our Imperial Century ride! Thanks to all who made it out this weekend to our events, and the smiles on everyone’s faces make it all worth it! A special thanks to Vince and Christine for Hosting the BBQ and Geoff and Corey for helping lead and organize the century rides.
Cross is here! With midweek cross beginning this Wednesday, August 28 at the Argyll Velodrome - Race start at 7pm (show up by 6:45 to get your numbers) ERTC Members RACE FOR FREE! Don’t know what cross is? Cross-Curious? We will be having an information session soon for all those who might be interested. You can also just show up at the time and place above to check it out! Highly recommended just to heckle your fellow racing clubmates! (Did I mention heckling is an important part of CX?)
A short summary off the internet: Cyclocross is a form of bicycle racing that combines road cycling with off-road terrain, often featuring a mix of grass, dirt, and mud. Races are held on a short, looped course with obstacles that may require riders to dismount and carry their bikes over barriers or through challenging sections. The sport emphasizes both endurance and technical skill, making it a dynamic and demanding discipline.
The culture of cyclocross is marked by a vibrant and supportive community that celebrates camaraderie and competitive spirit alike. It features a festive atmosphere at races, with enthusiastic spectators, team tents, and post-race gatherings that foster a strong sense of belonging. This subculture values grit, resilience, and the ability to tackle diverse and challenging conditions, creating a unique blend of intensity and inclusivity.
CLUB/EVENT UPDATES:
Sept 13-15: WoERTC heads to the mountains! Specifically Canmore to do a longer ride through Legacy Trail and Bow Valley Trail (which will be closed to cars). While accommodation reservations are already made, you are still welcome to join! Message Heather Curtis on Slack if you are interested in coming.
October 12: Our Croken Classic Gravel Race is back again this year and registration is now open! The event needs no introduction, but in case you wanted to learn more or register, do so here: https://www.ertc.org/crokenclassic
RIDE UPDATES:
August 25: Special Edition Imperial Century Ride - https://www.strava.com/clubs/2845/group_events/1750292
September 8: Rapha Women’s 100! Join women from across the world to cycle 100k. Stay tuned for more info. Our ride will start/end at Ritchie Market (yay for post-ride treats).
September 16: Final Road Skills Session - Details coming soon!
RACE UPDATES:
CROSS IS COMING!! First Midweek CX - August 28 - Argyll. 7PM.
First ABA CX Race - September 7-8 https://www.albertabicycle.ab.ca/alberta-race-calendar
GENERAL REMINDERS:
Official Rides are posted on strava. If you haven’t requested to join, please do so here: https://www.strava.com/clubs/2845 if you’ve applied and haven’t heard back, e-mail me, but first, make sure your strava name matches your registration name.
Day to day communication and general chatter is via slack. You can join here: https://join.slack.com/t/edmontonroada-7u36621/shared_invite/zt-1t5qvezds-JotWB~e_EJcXrD9NArQarA - this is where you can get real time updates about unofficial rides, talk bikes with club members, and sell your stuff to other club members! If you identify as female and would like to be included in the WoERTC communications and event announcements, please message Heather Curtis on Slack to be added to the private WoERTC channel.
The membership cards are here! If you have been attending rides you may have already gotten one, but if you haven’t they will be carried by all the ride leaders so if it is your first ride, just ask, they will probably have some on them! We will not be mailing these out to you, so the only way to get one is to show up on a ride. Remember to fill out the emergency contact portion of the card. While club leadership has access to your emergency contact information, having it on your person allows anyone else to call someone you trust without contacting us first. This membership card also serves as your proof of membership when getting your discount at the physical location for Hardcore Bikes and Healthcare Solutions. The QR code will lead you to the private site where you can find the discount code for online shopping at 7 Summit Snacks, Healthcare Solutions, and when booking online at Flexion.