The Edmonton Road and Track Club is excited to present the Pigeon Lake FONDO on june 29, 2024!

We are happy to announce that this year's Pigeon Lake Fondo is supported by our friends at Blindman Brewing. All participants will get a finisher medal and collectible numbered frame plate.

*NEW this year* - The 2024 Pigeon Lake Fondo will run in conjuction with the ABA Road Race and now includes a BBQ at the hall. Remember to let us know your dietary restrictions in the registration! Read the Guide below carefully as this has created many differences in the format and timing.

This is the guide for the open to all Fondo. Looking for information on the ABA Categorized Races. Click here!

EARLY BIRD PRICING $70 TILL JUNE 16

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EARLY BIRD PRICING $70 TILL JUNE 16 〰️


Citizen/UCI racing or Fondo?

Our fondo is open to everyone and all participants, regardless of gender and age, will start together. Depending on numbers we will likely sort the chip-timed results by the usual combinations of gender separated overall and age groupings. The fondo will have no prizing other than the finisher medals. You should participate in the fondo if your primary objective is to challenge yourself.

If your primary objective to to complete with other people, then ABA Provincial Level racing is for you. When you choose to take part in ABA racing, you can choose between citizen or UCI racing. Citizen racing offers no upgrade points, however, it is a great way to get started in the world of provincial level bicycle racing. UCI racing allows you to earn points and race in faster and longer races as you progress. You can learn more here. This type of racing usually comes with prizing, however, you will need to purchase a racing license.

Registration closes at 11:59pm on Wednesday, June 26th.


LOCATION and ROUTE

The staging site is Sundance Beach Community Hall - please review the interactive map below to see available parking locations. The primary parking is the grassed area by the hall, with overflow parking in the park and on the side of the road. Note that the hall has limited bathroom facilities (2 indoor, and 1 portapotty). We have provided changing tents in side the hall for you to change in, so please try to leave the bathroom free for people who need to use the facilities.

Each fondo category starts with a neutral rollout for approximately 1km from Sundance Beach Community Hall. A neutral start is when there is a lead car to let everyone clip in safely, and you are not to pass this lead car until it pulls over. Please review the interactive map to see the route. The fondo will run CLOCKWISE.

Marshalls will be stationed at the corners (pending volunteers), however their primary responsibility will be helping with traffic control and awareness. They are not responsible for showing you the route. It is recommended that you study the route below to avoid any wrong turns.

Pigeon Lake Road Race and Fondo Map

RACE INFORMATION

  • We are offering 2 distance options, 48km and 72km. We are having this as a test event and hope to be able to offer longer distances in future events. 48km will be 2 laps of the course, and 72km will be 3 laps of the Course.

    Fondo (72km Option)

    • 8:30am Start. Sign-on opens at 7:30am.

    • First finishers likely to arrive at 11:00am. If you believe you will be arriving at the finish line after 2:00pm be aware that the racers from the afternoon events may be passing you on their way to the finish. Please give them right of way.

    • Co-Ed start, however results will be sortable by gender and age.

    Fondo (48km Option)

    • 8:45am Start.

    • Co-Ed start, however results will be sortable by gender and age.

    • You will be sharing a start time with the Citizen Racing Category.

  • There is no day-of registration as this creates a bit of a hassle for our timers and results. Please sign-on no earlier than 7:30am. Showing up earlier than this puts you at risk of being voluntold to help us set up ;)

  • This race will be chip timed, giving more complete timing information. Please pick up your chip at sign-on and attach it to your handlebars. Return the chips to the timing tent or at the community hall. Failure to return your timing chip will result in a $75. You may attach the chip to anywhere. Common places are the handlebar or your ankle.

  • Every aspect of this event is being planned with safety as the first priority. You are a critical partner in ensuring the event is run in a manner that is safe and enjoyable for all racers, race officials, volunteers, and residents of the area. If you have suggestions or concerns regarding safety please contact the race organizers by email at any time.

    • This event occurs on open roads. You are expected to abide by all traffic regulations in Alberta.

    • An ambulance and paramedics will be on the course. They will attend to you in case of emergency however we will be relying on EMS (911) for any patient transport.

    • The nearest hospital is the Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Centre 6910 47 St, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 3N3

    • In an emergency, call 911

  • While there are no “rules” in a fondo, please remember to ride predictably, follow all traffic regulations, and wear a helmet!

  • Scott Klarenbach and Albert Nguyen. Contact us!

  • Please review the interactive map above to review the location of the feed zone.

    • There is one single feed zone, where we will have a selection of snacks and water for you (Granola Bars, etc.), however it is recommended that you bring enough snacks with you on the ride in case we run out or you get hungry before then.

    • There will be a marshall / attendent at the feed zone, if you have any questions ask that marshall, if you have any concerns please speak to that person.

    • Race organizers and local residents will not tolerate any litter or waste left behind.

    • Bottles and trash are only to be discarded in the feed zones.

  • Pay attention to other traffic in your lane. Pass other groups on their left and stay as far to the right as is practicable to allow for passing motor traffic or another group.

  • If you retire from the ride please report this to a course marshal, finish line official, or the organizer. You will have to wait for the sweep car to come by to pick you up.

  • Please review the interactive map for the location of the finish line.

    At the conclusion of your race, proceed directly to Sundance Beach Community Hall. If you wish to remain at the finish line to spectate please do so on the opposite side of the road, in the ditch.

  • There will be a couple of sweep cars which will follow the group. It is recommended that you bring enough tools for you to fix a flat or a minor mechanical issue, as it could be some time before a sweep car catches up with you, especially if they are helping someone else.

  • A BBQ lunch is included. Burger (Beef and Veggie) with all the fixin’s and snacks and candy!

NUMBER PLACEMENT

If you have already received your ABA numbers, wear them for this race. If this is your first ABA race, you will be assigned your race numbers. 

Failing to bring your personal race numbers – should you have them – is a $10 replacement cost.

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