The Edmonton Road and Track Club is excited to present the Pigeon Lake FONDO on june 7, 2025!
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.
The 2025 Pigeon Lake Fondo will run in conjuction with the ABA Road Race and includes a BBQ at the hall. Remember to let us know your dietary restrictions in the registration! Read the Guide below carefully for race 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 $60 TILL MAY 28
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EARLY BIRD PRICING $60 TILL MAY 28 〰️
Citizen/UCI racing or Fondo?
Our fondo is open to everyone. All participants, regardless of gender and age, will start together. Depending on number of participants we will sort the chip-timed results by combinations of gender for both overall and age categories. 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. Note that citizen racers will start with the fondo participants.
Registration closes at 11:59pm on Wednesday, June 4th.
LOCATION and ROUTE
The staging site is Mulhurst Bay Community Hall. 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 race category starts with a neutral rollout for approximately 4km from Mulhurst Bay Community Hall. Please review the interactive map to see the route. The race will run CLOCKWISE. Each lap of the course is 24km; please note the START and FINISH are separate from the lap (it is your responsibility to know the course and the number of laps).
Marshalls will be stationed at course corners, 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.
RACE INFORMATION
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We are offering 2 distance options, 40km and 64km. 40km will be 1 lap (24km) of the course, and 64km will be 2 laps of the Course (48km) - both with a starting and finishing segment (total 16km)
Fondo (64km Option)
8:30am Start. Sign-on opens at 7:30am.
First finishers likely to arrive at 10:30am. 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 (40km Option)
8:45am Start.
Co-Ed start, however results will be sortable by gender and age.
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There is no day-of registration; please register by June 4th 2025. Please sign-on at the Mulhurst hall on June 7th no earlier than 8:00am.
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This race will be chip timed, giving more complete timing information. Please pick up your chip at sign-on and attach it to your bicycle or person. 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.
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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. Do not cross the centre line under any circumstances.
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
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Riders shall act with utmost caution. Please remember to ride predictably and safely, follow all traffic regulations, and wear a helmet! Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated, including but not limited to public urination, littering, use of profane language and verbal abuse of volunteers.
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Edmonton Road and Track Club (ERTC)
Albert Nguyen (President),Scott Klarenbach (VP) and a host of volunteers make this event possible! Contact us!
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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.). 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.
If you stop at the feed zone, do so safely and do not impede other riders.
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.
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Pay attention to other traffic in your lane. Pass other riders and groups of riders on their left and stay and ensure they know you are passing (announce or use a bell). Ride as far to the right as is practicable to allow for passing motor traffic or another group.
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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.
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Please review the interactive map for the location of the finish line. Note that the finish line is separate from the lap.
At the conclusion of your race, proceed directly to Mulhurst Bay 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.
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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.
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A BBQ lunch is included. Burger (Beef and Veggie) with all the fixin’s and snacks and candy!
NUMBER PLACEMENT
You will receive numbers to pin onto your jersey, and frame plate to attach to your bicycle at sign on. Please place the numbers on your jersey according to the picture below.
If you are a citizen rider, you will receive numbers and frame plate that you will use for all races. If this is your first citizen ride you will receive at sign on; if you have done a citizen ride this year please bring your race numbers. Failing to bring your personal race numbers – should you have them – is a $10 replacement cost.
