Are you ready for some BIG MILEAGE this Saturday? We’ve planned 3 Fondo options for you to choose from: the Cessna (87km), the 737 (165km) and the Jumbo Jet (240km). Why “airport” fondo? Because each route will “touch down” at some of the airports and landing strips in the greater Edmonton area. Each Fondo route …
Last Ride of August Time keeps on slipping … into the future. Hmm, might be dating myself with that reference. But yes, August is almost over. A pleasant forecast is on deck for Saturday, with the last 9am start for the season. Look to see the next scheduled club ride to begin later, after the …
World Triathlon Championship Weekend Though Velocity isn’t a triathlon club, we have many members who either are triathletes or are interested in cheering on the competitors. It is a BIG DEAL that Edmonton is hosting the World Triathlon Championships Finals this weekend. All of the Elite Women and Men are competing on Saturday. If you’ve …
Happy Friday the 13th! Nothing nefarious planned for this weekend. Well, maybe the weather will feel hellishly hot again, but you know how to prep for that: a little pre-ride hydration by sipping (not gulping) throughout the day. And carry more fluids on your bike than you might normally drink. This weekend both Ed and …
Looping Around Cooking Lake This weekend’s Saturday ride will carry us around Cooking and Antler Lakes, departing from the Olympiette Centre at 9am. It’s 74km long, and will take us about 2:30hrs or a bit less. Here is the route: https://www.strava.com/routes/2857733745371751534 Save this link and/or download it to your GPS bike computer. Pre-register by 7:30am …