October 18 to 24 Update

Big BC Racing for Velocity BMX A couple of our YEG Velocity BMX racers headed to Chilliwack to test their speed against some USA racers. The USA Canadian BMX Grands brings out the best BMX’ers. Riders come from all over Canada and the US, including some world-ranked riders. Although many riders from the US get …

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October 11 to 17 Update

Velocity CX – The Last YEG ‘Cross Race this Season All hands on deck to make Velocity CX a spectacular event! No race can happen without eager volunteers like Velocity has. Please find the position that best works for you on our VolunteerSignup Sheet LINK.   And find all the event details (to share on …

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October 4 to 10 Update

Another FUN Fall Harvest Ride Our Harvest Ride on the trails of Blackfoot this past Sunday had about 25 riders. Besides Velocity, we had riders from ERTC, PRW, Juventus and one non-ABA rider.  Over $700 (big round of applause) was raised for the Alberta Cancer Foundation in memory of Roger Tetrault. This year’s honorary rider …

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September 27 to October 3 Update

BMX Season Summary What an incredible season the BMX team had this year. Velocity BMX race team sent eight riders to Toronto for the Canada Cup Nationals. Our YEG team proved it has some big talent! Each rider came away with a National placing plate including a National 1 and several top 6 finishes! Throughout …

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September 13 to 26 Update

Big Results for Velocity at the DV100/160 Great weather (finally!) this month. It certainly helped all our club participants in the DV Gran Fondo events have excellent rides! We had club members (and spouses … because you’re part of the Velocity family too) standing in podium positions in almost every category: Kim Walter #1 Women …

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September 6 to 12 Update

BMX Racers Head to Cochrane For Provincial Championships It will be a full weekend of racing for our BMX members. Their season wraps up in Cochrane, with practice rides on Friday, and racing Saturday and Sunday. We will have an update to share in next week’s post, so everyone can hear how these young athletes …

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August 30 to September 5 Update

Special Labour Day Monday Ride Looking for a long weekend adventure without straying too far from home? Then let’s take a day trip to Drayton Valley! Perhaps you’re one of the club members riding the DV100 next weekend, and you’d like to scout out some of the course. Or you just want to ride somewhere …

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August 16 to 23 Update

‘Cross Clinic Coming Up A local group of cyclocross enthusiasts is hosting a 2-day cyclocross clinic for new and experienced riders. Starting on August 31, this is an ideal clinic if you’re interested in trying ‘cross for the first time, or brushing up your skills to be ready for racing in September. Check out the …

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August 9 to 15 Update

No Matter How Short or Long … How Hard or Easy … Just Ride Road season will be over before we know it. With only a few events remaining – races and fondos – it might be time to put the bike computer in your pocket, and just go for a ride. But if you’ve …

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August 2 – 8 Update

Happy Heritage Day Long Weekend Celebrate ye olde-tyme travel by getting out of the car and onto your bike this weekend! With a forecast finally looking rain-free, take advantage while you can. Just leave the woollen cycling shorts and leather chamois behind. No need to be that retro! Ride on your own, with a few …

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July 26 – August 1 Update

Even France Gets Crazy Weather So on Tuesday I was at the velodrome running some aero tests. I was melting in the heat! Then by the end of Wednesday’s aero test sessions – we looked at a couple of our club members that day – I was shivering! And then today’s Tour de France Stage …

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July 19 – 25 Update

Monthly Club Meeting Our regular monthly meeting is coming up this next Tuesday at 7pm. This time President Ed Heacock will host the event at his house: 7231 – 112 Street. We need to discuss our Harvest Ride plans. And in the past month, another key item has come up … Club Equipment Sale We’ll …

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