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2024 Velocity Afterburner Gravel
September 8 @ 09:00 - 17:00
Details
Ride through aspen parkland on nearly 100% gravel oil field service roads just to the northwest of Alder Flats (about 160km west of Edmonton). The 105km championship course starts at 10:30. The 56km recreational course starts at 10:40. Sign-on starts at 8:15am and closes 15 minutes before race-time.
There will be feed stations with energy bars and water on course at the 31km point of the short course, and the 42km, 63km and 80km points on the long course.
Best efforts will be made to have full signage for the courses, but riders should download their course to a GPS bike computer or their phone for full backup. If you miss a sign, it could be easy to get lost on these roads!! The Tech Guide (below) has route links for downloading. Read the Tech Guide!
Riders will be treated to a BBQ meal post-ride in Alder Flats.
New for 2024
Choose to race the Open 105km route and grab the crown of Alberta Provincial Gravel Champion!!
And … special top-placing Masters (50+ years old) racing for the provincial championship will also be recognized separately from the overall champions!
Ride or race, it’s your choice. There will be podium prizes for the first 3 in each category.
On-site camping and beer gardens to help make this a weekend festival for all gravel enthusiasts and their supporters!
Just added – post-race car/bike wash and hot showers will be available for anything and anybody dusty or dirty!!!
RACE CATEGORIES
- 56km Recreational Women
- 56km Recreational Men
- 105km Open Championship Women, with sub-category 50+ Masters
- 105km Open Championship Men, with sub-category 50+ Masters
REGISTRATION / ENTRY FEE
Entry fee is $75 for all participants. All Cycling Canada affiliated club members who hold a racing license will receive a $20 discount.
NEW REGISTRATION DEADLINE!!!
Register online at Zone4 Registration closes 11:59 p.m, Wednesday September 4
*There is no race day registration. Online only!!!
Download and read the FULL TECH GUIDE
VOLUNTEERS
Please step up, help your club and help your community!
On event day we’ll need a few helping hands to give participants a great (and safe) experience. A few of the places we need help are:
- Sign-on support
- Feed station help
- On-course 4×4 vehicle support
- Post-event BBQ set up and take down
Please, if you can help, place your name on our Volunteer Sign Up Form