Afterburner Gravel Recon Ride

Where: Staging from Alder Flats Ag Hall

When: 11am – This is our departure time. Please arrive about 15 minutes before

What: Either the 56km or 105km ride routes. Here are the Strava Route Links: VCC Afterburner 56km Route or VCC Afterburner 105km Route

How: Please download the ride route. All riders must be fully self-supporting for at least 100km. That means a complete flat repair kit, lots of food (consider using a handlebar bag) and fluids for your day on the gravel!

If you don’t use Strava, then here are the GPX versions of the routes: VCC – Afterburner 56km Route or VCC Afterburner 105km Route

Please review our Group Riding Tips

For all club rides we conduct, EVERY rider should be a member of Velocity Cycling Club to participate.

If you aren’t a member yet, then you can fill out a LIABILITY RELEASE waiver to participate in ONE FREE TRIAL RIDE. Preview and pre-fill the form here to bring with you to the ride: Trial Ride Liability Waiver

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

Always carry your ID.

If any mishap happens to you or another rider in your group:

1. Ensure you are safely off the road.
2. Call 911
3. Station a rider to direct traffic away from the scene.
4. While waiting for 911 help to arrive, administer any first aid you know that will help.
5. Send a cyclist for help if necessary, or to direct emergency services to the site.
6. Nearest Hospital is: Drayton Valley Hospital and Care Centre, 4550 Madsen Ave, Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1N8