June 16 Gravel Ride

A new venture into club gravel riding. Coach Kevin doesn’t have a gravel bike (yet), so you’ll be leading yourselves on this one.

Where: Staging from the Emerald Hills shopping complex. Park/meet near Starbucks.

When: 10am – This is our departure time. Please arrive about 15 minutes before

What: About 65kms. Here’s the Strava Route Link: VCC June 16 Route

How: Please download the ride route.

If you don’t use Strava, then here is the GPX version of the route: VCC – 65km Fort Sask Gravel Loop GPX

We’re trialling Tom Pidcock’s app Link My Ride this season. Download the app for free and create your account. Then use the “Explore” map to find our club in Edmonton and request to join:

Apple Version

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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: Strathcona Community Hospital, 9000 Emerald Dr, Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0J3