Saturday Group Ride We’ve reached Stage 2 of the Alberta Open for Summer plan. Though Alberta Health hasn’t released their guideline document with the exact details, here’s what we can generally do now: No riding group size limits – though much bigger than 12 and it’s safer for us to split into at least 2 …
Saturday Group Ride Stage 1 of the Alberta Open for Summer plan allows us to ride in a group of 10 while observing 2m physical distancing. This means we can ride in a single-file paceline, the same arrangement we had last year. It’s not quite back to the social ride format, but it’s a start. …
Return to Group Rides Coming With the “Open for Summer” plan released by the provincial government this week, we will again be able to offer our physically distanced pace line group rides. Stage 1 of the Open for Summer plan begins on June 1. So next Saturday, June 5, we’ll be able to ride in …
Better Than Bacon That’s what I think when I see warm weather being forecast for a long weekend of riding! Of course, if you’re vegan, bacon would be the furthest thing from your mind – sorry about that my vegan friends! Now that the touch of winter this week has melted away, and you’ve done …
Check Bike Indicator Unlike your car (for those of you who have one), which has service reminder and check engine lights, your bike needs you to remember some basic maintenance tasks. When was the last time you checked these things: Tire pressure. More is not always better. I run my road tires in the 80-90psi …
Route Inspiration Though we’re not riding together in the next few weeks, here are some route options to inspire places to ride on your own. If you come across another club member, use your discretion if deciding to ride together. In the very least, please do not ride side-by-side anywhere. 2m physical distancing must be …
Club Rides Suspended Until Further Notice This week the club executive discussed the current status of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Edmonton area. They have decided to take the responsible approach and suspend club rides until further notice. We do understand that current AHS guidelines allow outdoor riding in groups of up to 10, as …
#TogetherAgain We’re so close, and yet still far. Yes, this is a hashtag created by Labatt Breweries. But they have a valid point. Go visit Together Again. We’re close to being able to have proper group riding – shoulder-to-shoulder, chatting freely while the kilometres easily tick over. But we’re not there yet until we’ve reached …
Group Riding Intro/Refresher Clinic The weather will be cooperating this Saturday! We will meet at the Strathcona Olympiette Centre/Fultonvale School at 11am on Saturday, April 17. First, you MUST pre-register for this clinic. Use this sign-up form, which includes your answers to the COVID-19 Health Screening Checklist. >>> April 17 Sign Up Form <<< Registration …
Group Riding Refresher Postponed for Better Weather I was planning to offer this group riding clinic on Sunday. But as it’s not really a workout, it will be better suited on a day with warmer temperatures, at least above about 10°. The current forecast is only 7° – and there might be some snow left …
Penticton Spring Riding Camp Update I hope we can agree that Cycling is about more than riding shoulder to shoulder, more than racing in a packed peloton. It is an entire lifestyle that we pursue. Keeping physically distanced on our bikes is for now, but not forever when proven vaccines are being jabbed into arms …
Closing SOON – VCC Club Clothing Sale Your best prices for all club clothing will be available until this SUNDAY, March 21. After Sunday kit will still be available on-demand, but pricing will be higher. So grab something new or replace something old TODAY. Click the VCC Clothing Store button below to make your choices. …