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June 8 Club Ride

No Coach Kevin today – I’m out of the country for a couple of weeks. Where: Staging from the small shopping complex at Edgemont Landing (199 Street & Lessard Road) When: 10am – This is our departure time. Please arrive about 15 minutes before What: About 74kms. Here’s the Strava Route Link: VCC June 8 Route …

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June 1 Club Ride

No Coach Kevin today – I’m out of the country for a couple of weeks. Where: Staging from the Ardrossan Rec Centre (usually in the northeast parking lot, depending on how busy the centre is) When: 10am – This is our departure time. Please arrive about 15 minutes before What: About 74kms. Here’s the Strava …

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May 25 Club Ride

No Coach Kevin today – I’m supporting our Stieda Classic racers. Where: Staging from the Ardrossan Rec Centre (usually in the northeast parking lot, depending on how busy the centre is) When: 10am – This is our departure time. Please arrive about 15 minutes before What: About 67kms. Here’s the Strava Route Link: VCC May …

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VCC May 16 Update

Saturday Ride Clear Skies this Saturday?I hope you got my general message about AQHI readings and how they’ll affect our rides. Fingers crossed that we don’t have to call things off too many times. When a bad AQHI reading or stormy weather (persistent rain and/or lightning) forces us to cancel a ride, I’ll use the …

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AVA Try the Track Session

Where: Argyll Velodrome When: 12pm – 2pm  What: Join us for an exhilarating “Try the Track” session at the Argyll Velodrome! Discover the rich history of Argyll’s track and get a sneak peek into the exciting new Coronation Indoor Velodrome, set to open in Edmonton in early 2026. Learn the meaning behind the velodrome’s colourful …

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May 18 Club Ride

Last week we got smoked-out. Let’s try this again! Where: Staging from the Ardrossan Rec Centre (usually in the northeast parking lot, depending on how busy the centre is) When: 10am – This is our departure time. Please arrive about 15 minutes before What: About 71kms. Here’s the Strava Route Link: VCC May 18 Route …

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Air Quality Policy

When the AQHI as published by Environment Canada is >= 8, club rides will be CANCELLED. When the forecast is 7, we might ride, but it will be cut short and kept to an easy Zone 1-2 pace to minimize your exposure to poor air quality. Of course, please use your own discretion for any …

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VCC May 9 Update

Saturday Ride New start time this week: 10am!As the daytime highs improve, we’ll move our Saturday ride time up to 10am until at least the end of August. This week we will shift over to the Ardrossan Rec Centre and ride north from there. Weather looks sunny, but often winds can be the biggest factor …

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Argyll Velodrome Session

Where: Argyll Velodrome When: 7pm – 8:30pm – This is our on-track time. Arrive about 15 minutes early if you can, to get set up. What: Track skills and drills lead by Coach Kevin. How: If you’ll be using one of our club bikes, bring your pedals and the approximate seat height of your road …

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2024 Velocity Afterburner Gravel

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 …

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VCC May 2 Update

Club Kit – Sale ends SOON! Your deadline for the best prices of the season is coming up at midnight Sunday, May 5. Go place your order: Still Seeking Weekly MTB Ride InterestIf you’re interested in a weekly MTB ride through the Edmonton River Valley, let me know and we’ll see what we can get …

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River Valley Hill Circuit – 2024

When: 6:30pm start time. Where: Meet in the parking lot area of Emily Murphy Park. What: Head over Groat Road Bridge and up MacKinnon Ravine to Buena Vista Road (Zoo Hill) for some hill climbs. All riders reconvene at the bottom before heading up together on the next effort. Try to push yourself hard to …

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