Wednesday Group Rides

RIDE STATUS

IS THE RIDE ON???

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IS THE RIDE ON??? 〰️

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Join the Pedalhead family every Wednesday night during spring and summer! We're spicing our 25-year tradition with a new Gravel Group Ride alongside our regular mountain bike outing. We've got the ride to suit your stride, new to gravel or a seasoned pro. No membership is needed; ride with us and consider us for your next upgrade. Stay tuned for updates here. Let's explore Edmonton together!

The Ride

  • We now have 2 Group Rides: Mountain Bike and Gravel! Gravel is designed for drop-bar bikes with off-road capable tires.

  • Choose a group that suits your level of ability and fitness: Intermediate and Advanced.

  • All groups will wait for slower riders, but please know how to return to the shop if you get lost.

  • The group will wait for you if you suffer a mechanical and it can be fixed within 5 minutes.

  • Riders must be 18 years of age or older unless previously approved by shop staff (stop by or call to discuss).

The Groups

Intermediate - MTB riders should have reasonable off-road bike experience and be comfortable on most trails. Able to move at a moderate pace for 2+ hours with multiple stops.

Gravel riders should have ridden their bike off-pavement previously and could ride at a moderate pace(15-25kmph) for 2+ hours with multiple stops.

Advanced - MTB riders should be comfortable riding on any terrain level at high speed. Can ride for 2+ hours with very few stops. Possible sport-level racing experience.

Gravel riders should have gravel riding experience or advanced road riding experience and be able to ride off-pavement for 2+ hours at a higher pace(20-30 km/r) with minimal rest stops.

When and Where

  • We leave the shop at 6:00 p.m. and return around 8:30 p.m.

  • Parking is available in our front or rear stalls or 66th Ave, but not the motel lot.

  • Please arrive tuned up, hydrated and ready to ride. We have a floor pump, multitool and chain lube bottle available for you.

The Requirements

  • You need a helmet, flat repair gear and whatever food/water you require. We sell all of it. Show up early, and we'll be happy to help.

  • All riders must sign a waiver before their first ride of the season. These are available at the shop before every ride.

The Fine Details

  • To preserve the quality of our trails, we don't ride in wet/muddy conditions.

  • Group leaders are volunteers. Group riders are out for a fun time. Play nice and have fun.

  • Consult this page for ride status updates.