June 24, 2009
Routes have been approved by Alberta Transportation and official start times for each distance is as follows:
178km - 7:30AM
100km - 10:00AM
50km - 11:30AM
20km - 12:30PM
5km Kids Mini Tour - Noon
Please ensure you show up at least a half hour before your start time to give yourself plenty of time to get your bike set-up and organized.
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May 2, 2009
Announcing Urban Insight Official Travel Partner of the Tour de l'Alberta: The Edmonton Bicycle and Touring Club is proud to appoint Urban Insight as their official Travel Partner for Le Tour de l’Alberta 2009. Urban Insight will be delighted to assist riders, family and guests with booking your travel needs including accommodation, transportation, domestic flights, activities and sightseeing.
See the Urban Insight website for further information about booking your travel package or call 1-888 756-2035.
May 1, 2009
Early bird pricing is now over: A record 240 cyclists registered by April 30th. All 240 cyclists will be elegible to win the set of Mavic Ksyrium wheels donated by Revolution Cycle. The draw will be made May 17th at the start of EBTC's Callingwood Cove ride.
April 21, 2009
Early Bird prize announced: Sign-up before May 1st and you will be entered in a draw to win a new pair of Mavic Ksyrium Elite wheels valued at $850 from Revolution Cycle.
EBTC Executive Approve revised 100mile Route: New 100 mile route approved by EBTC executive: EBTC is excited to announce a new route for the Tour de l'Alberta that will NOT have a loop. To achieve this we were required to add an additional 18km's to the present 160km for a total distance of 178km's. For a preview of the new route go to http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/canada/ab/morinville/627123985467792796. The route will pass through the communities of Westlock, Clyde, Thorhild, Red Water, Gibbons and Bon Accord. We are confident that despite the additional distance that the route will be inspiring and rewarding as you pass through and experience rural Alberta at its best.