WEDNESDAY NIGHT GROUP/GRAVEL RIDE
Pedalhead's adding to our 25 yr old Wednesday Night Group Ride with the all new Wednesday Night Gravel Ride!! Have you recently purchased a gravel bike and are wondering where to ride it, or what it's capable of? Our Gravel Group Ride will cover those questions and give you a group to ride with and a ride leader to set the pace and route. Our regular Group Ride is a weekly mountain bike group ride that explores Edmonton's best singletrack trails. No membership is required -- we just ask that you consider us for your next purchase. This page is updated when the ride status changes.
RIDE STATUS:
Wednesday Night Group Ride for May 31 is ON!! We will be preparing to leave the shop after 6pm tonight. See ya there!
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 get back to the shop in case you actually get lost.
- If you suffer a mechanical and it can be fixed within 5 minutes, the group will wait for you.
- 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 be able to ride at a moderate pace(15-25kmph) for 2+hours with multiple stops.
Advanced - MTB riders should be comfortable riding on any and all levels of terrain at a high speed. Can ride 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 higher pace(20-30 kmph) with minimal rest stops.
The When and Where
- We leave from the shop at 6:00 p.m and return around 8:30.
- Parking is available in our front or rear stalls or on 66th ave, but not the motel lot.
- Please arrive tuned up, hydrated and ready to ride. We have a floor pump, multitool and bottle of chain lube available for you to use.
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.