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| Win a Ski Package from Mountain Park Lodges |
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, book your calendar now for Sunday, July 22, 2012 for the EBTC Tour de l’Alberta.
Register on or before Saturday, June 30 for a chance to win a ski lift package for two, courtesy of Mountain Park Lodges, including two nights accommodation and two ski lift tickets!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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| Route Changes |
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, have you resisted the urge to sign up for the long distance? Well, due to one or two changes by popular demand and a little road construction, the route is 10 kilometres shorter this year. See the new map for our 175 km route and take on the challenge today!
If you did not ride the 100 km route in 2011, you will enjoy it as much as the riders did last year. The same fun rest stops welcome you!
The 20 km and 50 km riders can look forward to riding the same popular routes.
We had 50 kids ride the 5 km Kid’s Mini Tour last year. Register your child for free on the Morinville town website at this link. Click on View Activities and find the Kid’s Mini Tour activity. You can find it quickly by entering Activity Number 600.
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| Like our new Facebook Page! |
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We are excited to share our new Facebook Page! If you already have a Facebook login or have always wanted to sign up, you have a great excuse now! See photos from last year and read some updates on this year’s Tour.
If you’re planning to ride in this year’s Tour, join our Facebook event so you can see who else is going.
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| New Tour de l’Alberta Facebook Page |
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| Jerseys Still Available |
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This year’s Jersey was designed by Nancy Martin, designer of the 2010 Jersey. We’re proud to present another one of her winning designs! Sizes are starting to run out!
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2012 Tour de l’Alberta Jersey
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If you did not purchase a Jersey when you registered for the Tour, you can still order a Jersey separately at this special Jersey Purchase link (scroll down to event called "2012 TDA Jersey Only").
If you are not sure what size to choose, refer to this sizing chart or try out a Jersey in person at Revolution Cycle or Mountain Equipment Co-op.
If your size is sold out, drop us a quick note, and a waitlist will be started if the demand is there.
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| Target the Tour |
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There’s still time to get in some miles before the big day, ! The Target the Tour Classic runs at 9:30 every Sunday morning, and the entry-level Target the Tour Foundations is at 1:30 every Sunday afternoon.
Both rides start from the Country Boyz Tempo at 22279 Highway 16 East, Ardrossan (map).
Become an EBTC member at this registration page and then contact Charles World to sign up for the Classic series or Scott Keast to join the Foundations group.
Have you been checking the summer schedule put out by the Edmonton Bicycle & Touring Club? Visit the EBTC Calendar to see all upcoming day rides and week-end trips we have planned for the season.
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| May Prize Winner |
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By registering this month, , you will also be entered in all the remaining draws leading up to the Tour including the Grand Prize to be awarded on July 22.
Congratulations to Arthur Bland for winning our May prize, an Ultimate Stop Automotive detailing package. This prize is courtesy of Subaru City, and includes a hand wash, complete interior vacuum and scrub, steam clean and more!
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| May Prize Winner |
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| Calling for Volunteers |
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There’s a volunteer opportunity available regardless if you’re riding, , and you can get your family or friends involved.
We are currently recruiting volunteers to assist with pre-planning and of course, there’s plenty of things to do on the day of the Tour itself! E-mail us at volunteer@tourdalberta.ca or join our Volunteer Newsletter list!
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| Thank our Yellow Jersey Sponsors |
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Thank you to our main Yellow Jersey sponsors this year:
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