Ninth Street Cycle-Logic is a cycling club based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and headed by former racer Rich Schafenaker. Roadies and triathletes ride together to train and race to their full potential and to enjoy a network rich with friends and support.

We start together, we finish together

Shop Location: 7805-109 Street
Phone: (780)433-1046
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Outdoor Rides 2009

Spin Sessions and Winter Holidays are over for 2009 and outdoor cycling has begun. For 2009, Ninth Street Cycle-Logic Cycling Club will be offering a program of rides geared to cyclists of all abilities. The club is following a similar format as was in effect in 2009. There will be group rides for recreational riders, racers and triathletes, as well as riders new to group road riding. The club specifically wants to promote skill development and fitness in a safe and fun atmosphere.

Skills Ride

Purpose

The purpose of the ride will be to:

• Introduce new riders to the sport of road riding
• Help experienced riders improve their riding skills
• Provide a safe, reduced intensity alternative for riders that do not feel, or, are not ready, or, comfortable on the other CYCLE-LOGIC rides.

Focus

The focus of the ride will be:

• Safety
• Fun and enjoyment
• Build skills
• Build confidence

Time

Monday evenings at 6:15pm beginning Monday, May 4^th, 2009
Location:

• Monday May 4 - Meet Hawrelak Park (Week 1)
• Monday May 11 - Meet Hawrelak Park (Week 2)
• Monday May 18 - Meet Hawrelak Park (Week 3)
• Monday May 25 - Meet Hawrelak Park (Week 4)
• Monday June 1^st and the rest of summer if folks are interested – Meet CYCLE-LOGIC (Week 5 onwards)

Overview

The ride will begin with a relatively structured 4-week schedule focusing very specifically on skills. Subsequently, the ride will evolve into a less structured, more typical ride, but with a more controlled pace and continued focus on skill and safety. The group leaders will be the core riders from CYCLE-LOGIC ; i.e., riders with lots of group riding experience.

Skills & Topics covered (Including but not limited to)

• Safety
• Equipment
• Road rules & etiquette
• Braking
• Cornering
• Climbing & Descending
• Riding in groups
• Single & Double pace lines, Echelons
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance

Necessary Equipment: a working bicycle, and, a HELMET