embfest Group Rides
Group Ride Descriptions
TRAILBLAZERS Group Rides
Who: For riders of all abilities under 17 years of age
What: Groups are led by Transcend Athletics coaches. Riders are split by age and ability and will head out onto the trails (doubletrack & singletrack) for approx. 60-75 minutes. Check out the Ride Levels for when you register.
When: September 9 @ 11:00am, September 9 @ 2:00pm & September 10 @ 2:00pm
How: Bring your bike, helmet, water bottles, bug spray, sunscreen & all weather clothing
Friday Group Rides
Who: For riders of all abilities
What: These rides are FREE to attend and are self led. Join a group from the community, make new friends and head out onto the trails for approx. 75-90 minutes. Be back in time for some food and a drink, plus the Bike Park Presentation from the Edmonton Mountain Bike Alliance at 8:30pm! Check out the Ride Levels for when you register.
When: September 8 @ 6:30pm
How: Bring your bike, helmet, water bottles, bug spray, sunscreen & all weather clothing
Bike Light Group Ride
Who: For riders of all abilities
What: These rides are FREE to attend. This is your time to shine (literally)! Decorate your gear and you bike with glowsticks, LEDs and more before heading out onto the trails for photo worthy night riding. Check out the Ride Levels for when you register.
When: September 8 @ 8:00pm
How: Bring your bike, helmet, water bottles, bug spray, sunscreen & all weather clothing
Plus: Bring LEDs, glowsticks and other lighting instruments with a safe way to attach them
Regular Group Rides
Who: Beginner & Up Mountain Bike Ability Levels - Participants understand the basics: body position, braking, shifting, trail awareness
What: Included in your Activity Pass, join a group of similar riders and head out onto the trails with leaders from some of our great local clubs for 75-90 minutes. Make new friends, try new trails and have fun on this social ride. Check out the Ride Levels for when you register.
When: September 9 @ 11:00am, September 9 @ 2:00pm & September 10 @ 2:00pm
How: Bring your bike, helmet, water bottles, bug spray, sunscreen & all weather clothing
Women only groups rides
Who: Beginner & Up Mountain Bike Ability Levels - Participants understand the basics: body position, braking, shifting, trail awareness
What: Women Only! Included in your Activity Pass, join a group of similar female riders and head out onto the trails with leaders from some of our great local clubs for 75-90 minutes. Make new friends, try new trails and have fun on this social ride. Check out the Ride Levels for when you register.
When: September 9 @ 11:00am, September 9 @ 2:00pm, September 9 @ 5:00pm & September 10 @ 2:00pm
How: Bring your bike, helmet, water bottles, bug spray, sunscreen & all weather clothing
donut tour group ride
Who: For riders of all abilities
What: Included in your Activity Pass, stop at 3 local donut shops, get an exclusive behind the scenes experience, meet the makers. Led by our amazing partners at Food Bike Tours, this ride is approximately 3 hours in length. Check out the Ride Levels for when you register.
When: September 9 @ 11:00am
How: Bring your bike, helmet, water bottles, bug spray, sunscreen & all weather clothing
Plus: Donuts included!
hardcore group rides
Who: Intermediate Plus & Up Mountain Bike Ability Levels - Participants should be very competent riders
What: Included in your Activity Pass, join a group of similar riders and head out onto the trails with leaders from Hardcore Rides for 75-90 minutes. Make new friends, try new trails and have fun on this fast and difficult social ride. Check out the Ride Levels for when you register.
When: September 9 @ 5:00pm
How: Bring your bike, helmet, water bottles, bug spray, sunscreen & all weather clothing
overnight bikepacking group ride
Who: Beginner Plus & Up Mountain Bike Ability Levels - Participants understand the basics: body position, braking, shifting, trail awareness & need to have overnight tenting experience
What: Included in your Activity Pass, try out bikepacking. Learn how to properly pack your bags in the pre-ride seminar on September 9 @ 4:30pm before heading out for an overnight stay at Rainbow Valley Campground. Ride departs September 9 and returns September 10. Check out the Ride Levels for when you register.
When: September 9 @ 5:00pm
How: Bring your bike, helmet, water bottles, bug spray, sunscreen & all weather clothing
EXTRAS: Packing bags for riding to the campsite, camping gear (tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag), overnight essentials, camping cooking gear, meals and drinks
Plus: Campground fees & FREE Aerial Adventure Park Passes included!
gravel group ride
Who: For riders of all abilities
What: Included in your Activity Pass, bring your gravel bike and join a group of similar riders to head out onto the trails with Pedalheads Bicycle Works for 75-90 minutes. Make new friends, try new gravel trails and have fun on this social ride. Check out the Ride Levels for when you register.
When: September 8 @ 8:00pm
How: Bring your bike, helmet, water bottles, bug spray, sunscreen & all weather clothing