The Club

While most cycling clubs tend to cater only to those "HARDCORE" guys or gals, we're trying to do something different. Taking some inspiration from the feedback from participants in the Cure for Cancer Ride, we'll be concentrating on welcoming those people who don't (YET) consider themselves Cyclists.

Cycling can be intimidating to new participants. Where are the trails? What should I wear? How do I develop skills and stamina? Well, in Cochrane we're extremely fortunate to have some key members of the club who genuinly want to welcome people to the sport/lifestyle of cycling.

To offer a "well rounded" club, we do have some serious competitors - so if that is your background, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Us. Experience a wonderful sport. Enjoy the mountains. Meet new friends. Be healthy. You won't finish anything if you don't start!

Club Sponsors

The Bike Bros. Cycling Club…

exists to enable you to “share the experience and love of biking’.

We envision a club that is warm, generous, social and friendly –like a brotherhood (except for boys AND girls!).

Our club embraces all types of riders— from mountain or road beginners just learning to ride all the way to experienced cyclists who want the extra challenge of competition or even racing. So...if you love bikes and camaraderie, join us!

Club Etiquette, Rules, Guidelines

Emergency ID information. All ride participants should have an identification card listing name, birth-date, Alberta health number, emergency contact name & number and any health related issues we should know about (allergies, pre-existing conditions).

Show up on time
Make sure your bike is working before heading out
Be self sufficient - bring your own water, tools, tube, pump, proper clothing etc.
Be polite
Ride within your limits
Ride single-file and under control when riding on roads or paths
Yield to pedestrians and equestrians
Riders going uphill have the right of way
If approaching pedestrians from behind - call out, "hello, may I pass on your left?" followed by, "thanks, I'm the last rider" or "thanks, XX riders still to come".
If approaching equestrians (people on horse-back), slow down then stop once you're 30 feet away and ask the horse rider how you should proceed.
Respect posted rules and instructions on trails
Helmets are mandatory on club rides

Ride Schedule

Monday Night Road Rides

The first ever Monday night road ride through the club started June 7th. It sounds like, although it was a small initial road-ride turn out, the club has earned some good points with mother nature - no rain on the ride.

So, to summarize. The club has started the Monday road rides. We'll end up with 2 ride groups - one social, one "speedy".

Be at the shop at 6:30 with bike and gear. Ride like the wind. Enjoy. Repeat next week

Tuesday Night Mountain Bike Rides

Meet at Bike Bros at 6:30 - bike ready, ready to car-pool up to 45 minute drive to...

We wanted to put a schedule of where we'd go each week but heh, this makes for a bit of a surprise each time - and we can respond to trail/weather conditions.

Thursday Night - Ladies Mountain Bike Ride

Meet at Bike Bros at 6:30 - bike ready, ready to car-pool up to 45 minute drive to...

We wanted to put a schedule of where we'd go each week but heh, this makes for a bit of a surprise each time - and we can respond to trail/weather conditions. Hey, isn't that the same description as Tuesday night's ride? Yup - and quite often the same trail is used as Tuesday night.

Sunday afternoon Ride

Look for an email in your inbox for details of where and when. All the ride leaders have kids and schedules to work around - so setting a time is tough. This ride will typically be suitable for fitter riders with mountain biking experience.