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Spin Into Spring 2016

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The groundhogs have predicted an early end to winter. This can mean only one thing; that your wheels will be calling out to you sooner than later. The St. Albert Bike Association is offering one last set of spin classes to prepare you for the pavement.

The class starts on March 9th. and lasts for 10 sessions. Registration details below.

Members $125 | Class + Membership $140 | Non Members $155

WHERE

Where else but St. Albert’s finest health and fitness facility; the Sturgeon Valley Athletic Club? SVAC has been very eager and generous in their support of this community partnership. This demonstrates their commitment to a healthy and vital community.

HOW

  1. Login to SVAC’s registration system to register for the program. Depending on your membership status with SABA you will have the option to choose the best value option by paying for the fee along with you membership at once. Paperwork for your membership will be completed during your first class.
  2. You can also register in person at SVAC.

The SPIN FUNdraiser is a Win-Win

NOTE: The first day of the first session has been moved back by a week. We will begin the first session on December 2nd and add a class to the end of the session. We are hoping to fill the class to optimize our fundraising efforts. Thanks

The days are short and the snow is imminent. Time to spin with #bikestalbert

SABA is bringing back the SPIN. Stay bike fit this winter and feel good that proceeds contribute to promoting a safe and active cycling culture here in St. Albert.

Two, ten session classes are being generously hosted at the Sturgeon Valley Athletic Club starting on November 25th and February 17th. These one hour classes start on Wednesday evenings starting at 7:15pm. Space is limited to 18 participants however, personal bikes and trainers are welcome – space permitting. A full class means that SABA can invest more back into St. Albert’s cycling community.

Members $125 | Class + Membership $140 | Non Members $155

 

WHERE

Where else but St. Albert’s finest health and fitness facility; the Sturgeon Valley Athletic Club? SVAC has been very eager and generous in their support of this community partnership. This demonstrates their commitment to a healthy and vital community.

Sturgeon Valley Athletic Club

HOW

  1. Login to SVAC’s registration system to register for the program. Depending on your membership status with SABA you will have the option to choose the best value option by paying for the fee along with you membership at once. Paperwork for your membership will be completed during your first class.

 

Cycle Commuter Class

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Yes the title was meant to be confusing. While cycle commuters are classy, SABA would like to see if there is interest in a class on how to safely commute from St. Albert into the downtown core. You might be surprised to know that there are better routes than St. Albert Trail; that you don’t need anything special to get a great workout, save gas (cash) and truly understand the utility of a bicycle as transportation.

If you’ve ever contemplated it we have a veteran commuter willing to share his knowledge and routes; all he needs is an audience.

If you have ever considered commuting to work and need a guided tour and some pointers please connect with Greg at macbikesalot@gmail.com

Easy to the East : Road Ride

Interested in a 30km ride East of St. Albert? Join us this Thursday, July 9th outside of Cranky’s at 6:30pm. This ride will be casual and social and paced at around 20km/hr. See the route below to know if you will be comfortable riding the route. Looking forward to enjoying the evening as it cools and the sun begins to set in the West as we head back.

We are Saved!

Thanks for your help picking this year’s SABA T-shirt artwork. “One Pedal at a Time” is the perfect choice because it’s how we cyclists propel ourselves through life.

So, now that we have something to wear, it is safe to take your bike down to St. Albert’s Canada Day celebration, park at the Cranky’s bike parking and visit our mini skills park. Don’t forget your lid.

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Want to know more about the future of the bike skills park and how we are working towards building a safe and vibrant St. Albert cycling community? We’ll be the ones in the fancy new shirts.

Spin Into Spring : Class

Now is the time to prepare your fitness base for spring. Join the St. Albert Bike Association for a ten week spin class that has been made possible through a generous partnership with the Sturgeon Valley Athletic Club.

This event marks the beginning of a membership drive and a drive to generate value for those in our community who are interested in getting more involved in cycling as a sport, a hobby, a means of transportation or even a as a thrill. Proceeds from this class will benefit SABA community programming.

“Spin Into Spring” begins on Thursday, February 13 at the Sturgeon Valley Athletic Club and runs for 10 consecutive weeks from 7:15 to 8:15 pm. Registration is live and space is limited.

Registration and information can be found here.