Alberta Bicycle Association

Need support promoting your event on ABA socials? 🚴‍♀️📣 The Alberta Bicycle Association social channels are here to help share exciting cycling events, volunteer opportunities, race highlights, and community updates from across the province. Before submitting a request: • Your event must be sanctioned or approved on the ABA Events Calendar • Please include a JPG visual (poster, photo graphic, tech guide cover, etc.) • Keep captions short, clear, and engaging • Submit requests at least ONE WEEK before your desired post date • For story shares, tag @abbicycle directly in your Instagram story To request a dedicated post, volunteer callout, or event promotion, please fill out the “Social Media Request” form located in our Linktree or under the Race Organization Forms section in the Organizer tab on the Alberta Bicycle Association website.

This week in Alberta cycling Snake Hill Slither IV XCO is heading to Sundre this weekend with racing, relay action, hill climbs, and Alberta Summer Games qualifying on the line. 📍 Sundre, Alberta Saturday May 16 • ABA Sanctioned Races • Alberta Summer Games Qualifiers Sunday May 17 • Club Sanctioned Races Who’s racing this weekend? #AlbertaCycling #RideAlberta #XCO #MountainBiking #BikeAlberta #CyclingCommunity

Something new is coming. 👀 A fresh look, an updated vision, and the same passion behind everything we do. We’ve been building quietly behind the scenes, and we can’t wait to show you what’s next. Stay tuned. 🔥 #ComingSoon #albertasports #cycling

Two race weekends. Two different disciplines. One big month for cycling in Alberta 🚴🔥 🌲 May 16–17 | Sundre Slither, XCO, ITT, Relay + ASG Qualifier Mountain bike racing takes over the trails for a full weekend of competition and community. 🛣️ May 30–31 | Edmonton The Alex Stieda Classic One of Alberta’s top road racing weekends returns to the streets of Edmonton. No matter what kind of bike you ride, May is the perfect time to get on the start line. Registration details available on the ABA website. See you out there 👊 📸 Blair Takahashi #AlbertaBicycleAssociation #CyclingAlberta #MountainBike #RoadCycling #XCO #BikeRace #MTB #RoadRace #RideAlberta #CyclingCommunity #AlbertaEvents

What an amazing way to start off the Provincial Racing season! With the Hay City Classic on the road side of things and the Coulee Cruiser for XC MTB! Thanks to @migzone5 for these shots from the Coulee Cruiser down in Lethbridge!

💥 Funding Opportunity for Community Sport 💥 The Every Kid Can Play Grant is here to help make sport and recreation more accessible and affordable for kids across Alberta. If you’re running community programming, this is your chance to expand and strengthen what you’re already doing 🙌 💰 Up to $25,000 available 📍 Alberta non-profit organizations Let’s remove barriers and get more kids into sport 👉 For more info + how to apply, find the link in our bio

Alberta Velodrome Association is hiring! 🚴‍♂️ The Alberta Velodrome Association is looking for strong, passionate leaders in the cycling community to help make our Summer Camps in Edmonton exceptional. If you’re a coach who thrives on developing athletes, building community, and creating a high-energy, positive environment — we want to hear from you. Be part of something that’s growing the sport and inspiring the next generation of riders. Apply here: https://www.albertavelodrome.ca/jobs

Bike season is right around the corner 🚴‍♂️ The Alberta Bike Swap is back with two chances to score a new ride, sell your old one, or donate to a good cause: 📍 Calgary – May 2, 2026 📍 Edmonton – May 9, 2026 From first bikes to race-ready setups, you never know what you’ll find 👀 Consign. Buy. Donate. Don’t miss it. 🔗 albertabikeswap.ca @albertabikeswap

The Alberta Bicycle Association has a lot on the go for 2026 and they kicked things off in one of the best ways possible ✨ The Canadian Track Championships (JR/U17) in Edmonton marked their first major milestone of the year, and a huge part of that success came from the incredible collective effort behind the scenes. From organizers to volunteers to officials, their teamwork was a clear example of how dedication behind the scenes can create something special ❤️🤝 And the season is just getting started for ABA, with a full slate of major events ahead, including the Canmore Mountain Bike Classic, the UCI World Gravel Series Ghost of the Gravel, the Canadian National Road Masters Championships, the Canadian National BMX Championships, and more still to come as the year unfolds. For more information on the Alberta Bicycle Association, please visit bit.ly/4uhpDhh 🔗 ________________________________ L'Alberta Bicycle Association a de nombreux projets en cours pour 2026 et elle a démarré l'année de la meilleure façon qui soit ✨ Les Championnats nationaux juniors/U17 de cyclisme sur piste à Edmonton ont marqué leur premier grand jalon de l'année, et une grande partie de ce succès est due à l'incroyable effort collectif en coulisses. Des organisateurs aux bénévoles en passant par les officiels, leur travail d'équipe a clairement démontré comment le dévouement en coulisses peut donner naissance à quelque chose d'exceptionnel ❤️🤝 Et la saison ne fait que commencer pour l'ABA, avec un calendrier bien rempli d'événements majeurs à venir, notamment le Canmore Mountain Bike Classic, l'UCI World Gravel Series – Ghost of the Gravel, les Championnats nationaux canadiens de cyclisme sur route Masters, les Championnats nationaux canadiens de BMX, et bien d'autres encore au fil de l'année. Pour plus d'informations sur l'Alberta Bicycle Association, veuillez consulter bit.ly/4uhpDhh 🔗 📸 Photo : Masa Higuchi

Registration for the Hay City Road Race & Coulee Cruiser closes TONIGHT! Be sure to sign up before its too late!

Starting NEXT WEEK! Para Cycling Try-It Program 🚴‍♀️ Curious about para sport opportunities for your child? The Alberta Bicycle Association (ABA) is proud to offer a Para Cycling Try-It Program—a supportive and inclusive introduction to cycling through our Power to Pedal Grant. Program Details: • 📅 Dates: May 4 – May 28 • 🕓 When: Mondays & Wednesdays | 4:00–5:00 PM • 📍 Location: North Glenmore Park Parking Lot B • 👨‍🏫 Coach: Sam Hargreaves, NCCP + Safe Sport Certified What to expect: • A welcoming, inclusive environment • Introduction to para cycling equipment (bikes provided where possible) • Focus on skill development and community riding This is a great opportunity to explore para sport in a fun, low-pressure setting. 📩 To sign up or learn more: [email protected]

Mountain bike racing AND road racing kicks off this weekend! Down in Lethbridge there is the Coulee Cruiser which is also an Alberta Summer Games Qualifier for Zone 1 athletes. In Olds the Hay City Classic kicking off the road season on the provincial calendar! Both registrations close this Wednesday April 29th at Midnight, be sure to register early!