Training Rides - We organize Volunteer-led Training Rides of varying lengths and difficulties, designed for people of all fitness levels. You can get in shape while meeting Riders in your neighbourhood. There is a whole community of fellow Riders out there for you to connect with. You can start to make some lifelong friends while getting ready for an epic journey. Remember, everyone else who has registered for The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer is in the same situation as you. They may not be ready now, but they will be with regular training and our help. To RSVP for the next Training Ride in your area, visit our Training Ride Section .
Training materials -Once you sign up for The Ride, you’ll also receive a Manual to learn about proper nutrition and track your training progress. And last but not least, you can always call your actual human Ride Guides with any questions about training for The Ride. They’ll be able to provide you with one-on-one advice and guidance to ensure achievement of your goals.
Click here to download our suggested training guidelines to help keep track of your weekly workouts, kilometres cycled, hours per week on your bike, and cross-training activities. Remember, these kilometre guidelines are an ideal plan. If you can’t fit all of this into your schedule, don’t get so discouraged that you avoid riding altogether - just doing as much as you can will help your training quite a bit. Again, consistency is the key to proper training. The more you train, the more you’ll enjoy The Ride.
Stretching regularly before and after your training rides and workouts will help attain and maintain flexibility. This will have tremendous payoffs for you during The Ride - muscle pain, stiffness, injuries, and fatigue will all be lessened. For tips and training on how to stretch, click here. Those stretches should be incorporated into your weekly training schedule now.
These fitness clubs and spinning studios are pleased to offer discounts to The Ride to Conquer Cancer participants.
Forma Athletics
1455 Marine Drive
West Vancouver, BC V7T 1B8
http://www.formaathletics.com
Golds Gym (UBC)
3 locations: UBC, Langley, Port Coquitlam
www.goldsgymbc.ca
Live Fit
138 Victory Ship Way
North Vancouver, BC V7L0B16
604-566-8228
http://www.studiolivefit.com
Yyoga
888 Burrard Street,2nd Floor
Vancouver, BC
Flow Wellness (Burrard) offers YRide (spin/yoga), yoga, core and pilates. Discount is valid for 3 and 6 month passes at all 7 centers.
604.682.3569
www.yyoga.ca
Please join us at an upcoming Training Ride. We look forward to riding with you!
Training Ride with Corey
Date: Sunday, February 27, 2011 ** Please note this ride will re-occur EVERY Sunday**
City: Vancouver
Meeting Time: 9:15am
Start Time: 9:30am
Distance: 50 +kms
Meeting Place: Science World, south parking lot
Description of Ride: Medium skill level ride - 25 + km p/hr
Are Bathrooms Available: No bathrooms available at Science World- however we are a flexible group and willing to make stops!
Level of Difficulty: Medium
RSVP: tracey.corey@gmail.com or
http://www.meetup.com/Ride-To-Conquer-Cancer-Downtown-Meetup/
Training Ride with Team Ovcare
Date: Wednesday’s and Saturday’s throughout
April and May
City: Vancouver, North Vancouver
Meeting Time: Check
Orientation Calendar
Start Time: Check
Orientation Calendar
Distance: Variable 20-70KM
Meeting Place: Check
Orientation Calendar
Description of Ride: All Levels
RSVP: and More Info Please visit our Orientations Calendar at:
http://www.conquercancer.ca/site/Calendar/47408396?view=MonthGrid&Day=4,1,2011
Training Ride with Fit FX Studio and the Bike Gallery
Date: Fridays and Sundays from April 1st - Sept 3rd **no Sunday rides on long weekends**
City: Vancouver, B.C
Meeting Time: Fridays 6:15pm and Sundays 8:45am
Start Time: Fridays 6:30pm and Sundays 9:00am
Distance: Variable (1hr in length on Fridays and 2hr in length on Sunday)
Meeting Place: Fit FX Studio - 4439 W 10th Ave, Vancouver B.C.
Are Bathrooms Available: Yes
Description of Ride: Beginner and Recreational levels
Costs: $30-Drop In, $173.25-Package of 6, $297-Package of 12
RSVP: and more info please visit: http://fitfxstudio.com/get-started/outdoor-rides-and-clinics/
Please Note: You must be a registered rider to participate in training rides.
Rides are subject to change, make sure you RSVP
Riders under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.