Kevin Rokosh 🇨🇦 🏳️‍🌈

Certified Cycling Canada Coach | Road & Track Racer | Club Coach for @VelocityBikeAB I coach riders & racers to discover their epic cycling seasons

[VelocityCyclingClub @VelocityBikeAB]

High % chance of rain for our track session today - stay tuned for a go/no-go call.

[VelocityCyclingClub @VelocityBikeAB]

Though the AQHI sits at 9 in the city it looks more like 5 in Ardrossan where the ride starts this morning.

Use your own discretion today as it looks like the air quality could be acceptable if you get out of the city & go east. If you ride keep it steady - no hard efforts

[VelocityCyclingClub @VelocityBikeAB]

AQHI too high, too unhealthy, for the Hill Circuit tonight. CANCELLED.

And the AQHI forecast for tomorrow isn’t looking that great for the Saturday ride either. Look for our update in the morning before you head out.

[VelocityCyclingClub @VelocityBikeAB]

Crit Racing Double-header this weekend in Edmonton!! Register NOW - before midnight Thursday

[VelocityCyclingClub @VelocityBikeAB]

No Track session today due to the National Criteriums on Whyte Ave tonight. Ride there and watch the fantastic action & see the crowning of the next Canadian Women & Men Cycling heroes!!

[Alberta Bicycle @AlbertaBicycle]

The Canadian Road Championships in Edmonton happening June 23-26 is closing their registration tomorrow (June 16th Friday) at midnight! No exceptions, don't forget to register! 

https://t.co/ZDDuoYCl8Y

[VelocityCyclingClub @VelocityBikeAB]

No Track session today due to the AQHI in the range of 7-9. Yet another reason to look forward to our indoor velodrome opening in 2025!

[VelocityCyclingClub @VelocityBikeAB]

AQHI @ 7 is not looking good for our track session today. Watching for the 3 p.m. update from Environment Canada before making the final call. Stay tuned.

[VelocityCyclingClub @VelocityBikeAB]

AQHI hasn't budged. 7 is too high for a safe Hill Circuit tonight so it's called off. Take your ride to the countryside this evening, where the AQHI is a little better.

Here's to hoping that Strathcona County has better air tomorrow for our club ride.

[VelocityCyclingClub @VelocityBikeAB]

With the AQHI sitting at 7 currently, it's not looking good for our Hill Circuit tonight. All AQHI stations across YEG are reading 7 right now. Please check back by 5:30pm for the final call.

https://t.co/qHaf7o0UYG

[Kevin Rokosh 🇨🇦 🏳️‍🌈 @BicyclingBloggr]

@Brad_Fehr Thanks for the update Brad! I’ve been wondering about the progress on that new way to get into Ft. Sask

[Todd Hirsch @theToddHirsch]

Some UCP supporters are spreading untruths about me personally.

I feel I must defend myself and clear the air of these lies...

[VelocityCyclingClub @VelocityBikeAB]

No Hill Circuit tonight. Holding the Crit Clinic instead, rescheduled from this past Monday.

See our Event Calendar for details:
https://t.co/kCJivhM9YW

[VelocityCyclingClub @VelocityBikeAB]

AQHI still too high to hold the crit clinic this morning. Will try rescheduling it for Friday, replacing the hill circuit. Watch for updates throughout the week.

[VelocityCyclingClub @VelocityBikeAB]

IMO Rule V does not apply to wildfire 🔥 smoke 💨 conditions like we have today

…other than maybe jumping on the trainer when the temperature is going to be in the mid 20°s outside.

Still no club rides until the AQHI gets <7.

[VelocityCyclingClub @VelocityBikeAB]

Save your lungs 🫁!

AQHI still awful (10+) this morning. Club ride from Ardrossan CANCELLED.

Watch the forecast. If the AQHI drops below 7 later today consider taking yourself out for an easy ride.

[VelocityCyclingClub @VelocityBikeAB]

AQHI sitting at 10, with no realistic drop forecast in the next hour. Sorry, must cancel the hill circuit tonight.

Fingers crossed that favourable winds will clear things up for our club ride tomorrow morning.

[VelocityCyclingClub @VelocityBikeAB]

YEG AQHI may force cancellation of tonight’s hill circuit. Cut off is >= 7. As winds can change this quite quickly the final call will be made about 5pm. Check back here later today.

[Kevin Rokosh 🇨🇦 🏳️‍🌈 @BicyclingBloggr]

@AlbertaGravel I’ve been paraffin waxing my chains for years. I touch up with Squirt (1 drop/roller) about every 2 weeks. Remove the quicklink & hot wax again ~2 months. KMC quicklinks can be reused ~3times at least. By that point I usually need to replace the chain anyway.

[VelocityCyclingClub @VelocityBikeAB]

Due to the severe air quality situation in YEG we must cancel tonight’s (May 17) Midweek Racing event. AQI needs to be <=6 to even consider racing let alone riding. Today’s AQI forecast looks dismal.

Paid entries will get a promo code to use at the next event.