***THE TRY RACING PROGRAM IS NOW FULL FOR 2017. YOU MAY STILL CONTINUE REGISTRATION IN ORDER TO BE WAIT LISTED IF ANY ADDITIONAL SPOTS OPEN UP, OR HAVE HAVE DIBS FOR THE PROGRAM IN 2018. YOU CAN STILL RACE AS PART OF ERTC AND ATTEND OUR SEMINARS AND SKILL SESSIONS FOR 2017 BUT WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY SPECIFIC FINANCIAL BENEFITS ON THE WAITLIST***

This is the registration form for the ERTC 2017 "Try Racing / Learn to Race" Program. This program is designed to take you from a person interested in racing, to starting your very first race. You cannot have held an ABA Race License and started a race.(Don't know what that is? You qualify!) and be a current member of ERTC in good standing in order to qualify. You may only enroll one time. Ever.

As part of this program, all registered members will receive upon registration:

• Free entry to ALL Edmonton-area unsanctioned races, such as the Spring Series Road Races, Fat Tire Tuesdays, a summertime mountain bike race series, and the Wednesday Night Cyclocross fall race series. This offer does NOT include the DV100, the Tour d'La Alberta, or any other "Fondo" type events.
• Free access to a series of in-class lectures and seminars providing instruction in everything from safety, easy-to-do bike repairs, and how to prepare for races, led by an NCCP coach. These instructions sessions run in March and April. You may attend these as often as you like, with or without registration, for as long as we hold them.
• Free access to a series of on-bike skills development sessions led by an NCCP coach, These sessions cover a variety of skills needed in road riding and racing, starting at the absolute basics of bike handling (think ‘Hopping a curb 101 as the starting point and you get the picture). These sessions are well attended by many club members—from beginners to seasoned racers—and take place in April and May. You may attend these sessions as often as you like, with or without registration, for as long as we hold them.

Upon registering for your Race License from the ABA you will receive:

• One "Welcome to Racing" Package consisting of a water bottle, a number plate holder, and a season's supply of safety pins. (You'll learn what these are for as part of your seminars.)
• The option to attend the ABA "Learn to Race" Workshops for free (you’ll earn upgrade points by completing this workshop. An ABA race license is required to register for this.)
• Free entry to ALL ABA Sanctioned Races hosted by ERTC (For 2017: A time trial, criterium and cyclocross race).

Upon registering and starting your first ABA Sanctioned race not hosted by ERTC (There is no requirement to finish) you will receive ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

• 1 free ERTC Craft Jersey or $75 refund on any ERTC Craft clothing. (Sizes are limited) OR
• a $75 refund on ERTC Jakroo JERSEY ONLY

As part of the ERTC Race Team you will enjoy at any race ERTC attends:

• Use of the team tent and staging area
• Access to ride-sharing and other logistical considerations
• Use of any shared team resources (such as, but not limited to: a full suite of tools, mechanic support, feed zone support, neutral wheels, aerodynamic equipment) when available
• A team of fun, supportive and competitive people to race with!

Please note that you will have to PURCHASE your jersey (and wear it to your first race, as per ABA Regulations) and once we confirm that you started your race, you will receive your refund. This can be any ABA sanctioned race , however the program will lead you to the May 13 - 14 Velocity Stage Race as the season opener. There is a limit on how many entries per season we can take, but if you are seeing this, the registration is still open!!