



RIDE WITH US!
We organize our ride information using the Spond App. Use this link to dwonload the app and find a ride!
Alter Ego Cycling Club
Member Benefits
- Access to participate in all planned rides and events
- Volunteer opportunities - Our club hosts races, run a Kids of Mud program and encourages everyone to consider the benefits of volunteering including becoming certified coaches and/or officials.
- Club Strava and Facebook Pages to connect with the group, plan unofficial rides, get training tips and expert advice
Register to Ride with us!
The Alter Ego Cycling Club is a Manitoba Cycling Association affiliated club. Clicking the link below will take you to the AECC Club registration site on the Manitoba Cycling Association website. Here you will Register online, and purchase AECC membership and a license via the Manitoba Cycling Association (minimum of a General Membership is required). If you already have an MCA membership, you will only need your club membership.
Your license will be processed and mailed to you. You may be required to upload a photo that will be printed on the back of the license.
2022 Rides & Events
- When: Thursdays @ 6:30PM
- Route: Varies
- Pace: 25km/hour (No Drop) / Distance: 40km
- When: Sundays @ 8:50am
- Route: St Adolphe *NEW* Once a month we will move this ride to a different route
- Pace: 25+km/hour / Distance: 50-60km

AECC KIDS OF MUD
Registration is complete for the 2022 season. You can use the link below to send an email to be added to the waitlist for next season.
GROUP RIDING ESSENTIALS
Join the Right Group
There are rides for all kinds of cyclists—everything from leisurely social jaunts to race-pace throwdowns. Ask your cycling friends, talk to your local bike shop, or do a quick Google search to find a group that fits your interests, fitness, and abilities. Before you clip in, you should have a sense of the terrain, the vibe, and how far and fast you’ll be riding.
Show Up Prepared
Don’t be that rider. Carry everything you need: a spare tube, tire levers, a multitool, a pump or CO2, water, snacks, money, and your phone. Before you jump into a group, make sure you can ride in a straight line, even with one hand on the bar while reaching for a water bottle, eating, or indicating a turn, or road debris.
Be a Good Wheel
Groups ride in a paceline— either single-file or two abreast—to efficiently share the work and keep everyone safe. Ideally, you ride 12-18 inches behind the rider in front of you. Inching ahead of someone riding next to you is called half-wheeling—a cardinal sin that’s annoying and potentially dangerous.
Ride Consistently
Everyone is safest when your movements are predictable—so brake gradually, accelerate steadily, avoid erratic or unexpected swerving, and communicate any turns or debris well in advance.
Communicate
Speak up or use hand signals to point out gravel, holes, and other road obstacles. Use your left hand to signal a left turn and your right hand to signal a right turn—it doesn’t hurt to call them out too. Give a quick shout if you have a mechanical issue, or if the group is slowing or stopping because someone has a flat.
Coexist with Cars
Follow the rules of the road, avoid unpredictable movements, and ride as far to the right as is comfortable. Come to a full stop at traffic lights and stop signs. On busier roads or streets with a narrow shoulder, most groups will ride single file. Never ride three abreast in any situation— it’s not safe or courteous.