Overview
The Category 1/2 race will begin at 11:00 on Saturday morning. Remaining race categories will push off at staggered intervals. This race is comprised of multiple laps of a 31km course. The first lap is shortened for all categories with a slight variation depending on category. Check the groupings and start times below.
Route: A longer course for provincial championships is warranted. In order to stay within the allowed maximum distances, a slight course alteration will be in place for some categories
Men 1/2, Men 3, Women 1/2/3, Women 4, U17 Women:
Increase distance of 20 Km from previous years.
First lap is 12 km and will head North on RR 279, then turn Right at TWP 512 (Map Station 6). See the Lap 1 map below. At that point you are the main course.
You will then ride the number of FULL laps indicated to make up your distance.
A full lap is 31 km, starting and ending at the finish line.
U15, Citizen, Men 4, U17 Men:
Same route and distance as previous years.
They will head east on Graminia road from the race headquarters.
First lap is 26 Km.
Remaining full laps are 31 km, starting and ending at the finish line.
LAMP:
Same route and distance as 2025
Head east on Graminia road
Head south at Station 6 and continue south on RR 270. The finish will be on RR 270 approximately 500m north of Gramina Hall.
Field limits will be in place - no more than 60 riders per category
The map below shows the general location (if the embedded Google Map doesn’t appear use this link). There are 2 maps included - Full Laps which is the same course as previous years. The Lap 1 map is also included.
Directions
Graminia Hall
51101 Range Rd 270
Spruce Grove, AB T7Y 1G6
Edmonton To Graminia (42km / 40 minutes)
Calgary To Graminia (294km / 3h 1m)
Start Times & Laps
| Grouping | Start Time | First Lap | Full Laps | Total | Feed Lap | Est Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Race Package & Sign On | 09:30 | |||||
| Men 1/2 | 11:00 | 12 km | 4 | 136 km | 2,3,4 | 14:25 |
| Men 3 | 11:05 | 12 km | 3 | 105km | 2,3 | 13:45 |
| Women 1/2/3 | 11:07 | 12 km | 3 | 105km | 2,3 | 14:05 |
| Men 4, U17 men | 11:10 | 26 km | 2 | 88 km | 2 | 13:25 |
| Women 4, U17 W | 11:15 | 12 km | 2 | 74km | 2 | 13:10 |
| U15 W+M, Citizen W+M | 11:25 | 26 km | 1 | 57km | NO | 12:55 |
| LAMP | 11:30 | 20 km | n/a | 20km | NO | 12:20 |
These are the preliminary category combinations. Final combination determination will be made after registration closes.
Prizing and podiums will commence as soon as we receive the results from the Commissaire's table at the finish line. We expect to have multiple podium presentations. LAMP podium at 13:00, with others starting at 14:00 hrs and ending approximately 14:45 hrs.
Prizes payouts will be determined after registration closes
Parking
Rider and volunteer parking will be available behind the hall. Caravan vehicles will park in the Graminia Hall lot in front of the hall.
Race Headquarter - Graminia Hall
Headquarters for the event will be Gramina Hall. Washrooms are available inside, with outhouses near the parking area.
Race Package Pickup
Race package pickup & sign-on will open at 09:30 inside Graminia Hall
Race Timing Chip
The race timing chip will be securely attached to your cycle. Chips are not to be placed on the rider's body. At the conclusion of your race return to the ABA tent to return your numbered chip to the chip curtain. Secure your chip & strap to its correct numbered location in the curtain. Participants who lose their chip, or fail to return the timing chip, will be invoiced $75 by the ABA for the replacement cost.
If you are racing the Sunday Criterium, DO NOT RETURN YOUR TIMING CHIP UNTIL THE CONCLUSION OF YOUR RACE ON SUNDAY.
Number Placement
Two jersey numbers and a frame plate.
Number placement on the jersey is on the right shoulder and lower back.
Vehicles
No team or unauthorized following vehicles are permitted in the road race.
Commissaire Vehicles
There will be a Commissaire vehicle with race radio following each category of the race.
Wheel Vehicles
Wheels added to the wheel vehicle are neutral. That means another rider might borrow your wheel. Best to indicate category, bib number, and type of cassette (gears, Shimano/campy).
Drop your spare wheels off in the respective ability level’s wheel car. The wheel cars will be parked just outside Graminia Hall and can be loaded up to five minutes before your race starts.
Wheel cars will return to the hall parking lot once your race has completed. Please remember to collect your wheels!
Refer to the ABA regulations if you have any questions.
First Aid & Emergency Services
An ambulance and several paramedics will be on the course. The nearest hospital is the Devon General Hospital.
Feed Zone
We will be following UCI feed zone regulations: “Feeding is prohibited on climbs, descents and during the first 30 and last 20 km”.
The feed zone has been placed on Sanctuary Road (RR-264) 800 metres south of the finish line. The feed zone is approximately 200m in length and it will be marked with the green feed zone flags. Refer to the distance table above for your categories feed laps.
Instructions To Feeders & Team Support
Feeders must keep vehicles completely off the road surface, including the shoulder. Race organizers and local residents will not tolerate any litter or waste left behind.
Instructions To Racers
Bottles and trash are only to be discarded in the feed zones. Failure to abide will result in fines.
Finish Line
The finish line is a false flat approximately 300m south of TWP-512A on Sanctuary Road (RR-264).
The finishing sprint must not cross the imaginary centre line. You will run the risk of being relegated or disqualified should you violate the centre line rule.
At the conclusion of your race, proceed with extreme care when returning to Graminia Hall as a race may still be going on behind you.
End Of Race Celebrations
Podium Presentations
Podium presentations will be held once we receive the results from the Commissaire table at the finish line. Please be patient with us as this is sorted out.
Prizing
The organizers expect to run the event as cost neutral. Therefore, prizing will not be known until the registration numbers of final.
ABA Points
This event will be part of the Alberta Provincial Road Series with series and upgrade points available according to the ABA Points Schedule A:
| Place | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade Points | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |