For the first time since 2010, the Canadian Road Cycling Championships for Elite, Junior and Para athletes are returning to Edmonton from June 23 – June 27, 2022.

The Canadian Road Cycling Championships are the most prestigious cycling events on the domestic racing calendar, with the winners of each event awarded the “National Champion” maple leaf jersey to wear in competition around the world in the year following the event.

Since riders must compete at Nationals to be considered for the National Team, this event sees participation from the highest level of cyclists in Canada and will also feature some of Canada’s top professional riders, who have the opportunity to race on home soil. The Canadian Road Championships is comprised of three separate events: Time Trial, Road Race and Criterium for Junior, Elite, and Para athletes.

If you really want to get in on the action, sign up for the Urban Fondo Ride! Choose from 28 km, 56 km and 80 km closed-off routes so you can experience riding through Edmonton like a pro!

If you can’t beat em, join em! If you really want to get in on the action, sign up for the Urban Fondo Ride presented by Melcor on Sunday, June 26 at 7 am! Choose from 28 km, 56 km and 80 km closed-off routes so you can experience riding through Edmonton like a pro!

All loops will start and end at the Alberta Legislature Grounds where you get to pick up your finish line race goodies from event partners including The Colombian Coffee Mule, Doughnut Party, Anti Social Running Club and SYC Brewing.

All participants who sign up to ride in the Edmonton Urban Fondo Community Ride on Sunday, June 26th  will receive:

🚲 A  limited edition Canadian Road Cycling Nationals tote designed by @antisocialrunning

🚲 A crisp post-race beer or non-alcoholic beverage from @SYCbrewingCo

🚲 And since you’ll be ending the race in the morning, a post-race pick-me-up from @thecolumbianyeg @the.coffee.mule truck and a doughnut from @doughnutparty! 

Click here to see all of the incredible swag Explore Edmonton has added to your prize packs in partnership with a number of fantastic local businesses!

Grab your flags and head down to the grounds to cheer on the riders June 23-27!