Starting January 12, 2027, Blakes is proud to present a series of indoor group rides in preparation for the 2027 Tour Alberta for Cancer.
The Blakes Team starts up on Jan 12th 2027 !
For future RSVPs, please see below's schedule.
Below are answers to some common questions regarding the indoor rides.
What does each indoor ride involve? A 55 minute indoor spin and cycling class, followed by dinner and beverages, all hosted at The Doctrine's downtown studio.
What's the difference between spin and cycling? It's really only what you're sitting on. In our studio, you have the option to bring your own bike to ride on for the class, (setup on a trainer provided by The Doctrine), or simply show up and use one of our spin bikes. If you have a look at the picture below, you will see participants on both spin bikes and their own personal bikes.
I've never been on a road bike before, is this ok? Absolutely. We are starting preparation in the winter to give you the opportunity to join us, learn the hobby, learn to love it, and figure out how to get you cycling outside!
What do I need to bring to class? If you are coming to the class and using a spin bike, then all you need are comfortable gym clothes or cycling shorts, good runners, a water bottle, and a towel. That's it! Cycling shoes will also be available for anyone who would like to ride in them for the class. If you are planning on bringing your bike, just touch base with Trev Williams (owner and operator of The Doctrine) to let him know what type of bike you're bringing and come about 10 minutes early.
How early should I be for class? You don't need to come super early. You just need enough time to change between your work and gym clothes and throw your runners on. So around 5:20pm should be plenty of time.
Can I shower after cycling? Absolutely. There are showers in both change rooms, with towels provided.
What if I miss classes? Do I get behind? No way! The beauty of starting the prep inside is that you attend when you can and make your own progress. We'd love if you got into the habit of joining us, however, we know life gets busy sometimes. We'll ensure to value your time and make each class worth your effort to attend.
Key dates:
January 12th - RSVP Indoor Class
January 26th - RSVP Indoor Class.
February 3rd - RSVP Indoor Class.
February 9th - RSVP Indoor Class.
February 23rd - RSVP Indoor Class.
March 9th - RSVP Indoor Class.
March 23rd - RSVP Indoor Class.
April 6th - RSVP Indoor Class.
April 20th - RSVP Indoor Class.
May 4th - RSVP Indoor Class.
May 18th - RSVP Indoor Class.
June 1st (Tentative)- Blake's Team Outdoor Ride. 6:30pm at Fergus & Bix on 85th St. NW.
June 8th (Tentative) - Blake's Team Outdoor Ride. 6:30pm at Fergus & Bix on 85th St. NW.
June 22nd (Tentative) - Blake's Team Outdoor Ride. 6:30pm at Fergus & Bix on 85th St. NW.
July 24th - 25th - Tour Alberta for Cancer. It's go time.
Details regarding additional outdoor rides to be announced.
Your Indoor and Outdoor Coaches:
Jamie Henry with support from Marie Tessier and Trev Williams,
If you have any questions for Blakes about this program, please contact Michael Barrett or Paula Munroe. If you have any questions about the cycling, please contact Trev Williams.
Here is the location of The Doctrine.
PARKING: If you park at the COOP parking lot directly behind our studio, it is free parking for 2 hours!
Bike Mounting and Storage: Many of our members in our studio take advantage of the convenience of keeping their bike here and we mount it for you prior to class. So all you need to do is bring your yourself! If you would like to take advantage of this program, please follow this link. The bike mounting and storage option is near the bottom.
Below are some photos from our Family Day Ride on June 22nd 2024.