Route
The newly upgraded Sea to Sky Highway was designed to accommodate traffic for the 2010 Winter Olympics, and now it's waiting for you. You won't believe your eyes as you travel this spectacular route.
The Start
Starting at sea level in Vancouver, riders will head over the Lions Gate Bridge in a dedicated lane on their way up to Whistler. Once over the bridge, cyclists will travel up Taylor Way to get onto the upper levels of Trans-Canada Highway with a right of way at all intersections. The journey then begins.
The Women's Corral is located on the westside of Burrard Street, in between the 3.5 hr and 4 hr corrals. Females are not required to start in this staging area but have the option to do so to enjoy a bit more of a relaxed setting to start the day. Perfect for women participating in their first gran fondo.
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THE JOURNEY
After Lions Bay, all riders will continue on a dedicated lane width all the way up to Whistler. You'll be distracted from the 1,700 metres in climbing by the spectacular views of Howe Sound as you ride to Squamish, the halfway mark and rest stop. You may be surprised to realize you'll also enjoy 1,000 metres of descent as you roll through the Coast Mountain Range for a net gain of 700 metres of elevation to arrive at the finish line in the heart of Whistler Village.
The Finish
Riders will finish along Blackcomb Way in Whistler and be guided into the rider only finish area in Lot 4 in the Whistler Parking area. Your personal luggage from the start will be available for pick up plus a complimentary bike check. Riders are then encouraged to join in the festivities at Celebration Plaza.
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Celebration Plaza
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Finish Lot
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Course Map
See below for the entire 2012 RBC GranFondo Whistler Route Map with Rest Stop information as well as an elevation profile.
For a more detailed map, visit our MapMyRide Page, or download the printable pdf file here.
Total GranFondo Distance: 122 km
Total GranFondo Elevation: 1700 metres
Total Medio Distance: 55 km
Total Medio Elevation: 700 metres
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