GranFondo in the News
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Cyclist numbers swell for GranFondo Whistler race
Thursday, September 8, 2011 | The Province Seven thousand intrepid cyclists — nearly double the number from last year — are expected to set out on a ride from Vancouver to Whistler on Saturday. Read more: http://www.theprovince.com/sports/Cyclist+numbers+swell+GranFondo+Whistler+race/5372590/story.html#ixzz1XPAn1jsK -
GranFondo arrives in style
Wednesday, September 7, 2011 | Pique newsmagazine There are lots of good places to watch the RBC GranFondo Whistler this Saturday, but one of the best is the finish line at Lot 4. -
Road riding rage catches on
Friday, September 2, 2011 | The Chief The atmosphere at the starting area was electric,” she described in an email. “One of the most memorable moments of the ride was going over the Lions Gate Bridge. -
Top Ride: RBC GranFondo Whistler Set For 7000
Friday, September 2, 2011 | PezCycling News In only it’s second year, the RBC GranFondo Whistler has become on of the largest in North America – selling out to 7000 riders back in April. With the big event just one week away, and my own training just about done, a look back at last year’s ride is in order… -
GranFondo almost ready to roll
Friday, September 2, 2011 | Squamish Chief More than 7,000 riders are getting ready for the ride of a lifetime. The second annual RBC GranFondo will again zoom through the Sea to Sky Corridor and event organizer Neil McKinnon hopes to build on what was a successful debut. -
Tony Routley: Forgoing World Championships for GranFondo
Thursday, September 1, 2011 | The Whistler Question Team Whistler manager and rider Tony Routley will be missing out on a couple of other big cycling events to take part in the GranFondo Whistler on Sept. 10. -
RBC GranFondo Whistler bike ride to bring traffic closures on September 10
Thursday, September 1, 2011 | Straight.com On September 10, thousands of cyclists will gather in downtown Vancouver for the mass bike ride and race. -
GranFondo Whistler riders chasing personal goals
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 | Pique News Magazine There will be 7,000 riders in the second running of the RBC GranFondo Whistler on Sept. 10, all of them with personal goals for the 122-kilometre ride from Vancouver to Whistler. -
Gran Fondo Vancouver to Whistler Sea to Sky Sept. 10
Monday, August 29, 2011 | The Province Sept 11 2010 was the first Vancouver to Whistler Gran Fondo cycle event. A Gran Fondo is a mass participation cycle event very popular in Europe. Judging by the turnout of 4,000 riders for the first ever in Vancouver it will be just as popular here. -
Gran Fondo dos and don'ts
Friday, August 26, 2011 | The Vancouver Courier If you are still reading, you're probably one of the 7,000 people anticipating Sept. 10, the day you find out if your training has paid off. Since you've put in so much work to get this far, the following tips will help you make the most of your training.
