The Gran Fondo is the crown of a full weekend of activities and celebrations. Riders have a dedicated lane with zero traffic the whole way – the only day in the year this happens. You and 5,000 others will be inspired by an army of supporting volunteers and spectators, as well as the super popular on-course live bands and DJs. Once you cross the line in Whistler, we throw the mother of all parties including a drink on us, a huge variety of food, awards ceremonies, kids’ activities and a feel-good concert that keeps going all the way through the afternoon.
Travel Tips
On Saturday, September 10 more than 5,000 cyclists will be participating in RBC GranFondo Whistler. Participants will start from Vancouver’s Stanley Park, head up along the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway and end at Whistler Olympic Plaza. As a result there will be traffic impacts including rolling road closures and areas of reduced speed along the route. It is advised that motorists plan travel well in advance, drive with caution, follow signs and expect delays. Traffic Impact information from the RBC GranFondo is available here.
Schedule
| Friday, September 9 | ||
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| 11:00AM - 8:00PM | Package Pickup at VeloSpoke Bike Expo | Vancouver Convention Centre East (999 Canada Pl #200) |
| Saturday, September 10 | ||
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| 5:30AM | Start Corrals Open (NO Bag Check) | Stanley Park, Brockton Point |
| TBD | Medio 55km Package Pick-Up Open | Solutions Tent, Day Lot 4, Whistler |
| 6:00AM | Forte 152km Start | Stanley Park, Brockton Point |
| 6:40AM | St. Regis Cup race start | Stanley Park, Brockton Point |
| 6:50AM | Alta Classe Start | Stanley Park, Brockton Point |
| 7:00AM | GranFondo 122km start | Stanley Park, Brockton Point |
| 9:00AM - 10:00AM | lululemon stretch class | Celebration Plaza, Whistler |
| 9:15AM | Medio 55km Star | Day Lot 4, Whistler |
| 9:45AM | First Riders Expected | Day Lot 4, Whistler |
| 9:00AM - 5:00PM | Celebration Plaza Open | Whistler Olympic Plaza |
| 10:00AM - 12:00PM | iRIDE Expo - kids' ride (ages 6-13) | Day Lot 4, Whistler |
| 1:00PM | Awards ceremony | Celebration Plaza, Whistler |
| 1:00PM | Truck departs for SATURDAY Bike return (pre-booking required)* |
Day Lot 4, Whistler |
| 4:00PM | Return Passenger Transportation (pre-booking required) | Day Lot 4, Whistler |
| 4:00PM | Bike Check Closes (all bikes to be picked up by 4:30PM) | Day Lot 4, Whistler |
| 4:00PM | Finish Line Closes | Day Lot 4, Whistler |
| 5:00PM | Celebration Plaza Closes | Celebration Plaza, Whistler |
| 6:00PM - 9:00PM | SATURDAY Bike pick-up (pre-booking required) | lululemon Headquarters (1818 Cornwall St.) |
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9:00PM - 2:00AM |
RBC GranFondo Whistler After-Party | Apres, Apres Whistler |
| Sunday, September 11 | ||
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| 9:50AM - 2:35PM | Return Passenger Transportation (pre-booking required) | Whistler to Vancouver |
| 12:00PM - 4:00PM | Family Studio Sunday at the Museum | Audain Art Museum |
| 10:00AM - 5:00PM | SUNDAY Bike pick-up | lululemon Headquarters (1818 Cornwall St.) |
*Any bike transportation purchased for Saturday that does not make it on the truck will be available for pick up on Sunday, September 11th at lululemon HQ, 1818 Cornwall Ave Vancouver from 10am to 5pm
The Details
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Distance: 122km / 76 mi
Start: Stanley Park, Vancouver
Finish: Whistler Village, Whistler
Elevation: 1900m / 6200 ft
Rest Stops: 4 full support + 1 mechanical only
Start time: 7am