RBC GranFondo Whistler
September 7, 2024
The RBC GranFondo Whistler is a stunning point-to-point cycling journey along the famous Sea to Sky Corridor between Vancouver and Whistler. There are distance options from 55 km to 152 km and all offer beautiful landscapes and a clear, traffic-free passage along the Sea to Sky Highway. The event is family friendly and open to all abilities.
2023 GranFondo Events & Schedule
The largest Gran Fondo in North America, RBC GranFondo Whistler is inclusive, open to everyone, and now offers the classic 122 km Gran Fondo, 152 km Forte and 55 km Medio categories. Choose your distance and register at rbcgranfondo.com.
Here's a look at what happened in 2023. Please check back for a new schedule closer to the event.
2023 Race Schedule
Monday, September 4
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 9 AM - 2 PM |
PRIMAFONDO PARTY |
Red Truck Brewery, Vancouver |
Thursday, September 7
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 6 - 8 PM |
VIP cocktail reception (by invite only) |
Vancouver |
Friday, September 8
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 11 AM - 8 PM |
Package Pickup at VeloSpoke Bike Expo |
Vancouver Convention Centre East |
Saturday, September 9
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 5:30 AM |
Start Corrals Open |
Stanley Park, Vancouver |
| TBD |
Medio 55km Package Pick-Up Open at Solutions Tent |
Day Lot 4, Whistler |
| 6 AM |
Forte 152km Start |
Stanley Park, Vancouver |
| 6:40 AM |
St. Regis Cup Start |
Stanley Park, Vancouver |
| 6:50 AM |
Alta Classe Start |
Stanley Park, Vancouver |
| 7 AM |
Gran Fondo 122km Start |
Stanley Park, Vancouver |
| 9 - 10 AM |
lululemon Stretch Class at Celebration Plaza |
Whistler |
| 9:15 AM |
Medio 55km Start |
Day Lot 4, Whistler |
| 9:45 AM |
First Riders Expected |
Day Lot 4, Whistler |
| 9 AM - 5 PM |
Celebration Plaza Open |
Whistler Olympic Plaza |
| 1 PM |
Awards Ceremony at Celebration Plaza |
Whistler |
| 1:45 – 3:30 PM |
Finish Line Festivities, beer garden and outdoor concert |
Whistler Olympic Plaza |
| 1 PM |
Truck departs for Saturday Bike return (pre-booking required) |
Day Lot 4, Whistler |
| 4 PM |
Bike Check Closes (all bikes to be picked up by 4:30 PM) |
Day Lot 4, Whistler |
| 4 PM |
Return Passenger Transportation to Vancouver |
Day Lot 4, Whistler |
| 4 PM |
Finish Line Closes |
Whistler |
| 5 PM |
Celebration Plaza Closes |
Whistler |
| 9 PM - 2 AM |
RBC GranFondo Whistler After-Party |
Après Après, Whistler |
| 6 - 9 PM |
Saturday Bike Pick-Up at lululemon Headquarters |
1818 Cornwall St., Vancouver |
Sunday, September 10
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 9:50 AM - 2:25 PM |
Return passenger transportation to Vancouver (pre-booking required) |
Day Lot 4, Whistler |
| 12 - 4 PM |
Family Studio Sunday at the Museum |
Audain Art Museum |
| 10 AM - 5 PM |
Sunday Bike Pick-Up at lululemon Headquarters |
1818 Cornwall St., Vancouver |
*Schedule subject to change. Events may require registration.
2023 Post-Race Celebrations
Time: 9 AM – 5 PM
Location: Whistler Olympic Plaza
Description: Celebrate the ride with friends and family in the Plaza. Featuring meals, refreshments, kids playground, live entertainment and a beer garden.
Free Outdoor Concert
Time: 1:45 – 3:30 PM
Location: Whistler Olympic Plaza
Artists: TBA
Free lululemon Yoga
Time: 9 – 10 AM
Location: Whistler Olympic Plaza
Description: Enjoy a free yoga stretch class on the Whistler Olympic Plaza Great Lawn. Bring your own mat, this event is open to everyone.
Awards Ceremony
Time: 1 PM
Location: Whistler Olympic Plaza
Description: Watch top riders receive their medals and prize money onstage.
Training
The only way to train for the RBC GranFondo is to pedal, pedal, pedal. A pre-ride is a great way to become familiar with the course, know the challenges and plan pacing for yourself on the day (and stop for pictures along the way). Why not plan a pre-ride and meet the family in Whistler for a night or two in the mountains, or stay and tackle some of the other road rides in the area to enhance your mountain legs?
Transportation
- Bike and passenger transport is available for your return trip to Vancouver on Saturday and Sunday so you can relax and enjoy some well-deserved recovery time in Whistler
Recovery
No need to rush off after the ride – there are plenty of places to stay and enjoy a relaxing recovery in Whistler.
- Find the perfect accommodation for a deep sleep after the event
- Soak your muscles in your own hot tub or book a post-race massage at one of Whistler's spas
- Join up with other participants in one of Whistler's bars, pubs or restaurants to raise a glass in victory
- Turn it into an outdoor adventure weekend. Try bungee jumping, mountain biking or another summer activity
- If you prefer to rest after the race, ride the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola, take a gentle hike or chill out by one of Whistler’s five beautiful lakes