# ✨Clinics, Community, and the 2026 Season.

> 🎁 Plus an exclusive gift to kickstart your season.

**Published by:** [News from RBC GranFondo](https://blog.rbcgranfondo.com/)
**Published on:** 2026-03-06
**Categories:** news, reviews, photos, stories, vibes
**URL:** https://blog.rbcgranfondo.com/%E2%9C%A8clinics-community-and-the-2026-season

## Content

Celebrating Women on Bikes!At the RBC GranFondo Whistler, we believe the start line is for everyone. That’s why we launched Project 30by30, our dedicated mission to encourage more women into cycling. We’d love to see at least 30% female participation by 2030.Photo: Eddie MuscroftWe know that taking on a big ride can feel intimidating, but you don't have to do it alone. From our supportive Fondo Clinics to our incredible community of riders, we are here to support you every pedal stroke of the way.Grab your mom, your sister, your best friend, and let’s change the landscape of cycling together. Check out the program here, including 'women's only' clinics for all skill levels!We’re teaming up with the absolute best to get you Fondo ready!BICI + RBC GranFondo Whistler + SportMedBC. We're fully committed to giving you the expert guidance you need to tackle the ride of the year and see real progress on the saddle.Our simple goal? > To make sure you feel strong, confident, and absolutely enjoy the iconic ride up to Whistler!JOIN THE CLINICSPhoto: Corey GreenRunning from June through September, the Fondo Clinics presented by BICI are your best ticket into Vancouver’s vibrant cycling community. Enjoy the training process, make new friends, and get GranFondo-ready for the ride of the year!RIDE THE RBC GRANFONDO WHISTLERBici.ccBICI is back as our official bike retail partner! We’re thrilled to continue building this amazing community together through social rides, hands-on workshops, and in-store events. It’s always about giving you a 360-degree cycling experience - covering your training, growing your network, and making sure you enjoy every single day on the saddle. JOIN THE CLINICSRiding Together: Meet Yasamin Rafipour"As a passionate community advocate, I believe cycling is for everyone regardless of background, ability, or experience. Over the past year, I’ve proudly organized and led inclusive, women-only group rides that welcomed riders of all skill levels. Yasamin RafipourLooking ahead, I am currently working on creating a women’s forward cycling club to further champion inclusivity and representation in the sport. Most importantly, I’m thrilled to support you on your Fondo journey, whether you’re a seasoned rider or just starting out. My role is to help you get going, build confidence, and discover the joy of showing up for yourself. Outside of cycling, I work as a registered nurse in clinical informatics. I’m an avid dancer, love adventuring with my dog Millie, and often find myself immersed in new hobbies - pottery being the latest. I’m always up for a good chat and making new connections."🎁 A Little Bonus for RBC GranFondo Whistler Riders.cyclingmagazine.caOur friends at the Canadian Cycling magazine have an exclusive offer for the RBC GranFondo Whistler family! They’re giving you free two-month access to the cyclingmagazine.ca Members' Area. You can browse their current issue and all past issues for free!The Members' Area gets you a ton of benefits:Digital copies of every past issue from the Canadian Cycling Magazine .News stories covering road, gravel and MTB scenes, from local to elite levels.Expert advice on training and nutrition.Gear reviews of all the latest products.And tons of other great content from our cycling-obsessed team.No obligation, no credit card needed, just your name and email address.CLICK HERE TO CLAIM YOUR FREE MEMBERSHIPJoin the RBC GranFondo Whistler Team!Want to be part of the magic behind the ride of the year? We're gearing up for an incredible 2026 season and looking for passionate people to join our crew. If you love cycling, community, and creating unforgettable experiences, we want to hear from you!Join the 2026 Crew! We acknowledge the land on which we gather is the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.Thank you to our partnersWe gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

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