# Why riders are signing up now - not later *Clinics are launching, giveaways are live, Forte is nearly full—and that’s before we even get to the beach rides and DJ sets. Inside: everything that’s heating up your 'Fondo season.* By [News from RBC GranFondo](https://blog.rbcgranfondo.com) · 2025-05-13 news, deals, deadline, xfondo, whistler --- **Time to train your way - don't miss out!** ============================================ [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/efb2f2b968fb0bf16fc3ad3f7a4581de.jpg)](https://www.rbcgranfondo.com/event-resources/whistler/fondo-clinics) The countdown is on. [Fondo Clinics presented by Bici](https://www.rbcgranfondo.com/event-resources/whistler/fondo-clinics) start in just a few short weeks, and we’ve added five **new** locations to help more riders get ready: 📍 _North Vancouver_ 📍 _Pitt Meadows_ 📍 _Victoria_ 📍 _Richmond_ 📍 _Kerrisdale_ _added to options in_ 📍_Vancouver, East Van and UBC!_ These weekly sessions are more than just workouts - they’re where confidence builds, friendships form, and your Gran Fondo success story takes shape. No matter your pace, there’s a place for you here. [Time to commit - signup for a clinic now](https://on.rbcgranfondo.com/trk/registerweb) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/a504f0395ffa370f2ff5325cec7a2386.png) Forte nearly sold out... ======================== _Only 49 spots left_ ==================== [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/0b88a6001b334ba522633ab498d45aaa.jpg)](https://www.rbcgranfondo.com/event-resources/whistler/distances) Hero status awaits - Forte challengers scale Cypress mountain in addition to riding Whistler. Photo: Sterling Lorence This is the challenge that defines champions. [Forte](https://www.rbcgranfondo.com/event-resources/whistler/distances) riders take on Cypress Mountain before the Gran Fondo even begins - climbing 1,000m right out of the gate, then charging the full 152km to Whistler. It’s a test of grit, willpower, and something deeper: the drive to see what you’re really made of. Only **49 spots remain** - that's 49 chances left and counting to get a medal so massive it’s got its own folklore... [Take on the Forte before it sells out](https://on.rbcgranfondo.com/trk/registerweb) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/3a4b0bd42319e3f9a1f0e01461d24f52.png) **Riya’s story: from Medio to the full 'Fondo** =============================================== [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/1541090114964102dbbdb424c22106d7.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/@LokomoCycling) Last year, Riya crushed the Medio. Now she’s training for her first full _RBC GranFondo Whistler_ - and will be bringing you along for the ride through a weekly video series. Her latest update is a real look at what it means to grow, show up, and ride towards something bigger. Follow along and get inspired! [Watch now](https://www.youtube.com/@LokomoCycling) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/98d3b1e75be191634e49fe19b1561863.png) DJ Foxy Moron will be rocking Whistler in Celebration Plaza =========================================================== [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/68fae6d5db6d39da9b0d07d329ce0abb.png)](https://www.rbcgranfondo.com/event/whistler) Picture this: you’ve just crossed the finish line in Whistler, legs burning, heart full. Then you hear it - beats pulsing through the trees, riders dancing, hands in the air, medals swinging. Whistler favourite DJ Foxy Moron will be headlining Celebration Plaza on **September 6**, bringing the soundtrack to your achievement. Crack an ice cold Red Truck beer, lay back in the grass and soak up the vibes with your people. That's the feeling all of this is about. [RBC GranFondo Whistler 2025](https://rbcgranfondo.com/whistler) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/a504f0395ffa370f2ff5325cec7a2386.png) Official: GranFondo Nayarit returns – April 18, 2026 ==================================================== [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/5d03c7ee0aec224ead572d3ad09860cd.jpg)](https://www.rbcgranfondo.com/event/nayarit) Right on the beach: GranFondo Riviera Nayarit is a _party_. Baconora in your glass. Sand between your toes. Legs spinning through seaside switchbacks under the Mexican sun. _GranFondo Nayarit_ is back for round two on **April 18, 2026**, and it’s everything you didn’t know you needed after a long winter. Bikes. Beaches. Big energy. Tickets drop in two weeks. Mark your calendar—this one sells itself. [GranFondo Riviera Nayarit](https://www.rbcgranfondo.com/event/nayarit) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/3a4b0bd42319e3f9a1f0e01461d24f52.png) \[THIS WEEK ONLY\]: WIN a 7mesh kit when you register for XFondo Whistler ========================================================================= [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/889e16a6ebc583614e9c937eed06ec15.jpg)](https://xfondo.com) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/a12cd6bf2cd1d8bda191be8f286a6b3f.png) Sign up for _XFondo Whistler_ by **Sunday, May 18**, and you could ride away with a full kit from [_7mesh_](https://7mesh.com/) - Canada’s premier performance cycling brand, born in the mountains of Squamish and trusted by riders around the world. Built for comfort, speed, and the wildest terrain, this is gear that works as hard as you do. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/b0dab04d436244d725e147dd4ad5c42a.webp) 7mesh's Cargo shorts are your forest-worthy friends. Photo: 7mesh [_XFondo Whistler_](https://xfondo.com) isn’t just a gravel event. It’s all forest climbs, high-energy descents, and comes blaring with rock and roll soul. Join your fellow cool brothers and sisters out on the trail for [XFondo](https://xfondo.com) season 4 next month. 📅 _June 14, 2025 – Whistler, BC_ [Register for XFondo](https://xfondo.com) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/98d3b1e75be191634e49fe19b1561863.png) Earn it. Keep it. Ride with rewards =================================== ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/74e5d00f0fb51077b4918c60e38a9583.jpg) Loyalty means more here. When you complete [_RBC GranFondo Whistler_](https://rbcgranfondo.com/whistler), you start earning toward a permanent discount - just for showing up and riding your ride. 🎖 **5% off** after finishing **2 years** 🎖 **10% off** after **3 years** 🎖 **15% off** once you’ve ridden **5+** This isn’t a promo. It’s your legacy. The more years you ride, the more you save - locked in. [Loyalty program info](https://www.rbcgranfondo.com/event-resources/whistler/info#loyalty) ![](https://paragraph.com/editor/callout/tip-icon.png) Loyalty discounts started accruing since 2023 when we switched registration platforms. For 16 year complete finisher records, see [Ride Club](https://on.rbcgranfondo.com/trk/rideclubwhistler) [Register now - RBC GranFondo Whistler 2025](https://on.rbcgranfondo.com/trk/registerweb) _Prices frozen from 2024!_ [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/6eddc02d41317a5ec0bd845d96152ba1.png)](https://www.rbcgranfondo.com/event/whistler) _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 partners ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/dc33b54329e09424999a6bf8e8196cda.jpg) [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/ca7fa830f0ab527adae5826976d1bdcc.jpg)](https://www.rbcgranfondo.com/whistler) [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/99b230ebd8f6fb16209b71aadea541e6.jpg)](https://www.xfondo.com) [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/4459b6f00cf5963259033974adcefc1e.jpg)](https://www.rbcgranfondo.com/riviera-nayarit/) --- *Originally published on [News from RBC GranFondo](https://blog.rbcgranfondo.com/heres-why-riders-are-signing-up-now-not-later)*