Last year, Riya Chak began her cycling journey by taking on the 55km Medio as her first ever event, followed in 2025 by the GranFondo Riviera Nayarit.

"I ride for a sense of community spirit, the joy of wild open views and the rush of a fun descent. I am not fast; I'm definitely not an elite, but I always make it to the finish line. I find that sometimes it's just helpful to hear from someone that's more like you or see that not everyone's got it figured out!
"However, I don't think my regular just show up, keep peddling and pray strategy is going to work for this one. I want to really enjoy it, I want to finish strong, I want to finish smiling. And because it's such a beautiful multi-award winning it's just worth enjoying. It's not worth being so focused on struggling to climb and struggling to breathe! So I want to be fit and capable enough so that I can enjoy it, take in the views, the cheering, the vibes and energy and just have a blast."

Join her in her video and newsletter journey as she aims to conquer her first full RBC GranFondo Whistler, sharing her experiences, tips, learnings and more as a self-described "novice" recreational rider.

Get Gran Fondo Ready with Sports Nutrition from Blonyx

Blonyx is proud to support RBC GranFondo Whistler and XFondo Whistler cyclists by providing its Hydra+ mango-passionfruit electrolyte beverage at all on-course aid stations. Blonyx is also offering 10% off all Blonyx and Beet It products with code RBCGRANFONDO.

Blonyx Hydra+ – Real Food Hydration for Cyclists

Blonyx Hydra+ is a real food electrolyte drink made from mango and passionfruit juice, coconut water, sea salt, and organic cane sugar—this is your on-course hydration on race day!

Save the date! PrimaFondo is back July 5th

Summer in Vancouver means 2 things: cycling and suds!

Our free social ride and brewery party - PrimaFondo - is back at Red Truck Beer on Sat July 5th, alongside all the things you've come to expect such as: first brew on us, guided no drop rides for all abilities, secure bike parking and a shed load of giveaways.

So save the date for Sat Jul 5th - free tickets will be released soon!

Great registration deals for groups of 5+ and companies

Did you know : if you register as a group of 5 or more riders, you unlock great savings on ride entry?

Whether you're friends or part of a company, signup as a group of 5 or more riders to roll back pricing to the previous registration tier - currently sat at September to January super early bird levels!

To take advantage, contact us directly. Single invoicing or individual payment options available.

Get $75 off your GranFondo registration with stayvancouverhotels.com

Vancouver stages a world-class destination backdrop to the start of your cycling adventure. Photo: Tourism Vancouver

Check in to one of 43 participating downtown Vancouver hotels, and get $75 off your registration to the RBC GranFondo Whistler with a two-night stay and $75 off two registrations when reserving 3 or more nights. You won’t receive a discount during registration, but will see a $75 refund to your payment method shortly after the event.

Already signed up? Retroactive credits available - reply to this email to contact us direct.

Stay 2+ Nights in Whistler and Receive a Free Dining Voucher

POV: you've finished your Gran Fondo and now the majestic resort of Whistler awaits. Photo: Tourism Whistler / Four Seasons Resort Whistler/ Joe Thomas

Secure your lodging for the RBC GranFondo and receive a free Dining Voucher when you extend your stay. Visit for longer than a weekend and experience all that Whistler has to offer!

Stay 2+ nights and receive a $75 CAD Dining Voucher
Stay 4+ nights and receive a $150 CAD Dining Voucher

Enter promo code GRANFONDO2025 at check-out or call 1.800.944.7853 and mention the offer to one of our Whistler.com's Travel Consultants when booking.

Guest blog: Riding Everything at XFONDO Whistler

XFondo riders get "the very best combination of Whistler’s gravel, flowing singletrack and a fun, fast road segment". Photo: Jessie Boyd

Designed for road riders wanting to explore beyond just the tarmac and get out onto some of BC's best but accessible terrain, we're proud of XFondo Whistler, now in it's 4th year and coming up soon on June 14th.

But don't just take it from us: last year Whistler local Jessie Boyd took on the longest distance - renamed this year to Sh-long (iykyk) - and here is her write up:

The route began with a couple of laps around the Lost Lake trails. Even with my nerves, I couldn’t deny how much fun I was having on these smooth, flowy trails before heading north towards Pemberton. Marshals were stationed around the area, helping guide the way and providing enthusiastic encouragement.
What I loved most about the experience was how it stitched together rides I’ve done in the region, from the GranFondo, which took me from Vancouver to Whistler, to this new challenge that continued north toward Pemberton.

Limited spots remain for XFondo Whistler June 14th. Sign up today!

Time to book your Fondo training

It's time to take action with your training.

With the Fondo Clinics with Bici starting early June and new locations being added daily, including Oak Bay on Vancouver Island, sign up now for a structured, social and super fun 12 week Gran Fondo endorsed program now before time runs out.

Prices frozen from 2024.

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