# New Route Reveal + Garmin Winner + Clinics last chance! *From training groups to community rides, discover all the ways you can get involved this summer* By [News from RBC GranFondo](https://blog.rbcgranfondo.com) · 2026-05-24 news, deals, deadline, whistler, merch, apparel, spring, garmin, bike, computer, tech, giveaway --- **Final Call: 2026 Fondo Clinics** ---------------------------------- [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/57c521928d36aaa0a02e17cb2f7f68d1df48f758f86ef6a79053e7f165a53df1.png)](https://www.rbcgranfondo.com/event-resources/whistler/fondo-clinics) We’re less than one month away from starting the only training program designed specifically to get you to that finish line in Whistler with a smile on your face. The super social [Fondo Clinics](https://www.rbcgranfondo.com/event-resources/whistler/fondo-clinics) by [SportMedBC](https://sportmedbc.com/) get you ready to ride Whistler, tried and tested. Get started with us before we hit the road: But hurry, they're about to start! Registration closes after the kickoff party on Monday, **June 8.** Riding starts the week of June 15. Where?: All over Vancouver, Richmond, Victoria & Pitt Meadows. ![](https://paragraph.com/editor/callout/tip-icon.png) ❔On the fence? Ask us anything Mon June 1, 5-7pm at [Bici](https://bici.cc/) Vancouver. _Meet coaches, have your bike looked at and find out if the program is right for you _ 🎉 Kickoff party:  Mon **June 8**, 6–8 pm at [Bici](https://bici.cc/) Vancouver. _Come by, meet your coaches and crew. Drinks and appies on us. Open to everyone._ [REGISTER NOW](https://linktr.ee/reregisterwhistler) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/18b73ef3d261692c77cf2cc25011ed7a5df99b62f9ada086852adb1bc37b9818.png) One Week Left To Get Your Kit for Summer ---------------------------------------- [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/c88460e34bb1d34ac9fa02b2a015a095e84c21f52058810ba93564feea457b7b.gif)](https://shopfondo.com/) This is your last chance to have 2026 gear shipped home before the event. **Shipping Deadline:** Order before Sunday May 31st to secure home delivery. Please note: items will arrive **after Canada Day**. _After this deadline, gear will only be available for pickup at the_ [_VeloSpoke_](https://www.rbcgranfondo.com/event-resources/whistler/velospoke-bike-expo) _Expo on Sept 11._ [GET YOUR KIT NOW](https://shopfondo.com/) **Bundle and save:** Get the full 2026 jersey and bibs for just **$299**. **Registered Rider Discount:** All participants get an **additional $25 off** at [shopfondo.com](http://shopfondo.com). * **New sign-ups:** Check your confirmation email for your code. * **Already registered?** Search your inbox for "Merch Discount" (sent May 1). [BUNDLE & SAVE HERE](https://shopfondo.com/) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/f7e03f6ca0e96bf878273a5e8c519ca83ab02ed083f0341de7e61b89c9c6db31.png) The Forte has a brand new challenge! ------------------------------------ [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/5f731eedecce23890fd27a5c68b6724818da8c541c4f06d3755e8ba313081af8.jpg)](https://www.rbcgranfondo.com/event-resources/whistler/distances) The Forte has a brand new challenge! Moments like this rarely come about: the chance to make history and conquer the unknown. With improvement works on Cypress this summer, the Forte this year comes with a totally different challenge. In 2026, Forte riders will take on the extra undulating rise of Callaghan Mountain later in the day. Instead of climbing at the start of the ride, this time you'll have to contend with over 100kms in your legs before the grade really ramps up. The tactics will change, but no one yet knows which is the best way to ride it. Your prize? A totally fresh leaderboard, ready to record a brand new set of names. [FORTE: TAKE THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE](https://www.rbcgranfondo.com/event-resources/whistler/distances) [FORTE CHANGE FAQ](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TGan2EQ677wAdYKwP1loqKb6g5rIisfx/view) _Only 50 places remaining!_ ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/18b73ef3d261692c77cf2cc25011ed7a5df99b62f9ada086852adb1bc37b9818.png) The Official Ultimate Après-Ride 🍻 ----------------------------------- ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/5c3c24666b6c91e4b3073fe25d1537cc9d9eb1ec53ee055514c9c2db80d6e736.gif) The best way to wrap up a summer training session is by sharing a cold one with the group. As the days heat up and the kilometers add up, celebrate every ride with a crisp, refreshing Red Truck Beer. [DISCOVER RED TRUCK BEER](https://redtruckbeer.com/) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/f7e03f6ca0e96bf878273a5e8c519ca83ab02ed083f0341de7e61b89c9c6db31.png) **Heart-Pounding Stories: The Future \[of the RBC GranFondo Whistler\] is Female** ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/b1c391bea46ee20ee94cb64d400759836fa23110a3df8edea5ce620a46ce1634.jpg)](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/heart-pounding-stories-the-future-of-fondo-is-female-tickets-1988596107489) ### This is your very last minute chance! Final few spots for tomorrow Join us at [Samsara](https://www.samsara-cycle.com/) ([2170 Fir St](https://maps.app.goo.gl/VS8AMQaZB2t3BBhR8)) on **Monday, May 25 at 6:30 PM** for an intimate evening of storytelling designed to inspire more women to discover the joy of cycling. Whether you’re a beginner looking for an entry point, a busy mom balancing it all, or a rider seeking tools to take up more space on the start line, this night is for you. Hear real, personal tales from local riders - including Riya Chak, RBC GranFondo Whistler Event Director - about their journey from "cycling-curious" to Fondo-ready. ![](https://paragraph.com/editor/callout/information-icon.png) Plus, one lucky attendee will walk away with a FREE registration to any 2026 RBC GranFondo Whistler distance and an entry to our Fondo clinics program! This is [Project 30by30](https://blog.rbcgranfondo.com/project-30by30) in action. [LEARN MORE](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/heart-pounding-stories-the-future-of-fondo-is-female-tickets-1988596107489) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/18b73ef3d261692c77cf2cc25011ed7a5df99b62f9ada086852adb1bc37b9818.png) Discover the essentials: The Muffin Ride ---------------------------------------- We recently caught up with Julian, who co-founded [The Muffin Ride](https://www.instagram.com/muffinride.cc?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==) 5 years ago. What started as a simple morning cruise has grown organically into one of Vancouver’s contemporary social-ride institutions. [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/829620f50f64bc2f5390c9c376b34b3118f51ecb590c8136b2c063f26261d910.jpg)](https://www.rbcgranfondo.com/community/riding-in-vancouver#local-routes) This is The Muffin Ride in his own words. > I started this ride five years ago with a friend to have something in the morning to go to when [Isetta](https://www.instagram.com/isettacafebistro?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==) opened. We found it was a perfect morning, longer-ish ride to come here, have a muffin and coffee, and then go back. > > It organically grew from there where more people started going. I started an Instagram account and it’s grown from there. For me, it's about bringing a lot of people within the Vancouver cycling community together. > > So, I wanted to have something where anyone could join. > > Having a halfway point is a good equalizer because it makes everyone stop. All different types of cyclists can come - like people who want to go fast or people who are newer to cycling can all come and congregate here. > > It’s done a really great job of bringing all types of different cyclists together. It’s just a great community. Lots of good people have joined, it’s very fun and I’m very proud of it. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/0c81d39af0a40dae775601ae27e78f1a23a2709b627980e0639349893b644990.jpg) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/3ff3629d6bda92055c0aad7b37d783845621aa017b96407ee14593e296d45dfe.jpg) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/cda189b210441c20049b8600b15d11bae106af543199518e71fbcb93a4e5d510.jpg) Waking up early to catch the sunrise, enjoy a great coffee, and share a morning cruise with amazing people - what more could you ask for? The Muffin Ride is proof that the Vancouver scene is powered by community. We want to keep finding what's out there in the Vancouver scene. We'll be rolling out more routes soon as we continue our _Essential Rides_ series. Stay tuned to our channels to see where the road takes us next! [DISCOVER MORE LOCAL ROUTES](https://www.rbcgranfondo.com/community/riding-in-vancouver#local-routes) 🏆 GARMIN: We Have a Winner! ---------------------------- A few weeks ago, we announced our exciting new partnership with [**Garmin**](https://www.garmin.com/en-CA/) and promised that one lucky, registered rider subscribed to this newsletter would walk away with a brand-new [**Garmin Edge 850 bike computer**](https://www.garmin.com/en-CA/p/1630197/). The entries are in, the database has been drawn, and we have our winner... **Congratulations to Anthony O'Brien!** 🎉 [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/62ed57abcf90b047645ab64f35980cd1bb25a7f1a4bfa917d5d3d83312198756.jpg)](https://www.rbcgranfondo.com/event/whistler) Anthony is officially geared up to elevate his training and navigation all the way to Whistler this September. We've already connected with him to get his new bike computer sent out! To everyone else, thank you for entering! Don't forget, Garmin will be live at [VeloSpoke](https://www.rbcgranfondo.com/event-resources/whistler/velospoke-bike-expo) on Sept 11 with live product demos, indoor setups, and special event-only pricing for all our riders. [RIDE THE RBC GRANFONDO WHISTLER](https://www.rbcgranfondo.com/event/whistler) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/f7e03f6ca0e96bf878273a5e8c519ca83ab02ed083f0341de7e61b89c9c6db31.png) Secure your spot ---------------- [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/c2f9e1ae2fadef7bfd9547cf1be8a84e8663f1f6391566b66ebda3244734729f.jpg)](https://linktr.ee/reregisterwhistler) The next price increase takes effect **June 24 at midnight (PT).** Now that it's sunny riding season, take your early motivation and lock in a better rate now. [REGISTER & SAVE](https://linktr.ee/reregisterwhistler) [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/ae6cb426675616e782e6cdfc4d32566fd8aa3e0152a4e31a1567ad38d7356379.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._ [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/ca7fa830f0ab527adae5826976d1bdcc.jpg)](https://www.rbcgranfondo.com/event/whistler) [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/4459b6f00cf5963259033974adcefc1e.jpg)](https://www.rbcgranfondo.com/event/nayarit) ### Thank you to our partners [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/29876f92ca10721eb1005845baad99b740e86074069c565a2a80fa852e33ba63.jpg)](https://www.rbcgranfondo.com/event-resources/whistler/partners) _We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia._ --- *Originally published on [News from RBC GranFondo](https://blog.rbcgranfondo.com/new-route-reveal-garmin-winner-clinics-last-chance)*