# They said it was impossible...

*They said it was impossible... + huge deals ending: free socks / lower prices for groups, companies & clubs!*

By [News from RBC GranFondo](https://blog.rbcgranfondo.com) · 2026-07-25

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Prices go up Wednesday 23:59 PT - _only 4 days to take action..._
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If Brian can, what's to stop you? All photos (above and below) Chris Dutton

A **unicycle**.

**Skateboard** shoes.

The Sea to Sky - **conquered**.

They said it was **impossible**, but in 2025 Brian said "**hold my beer**".

If Brian can, **so can you**.

⚡ _The time has come to pull the trigger:_

**Prices go up 23:59 PT Wednesday (July 29) - beat the rate rise now**
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_ps: Forte SOLD OUT - choose_ [_55km Medio_](https://www.rbcgranfondo.com/event-resources/whistler/distances#w-tabs-0-data-w-pane-3) _or_ [_122km Gran Fondo_](https://www.rbcgranfondo.com/event-resources/whistler/distances#w-tabs-0-data-w-pane-3) _instead._

[Register now](https://on.rbcgranfondo.com/trk/registerweb)

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**Groups & clubs save even more!**
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Groups get APRIL pricing before midnight Wednesday; clubs even lower!
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Everything is better together. Photo: Chris Dutton

**Groups / companies:** Before midnight Wednesday, register your **group of 5** or more and get more off with April pricing ($50 off August's price, per rider)

⚡**Clubs receive _even_ better deals: fixed January pricing year-round!**

Hit the button to take advantage...

[Group / club sign up](https://raceroster.com/events/2026/109976/rbc-granfondo-whistler-2026/page/group-bulk-registrations)

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**_Before midnight Wednesday_:**
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**Buy a kit combo, get FREE SOCKS AND ARMWARMERS!**
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Squad, assemble! Look sharp and ride-ready.

**Powerplay week is the time to save.** It's the last chance to save on online registration, group prices, and secure guaranteed sizing on official apparel.

To celebrate, we're giving you our best kit offer yet: get a FREE pair of socks and armwarmers (worth $57) when you buy a kit combo.

_Hurry! Ends midnight Wednesday (July 29)_

[Shop official 2026 kit combos](https://shopfondo.com)

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Time is running out! Tick tock...

**Powerplay week ends midnight THIS Wednesday**
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Whether you're saving on North America's best Gran Fondo registration, official Sea to Sky apparel or group rates, make sure you've taken action before Wednesday Jul 29 at midnight.

[Register now & save (ends Wednesday 23:59 PT)](https://on.rbcgranfondo.com/trk/registerweb)

[Get FREE socks and arm warmers with a kit combo](https://shopfondo.com/)

[Club and group discounts](https://raceroster.com/events/2026/109976/rbc-granfondo-whistler-2026/page/group-bulk-registrations)

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_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**

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_We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia._

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*Originally published on [News from RBC GranFondo](https://blog.rbcgranfondo.com/they-said-it-was-impossible)*