# Trade Winter for Wheels, Sand & Sun

> GranFondo Riviera Nayarit Awaits 🏖️🌞

**Published by:** [News from RBC GranFondo](https://blog.rbcgranfondo.com/)
**Published on:** 2026-02-11
**Categories:** news, reviews, photos, stories, vibes
**URL:** https://blog.rbcgranfondo.com/trade-winter-for-wheels-sun-and-sea

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While winter still has its grip on the north, April is quietly waiting for you in Mexico - with warm ocean air, open roads, and a GranFondo that feels more like a holiday with a start line.A ride that comes with a beach vacationSave the date, on April 18, 2026 we're going to Mexico!You'll get to live the Sand to Sun experience in the stunning Nuevo Vallarta, the Mexican destination resort of Riviera Nayarit, just 5 minutes from Puerto Vallarta! Choose Your RideWith a 90km GranFondo taking place on Saturday, you'll want to travel down early and soak up all that this incredible destination has to offer.You ride stunning coastal roads in the morning, followed by the finish-line fiesta at Playa Fibba. By late afternoon, you’re relaxing by the pool, toes in the sand, drink in hand.This is why riders love Riviera Nayarit. It’s cycling, yes - but it’s also a reset. An early taste of summer when winter back home is still dragging on.Getting here is easier than you thinkPuerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) is one of Mexico’s most accessible destinations, with direct flights from major cities across Canada and North America.From the airport, it’s a short transfer to Nuevo Vallarta, where the event hub and hotel complex offer everything you need in one place: Airport Transportation: Puerto VallartaEnjoy the all-inclusive Marival Emotions Resort as host hotel, quintessential Mexican cycling routes to enjoy, and a beach-style carnival to tie it all together, this destination event is only just getting started!No bike? No problem.Travel light and ride happy. We’ve partnered with trusted local bike rental providers so you can fly in without the hassle of a bike box.RESERVE YOUR RENTAL HEREBook ahead, land, and ride. Simple.Bici Bucerias will be onsite to drop off and collect rental event bikes right at the start line. (Drop off Friday, return after the event Saturday) GranFondo Riviera Nayarit isn’t just a ride. It’s a reason to pack your bike shoes, swap snow boots for sandals, and give yourself something incredible to look forward to. Wear the GranFondo Nayarit Colors Did you know? Every registration includes an event jersey inspired by the vibrant landscapes and rich culture of Nuevo Vallarta!The official GranFondo Nayarit jersey will be out soon! Stay tuned.Why wait for summer in Canada when April looks this sunny?🌞Sun, sand, and open roads are waiting for you in Mexico.Heads up: Registration fees increase on March 1st. Lock in your spot now to beat the hike and grab the best flight deals.SECURE YOUR SPOT HERESee you in Mexico!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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