# Which one are you? *From Hill Hunters to Savvy Savers - find your cycling alter ego inside.* By [News from RBC GranFondo](https://blog.rbcgranfondo.com) · 2026-06-10 --- You're: The "I did it" crew (a.k.a. meet Alicia, who says, "so can you") --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/ec035ea884fe491655d079b51467408dcd05b60eb6f6f26215a30ed8b82528da.jpg)](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY3aHGxRXS6/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==) You don't need to be a seasoned pro to lock in an unforgettable day on the bike. Just ask Alicia. On her 40th birthday, she promised herself she’d become a cyclist. One year later, she was crossing the finish line in Whistler. > "I cannot recommend it enough. If you've been on the fence about it, this is your push to do it." If you're sitting on that same fence, the [Medio category](https://www.rbcgranfondo.com/event-resources/whistler/distances) (55KM) is your perfect entry point. It’s less about intense training and entirely about the experience: * **Pure Celebration:** Think course-side dance parties, roaring cheer squads, and an epic finish-line festival. * **The Distance:** 55 KM ([Medio](https://www.rbcgranfondo.com/event-resources/whistler/distances)) of beautiful, achievable open roads & perfect for your first foray. * **Built-In Support:** Alicia didn't do it alone, she got all the skills, confidence, and community she needed to tackle the distance by joining our [Fondo Clinics](https://www.rbcgranfondo.com/event-resources/whistler/fondo-clinics) Now she's on a mission to inspire more people to try the Medio Fondo and The Gran Fondo. Ready to make your own promise? [SIGN UP FOR THE MEDIO](https://on.rbcgranfondo.com/trk/registerweb) _Want to set yourself up for success just like Alicia did?_ **_\[_**[**_Register for our FondoClinics_**](https://linktr.ee/reregisterwhistler)**_\]_** ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/18b73ef3d261692c77cf2cc25011ed7a5df99b62f9ada086852adb1bc37b9818.png) The hardware hunter ------------------- [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/01daa9b22fecd6e87f6227643464a2edc274c0ceebec4c9febaa01fbc9e09ef3.jpg)](https://linktr.ee/reregisterwhistler) The 2026 finisher medals reveal! Think about the miles, the early mornings, and the months of training. Then imagine crossing the finish line in Whistler for our 17th anniversary and earning right to wear a proof. Every finisher takes home a medal, but for those aiming for the ultimate test, the legendary one-pound piece of solid Forte medal is back. You'll know what you've accomplished the exact moment that medal lands around your neck. It’s a massive, physical reminder of everything you put into the summer to get here. Whether it's your first time or your fifteenth, come and claim what's yours. [REGISTER & EARN YOURS](https://on.rbcgranfondo.com/trk/registerweb) _Forte: New places opened due to popular demand._ ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/f7e03f6ca0e96bf878273a5e8c519ca83ab02ed083f0341de7e61b89c9c6db31.png) The first-timer (a.k.a. follow Charissa) ---------------------------------------- [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/ec783589b0b2150a4960cb2e249ed95d918c57788e65229f7dd5f5c21592ad1b.jpg)](https://www.instagram.com/charissalandicho?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==) Speaking of riding for the first time, meet Charissa. She just locked in her spot for her first-ever [RBC GranFondo Whistler](https://www.rbcgranfondo.com/event/whistler), stepping completely out of her comfort zone to prove that our bodies are capable of incredible, hard things. As part of our own [Project 30by30](https://blog.rbcgranfondo.com/project-30by30) initiative to welcome more women to the start line, we're following Charissa's whole journey — first nervous training rides, first hill, first long day in the saddle — all the way to the Whistler finish line. If you've ever wondered "could I do this?" — ride along with her this summer. She's wondering the same thing, and she's about to find out. [FOLLOW CHARISSA'S JOURNEY](https://www.instagram.com/charissalandicho?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/18b73ef3d261692c77cf2cc25011ed7a5df99b62f9ada086852adb1bc37b9818.png) The savvy saver --------------- [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/02823cf55e117d5e3d1582f79451f980a135cbf98e22602b2aff31b63b63c281.jpg)](https://linktr.ee/reregisterwhistler) Lock a better price before it's too late! The next price increase hits **June 24 at midnight (PT)**. That's just over two weeks to sign-up and keep more in your pocket. Get yourself on the September start line at the better rate and feel awesome. Tick tock. The Savvy Saver doesn't wait. [REGISTER & SAVE](https://on.rbcgranfondo.com/trk/registerweb) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/f7e03f6ca0e96bf878273a5e8c519ca83ab02ed083f0341de7e61b89c9c6db31.png) The snack game champ -------------------- ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/45659691df002dbc05a6a9581e12b9e833c3d14e3fcbdbd98a67bde5615a78c4.gif) Your favorite on-course fuel is locked in for 2026. We are welcoming back [Hornby Organic](https://hornbyorganic.com/) as our official energy bar partner. These local BC favorites are made with clean, real-food ingredients, perfect for powering your summer training and keeping you moving all the way from Vancouver to Whistler this September. Available now, on-course in September. You bring the watts. Hornby brings the snacks. [SHOP HORNBY ENERGY BARS](https://hornbyorganic.com/) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/18b73ef3d261692c77cf2cc25011ed7a5df99b62f9ada086852adb1bc37b9818.png) The All-In Crew (a.k.a. You) ---------------------------- ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/462c80c7bc87982b3f097c1d4e3c8fa3f73b454752bcbf279ed7f4b0c10ba785.jpg) Whether you’re chasing a milestone like Alicia, hunting for that massive finish medal, or stepping out of your comfort zone alongside Charissa, every single journey converges on the exact same road. Months of personal dedication all lead to one epic morning on a fully closed highway, and an unforgettable celebration at the finish line. Your place on the start line is waiting. Which persona will you bring to it? [REGISTER NOW](https://on.rbcgranfondo.com/trk/registerweb) Prices go up **June 24th @ 23:59 PT** ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/ae6cb426675616e782e6cdfc4d32566fd8aa3e0152a4e31a1567ad38d7356379.png) _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/ea1249d40a3ac650b54ad1a25dc86e38d02c3ab8b5da99d2fd405dc9a9429c40.avif)](https://www.rbcgranfondo.com/event/whistler) ### Thank you to our partners [![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/229d49f72021a0014be3ccb76dc073312134497722d789035483acf9bbfffb48.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/which-one-are-you)*