GranFondo Whistler Announces Major Route Enhancements
After working for months and months, GranFondo Canada is excited to announce significant enhancements to the 122 km route for the RBC GranFondo Whistler. In its third year, this mass cycling event continues to evolve, enabling riders to travel along the spectacular Sea to Sky Highway from Vancouver to Whistler, now in an even more unencumbered.. read more →
VeloSpoke Bike Expo Back for a Second Year
Vancouver, BC – Based on the success of its inaugural show in 2011 and the resounding success of the RBC GranFondo Whister, the VeloSpoke bike expo is back for a second year. VeloSpoke will take place on September 6 and 7 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. VeloSpoke takes place during the package-pick up for the.. read more →
Velospoke.ca gets a facelift
VeloSpoke didn’t like what he looked like when he woke up in the morning so he went to the cyber-shop and got a full makeover. We’re excited to launch a refereshed face for VeloSpoke and encourage you to poke around, provide your feedback and tell us what you think. If you have suggestions as to.. read more →
RBC GranFondo Banff Reaches Capacity
With just over two and a half months remaining until the inaugural RBC GranFondo Baff cycling event takes place in Banff National Park, organizers are pleased to announce that the event, capped at 1,500 participants, has already sold out. “The response from riders has been tremendous,” said Kevin Thomson, president and co-founder of GranFondo Canada... read more →
Ryder Hesjedal Wins Giro D’Italia
Canadian cyclist Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Barracuda) won the 2012 Giro d’Italia, becoming the first Canadian to ever win a cycling Grand Tour, a historic accomplishment on Sunday. Canadian legend Steve Bauer, current owner of Team SpiderTech powered by C10, was the closest Canadian to a podium at a Grand Tour, finishing fourth at the 1988 Tour.. read more →
Cervélo Newest GranFondo Canada Sponsor
GranFondo Canada announced today that Cervélo will be the Official Bike Sponsor of the GranFondo Canada series in 2012. Taking place in Canada’s west, the 2012 series includes three of the largest gran fondo events in North America and draws participants from around the globe. “We’re really excited to be working with Cervélo,” said Kevin.. read more →