Granfondo in the News
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New to cycling? Here are some tips to get you started
Saturday, June 8, 2013 | Vancouver Sun "The best way to go about buying a new bike is to do some research, talk to some riders, test out different levels and brands of bikes." -
GranFondo Canada’s Kevin Thomson has a formula for success: Canada’s world famous scenery + traffic-free cycling = the ultimate riding and/or racing experience
Thursday, June 6, 2013 | CyclingWEST.com "Kevin Thomson, GranFondo Canada co-founder and its self-proclaimed Chief Enthusiast, told CyclingWEST he believes the traffic-free formula is a key reason his organization’s RBC Gran Fondo Vancouver-Whistler and RBC Gran Fondo Banff are successful." -
GranFondo returning to Banff National Park August 24
Friday, December 21, 2012 | Banff Crag & Canyon GranFondo is returning to Banff. The mass cycling event was given the OK by Parks Canada to return to the national park for a second year. -
Controversial cycling event approved for another year
Thursday, December 13, 2012 | Calgary Herald A cycling event that had to be rerouted in August because grizzly bears were feeding along the Bow Valley Parkway has received approval to hold the ride again next summer, organizers say. -
Riders celebrate Banff in GranFondo
Monday, September 3, 2012 The RBC GranFondo was a success for 1,500 riders who rode 114 kms under sunny skies. The race attracted several Bow Valley riders, who were keen to ride alongside athletic notables such as Olympic triathlete Simon Whitfield and former Tour de France yellow jersey holder Alex Stieda. -
GranFondo gives way to bears
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 | Banff Crag & Canyon In spite of a last minute route change due to wildlife and a power outage in Banff, organizers said the first GranFondo held solely in a national park was a success. -
GranFondo Banff organizers hope to make bike ride an annual event
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 | Calgary Herald As Parks Canada evaluates last weekend’s GranFondo Banff, organizers say they’ll apply to hold the cycling event again next year — despite a last-minute course change due to grizzly bears feeding along the Bow Valley Parkway. -
VIDEO: Talk of the Town - RBC GranFondo Banff
Friday, August 24, 2012 | Alberta Primetime Gear-heads pedal into Banff this weekend for the 142 kilometre GranFondo cycling event. For the first time ever, it will roll through a national park. But the ride comes at a time wildlife activity is very high. -
VIDEO: GranFondo Buzz in Banff
Friday, August 24, 2012 | CBC.ca The 142-kilometre GranFondo race hits Banff this weekend, making some businesses very happy. -
Banff GranFondo
Friday, August 24, 2012 | Global News Calgary Fri, Aug 24: It's known as the big ride, and for good reason. This gran fondo will wind through the Rockies. Brendan parker spent the day in Banff, finding out why more and more people are choosing to pedal the 142 kilometre route.
