British Columbia Events

Burnt Bridge Classic Gravel Fondo - 5/18/25

• Distances: 35, 75, 120 km
• Limited to: 500 Participants
• The Cowichan Valley Regional District is the host region for one of the most challenging gravel cycling events in BC. Hundreds of participants will take to the exclusive gravel roads of the Cowichan Valley

Cowichan Crusher Gravel Fondo - 6/1/25

• Distances: 55, 110 kms
• Difficulty: Moderate terrain with rolling short steep hills or moderate, sustained climbs
• Limited to: 300 Participants
• The COWICHAN CRUSHER GRAVEL FONDO, the First and OIdest Gravel Fondo on Vancouver Island

Belgium Waffle Ride - 6/7 - 6/8/25

• Duncan, BC
• Distances: 35, 70, 120 miles
• E-bikes ok
• We’re crafting some next-level ‘rippable’ courses that mix just the right blend of road, unroad, gravel, single-track, double-track, sand, rocks, whoops, water crossings, and mud. Every turn will be clearly marked, and we’ve amped up the Feed Zones to keep you fueled with all kinds of treats—including, of course, those iconic Belgian waffles. Expect a feed every 20 miles, staffed by our ever-enthusiastic volunteers who’ll keep you moving with smiles, snacks, and maybe even a lavender spritz if you’re feeling fancy.

TheBluMoose Gravel - 6/7/25

• Golden, BC
• Distances: 100, 200, 200km
• Difficulty: Moderate terrain with rolling short steep hills or moderate, sustained climbs
• A gravel ride departing from the KHMR Plaza and travelling along the West Bench of the Columbia Valley. Participants can choose the 100km Parson Route, the 200km Brisco Route and new for 2021, the 300km Radium Route. All routes will start and finish at the KHMR Plaza and finish at Winston Bar & Bistro located at the base of KHMR. Ride the stunning routes through the wilderness of southern British Columbia which provide spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains, the Purcell Mountains and the Columbia Valley Wetlands. Be part of this epic journey. Click on the Gallery Tab to view photos from the 2019 event. Registration for this event will be limited to 200 riders.

Applewood Valley Gran Fondo - 6/8/25

• Fort Langley, BC
• e-Bike friendly
• A fully supported ride in the beautiful, scenic Fraser Valley
• Event Swag includes custom branded gear, goodies and finishers medals
• 4 Routes: 120km, 85km, 50km, 20km

XFONDO Whistler - 6/13 - 6/14/25

• Whistler, BC
• Distances: 50km
• Difficulty: Gently rolling terrain with one or two short hills
• ALL ROADS NO LIMITS!
• XFondo will push you, but it won't hurt you. You'll get dirty, but not bloody. You'll pant, curse, and scream but finish with a shit eating grin that would worry your mother. Then you drink beer.
• XFondo is not an exclusive gravel cycling event. Rather, it's an adventure on all the terrain a bike can take you. It's a visceral experience, real and perceived with your new event buddies, sharing an experience that will be a real challenge for all your skills.

Kettle Mettle - 6/28/25

• Princeton, BC
• Distance: 50km, 100km
• This event holds it’s title as the oldest Gravel Fondo in Western Canada.
  Situated in the stunning Okanagan region, our course carves its way through wildflower-blanketed canyons, historic trestles, and shaded decommissioned railway tunnels. You can expect panoramic views of crystal clear lakes as you climb and descend the sweeping switchbacks of the Kettle Valley Rail Trail.

Okanagan Trestles Tour - 7/6/25

• Penticton, BC
• Distance: 40km, 80km
• Fun oriented, non-competitive event. The 80km route starts with 18 trestles and two tunnels, beautiful views, flat profile for the first 36km then a 2.2% decline to Penticton. The 40km route starts at the half way point "Chute Lake" goes through Rock Oven Regional Park, Naramata Wine Country and is a 2.2% decline to Penticton. Bring your Camera!

Heart of the Rockies Gran Fondo - 7/20/25

• Invermere, BC
• e-Bike friendly

Triple Crown for Heart - 7/19/25

• Vancouver, BC
• Distances: 50 miles
• The annual Triple Crown for Heart ride is a unique cycling challenge to conquer all three North Shore mountains in a single day (Seymour Mountain, Grouse Mountain and Cypress Mountain). When this event was launched in 2010 it was a success for all those who participated and we successfully met our fundraising goals for the BC Children’s Hospital.

Fernie Gravel Grind - 7/4-7/6/25

• Fernie, BC
• Distances: 60,100 km
• Difficulty: Moderate terrain with rolling short steep hills or moderate, sustained climbs
• Here in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, there is no such thing as a free lunch – the riding is just as beautiful as it is unrelenting and every descent is hard earned.
• But whether or not you’re here to be the first across the finish line or to simply take in the scenery with some buddies, you are guaranteed for an epic day out on the bike.
• The Fernie Gravel Grind is all about offering something for everyone and anyone, which is why we have two different course options; the Short Haul and Long Haul.

Tour de Victoria - 8/16/25

• Victoria, BC
• 6 Routes
• e-Bike friendly
• Special kids ride

TransRockies Gravel Royale - 8/22 - 8/25/25

• Panorama, BC
• Distances: 375 km
• Difficulty: Ultra Distance and Climbing for events well over 100 miles
• Limited to: 300 or less Participants
• Leave your comfort zone in the dust, and up the ante with us next season!
• Life’s too short to add just another gravel race to your calendar. At 4 days, 400km and 7,500m in elevation gain, the TransRockies Gravel Royale is truly in a league of its own.
• The views are endless, and the hills are teeming with wildlife. It’s an unforgettable journey of adventure, camaraderie and of course, bragging rights! It’s a friendly competition that winds its way through terrain tailor-made for testing limits and leaving racers in awe of their own abilities.
• Days are spent with friends, racing past rugged mountain peaks, and over high mountain passes. Evenings are a chance to make new friends, and trade stories with old ones. All while enjoying the unique character of our host communities.

Kootenay Gran Fondo - 9/7/24

• Cranbrook, BC
• e-Bike friendly

Gran Fondo Whistler - 9/7/24

• Vancouver, BC
• Entire Sea to Sky highway closed to vehicles during event
• Medio ebike route (Whister), but if well prepared with extra batteries, ebike riders can request a special permission form

Sea 2 Sky Gravel Fondo - 9/21/25

• Squamish, BC
• Distances: 25, 50, 90km
• Difficulty: Gently rolling terrain with one or two short hills
• Limited to: 500 Participants
• The Newest Gravel Fondo in Western Canada put on by the most experienced Gravel Fondo Team in Western Canada. We have over 15 years if event management experience and 7 years experience setting up and running Gravel Fondos in Western Canada.

  The Sea 2 Sky Gravel Fondo will take place in the Squamish Valley and you will experience amazing mountain views, large rivers, creeks and waterfalls as well as wide great gravel Forest Service roads

The Grey Ghost Pursuit Gravel Challenge - 9/27-9/28/25

• Rossland, BC
• Distances: 65, 140, 130, 280 km
• The Grey Ghost Pursuit is the West Kootenay's inaugural gravel race on some of the area's finest dirt. Registrants have the option of participating in a one- or two-day adventure cycling with new route options for 2025.

Tripleshot Cross Fondo - TBD

• Victoria, BC
• Distances: 20, 40 km
• Difficulty: Moderate terrain with rolling short steep hills or moderate, sustained climbs
• Limited to: 500 or less Participants
• Victoria BC’s ONLY mass participation off-road cycling event for all ages and abilities winds through flowy pine-needle trails and hairpin turns, over hills, roots and rocks, and churns through chunky peanut butter mud and puddles.