Showing posts with label gran fondo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gran fondo. Show all posts

Friday, 19 September 2014

2014 Gran Fondo Whistler: Double Fondo Day!


In early August, my brother asked if I was interested in riding the Gran Fondo Whistler with him. We would be riding for the RBC team (which I did not realize until after I saw the results). This event would mark my second time participating in the ride up to Whistler. One stipulation that I had for my brother was that if we were to do the Fondo, then there would be no driving back. We would have to do the Fondo-return, riding back after the event. He agreed, and I was game.

Wednesday, 10 July 2013

Axel Merckx Penticton Gran Fondo Report


Penticton from the Naramata Bench. Photo: Robert de Rot
MY GOOD LORD!! Penticton is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! I do not know why I have not spent more time there. The 2013 Axel Merckx Gran Fondo on July 7th, 2013 had to be one of the greatest organized events in one of the most beautiful settings in North America. Oh, and the ride? That was also spectacular: challenging, fast, and very, very fun!