End your day on September 5th with a shakeout ride through Stanley Park designed to stretch your legs and prepare you for the main event. Afterwards, gather at Concord Pacific where you can explore sponsor tents, eat food, and grab a beer on us.

First, join us for 1 of 4 non-drop group ride options led by TaG Cycling (including women's only). Don't feel like riding? No worries, head over to Concord Pacific from 6.30pm onwards and we'll get you a complimentary beer too!

Admission / bike parking is FREE and brought to you by Concord Pacific / RBC GranFondo Whistler. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or new to the scene, this shakeout ride and pre-party promises the perfect toast to kick off the RBC GranFondo Whistler.

Non-Drop Group Rides, led by TaG Cycling by donation

Brought to you by the 2023 Fondo Team Champions, TaG Cycling Race Team, and TaG Coaches and Olympians. The team have just returned from racing in Europe and will lead the ride along with TaG's coaching Olympians Maxwell Lattimer, Steve Van Knotsenberg, Lesley Tomlinson and Gord Fraser.

Casual/Fun - 20-25 km/h avg pace

Moderate (women's only) - 25-28km/h avg pace

Moderate - 25-28 km/h avg pace

Pacey - 28 +km/h avg pace

You have the option to ride for free or by donation at checkout. Donations go directly to TaG Cycling's youth development program to help support the next generation of riders.

See a map of the route

Finally, TaG Cycling Race Team Director and 3 x Olympian Gord Fraser will give some worldly last minute prep advice for your first or fastest Fondo!

Itinerary

5:55pm - Ride briefings

6:00pm - Group Rides start

7:00pm - Group Rides return

6:30pm until 8:30pm - Beer garden open for drinks, food and vendors (first beer on us!)

7:45pm - Raffle & draw prizes

8.30pm - Beer garden / bike parking closes & back to reality

Ticket sales have ended

Shakeout Rides and Pre-Party with TaG Cycling