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Events for women, by women, in support of women.
STAY WILD
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The Wild Rose Women's Gran Fondo is a cycling event for all levels of cyclists from the beginner to the experienced cyclist to participate. There will be plenty of support with features such as roaming mechanics, an aid station, on-site medical and cheer stations. The only Women's Gran Fondo in Canada!
*we even offer a vrtual option if you can't make the date, live far away, or are not ready to join others to ride
We welcome all types of road worthy bikes:
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road
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mountain
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hybrid
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triathlon/TT
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e-bikes
The Wild Rose Women's Gran Fondo welcomes all those who identify as women to join us for this incredible event.
What You Get
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a supportive cycling environment for all riders
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course support with aid stations, roaming mechanics and on-site medical
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a Wild Rose Women's Gran Fondo commemorative t-shirt
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a Wild Rose Women's Gran Fondo medal
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delicious post race snacks
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a professionally organized event by Wild Rose Women's Events
40km
Elevation Gain: approx 400m
Ride Start Time: 7:30am
Course Cut-Off: 11:15am
Ages: 12+
Click on map for interactive map and to download GPX file.
70km
Elevation Gain: approx 700m
Ride Start Time: 7:15am
Course Cut-Off: 11:15am
Ages 14+
Click on map for interactive map .
Schedule
Registration
40km:
*manual and E-Bike categories
August 18th - December 31st, 2025
$139 ($151.80 with taxes and fees)
January 1st – March 31st, 2026
$149 ($162.58 with taxes and fees)
April 1st – June 30th, 2026
$159 ($173.34 with taxes and fees)
July 1st – August 22nd, 2026
$169 ($184.11 with taxes and fees)
70km:
*manual and E-Bike categories
August 18th - December 31st, 2025
$159 ($173.34 with taxes and fees)
January 1st – March 31st, 2026
$169 ($184.11 with taxes and fees)
April 1st – June 30th, 2026
$179 ($194.89 with taxes and fees)
July 1st – August 22nd, 2026
$189 ($205.65 with taxes and fees)
Virtual Event:
*no official results
Aug 18th, 2025 - August 22nd, 2026
$100 ($109.80 with taxes and fees)
*your bike plate, t-shirt and medal will be mailed to you!
Transfers/Refunds/Rollovers:
There are no refunds however, you can do the virtual option (at no extra charge and at any time).
You can also roll over your registration to 2027 (for a fee of $50) BEFORE July 15th, 2026 or transfer your entry to another racer for a fee of $20.
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After July 15th there are no rollovers including injuries or illnesses.You may however, transfer your registration to another racer for a fee of $20.
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You may transfer to another category within the Wild Rose Women's Gran Fondo to a shorter distance for free, or to a longer distance for a charge of the difference of what you paid and the current price of entry up to August 20th, 2026.
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NOTE: By registering you take responsibility that you understand and agree to this statement.
Please note we offer insurance through a 3rd party during regsitration that covers refunds.
August 22nd (Saturday)
5pm - 7pm Race Package Pick Up
Rocky Ridge YMCA - parking lot where start/finish is
August 23rd (Sunday)
Rocky Ridge YMCA
6:30am - 7:00am Package Pick Up
7:05am 70km Athlete Pre-Race Meeting
7:15am 70km Riders Start
7:20m 40km Athlete Pre-Race Meeting
7:30am 40km Riders Start
9:45am Podium Awards - for top 3 riders in each distance
11:15am Course Closes
70km riders have 4 hours to complete route
40km riders have 3.75 hours to complete route
12:00pm Race Site/Expo Closes
RULES OF THE ROAD
No headphones of any type - (ear buds, 1 ear bud, bone conduction or other). This also includes no audible music played during the Wild Rose Women's Gran Fondo ride. This is for safety reasons and we appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
It is your responsibility to know the course. We will have signage and volunteers directing you, however you must know where you are riding, and where you are to turn around for your distance in the case signage becomes obstructed or removed from the course, or we do not have a volunteer at that point/turn.
All riders must RIDE SINGLE FILE.
All riders will stay on the RIGHT HAND SIDE of the road along the shoulder alongside traffic. There are no designated lanes to cyclist as the roads are open to traffic at all times.
The YELLOW LINE RULE will be strictly enforced (even when there is no yellow line marked on the road). In order to keep the event safe, you must stay on the far-right side of the road always. Any rider caught crossing the center line may be disqualified from the event.
If you decide to change distances during the event, you must report to the timing/announcing booth at the finish line immediately upon crossing the finish line and inform them of your change.
In case of lightning, the race may be delayed or cancelled. If you are informed that the event has been stopped due to lightning, you are advised to seek shelter until the event can resume. If the race is cancelled, there will be no refund issued.
If you decide stop, please report to a member of Wild Rose Women's Events on course so we can all in your number. This is so we can ensure we know who is still out on course.
Clinics
March 21st - 2pm at Bow Cycle
Signing up and Training for a Gran Fondo
April 25th - 2pm at Bow Cycle
Getting Geared Up to Train and Ride a Gran Fondo
May 23rd - 2pm at Bow Cycle
How to Change a Flat Tire
Volunteer with Us
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