Nothing compares to the remote majesty of the Canadian Rockies. Located SW of Calgary, the ATB Financial Gran Fondo Highwood Pass travels 134 km or 69 km through the heart of the Rockies on the highest paved road pass in Canada. You’re going to have a truly epic experience, passing through huge mountain ranges and sharing the scenery with wildlife like elk, deer, moose, big horn sheep, and possibly even bear during this wheeled trek.
Gran Fondo Highwood Pass offers a rewarding challenge for the weekend warrior, hardcore roadie or triathlete-in-training. Riders of all abilities will appreciate the opportunity to ride one of our two distances at their own pace while enjoying first class support.
Date: July 8th, 2017
Start List: Here.
Location:
Start: Stoney Nakoda Resort, Morley, AB
Finish: Stoney Nakoda Resort. Both distances are out and back on the Kananaskis Trail (Hightway 40). See maps below.
Fees:
Gran Fondo (134 km)
$145.00 from March 1-17th
$165.00 from March 18- April 17th
$175.00 from April 18- May 15
$190.00 from May 16 to Race day
Gran Fondo Lite (69 km):
$125.00 from March 1-17th
$145.00 from March 18- April 17th
$155.00 from April 18- May 15
$170.00 from May 16 to Race day
Optional Purchases (available during online registration):
Order deadline is June 15th, 2017.
Gran Fondo Highwood Pass Jersey: $79
Gran Fondo Highwood Pass Bib Shorts: $109
Refund Policy: HERE.
Event Schedule:
Friday, July 7th
Saturday, July 8th
5:45am – 6:45am Last Minute Package Pickup (no on-site registration) – Stoney Nakoda Resort
(Outside in the big white 20’x20′ tent)
6:30am Start Corral Open – Stoney Nakoda Resort
6:45am All Wave 1 riders in Corral, Call to Start
7:00am Wave 1 Starts Gran Fondo
7:10am Wave 2 Starts Gran Fondo
7:30am Gran Fondo Lite Starts
10:00am Massage Available
10:30am First Riders Expected at Finish
11:00am Louis Garneau Gran Festa Finisher’s Party Opens at Stoney Nakoda Casino
3:00pm Gran Fondo Course Closes
4:00pm Louis Garneau Gran Festa Closes
134 km Course and Aid Stations:
Fondo Lite (69 km) Course and Aid Stations:
What to expect at our three check points:
Oranges, Bananas, Watermelon, Honey Stinger Organic Chews, Honey Stinger Waffles, Water, Ultima, small sandwiches, assorted snacks, Coke, etc.
Rules: HERE.
Spectators: Spectators are welcome at the start and finish areas.
Includes/Categories:
- Fully stocked food and refreshment table at 3 checkpoints
- Draw prizes
- Gran Festa Finisher’s Party
Travel: HERE.
FAQs: HERE.