Registration
The RBC GranFondo Banff is the only gran fondo in North America to be held completely within the confines of a national park. Ride from start to finish, fully-supported in Canada's most beautiful national park and experience high altitude cycling like never before.
Prepare yourself for the incredibly scenic route that features vibrant mountain communities, stunning wildlife, breathtaking panoramic mountain vistas, and some of the nation's most diverse alpine ecosystems.
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| Dec 1 | Feb 2 | April 15 | June 30 to Aug 11 | |
| Alta Classe | $550 | $575 | $600 | $625 |
| GranFondo | $210 | $230 | $240 | $250 |
*All prices are subject to 5% tax and a 6% processing fee. Online registration closes August 11, 2015 at noon.
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GranFondo - 150km
For riders who want to challenge themselves at their own pace, the GranFondo category is the full 150 km at a self-set pace for recreational to advanced riders.
Alta Classe (GranFondo)
This is the VIP package for the ride that allows you to enjoy the RBC GranFondo Banff in a special way that comes with distinct perks and benefits. No line ups, no hassles, no fuss, but all the fun. This first-class package includes registration plus all of the following benefits:
- RBC GranFondo Banff Official Jersey
- Express package pickup service at the Welcome GranFesta
- Exclusive staging area at the start line
- Event day bag check
- Alta Classe lounge at the finish
- Exclusive gifts and offers from our premium sponsors
Expanded list of what your entry fee includes:
- A dedicated lane width for cycling for the entire ride
- Timing chip for all riders. Track your performance on overall ride time and on pre-determined course sections
- Four fully-stocked Rest Stops along the course
- Mechanical support at Rest Stops as well as roving mechanics to offer assistance
- Medical support at Rest Stops as well as roving medics along the course
- Sag wagon support to the finish for all riders unable to continue (we'll pick you up and get you to the finish line)
- Secure bike parking during post-event party
- Complimentary bag check
- Custom designed event t-shirt
- Water bottle
- Cycling specific socks
- Jersey kit bag
- Commorative finisher's medal
- Ride results posted on the RBC GranFondo Banff website by midnight
Important Notes
All event participants must have a valid national park pass. Banff National Park entry fees go towards maintaining the park’s roadways, viewpoints, day use areas and trails – and the information, education, resource protection and public safety services offered by Parks Canada staff. For convenience, purchase your park pass online. Find more information on park fees here.
Registration fees are non-refundable and non-deferrable under any circumstances. The course may be changed depending wildlife situations in the park.
Riders 18 years and under must have a "Minor Participation Form" signed by a parent and/or legal guardian in order to participate. Contact [email protected] to request a copy.
Licensed Riders
For those looking to ride the GranFondo among experienced cyclists with the knowledge and experience of riding in a tight peloton. Cyclists who held a UCI license between 2011 and 2015 will be authorized to stage in a designated area for the start of the event.
How do you get authorized for the designated staging area?
Riders who have held a valid UCI road cycling licence in Category 1 through 4 or Masters between 2010 and 2014 will be granted access into a designated staging area. All riders with such a licence and who want to be staged in this designated area will need to show their licence at Package Pickup to receive identification that will grant access to this designated staging area.
Charity Partner
RBC GranFondo Banff is proud to support Alberta Bicycle Association by donating 10% of all official event merchandise sales to the Alberta Bicycle Association.
In addition, any donations made to Alberta Bicycle Association will be matched, dollar for dollar, by RBC Foundation to a maximum of $25,000. Together, we can raise $50,000 to fund programs for child and youth cycling in Alberta. Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $20 or greater and will be issued from Alberta Bicycle Association charitable portal Chimp. Donate Now.
