GranFondo

• ‘Iconic’ Okanagan Granfondo cycling race scrapped after 14 years

  OG Events Ltd., which has organized the Okanagan Granfondo since 2011, said in a news release Thursday the decision to cancel the race "marks a pivotal moment."

  Canada

  Oct 3, 2025
  
• Penticton Triathlon introduces extra safety changes after fatal Granfondo crash

  Michael says that after the Granfondo crash, city officials met with his team to reassess the course and safety measures.

  Canada

  Jul 17, 2025
  
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• Busy, cycling-filled weekend ahead for South Okanagan

  The bustling weekend will begin Friday afternoon, with a briefing and expo and Rotary Park. Saturday will see kids events with Sunday being the main day.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2023
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• 3,000 cyclists to converge in Penticton for Okanagan Granfondo

  'Events like these add energy and vibrancy to our city, showcasing our landscape and our hospitality to the world,' said Penticton mayor Julius Bloomfield of Okanagan Granfondo.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2023
• City of Penticton signs multi-year agreements with Okanagan Granfondo, CSSHL

  Penticton has secured long-term hosting agreements with two events that are big tourism draws. Last year, the Okanagan Granfondo drew an estimated 3,000 cyclists to the city.

  Canada

  Mar 9, 2023
• Return of RBC GranFondo Whistler cycling event garners thousands of riders

  The 122 kilometre event began at 7 a.m. Saturday at Stanley Park. Cyclists travel over the Lions Gate Bridge and up the Sea-To-Sky Highway before finishing in Whistler Village.

  Sports

  Sep 10, 2022
• Okanagan Granfondo returns to Penticton attracting over 3000 riders

  On Sunday the event wrapped up with a family fun zone, live music, and a BBQ.

  Sports

  Jul 10, 2022
• COVID-19: Ironman athletes ‘heartbroken’ by event cancellation but vow to return stronger in 2022

  The Interior Health Authority expanded COVID-19 restrictions, previously reserved to the Central Okanagan, to the entire B.C. Interior.

  Canada

  Aug 25, 2021
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• 10th edition of Granfondo Axel Merckx in South Okangan set for mid-September

  ‘Running the event in September provides us with the best opportunity to deliver our customary top-notch Granfondo experience in 2021.’

  Canada

  Mar 11, 2021
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• Video captures near miss as driver swerves to avoid cyclists during Okanagan race

  The driver caught dashcam footage of what could have been a bad collision.

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2019