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Gran Fondo Badlands - Drumheller, AB.


The Drumheller Valley is one with a rich and unique heritage. It is the dinosaur capital of the world, and some of the most iconic landscapes you will ever encounter. Located a little way NE of Calgary, the Gran Fondo Badlands travels 163 km, 100 km, 75 km or 50 km through the heart of the stunning hoodoos and mighty Red Deer River.

You’re going to have a truly epic experience, passing through prehistoric and picturesque hoodoos and through the lush river valley.

Gran Fondo Badlands offers a rewarding challenge for the weekend warrior, hardcore roadie, triathlete-in-training or anyone who simply wants to ride their bike along this scenic route. Riders of all abilities (e-bikes are welcome!) will appreciate the opportunity to ride one of our four distances at their own pace while enjoying first-class support along the way.

 

2024 Registration is OPEN!



2023 Gran Fondo Badlands Results



Dates & Location

Saturday, July 6th, 2024

The Gran Fondo Badlands will again start and finish in Drumheller, Alberta.

Schedule

Thursday, July 4th
2pm – 7pm: Package Pick Up at TCR Sport Lab (1817A 10 Ave SW, Calgary)

Friday, July 5th
3pm – 8pm: Package Pick Up at Badlands Community Centre (80 Veterans Way, Drumheller)

Saturday, July 6th Badlands Community Centre (80 Veterans Way, Drumheller)
6:30am - 8:00am: Breakfast 
6:30am – 8:30am: Package Pick Up
7:30am: 163km Ride Starts
8:00am: 100km Ride Starts
9:00am: 75km and 50km Rides Starts
12:00pm - 4:00pm: Beer Gardens Open
12:00pm - 4:00pm: Lunch

2024 Pricing

Launch Sale - September 7 until October 31, 2023
163km - $175 CAD
100km - $160 CAD
75km - $160 CAD
50km - $110 CAD

Early Bird 1 - November 1 to January 31, 2024
163km - $190 CAD
100km - $175 CAD
75km - $175 CAD
50km - $125 CAD

Early Bird 2 - February 1 to May 31, 2024
163km - $205 CAD
100km - $190 CAD
75km - $190 CAD
50km - $140 CAD

Regular Price - June 1 to July 4, 2024
163km - $225 CAD
100km - $210 CAD
75km - $210 CAD
50km - $160 CAD

** Please note: we do not have a rate for youth only under the age of 16 as all youth must be accompanied by an adult out on course regardless of athletic ability.

(age category is based on the age you'll be on the first day of the event)

2024 Race Guide

Our race guide has everything you need to know about the technical aspects of Gran Fondo Badlands. Start your race off on the right foot by getting to know it inside and out.

To view and download the Race Guide you must download the Ride with GPS app:

  • Download the Ride with GPS mobile app for free via the iTunes App Store or Google Play Store

  • Tap Open Shortcut.

  • Enter shortcut (GFB24) or scan the QR code to the right .

  • You'll be prompted to download the Experience (Race Guide). Tap Download to begin.

*Maps and Schedule subject to change due to permitting.

Event T-Shirt Deadline

Register before June 9th to ensure you get your Gran Fonod Badlands t-shirt!

Includes

  • The opportunity to ride through the incredible hoodoos of Alberta.

  • A ferry boat ride with your bike!

  • Gran Fondo Badlands swag.

  • Complimentary breakfast at the Badlands Community Centre on race morning.

  • Well stocked and supportive aid stations.

  • Roaming mechanical and paramedical support

  • A delicious catered post-race lunch.
    (Vegan and Gluten Free options available.)

  • A professionally organized event by TransRockies Race Series and RnR Premier Events.

Gran Fondo Badlands Start List

Volunteer With Us!

Our volunteers are the lifeblood of our events, and your time, effort and cheer will help put smiles on the faces of countless participants!

Gran Fondo Badlands Merchandise Shop

For the Gran Fondo Badlands Cycling Kits we use JAKROO.
JAKROO has the fastest delivery time for technical apparel in the world.

How to order:​

1. Choose the item you want.
2. Choose your size.
3. Choose more items you want.
4. Checkout and pay.

That's it! Your order will be in production and take about 2 weeks to arrive right to your front door. 

​**Not sure of size? Use Jakroo's guaranteed sizing recommendation form here.

Training for Gran Fondo Badlands

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A subscription to Optimize includes unlimited access to all of FasCat’s training plans, which have more than 1,000 five-star reviews from athletes just like you.

The training plans fall into three phases of training:

1 - Off-season training with weight lifting

2 - Base training with Sweet Spot

3 - Interval, event-specific training

All the training plans scale to your available time to train, and you can use your specific Trans Rockies event dates to let the software tell you exactly what plans to incorporate in the right order to get you ready for your events(s)! There are also fun rides scheduled into the plans so you stay mentally and physically fresh.

You can measure and improve your Functional Threshold Power (FTP), follow cross-training videos, get recipes and more inside Optimize.

FasCat’s team of Coaches — all of whom are racing or have raced at the professional level — are standing by inside the Optimize app Monday through Friday to answer your training questions.

If you have a wearable from Apple, Garmin, Wahoo or Whoop, Optimize will show your daily balance of training stress (via your power meter data) and your recovery, to keep you on track and maximize your gains.

Optimize is your customized, tailored, year-round training solution, for a fraction of the cost of hiring a coach.

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Race Results

Click here for the 2023 Gran Fondo Badlands results.

Rules

  1. The road is not closed to traffic. Ride to the right of the white line on the shoulder of the road or risk disqualification. NOTE: THIS RULE WILL BE ENFORCED. You may only ride in the traffic lane briefly if the shoulder is unsafe or if passing.

  2. There will be three (3) wave starts. Please start in the group you registered for or notify a race official if you are starting in a different wave so that we can give you the correct time.

  3. No littering on course – offenders will be disqualified. This includes gel and food wrappers dropped intentionally or accidentally.

  4. Cut-Off Times for Check Points: You will be transported to the finish line if you don’t make the cut off times.

    • 163km event riders have 8.5 hours to complete their distance

    • 100km event riders have 7.5 hours to complete their distance

    • 75km and 50km event riders have 6 hours to complete their distance.

    • Maximum Finishing Time: 4 PM.

FAQ’s

Click button below for a full list of FAQ’s.

Drumheller Accommodations

Looking for a room to rest your head either before or after Gran Fondo Badlands? Here are some great options to check out for your stay.

Canalta Jurassic Hotel - Book Here

Ramada Hotel and Suites - Book Here

Sure Stay Plus by Best Western - Book Here

Quality Hotel - Book Here


or if camping/RV is more your style

River Grove Campground and Cabins - Book Here

Dinosaur RV Park - Book Here

Refund Policy

There will be no refunds. You can roll your entry to 2025 for an additional $60 up until June 1st, 2024. Please email registration@transrockies.com if you need to do this.

You may transfer your entry to another person up until June 1st, 2024. However, they will pay the CURRENT rate of the entry. (ie. if you paid $100 for our entry on December 15th, but are transferring your entry on May 28th, the person buying your entry will pay $125). You can do this by emailing registration@transrockies.com. ​

If you have any questions regarding you events.com account or have trouble logging in, please contact us at registration@transrockies.com.

TransRockies Inc. reserves the right to cancel any TransRockies Race Series event, cancel race stages or change the route on short notice due to fire bans/fire closures, air quality, weather conditions, wildlife or safety concerns, pandemic, unforeseen construction, Acts of God or other such reasons with no reimbursement to the participant.

In the case of event cancellation by Transrockies Inc, no refunds will be available. All entries will be transferred to the next available date that the event is able to operate.

 

2024 Registration is OPEN!



The Gran Fondo Experience

Gran Fondo Training Tips
with Coach Cal

 

The Routes

*All stages are subject to change at anytime for quality and permitting.


163km Route

75km Route

100km Route

50km Route

Thank you to our Gran Fondo Badlands Partners!


TransRockies Race Series Partners