The Invermere Heart of the Rockies Gran Fondo inaugural event will take place this July in and around Lake Windermere and between Invermere and Canal Flats and it promises to be the start of a new summertime tradition in the Columbia Valley. In tandem with the Heart of the Rockies Triathlon which is celebrating its 36th year, the Invermere Heart of the Rockies Gran Fondo is one of four new events taking place at James Chabot Provincial Park in Invermere on the same day – the Duathlon (sprint and standard), the Aquathon ( swim and bike) and a Run (5k and 10k) are the others – plus the Young Hearts Triathlon which is the day before. It’s going to be quite a weekend!

Gran Fondo cyclists will have a choice of two loops:

• the 60 km Loop the Lake cycle (aid station at the 30 km mark)
• the 100 km Loop the Valley cycle (aid stations at the 50 km and 70 km marks)

Starting beside the triathlon bike transition in the park, cyclists in both the loops will enjoy a unique course profile with sweeping vistas of Lake Windermere or Columbia Lake, tall mountain peaks and majestic stands of timber.The scenic views cannot be rivaled anywhere in the country.

A sag wagon with technical support will be available as well as post event food & refreshments.

SWAG bag includes a custom cycling jersey and other great product!

WARNING – Although this is a timed event, it is not a race. Traffic control is available in the town of Invermere but riders must yield to highway traffic on course and all turn points. Volunteer flagmen will be on course warning riders of traffic hazards.

Registration for the 60 km Invermere Heart of the Rockies Gran Fondo

Registration is online at: http://heartoftherockiestri.ca/triathlon-9-2-2-3-2/?preview_nonce=5f73934dea&preview=true  Entry fee includes custom cycling jersey (limited sizes available for registrations after June 1)

There are 3 tiers of entry fees for this event:

• Early Bird prices until May 31
• Next price level from June 1 to 30
• Late price level July 1 and after

Registration for the 100 km Invermere Heart of the Rockies Gran Fondo

Registration for 100 km event is available at: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=18186&lan=1&cartlevel=1

There are 3 tiers of entry fees for this event:

• Early Bird prices until May 31
• Next price level from June 1 to 30
• Late price level July 1 and after

Note: T-shirts are not included in the entry fee for this event. If you wish to purchase a high quality souvenir T-shirt, we must receive your online registration (and t-shirt order) 4 weeks prior to race day to meet the order deadline.

For more information as it becomes available, see: http://heartoftherockiestri.ca/triathlon-6/