The RIVER CITY GRAVEL FONDO is the kick-off event of the Mosaic Gravel Series, which will be the ultimate gravel adventure cycling event to be held on the gravel roads of CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVER, MOSAIC FOREST MANAGEMENT, BC PARKS, and local FIRST NATIONS. Designed by Canadian Masters Gravel Champion, John Vanderveen, the event will feature three iconic routes to suite the various abilities of participants.
EXPLORE
We would like to acknowledge and express our gratitude that we have the privilege to race through the territory of the We Wai Kai First Nations.
Course Information Coming Soon
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EVENT SCHEDULE
Saturday April 20, 2024
9:30 am to 5:00 pm - Check in and race package pick-up
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST FILL AND SIGN A WAIVER
STRATHCONA GARDENS RECREATION COMPLEX
225 S Dogwood St, Campbell River, BC V9W 8C8
Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/orXf3CUgUiByEAiY8
North Island Outdoor Adventure Show
Booth - Pedal Your World Bike Shop
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12:00 pm to 7:00 pm - Onsite Camping, RV / Campervan, Check in. Rider's Briefing
WE WAI KAI SPORTS FIELD
Campbell River, BC V9H 1P4
Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZFAv1D42L3YjxCbJ9
Sunday April 21, 2024
7:30am to 9:00 am - Check in and package pick-up
9:15 am Rider's Briefing
9:30 am - Esperto Ride Start
9:35 am - Intermedio
9:45 am - Impulso / E-Bike
11:00 am to 3:00 pm - Food Truck & Drinks
3:00 pm - Awards Presentations
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CATEGORIES & PRICING
Categories: Open (19-34), Masters (35-49), Masters (50-69), Masters (70+), Youth U19, Youth U17, Youth U15, Vintage Bike
THE VENUE
We Wai Kai Sports Field
THE ROUTES
FINAL ROUTE MAPS WILL BE REVEALED 3-4 WEEKS BEFORE THE EVENT. NOTE THAT A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THE ROUTE IS ON FORESTRY PRIVATE LAND AND THAT PARTICIPANTS ARE DISCOURAGED FROM PRE-RIDING THE ROUTE WITHOUT LAND OWNER PERMISSION AND DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK.
ESPERTO - 121 KM
ROUTE SPECIFICATIONS
(Updated April 2, 2024)
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120.8 km distance
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1643m total elevation gain
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12.6% Max Gradient
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-10.7% Max Descent
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Est. Fastest time 4hr 30min
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Average time 5hr 30 min
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Cutoff Time at km50 is 1pm. Riders will deviate to shorter route after this time.
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Aid Stations at km16, km50, km80, km101.
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Course closes at 4pm.
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Watch for Potholes!
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INTERMEDIO - 71 KM
ROUTE SPECIFICATIONS
(Updated April 2, 2024)
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70.9 km distance
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916m total elevation gain
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11% Max Gradient
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-10% Max Descent
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Est. Fastest time 2hr 40min
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Average time 4hr 00 min
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Aid Stations at km16, km52
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Course closes at 4pm.
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Watch for Potholes!
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IMPULSO - 35 KM
ROUTE SPECIFICATIONS
(Updated April 2, 2024)
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35.5 km distance
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401m total elevation gain
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9.3% Max Gradient
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-9.2% Max Descent
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Est. Fastest time 1hr 10min
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Average time 1hr 45 min
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Aid Stations at km16
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Watch for Potholes!
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Cool Cycling Gear
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