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April 21, 2024

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
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THE RIDE
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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

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VENUE

THE VENUE

We Wai Kai Sports Field

THE ROUTES

THE ROUTE

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

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46060728

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ROUTE SPECIFICATIONS 

(Updated April 2, 2024)

 

  • 120.8 km distance

  • 1643m total elevation gain

  • 12.6% Max Gradient

  • -10.7% Max Descent

  • Est. Fastest time 4hr 30min

  • Average time 5hr 30 min

  • Cutoff Time at km50 is 1pm.  Riders will deviate to shorter route after this time. 

  • Aid Stations at km16, km50, km80, km101.

  • Course closes at 4pm. 

  • Watch for Potholes!  

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INTERMEDIO - 71 KM

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45999102

ROUTE SPECIFICATIONS 

(Updated April 2, 2024)

 

  • 70.9 km distance

  • 916m total elevation gain

  • 11% Max Gradient

  • -10% Max Descent

  • Est. Fastest time 2hr 40min

  • Average time 4hr 00 min

  • Aid Stations at km16, km52

  • Course closes at 4pm. 

  • Watch for Potholes!  

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IMPULSO - 35 KM

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46004675

ROUTE SPECIFICATIONS 

(Updated April 2, 2024)

 

  • 35.5 km distance

  • 401m total elevation gain

  • 9.3% Max Gradient

  • -9.2% Max Descent

  • Est. Fastest time 1hr 10min

  • Average time 1hr 45 min

  • Aid Stations at km16

  • Watch for Potholes!  

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Cool Cycling Gear

SPONSORS & EVENT PARTNERS

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