Schedule of Events

Package Pick Up and Expo Drumheller
– Friday, July 4th

Location: Badlands Community Facility Parking Lot (80 Veterans Way, Drumheller)

• 4:00pm - 8:00pm: Package Pick Up and Expo

• 4:00pm - 6:00pm: Live Music (main stage)

• 5:15pm: Strider Parade

• 5:30pm: Samsara Women's Ride (meet under the finisher arch)

• 5:30pm: Youth Ride (meet by the main Badlands Community Facility doors)

• 6:30pm: Optional Pre-Event Meeting and Q and A (main stage)

Strider Parade
We welcome all kids on strider bikes to come join us for a Strider Parade around package pick-up. This event is free of charge to all kids who have an adult registered in Gran Fondo Badlands. Each child will get a cookie when they cross the finish line.

Samsara Women’s Ride
The Samsara Women’s Ride is a 45-minute very easy, “no drop” group ride. Led by experienced cyclists, this ride is aimed at meeting other women with the ability to ask any of your questions about cycling to the group leaders.

Youth Ride
The Youth Ride is a 45-minute very easy, “no drop” group ride for youth under the age of 14 - 18. Led by certified coaches, this ride is aimed at meeting other youth with the ability to ask any of your questions about cycling to the group leaders.

Optional Pre-Event Meeting
Come join race director, Richelle Love and course captain, Ryan Blondia as they explain the details of the event, go over course details and answer any questions you may have.

Friday Night Vendors:

• Gran Fondo Badlands / TransRockies

• TCR Sport Lab

• Stoked Oats

• Tri It Multisport

• Samsara Cycle

• Bikes and Bites

• Roam

• No Se Llama Yerba Mate

• One For The Road Brewing

• Bike mechanics will also be on-site for emergency repairs, not tune ups - this should be done before you arrive in Drumheller