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4th Annual VFGFAMO – Revised Date (Sunday, July 13th, 2014) 12 Jul 2013 | 02:00 am
The new date of the 4th annual Valley First Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan (VFGFAMO) will be Sunday, July 13th, 2014. We apologize for the confusion and potential inconvenience this date change may c...
Granfondo Traffic Information 4 Jul 2013 | 01:36 am
For motorists and cyclists alike, please travel safely and cautiously leading up to and throughout Granfondo Weekend (July 5th – 7th). Detailed traffic information can be found at: http://www.granfon...
Leading up to Granfondo Weekend 3 Jul 2013 | 09:53 am
As of Tuesday (July 2nd), we have approximately 2,600 riders signed up to ride the 2013 Valley First Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan on Sunday, July 7th. Online registration is now closed. We would lik...
Training Feature: Keeping Cool in the Heat 1 Jul 2013 | 11:00 am
Training Feature: Keeping Cool For Better Cycling Performance PART 2: Advances in cooling during exercise – ice slushy ingestion during cycling using Floe Bottle By Paul Laursen, Ph.D. Performance ...
Join the action as a volunteer 25 Jun 2013 | 06:00 pm
Tha nks to the generous support of sponsors and the tireless work of volunteers, the Valley First Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan has become one of the best cycling events in North America. Volunteers...
Granfondo Women’s Night (Friday, July 5th – The Bike Barn) 20 Jun 2013 | 05:45 am
Don’t miss the inaugural Granfondo Women’s Night on Friday, July 5th (6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.) at Penticton’s Bike Barn! Women’s cycling is booming these days, and blogs (such as www.totalwomenscycling.com...
Final Early Bird Deadline Price Increase – June 21, 2013 12 Jun 2013 | 01:11 pm
If you haven’t already, register now for the 2013 Valley First Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan before our final Early Bird price increase on June 21st (11:59 p.m.). Save some cash by signing up now for...
Ironman legend Peter Reid to ride Granfondo 12 Jun 2013 | 12:44 pm
We are thrilled to announce that 3-time Hawaii Ironman world champion, Peter Reid, returns to Penticton – the place where he has won 2 Ironman Canada races – to ride with Axel Merckx and friends throu...
Official Granfondo Training Program Now Available 3 May 2013 | 05:17 am
OK, you’ve signed up for the ride of your life and now what? Thanks to Luke Way, head coach of Balance Point Racing, we’ve taken the guesswork out of training. We’re very proud to present the Official...
Trek Travel: VFGFAMO Riders Receive $100 Off Any Ride Camp 3 May 2013 | 04:38 am
Interested in that epic riding holiday? Want to fit in some more training for this year’s Granfondo? Consider one of Trek Travel‘s amazing Ride Camps in places such as: Solvang, California Mallorca, ...
