Canola Fields Gravel Fondo, Int, 57km, 400m, LyleOpseth (Saturday, July 18, 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT

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The 2026 Canola Fields Fondo!

Ride and Apres-ride Social

Coordinator: Lyle Opseth
Distance: 57km

Pace: 15-19 km/h

Elevation Gain: 407 m

E-Bikes allowed: Yes

Meeting place/parking: All road rides start/finish at Madden Community Centre

Route:

Canola Fields Fondo – A Scenic Gravel Adventure

Enjoy a beautiful ride through vibrant canola fields with a mix of gravel and pavement surfaces. The posted route is tentative because some of the route might be more suitable for swimming given all the recent rain. The route will be finalized closer to the fondo event.

Key highlights:

Mixed surfaces: mostly gravel with some pavement stretches

Estimated return to the golf course by 2:00 PM, perfect timing for a post-ride refreshment

E-bikes and mountain bikes welcome.

You should have tires at least 35 mm wide

Longer Option:

For anyone wanting to extend the ride, they can do an extra 24 km loop west of Madden upon completion of the 56 km ride. See the second map below.

Longer Option:

Apres-ride social: Join us after the ride for social at the Madden Golf Club patio where you can purchase refreshments and snacks at the Club House.

Note: This event will be rescheduled in case of inclement weather, you will be notified the day before the event.

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Canola Fields Gravel Fondo, Int, 57km, 400m, LyleOpseth (Saturday, July 18, 2026)