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Fernie Gravel Grind Bike Race

Showcasing the greatest gravel in British Columbia with a packed weekend of riding & socialising.

DATE

Fri Jul 3 – Sat Jul 4, 2026
All Day

Come for the Race, Stay for the Party!

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR 2026

The Fernie Gravel Grind is a weekend long gravel cycling experience located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, home to some of the best gravel riding that Canada has to offer. 

Over the course of the weekend, riders will race up picturesque mountain roads, experience historical downtown Fernie and connect with a growing community of Canadian gravel cyclists. Following their mission, Anything Goes With Gravel, the race itself is open to anyone and everyone and offers multiple distances, race categories and fun activities for the whole family all weekend long. 

FGG WEEKEND SCHEDULE 

Friday, July 3rd | Station Square  
FESTIVAL & EXPO DAY  
12:00pm - Venue & Rider Package Pickup Opens 
1:00pm - Shakeout Ride p/b Specialized 
2:00pm - Women’s+ Ride p/b Tactic Nutrition 
4:30pm - Athlete Panel Q&A 
5:30pm - Rider Welcome Meeting 
6:45pm - Beer Garden Last Call  
7:00pm - Industry Night Closes 

Saturday, July 4th | Station Square  
THE GRAVEL GRIND  
7:30am to 8:45am - Late rider sign in and package pickup 9:00am - Long Haul Start 
TBA- Medium Haul Start 
TBA - Short Haul Start  
12:30-3:30pm - Riders Finish at Station Square 

TUNES IN THE TOWN - Everyone Welcome! Live Music, Beer Tent, Food Trucks and more! FREE!
4:00pm - Wattsup Challenge p/b Bowhead Corp.  
5:30pm - Award Presentations p/b 7mesh Apparel 
6:30pm - Little Bit Good Band 
8:30pm - Rubber Tire Peep Show  
11:00pm - Tunes in the Town Closes