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  • July 3, 2026 thru July 5, 2026
  • Fernie Area

Showcasing the greatest gravel in British Columbia!

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. 

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      • The Short Haul ~40km
          For those new to adventure racing or those who just want to take the scenic route, the Short Haul is not too hot and not too cold, it really is just right. The Short Haul features a roller coaster of a ride with incredible vistas to boot throughout the Elk Valley. Ear to ear grins guaranteed.
      • The Medium Haul ~ 60km
          • For those looking for a bit more adventure, we bring you the Medium Haul. In a similar fashion to the Short Haul, the Medium Haul features a roller coaster of a ride with second to none views of the Elk Valley and Wigwam.
      • The Long Haul ~90km
          • Here in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, there is no such thing as a free lunch. The riding is just as beautiful as it is unrelenting and every descent is hard earned. But whether or not you’re here to be the first across the finish line or to simply take in the scenery with friends, you are guaranteed for an epic day out on the Long Haul.

Recommended Equipment 

Riding in the Heart of the Rockies is steep, loose, and bumpy with varying states of weather. Tires that have good grip and good tread are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. The organizers’ daily drivers here in Fernie are 700×50c medium tread tires and we urge riders to do the same. Please note: 

      • Gravel bikes with wide clearance or hardtail mountain bikes are most suitable for both distances.
      • The Long Haul will top out at 1,800m above sea level which can be as much as 10 degrees cooler than in town. Welcome to racing in the Rockies! Come prepared to face the elements.
      • You are getting out there! So make sure to bring EXTRA water and rider fuel as well as an emergency jacket incase of severe weather.
      • For safety precautions, any tires under 32c will not be permitted.

Supporting the Local Community

The Fernie Gravel Grind is committed to supporting the community. Since 2021 the FGG has given back over $56K to various organizations including the Fernie Trails Alliance, Elk Valley Suicide Task Force, Kootenay Adaptive Sport Association, Fernie Search and Rescue and many aspiring youth racers through the Fernie Gravel Grind's Write to Race Initiative. 

The Fernie Gravel Grind occurs entirely within the traditional territories of the Ktunaxa people. The organisers acknowledge their welcome and graciousness to all riders who seek adventure here. 

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