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New BonRexton Gran Fondo hits Newfoundland this September

In September, cyclists will pedal their way around the Bonavista Peninsula for the first Gran Fondo in Newfoundland and Labrador

New BonRexton Gran Fondo hits Newfoundland this September

Co-organizer Ryan David Butt says the idea came about over a few pints of beer "The west coast of Newfoundland has a lot of really, really cool cycling events and we'd like to do something on par around here," Butt said.

The Inaugural BonRexton GranFondo will offer up two distances: a shorter 50-kilometre route from Port Rexton to Catalina and back, and a 130-kilometre ride for the more adventurous called the Bonavista loop.

"The interest has been growing pretty quickly. We are very excited about the response," said Butt.

A Gran Fondo is a long bike ride format that started in Italy. It translates to "big ride" and has becoming a big hit with cyclists around the world. Cyclists move at their own pace and can stop along the way at designated checkpoints. When it's all over the riders will gather for a social event.

Butt has gotten support from Bonavista Peninsula businesses Port Rexton Brewery, the Two Whales Cafe and Fisher's Loft Inn.

"It's a nice big cycling, cultural event and we don't have one of those on the island yet, and I don't think we ever had," said Butt. He hopes this event will change that.

For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/BonRextonFondo

To register, please visit: https://ccnbikes.com/#!/events/4554-bonrexton-granfondo

The Inaugural BonRexton GranFondo will offer up two distances: a shorter 50-kilometre route from Port Rexton to Catalina and back, and a 130-kilometre ride for the more adventurous called the Bonavista loop.

 
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Jul 31 2018 - NEWS: New BonRexton Gran Fondo hits Newfoundland this September