Register NOW for the 2024 Triple Crown of Gravel Series and SAVE
British Columbia’s Premier Gravel Fondo Series announces next year’s dates. Hard, fun and beautiful!
All prices Increase on Jan 16th, 2024. Sign up early and $$$ SAVE with a Season Pass!
Tri 1 Events have announced dates for their hugely popular series of Gravel Fondo’s next year.
The BC Triple Crown of Gravel includes well-known, popular and well-established events, the Cowichan Crusher, Vancouver Island’s premier Gravel Fondo and the Kettle Mettle, Western Canada's first and premier Gravel Fondo, and the Sea2Sky Gravel Fondo starting in Squamish, BC. All events in the series feature scenic, challenging and well-marked courses with distances for all abilities. As well, on the courses there are well stocked Aid Stations that offer great snacks and hydration and as always, the awesome post-race food and beverages.
Cowichan Crusher
The 6th edition of the Cowichan Crusher, on May 5th, 2024 is the first round of the Triple Crown series, which takes place in the scenic Cowichan Valley. The Cowichan Crusher showcases the historical nature and amazing scenery of the Cowichan Valley, providing a scenic and challenging ride. The Cowichan Crusher starts at Lake Cowichan which makes for better access to gravel roads.
Rolling hills, blanketed in lush green trees, a large lake and panoramic views are some of the reasons this is one of the best places in the world to ride gravel!
The ride features three routes of Beginner (approx. 25km), Medio (approx. 55 km), and Full Fondo (approx.100 km) distance events which cater for all abilities of cyclists. Start and finishing in Lake Cowichan, participants will enjoy nearby camping, accommodations Post event meal and cold beverage and possibly a post ride dip in the lake.
Save $10.
Use Coupon Code GFGCC24. (good until Jan 16th 2024)
Kettle Mettle Dirty Fondo
The second part of the Triple Crown of Gravel is the 9th edition of the original Gravel Fondo in Western Canada, the Kettle Mettle showcases the Kettle Valley Trail and the amazing scenery of the Okanagan while also providing a safe and challenging ride on Sept 13-14th, 2024.
You can choose between the recent addition 2 Day event and the 1 Day Kettle Mettle Klassic Gravel Fondo.
The 1 Day Kettle Mettle Klassic Gravel Fondo has three distances for all abilities; 50km, Medio, 100km Full Fondo and tougher 138+ km Full Fondo Plus which features additional sections of gravel.
The main start is beside Lake Okanagan, Penticton and finishes in East Kelowna. On route, there be several aid stations as well as support for riders with flats and mechanical issues and of course first aid. After the event participants will get a great post food and cold beverage and entertainment
After the ride, participants can enjoy warm food and a cold beverage.
Registration includes; a Souvenir T shirt, support on course (mechanicals / flats), several aid stations on course, results with a time and draw prizes, plus overall top 3 prizes in each event. As well warm food and beverage as well.
Prize categories include men and women, individual, teams of 2 and teams of 4 participants.
Save $10.
Use Coupon Code GFGKM24. (good until Jan 16th 2024)
Sea 2 Sky Gravel Fondo
The final leg of the Triple Crown of Gravel is the 3rd edition of the highly successful Sea 2 Sky Gravel Fondo takes place in the Riding mecca of Squamish and you will experience amazing mountain views, large rivers, creeks and waterfalls as well as wide gravel Forest Service roads on October 5th 2024.
Last year nearly 300 riders enjoyed a fabulous day's riding with world class support on some of Squamish's best backcountry with sweeping switchbacks and panoramic views!
The ride features three routes of Beginner (approx. 25km), Medio (approx. 55 km), and Full Fondo (approx.100 km) distance events km which cater for all abilities of cyclists.
This is a great event with a post celebration including a race meal with cold beverage, music and a souvenir t-shirt and tons of draw prizes!
Prize categories include men and women, individual, teams of 2 and teams of 4 participants.
The Sea to Sky Gravel Fondo takes place on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples of the Skwxwu7mesh (Squamish) and the Selílwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
The Triple Crown of Gravel was the highlight of our summer. We loved the locations and the racing and met so many wonderful people. The TRI 1 events team was great and the courses were beautiful, such a great way to see BC and its extraordinary scenery. The format of the races is wonderful and accessible to every level of rider. We look forward to seeing you next year. Tom Bassett, Ketchum, Idaho USA
Save $10.
Use Coupon Code GFGS2S24. (good until Jan 16th 2024)
The BC Triple Crown of Gravel is also sponsored by Shimano and Lazer.
2024 Triple Crown of Gravel Series
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Event |
Location |
Date |
Website |
Registration |
Coupon Code |
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Cowichan Crusher |
Lake Cowichan |
May 7 |
Save $10 GFGCC24 |
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Kettle Mettle |
Kelowna |
Sept 13-14 |
Save $10 GFGKM24 |
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Sea2Sky |
Squamish |
Oct 5 |
Save $10 GFGS2S24 |
Register NOW for the Series and SAVE $$$!
Sign up for all the events with a season pass. 3 Events one Great Price, save at least 10% on individual entries!
All Season Pass Holders get an Awesome Triple Crown of Gravel Souvenir Buff but you must register before April 15th, 2023 to get one.
Register before prices rise on January 16th 2024
To register for the whole series, please visit https://ccnbikes.com/#!/series/triple-crown-of-gravel-2024
About Tri 1 Events
Tri 1 Events is an experienced Sport Event Management company that aims to put on fun challenging and memorable events in Western Canada. Tri 1 Events take place throughout BC.
People that compete in a Tri 1 Events are people looking to live life to its fullest. They host everyone from novice - beginners to experienced cyclists and all in between that use our events to gauge themselves and fitness. They participate in these events to push themselves and compete against each other to see if they have what it takes to take their life and fitness to the next level.
For more information, please visit: http://www.tri1events.com
