Kettle Mettle Gravel Fondo

September 12 - September 13, 2025 - Penticton BC Canada
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Kettle Mettle Gravel Fondo is the oldest Gravel Fondo in Western Canada. (Now in our 7th great year and would’ve been 8th and 9th if no Covid-19 pandemic). And one could easily argue one of the most scenic and amazing gravel courses as well!

After 2 years of cancellations due to Covid-9 restrictions we are looking forward to seeing all of you in the Okanagan for some amazing gravel riding in September 2022!

We are working on the 2022 schedule and will be announcing event dates and opening registration real soon. See you all in September 2022!

As well as, we have several distances and options for all levels of cyclists. In fact we want you to experience the Joy of Gravel riding on The Kettle Mettle Course. Since it is one of the most amazing and scenic Gravel Fondo courses in all of North America.

NEW IN 2022!!! A 2 DAY EPIC STAGE RACE IN THE STUNNING OKANAGAN!
CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING:

DO THE All NEW 2 DAY EPIC STAGE RACE
1 DAY KETTLE METTLE KLASSIC GRAVEL FONDO

In fact the choice of course and events are yours but the ride and the experience will be worthy and amazing.

“THE OLDEST GRAVEL FONDO IN WESTERN CANADA”

We respectfully acknowledge the KETTLE METTLE Gravel Fondo takes place on the traditional territories of the Syilx Okanagan Nation.

Kettle Mettle Dirty Fondo

 
Routes: 50, 100, 135 km
Difficulty of Greatest Route: C - Moderate terrain with rolling short steep hills or moderate, sustained climbs
Entry Limit: 400
Time Zone: Atlantic Standard Time (AST)
 
What's Included?

Custom Designed Souvenir Cotton T=Shirt (unisex sizing)
Beer ticket at the finish
Food at the finish
Limited event support on course (mechanical / flat)
Bike Transport to start (Penticton) from Kelowna
3 Aid stations on course
Results with a time
Draw Prizes
Souvenir Photo

Prize / Race Categories

Top 3 male and female overall and each bike categorry depending upon numbers within each one

Facilities
Adequate Car Parking
Pre-Packet Pickups
 
Support for Participants
Route Signposted
First Aid
Roving Mechanical Support
 
Features
Category / Race Prizes
Photos
Fundraising
Finish Line Chute
 
Nutrition
Feed / Aid Stations
Post Event Meal(s) Provided As Part of Entry
 
Event Size
Less Than 500 Riders
500 - 1999 Riders
 
 
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