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C4 Gran Fondo

Cardston, Alberta, Canada

calendar_today 15 Aug, 2026

directions_bike Cycling

About the Event

Experience the open roads and breathtaking mountain vistas of southern Alberta at the C4 Gran Fondo, a community-run cycling event set for Saturday, 15 August 2026 in Cardston. This unique fondo offers four fully-supported route options showcasing some of the region's best riding, with wide, smooth shoulders, minimal traffic, and sweeping views of the iconic Waterton Lakes and Chief Mountain. Organized entirely by volunteers from the Cardston Community Cycling Club, 100% of proceeds fund the local bike park, creating a truly meaningful ride for "weekend warriors," roadies, and triathletes alike. With a welcoming atmosphere for all riders—including e-bikes and recumbents—and fantastic local support from sponsors like McDonald's, it's the perfect blend of challenging routes, stunning scenery, and heartfelt community spirit. Registration is now open for a memorable day on the bike where every pedal stroke supports a great local cause

Races Offered

160 KM

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — 160K

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Type — Cycling

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08:00

100 KM

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — 100K

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Type — Cycling

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08:30

50 KM

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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Type — Cycling

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09:30

75 KM

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — 75K

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Type — Cycling

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09:30

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Cardston.

thermostat Temperature

12.0° / 25.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

9.8° / 22.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 55m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.3 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.9)

humidity_mid Humidity

55.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:26

nightlight Sunset

20:46

About Cardston

Learn more about the host city, Cardston.

Cardston is a town of about 3,600 people (2016) in the foothills of Southern Alberta. It was founded by a number of Mormon families from Utah and their temple was the first built outside of the United States. The main attraction of the town is its carriage museum, which is well worth the visit.