That's right forest friends, there's less than 7 calendar days until the absolute dirt church that is XFondo Whistler rolls around for Season 4 on Sat June 14.

NOT ONLY THAT, but registration is about to close!

The door slams shut this coming Thursday at midnight - don't you dare find yourself missing out.

Guess what. Taking part in XFondo is like being a part of a big, dirty, sweaty family, only this time you actually can stand the sight of each other.

You'll learn that every rider treats their fellow competitor and volunteer with support, encouragement, and whelps of delight that google translate would only know as [OVEREXCITED ADULT ON BIKE]. And in addition, you've got all these guys supporting your side...

7mesh – Gear so good it’s like cheating

BICI – Where being a shopaholic is encouraged / rewarded

Red Truck Beer – Timeless post-ride cold ones

Forecast Coffee – Pre-ride rocket fuel

Blackcomb Springs Suites – Where to crash

Hornby Organic - Nom nom calorie support

Arbutus Routes – Tech support + local love

ABUS – Lock up your rig & no dings for your loaf

Blonyx – Electro fuel for the suffer

Hummzies - bringing a hella-good snack game

Dilawri - Them sweet offroady vehicles ferrying you

Celsius - A little taste of namaste in your energy drink

Pure Maple Water - Because the True North, people

Red Crown - Pomegranate juice will change your life (not financial advice)

What is the mystery climb? It’s the opposite way from where you should go.

Somewhere on course, you’ll have the option to take on an additional 500m (distance!) climb, purely for the hell of it. It’s not timed or even an official part of the course - perfect for those with a screw or four loose.

But - there ~might~ be some prizing involved for those who opt for the punishment regardless...

Dope work by Matt Bearne who skillfully manifested the fates of destiny and saw his name drawn from out the hat to win a full 7mesh gravel kit makeover!

Said Matt: "Is this a scam?" and also "thanks again 7mesh!". For once no, and on behalf of they, you're welcome sir.

This is the sort of fun we get up to XFondo Whistler. You should join us.

"Listen up!" *hicCUp~. "XFondo signup is about to close, and you can either spend next Saturday friggin' SENDING back a shotski like a mighty marmot, or tapering your ass on the couch like Yogi after a baby walk 'cuz he's "tirrrred".

"As me cool aunt Squirrel Sessie says, life is for memories and chasing elevation young buck: the rest takes care of itself".

XFondo Whistler: June 14. You know what to do.

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We acknowledge the land on which we gather is the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

XFondo is mischiefed up by the Friday-mindset schemings of RBC GranFondo Whistler