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Any bike. Every body.

Friends. We’re back for 2023. We welcome you to come ride with us. Road bike. Gravel bike. Hybrid commuter bike. Pennyfarthing. Old 10-speed with the backwards, tilted up handlebars. If it has 2 wheels, 2 pedals and you like to ride it, you belong here. Buy your membership, and make your way, on these dates,Continue reading “Any bike. Every body.”

For the love of the bicycle, ride the Gravel Growler!

Did you know that your favourite machine played a role in the emancipation of women? Once bikes came along, women no longer needed men to drive them around with a horse and buggy, thank you very much. Not only that, once they started riding they also needed to ditch those hot, long-a** dresses that wereContinue reading “For the love of the bicycle, ride the Gravel Growler!”

YXY Cross Afterglow

It was perfect weather for an impromptu swim in the Rainbow Beach Ballpit at the 5th annual YXY Cross. Over 70 riders took part across two races under the warm sun. Results for the 4 and 6-lap “Big” race are posted below. Huge thanks to volunteers, Kate White, Aidan Stefanson, Mike Arsenault, Shelly McKee, DanaContinue reading “YXY Cross Afterglow”

YXY Cross is Coming!

It’s back for 2022. Saturday, September 17th. Mt. Mac Stadium. Flyovers, stairs, sand, jumps, barriers, and, new for ’22: THE ONLY CYCLING-RELATED BALL PIT NORTH OF 60*. Yes. A ball pit. Open race goes at high noon. 6 laps of 3km Junior (<14) race goes at 1:30pm. 1-3 laps of 1.5km (# of laps determinedContinue reading “YXY Cross is Coming!”

Gettin’ Gritty

Solidarity, fellow gravelleurs and gravelistas!Like crocuses underfoot and swans overhead, recent sightings of two-wheeled enthusiasts are a reassuring sign that we have officially emerged from the long, dark tunnel that was winter 2022.  We see you (and your noble steed) out there! But don’t feel you need to toil on the pavement and gravel inContinue reading “Gettin’ Gritty”

“Opening Weekend” Saturday, April 30 at Winterlong Brewing

Yes!!! Gravel riding season is here! For the men’s and women’s pro peloton, spring’s “opening weekend” portends gritty one-day classic races on the cobbled hellingen of Belgium and Northern France. Here in the ‘horse… spring means it’s time to stop two-planking around Mt Mac, dust off the metal steeds and start bashing out some miles onContinue reading ““Opening Weekend” Saturday, April 30 at Winterlong Brewing”

Gravel Growling!

In October of 2017, seven hardy souls gathered in the back parking lot of Winterlong Brewing. Bundled against the biting cold and icy rain, they threw a leg over skinny-tired steeds and rolled-out under dark skies. The Gravel Growler was born. Originally Inspired by the classic cycling races (and tasty beers) of Belgium and NorthernContinue reading “Gravel Growling!”

A bad case of the bikes

This is the event we’ve all been waiting for because all the gravelleurs in Whitehorse know, “The Sewage Lagoon is SO hot right now!”  The first ever Sewage Slayer is a mass start, 2-person relay event taking on one of the most deceptively scenic and challenging gravel segments in Whitehorse; from Riverdale to the SewageContinue reading “A bad case of the bikes”

June Bike Stuff

June is usually a busy bike month in the Yukon. This year is no different despite the ongoing pandemic and the Gritty C.O.G. hangover (in a good way) we’ve been nursing since the end of May. KCIBR 2021 Alaska border still closed?! Pffft. It ain’t matter. You can still register for this year’s virtual KCIBRContinue reading “June Bike Stuff”

Gritty Registration is a GO

Garrulous Gravelleurs, Registration for the first ever Gritty C.O.G. is now open. Registration closes Friday May 28th and we have a hard cap of 100 riders to keep us all Covid-safe so don’t delay. ALL participants MUST pre-register for the event; there will be no walk-up registration on race-day. Remember, if you’ve already purchased yourContinue reading “Gritty Registration is a GO”

Gritty C.O.G.

It’s time. It’s time to sort the geezers from the delinquents…Then put them all on bicycles. It’s time to separate the avocado-toast munchers from the sensible oatmeal spooners…Then force them through the crucible of  the Gravel Growler.It’s time to sift the carbon-slayin’ studs with the eye-poppin’ FTP’s from the grizzled geriatrics riding gravel long before thereContinue reading “Gritty C.O.G.”

2021 Velonorth Group Rides

Every Saturday beginning May 15th 10am departure from Icycle Sports (21 Waterfront Place) 60-90 minutes 2 pace groups:– 25-30 km/hr avg speed– 20-25 km/hr avg speed This is a social, no-drop road ride. Come hang out, meet some fellow riders. Bring a friend and the Velonorth President will buy you both a Midnight Sun coffee!Continue reading “2021 Velonorth Group Rides”

SPRING 2021!

Winter, winter, winter, winter, winter, winter, SPRING! Almost instantaneously, at long last, there are dozens, hundreds, perhaps even thousands of you out on the roads on bicycles with skinny tires. At Velonorth Global Headquarters we’ve been carefully cogitating and pensively planning our 2021 season and we’re here now to give you a sneak peek…  Save theseContinue reading “SPRING 2021!”

Gravel. Growler. Go.

All you grit gobblin’ gravel growlleurs may be wondering, in the midst of this global pandemic, ‘will the glorious stone jewel in the crown of Whitehorse bicycle riding be making an appearance in 2020‘? The answer, dear gravelleurs, is, most emphatically, yes. But, you may ask, will there still be……a friendly vibe? Check.…challenging mixed surfaceContinue reading “Gravel. Growler. Go.”

Wait! There’s More! (Prizes, that is…)

Exciting news, hot off the presses, it’s taken a long time in the making but we got it done!!! CMBC and Velonorth Cycling Club have joined forces to engage more riders and to cross pollinate our clubs based on the surge of gravel bike usage and the huge amount of mountain bikers in town.  WeContinue reading “Wait! There’s More! (Prizes, that is…)”