We’ve got you covered
To help you get to and from Vancouver and Whistler on event weekend, we’ve created travel and rider services that’ll make your experience as easy as possible.
There’s a choice of buses that can take you and your bike up and down, plus free parking options and bag drop points so that you can simply focus on having fun.
- Transportation on sale now – Click here to book!
New FREE Concord Pacific park & ride Saturday and Sunday*
This is perfect for those that purchase return passenger and/or bike transportation.
Park your car within a short ride (~20mins) to the startline at Concord Pacific Place (next to BC Place in False Creek).
Drop-off is available 5am-7am Saturday, and pick up is available all day Saturday until 6pm Sunday.
You can ride to the start, and after the event be dropped off at the same lot via the purchasable return passenger transportation (see below) where your car / bike will be waiting.
Please note: if you plan to stay the night in Whistler, you should not purchase the Saturday Bike Transportation option to avoid an overnight fee.
All cars must be picked up by 6pm on Sunday.
* availability is limited, first come first serve.
Thank you to the Sundial Hotel Whistler, who will be supporting the Concord Pacific Bike Park in Whistler after you’ve finished your ride.
Concord Pacific bike valet
For those booking return passenger and / or bike transportation, your dropoff point will be Concord Place (next to BC Place in False Creek).
Bikes will be valeted thanks to Concord Pacific and will be available for you to pick up once you arrive.
Book your return transportation options below.
Event transportation choices
Saturday Shuttle – Whistler to Vancouver [Passengers only] – Price $60
Saturday bus transportation for passengers from Whistler to Vancouver. Pick-up from Whistler Lot 4. at 4PM and drop-off in Central Vancouver – Exact location TBC.
Sunday Shuttle – Whistler to Vancouver [Passengers only] – Price $60
Sunday morning/afternoon bus transportation options for passengers from Whistler to Vancouver. Pick-up from one of our preferred hotel’s listed and drop-off at Concord Pacific Place, Vancouver.
9:50AM | Summit Lodge Boutique Hotel | For anyone staying at Delta or Pinnacle
9:50AM | Fairmont Chateau Whistler | For anyone staying in Central Whistler Village
10:05AM | Creekside Bus Stop | Across from the Legends Whistler Creek Hotel
3:30PM | Summit Lodge Boutique Hotel | For anyone staying at Delta or Pinnacle
3:30PM | Fairmont Chateau Whistler | For anyone staying in Central Whistler Village
3:35PM | Creekside Bus Stop | Across from the Legends Whistler Creek Hotel
Bikes will be transported fully assembled, so you do not need to box your bike! Simply leave your bike with our event team after you finish and it will be waiting for you back in Vancouver on Saturday or Sunday.
All bikes must be dropped off in Lot 4 on Saturday, September 9th at the designated area to be transported to Concord Pacific Place, Vancouver. Please make sure to keep your rider plate on the bike as this is how we will determine ownership.
Saturday Bike transport shuttle – Whistler to Vancouver [Bikes only] – Price $50
Sunday Bike transport shuttle – Whistler to Vancouver [Bikes only] – Price $50
IMPORTANT: Please remove all valuables and personal belongings from the bike such as bike computers, seat bags, etc. If you are concerned about scratches please pack protective foam wrap for your bicycle. It is understood by those utilizing this service that RBC GranFondo Whistler accepts no liability for damage or loss of property to bikes using this service. Any bikes that are not picked up on the day that they are transported back to Vancouver will be subjected to a $100 storage fee.
All riders can deposit one bag that will be taken to the finish line ready for pickup post-event. Complimentary bag checks are limited to one bag per person. All riders must drop their bags off at Package Pick-Up on Friday except for Alta Classe riders.
For Alta-Classe riders, bag drop is both at VeloSpoke Bike Expo (Friday Sep 6) or at the start line (Saturday Sep 7) – please choose at your convenience. Alta Classe riders can check a standard-size carry-on bag. For all other riders, bag drop is at VeloSpoke Bike Expo, Friday Sep 6.
When picking up your rider package from VeloSpoke, you will be given a luggage tag that must be used when leaving your bag with us.