Bluewater International Gran Fondo

LOCATION: Sarnia, Ont. DATE: Aug. 2 DISTANCES: 30 km, 50 km, 100 km, 150 km COST: $75–$185 depending on registration date and distance WEBSITE: bigf.ca

Big skies and big lakes characterize the landscape of southwestern Ontario. Nowhere are these features better showcased than at the Bluewater International Gran Fondo. Starting and finishing on the shores of Lake Huron in Sarnia, Ont., four route options will help you stretch your legs to whatever degree you like, while exploring some of the most fertile farmland in the province. Not only will you feel great from riding, but the event also supports St. Joseph’s Hospice and palliative care at Bluewater Health. On April 17, a documentary called Thebigcycleoflife will première in Sarnia. The film chronicles how the fondo has helped to support palliative care in the area.