Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-marie
LOCATION: Saulnierville, N.S. DATE: Sept. 20 DISTANCES: 35 km, 67 km, 89 km, 118 km, 161 km COST: $99 WEBSITE: granfondobaiesaintemarie.ca
Few places are more welcoming than Canada’s Maritimes. Head to where the land meets the ocean to ride in the Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-marie. A dedicated group of volunteers brings the event together and offers distances for every rider. If you’re worried about losing energy in the ride, don’t be. Locals line the route, ready to cheer on everyone exploring the Acadian landscape of southwestern Nova Scotia. After you cross the line, there’s a lobster dinner to enjoy.