{"id":6718,"date":"2026-04-28T10:11:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.owensoundcycling.ca\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=6718"},"modified":"2026-04-28T11:18:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T15:18:22","slug":"grey-highlands-gran-fondo-markdale","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.owensoundcycling.ca\/index.php\/rides\/grey-highlands-gran-fondo-markdale\/","title":{"rendered":"Grey Highlands Gran Fondo &#8211; Markdale"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Note: This is not an OSCC-sanctioned ride. <\/strong><\/span>It has been added to the calendar to help promote the event and raise awareness.\u00a0 If you plan to attend, please consider adding your name to the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1LoMxDx-_YtRQufcVofPQyO31SbvzpRsj8Q-tJaIdTKo\/edit?gid=365987725#gid=365987725\">sign-up sheet<\/a>. This helps others see who\u2019s going, making it easier to connect and meet up at the event.<\/p>\n<p>To register or learn more, visit the event <a href=\"https:\/\/greyhighlandsgranfondo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/greyhighlandsgranfondo.com\/\">website<\/a> or call the Markdale Hospital Foundation at 519-986-3040 ext. 6178.<\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"post-body\"><!--more--><\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"post-body\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1921 aligncenter\" title=\"GHGranfondo-glw-26\" src=\"https:\/\/greyhighlandsgranfondo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GHGranfondo-glw-26.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"137\" height=\"124\" data-cke-saved-src=\"https:\/\/greyhighlandsgranfondo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GHGranfondo-glw-26.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"post-body\">Join the Grey Highlands Gran Fondo 2026 on Saturday, September 12 in Markdale, Ontario! Ride in support of new medical equipment for Brightshores Markdale Hospital and enjoy some of the region\u2019s most scenic cycling routes.<\/p>\n<p>Choose a distance that suits you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Family Ride: 2 km<\/li>\n<li>Breve Fondo: 26 km<\/li>\n<li>Mezzo Fondo: 53 km<\/li>\n<li>Medio Fondo: 77 km<\/li>\n<li>Gran Fondo: 124 km<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-testid=\"post-body\">Experience quiet roads, rolling hills, and beautiful countryside views. All riders are encouraged to fundraise a minimum of $250 to support local healthcare.<\/p>\n<p>Your ride includes great perks: event swag, fundraising prizes, KOM\/QOM contests, plus lunch, beer, and butter tarts at the finish.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Early bird registration is available until June 17.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Note: This is not an OSCC-sanctioned ride. 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