March 15, 2025

Gran Fondo

Love bicycling? Pedal and raise money for sick children by participating in Quebec's largest indoor cycling challenge.

Everything you need to know

How it works

Gran Fondo is the perfect opportunity to ride while supporting a cause that changes lives. By participating, you help fund the Sport and Sustainable Health Fund, which encourages young people to adopt healthy lifestyle habits through sports, physical activity, and healthy eating.

Where

The challenge takes place online, on the Zwift platform. You can do it from home or any location you choose.

When

March 15, 2025

Who

Cyclists of all skill levels can participate, either solo or as a team.

How

The Gran Fondo invites cyclists to fundraise for the cause, then ride between one and five distances on a route totalling 300 kilometres and 1,379 metres in elevation.

Suggested distances and departure times

300 km – Start at 8:30 a.m.

225 km – Start at 8.45 a.m.

150 km – Start at 9 a.m., presented by Teva Canada

75 km – Start at 9:15 a.m., presented by Nora Pharma

35 km – Start at 9:30 a.m., presented by Quilicot

Spokesperson
Camille Dg

The Gran Fondo in a few steps

Whether you’re participating solo or as a team, registering for the Gran Fondo is simple and 100% free. Create your profile in just a few clicks.

Add a personal touch to your profile with a photo, a description, and maybe even a video to encourage your loved ones to support you.

Set a fundraising goal on your profile and kick things off by making the first donation yourself! Not only does this directly support the cause, but it will also motivate your friends and family to follow your lead. An empty fundraising page isn’t very inspiring!

Use social media to share your challenge! Explain why you’re participating in the Gran Fondo and don’t forget to include the link to your profile so that your loved ones can contribute. Every donation makes a difference!

Visit the Zwift platform to register for the Gran Fondo event specially created for Enfant Soleil. This is where you’ll select the distance you want to cover.

On the day of the challenge, join other participants to ride together on an exclusive virtual course, for an unforgettable collective experience.

You will receive the Zwift link to the event by email a few weeks before the challenge.

Ride together, even in winter!

The Enfant Soleil Gran Fondo is more than just a sports challenge. The event takes place in a festive atmosphere, featuring live entertainment, emotionally charged moments, participation prizes, and touching testimonials. By joining us, you contribute to a cause that changes the lives of sick children while creating long-lasting memories with our community of participants!

"The Enfant Soleil Gran Fondo is the best way to combine our passion for cycling with a cause that is very important to everyone. It was my first time, and I really enjoyed the experience. It also motivated us to stay fit during the winter."

Élie Desgreniers

Graphic designer at Premier Tech and Gran Fondo participant

"During my first year, participating in the event deeply touched me, especially after the birth of my healthy son. Hearing the stories of sick children struck me. Getting involved in this cause seemed like an obvious choice, and seeing this event grow warms my heart."

Chris Lafleur-James

BDC team member and Gran Fondo participant