Kettle Mettle Dirty Fondo

Canada flag Princeton, British Columbia, Canada

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Date 20 Jun, 2027
Races 3 distances
Entry fee $77.23 – $168.47
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Kettle Mettle Dirty Fondo

About the event

Join us on June 20, 2027 for the 12th annual Kettle Mettle Gravel Fondo, Western Canada's longest-running gravel cycling event. Nestled in the picturesque Similkameen Valley, this ride offers a challenging yet rewarding course that winds through scenic grassland valleys and along the historic Kettle Valley Rail Trail. Riders will enjoy panoramic views of crystal-clear lakes as they navigate sweeping switchbacks and rugged forest service roads. This unique blend of terrain provides both breathtaking scenery and an exhilarating cycling experience for all participants.
The event celebrates its rich heritage while offering a modern twist on gravel riding, making it a must-attend for cyclists seeking adventure in one of British Columbia's most beautiful regions.

Races offered

20Jun

Beginner / Poccolo Fondo

Cycling

Distance
25K
Start time
00:00
Entry fee
$77.23
20Jun

Full Fondo

Cycling

Distance
100K
Start time
00:00
Entry fee
$168.47
20Jun

Medio Fondo

Cycling

Distance
50K
Start time
00:00
Entry fee
$114.80

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for June in Princeton.

Temperature8.1° / 22.4°
Feels like6.6° / 20.1°
Sunshine hours12h 55m
Rainfall1.5 mm
Snowfall—
Wind5.0 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity62.1%
Max UV indexModerate (5.6)
Sweat lossModerate
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise04:56
Sunset21:08

About Princeton

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Princeton is a town municipality in the Similkameen region of southern British Columbia, Canada. The former mining and railway hub lies at the confluence of the Tulameen into the Similkameen River, just east of the Cascade Mountains. At the junction of BC Highway 3 and 5A, the locality is by road about 67 kilometres (42 mi) northwest of Keremeos, 133 kilometres (83 mi) east of Hope, and 90 kilometres (56 mi) south of Merritt.

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