The backroads of the Fraser Valley will be buzzing this Sunday as the third annual Prospera Valley GranFondo takes place.
The mass cycling event — riders chose from three distances: the 50-km PrestoFondo, the 88-km MedioFondo and the 160-km GranFondo — will see cyclists start and finish at the Fort 91Ô´´ Historic Site.
The longest of the three routes will see riders head south through 91Ô´´â€™s country roads, go down along Zero Avenue, along the Sumas Prairie, up and over Sumas Mountain and then back to Fort 91Ô´´ along the Matsqui Flats and through Glen Valley along the Fraser River.
The MedioFondo departs from Fort 91Ô´´, goes along Zero Avenue and then back through Bradner and along the Fraser River through Glen Valley.
And the PrestoFondo route stays within 91Ô´´, with a predominantly flat ride with just enough hills to challenge the riders while the enjoy the scenery.
All of the cyclists depart at 7 a.m. and close to 1,200 riders are expected to take part.
Following the ride, there will be food, music and other festivities at the Fort.