A bicycle relay, circumnavigating the entire Bonavista Peninsula, is underway.
The BonRexton Granfondo is an annual event that attracts cyclists from across the province and beyond.
Organizer and avid cyclist Ryan David Butt says it’s getting a lot of attention from cyclists, and features three separate durations to accommodate a variety of skill levels and abilities.
The runs range from 50 km, to 100 km, to the full 160 km which covers the entire Bonavista Peninsula with a stopover in Trinity.
Fifty cyclists are registered for this year’s event, with a lot of new faces.
Similar rides are popular around the world and for a long time, there was no comparable event in this province. He decided to organize the event after participating in similar cycling events in Nova Scotia. “I enjoyed them all the time in Nova Scotia, for the comradery. They are not races, they are casual, you’re just hanging out and going for a ride. Any skill level can do it, and they’re just fun!”