Montréal, Monday, May 29, 2023 - The Go vélo Montréal Festival, presented by Lait in collaboration with Desjardins, kicked off yesterday with the Metropolitan challenge and offers a full week of cycling and urban activities for everyone. Over the next few days, Montreal will be vibrating to the rhythm of bicycles at a number of popular events, including the Tour la Nuit - Friday, June 2 - and Tour de l’Île de Montréal - Sunday June 4.
It is still possible to register for events: www.velo.qc.ca/govelomtl
La 38e edition of Tour de l’Île de Montréal, Sunday June 4:
The Tour de l’Île de Montréal is THE big cycling event of the year in the metropolis. This year, young and old alike will be able to take advantage of the big wheel, games and fun zone set up at the finish site in Maisonneuve Park. Entertainment and snacks will also be available on site and at the Marcelin-Wilson and Don-Bosco park relays. On the program, two course formulas:
- Course regularStarting at 9:15 a.m. in Maisonneuve Park, at the corner of Rosemont Blvd. and Highway 26.e avenue. A 47-km, car-free circuit through the streets of 7 Montreal boroughs: Rosemont–La-Petite-Patrie – Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension, Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Montréal-Nord, Rivières-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles, Anjou and Saint-Léonard.
- Course discoveryStarting at 7 a.m. in Maisonneuve Park, at the corner of boulevard Rosemont and 26 boulevard Maisonneuve.e avenue. A signposted circuit - 3 choices of distance: 53, 75 or 99 km - on streets open to cars, except for the last 16 km which will be run in the company of thousands of other participants on the regular route.
La 23e edition of Tour la Nuit, Friday June 2:
The Tour la Nuit is Montreal by night at its best! Start at 8 p.m. in Parc Maisonneuve, at the corner of boulevard Rosemont and 26 boulevard de Montréal.e avenue. A 24 km, car-free route through the streets of 5 Montreal boroughs: Rosemont–La-Petite-Patrie – Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension – Montréal-Nord – Anjou and Saint-Léonard.
International conference, Thursday 1er June - Cycle tourism: a political tool for regional development - the French example :
At the Go vélo Montréal Festival, Vélo Québec is proud to welcome Camille Thomé, Director of Vélo & Territoires, a non-profit organization based in France. On this occasion, she will address the potential of bicycle tourism as a political lever for territorial development, presenting the progress made in France following the introduction of a national bicycle plan in 2018. The conference will be followed by a round-table discussion.
- 6 p.m., at the Maison du développement durable (also available in virtual format, via the Zoom platform)
- Free admission
- Conference in French
- Reservations required
« Since the very first edition of Tour de l’Île de Montréal, Milk has been working closely with Vélo Québec to promote cycling and encourage healthy lifestyle habits. The Producteurs de lait du Québec (PLQ) are happy to give back to their communities, in particular by contributing to this Festival, which offers a great opportunity for cyclists of all ages and levels to participate at their own pace, with family, friends or solo, in rallying routes and healthy activities. »says Daniel Gobeil, President of PLQ.
« Through this long-standing partnership, Desjardins contributes to the prosperity of communities and demonstrates its commitment to promoting health and healthy living, said Johanne Brousseau, Director of Donations, Sponsorships and Branding at Desjardins. That's why we're proud to support the events of the Go vélo Montréal Festival, and to provide musical entertainment for participants. We wish all participants a great time. »
« Montreal is an internationally recognized cycling city. Once again this year, the Go vélo Festival supports our city's reputation and contributes to its influence by encouraging cycling and the adoption of a healthy, active and fun lifestyle. Today, cycling is more than ever a part of Montrealers' habits, and the traditional success of the Go Vélo Festival is a big part of that. I'd like to thank the organizers and volunteers who, year after year, invest so much time and effort in this festival. Thanks to their support, thousands of cyclists of all ages will enjoy the memorable experience of cycling through car-free streets, discovering the city's neighbourhoods at a different pace. I invite all Montrealers to join the party! »This is the message of Caroline Bourgeois, who is responsible for large parks, Mount Royal and sports, Parc Jean-Drapeau, Espace pour la vie and the East End of Montreal on the executive committee of the Ville de Montréal.
« The Government of Canada is proud to support the Montreal Go Bike Festival, an event that brings together locals and tourists alike, and that thrills the streets of the city every year. My colleague, the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sports and Minister responsible for CED, and I invite young and old alike to take full advantage of these urban tours to explore the beauty of Montreal and illustrate together a healthy lifestyle..says Soraya Martinez Ferrada, MP for Hochelaga and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing, Diversity and Inclusion (Housing).
