Montreal, Saturday, August 28, 2021 - This Sunday morning, August 29, media representatives are invited to the departure of the Tour de l’Île de Montréal which will take place at the Maison des cyclistes (1251, rue Rachel Est), located at the corner of rue Rachel and rue Brébeuf.
8:15 to 8:45 - SPONTANEOUS INTERVIEWS
Jean-François Rheault, President and CEO of Vélo Québec and Mr. Émile Bilodeau, spokespersons for the Go vélo Montréal Festival, will be available for interviews. Media are also invited to circulate and conduct spontaneous interviews among cyclists waiting to leave as well as with the public figures in attendance, including the Mayor of Montréal, Mme. Valérie Plante, Minister of Tourism, Caroline Proulx and the Minister of Transport and Minister responsible for the Metropolis and the Montreal region, Ms. Chantal Rouleau.
8:45 a.m. - OFFICIAL PHOTO
Official photo of guests in front of the start arch, located at the entrance to Parc La Fontaine, opposite the Maison des cyclistes.
8:50 - START CEREMONY
The master of ceremonies will welcome the guests:
- Mr. Michel Cantin, Vice-President, Development and Partnerships, Western Quebec, Desjardins Group;
- Mr. Jean-François Rheault, President and CEO, Vélo Québec;
- Mr. Émile Bilodeau, singer-songwriter and Festival spokesperson;
- Mr. Steven Guilbault, Member of Parliament for Laurier-Sainte-Marie and Minister of Canadian Heritage;
- Ms. Valérie Plante, mayor of Montreal;
- Ms. Caroline Proulx, Minister of Tourism;
- Mrs. Chantal Rouleau, Minister for Transport and Minister responsible for the Metropolis and the Montreal Region.
9 h - OFFICIAL START OF THE TOUR DE L'ÎLE DE MONTRÉAL
2 p.m. - END OF ACTIVITIES
To consult traffic information : www.velo.qc.ca/infocirculation
