Issues and positions

Having just assumed my new position on February 1, I am very proud and excited to be addressing the large Vélo Québec community. I would like to begin by acknowledging Suzanne Lareau’s outstanding contribution to the...

In February, after working at the organization for 35 years, 20 of which as President and CEO, I will be leaving Vélo Québec. Given the current situation of Vélo Québec, I can say with certainty that we have come a long...

If there’s one good thing about confinement, it’s that it forces us to go outside more often for some fresh air. For many, the pandemic has been a powerful motivator to get moving… and socialize. Let’s hope that this...

Quebecers’ passion for biking in 2020 is not attributable solely to the pandemic, but also to their desire to engage in an athletic, practical activity that brings them closer to nature and is good for their health and that...

The month of September was full of contradictions: certain merchants claimed that the new bike paths hindered business, some Montrealers saw bike path construction everywhere, even though most of the construction had nothing...

The sight of so many children cycling is definitely one of the most gratifying of 2020! Youngsters learning to balance themselves on their bikes, teens cruising around their quiet neighbourhoods, families calmly exploring the...

While 2020 will go down in history as the year of the pandemic, it may also be remembered as the year we became acutely aware of the importance of our public spaces. Driven by the pressing need for social distancing, many...

In short, despite the challenges of the past few months – laying off one third of our permanent team, losing 65% of our revenues due to the cancellation of our events –  particularly our trips, Vélo Québec has been...

My city is on hold and I’ve never felt more like going for a walk or taking a bike ride –  just to get my heart pumping and feel alive and...

According to several European media sources, biking is increasingly becoming a deconfinement tool these days. Desperate times call for desperate measures! While this mode of transportation has often been overlooked as a...