Discover bicycle travel
Whether it's through towns and villages on a cycle tour or in the hinterland on an adventure bike (bikepacking), it's first and foremost the pleasure of traveling light, the chance to move slowly, the freedom to stop whenever you like that comes first.
Cycling for several days is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and travel at a different pace. You don't have to be a pro: a few essential elements, a little planning and anything is possible. Where do you start to maximize your chances of making it an enjoyable and memorable experience? To get started with confidence and enjoy your first cycling trip to the full, your new adventure starts here!
When it comes to adventure biking and bike touring, the question of what equipment to choose often comes up. The good news is that if you're already involved in outdoor activities, you probably already have most of what you need. There's no need to invest in top-of-the-range equipment to get started: the key is to get started, learn and adjust. Every trip is an opportunity to test new configurations and perfect the balance between comfort, lightness and autonomy.
Learn more about adventure biking, its accessories and the equipment you need to get started.
A successful cycling adventure begins with good preparation, both mental and physical. Learning how to plan your itinerary, where to sleep, how to organize your supplies, and reinforcing your knowledge of first aid and mechanics are certainly the basics. It's not the distance that counts, but the adventure you want to experience. That said, the deeper into the hinterland you go, the more you need to adapt and improvise.
Learn more about the skills and competencies you need to prepare for and enjoy your first cycling adventure.
Travelling by bike often takes you along isolated roads and requires a higher level of autonomy than other forms of cycling. Starting small, reinforcing what you've learned with each outing and gaining in autonomy are within everyone's reach. By focusing on small steps, every outing becomes an opportunity to learn, to progress and to turn small mistakes into anecdotes.
Learn how to ride safely, respecting your limits and the environment.
Parcours au Québec
Découvrez les parcours de vélo d’aventure et cyclotourisme, partout au Québec.
Experiencing active outdoor activities as a family, and getting closer to nature on a mountain bike, gravel bike, fatbike or touring bike has never been as accessible as it is today. These are practices that deserve to be better known, and that can help build positive individual and family experiences! This little guide brings together guidelines for introducing children to cycling and helping them progress safely, as well as advice on how to enjoy nature together, from babies in tow to independent teenagers. To ensure that these cycling experiences remain pleasant and respectful, the idea is to move forward in stages, following your child's development, according to his or her skills, level of autonomy and motivation.