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Vélo Mag Eastern
Townships Challenge

A Saturday at your own pace
Done
September 6 2025

The Vélo Mag Eastern Townships Challenge offers several routes, ranging from 50 to 135 km, untimed on road or gravel, starting from Mont Orford (streets open to cars). A great opportunity to get together with other cyclists and push your limits!

Already registered? Check out our Practical Information page.

Discover the Eastern Townships!

The Vélo Mag Eastern Townships Challenge is back in 2025, promising an edition full of energy and discoveries! Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or a fan of leisurely rides, this event is the perfect opportunity to explore the beauty of the Eastern Townships region. You’ll have your choice of several routes suitable for all levels, allowing you to enjoy the enchanting landscapes and picturesque villages that characterize this unique region of Quebec.

Take part in an unforgettable day of fun and challenge on two wheels in the heart of the Eastern Townships.

See the route map here

Road bike and gravel bike routes

 

Start: Mont Orford

Road bike:

Regular 88.5 km (+938/-938)

Short 50.5 km (+586/-586)

Optional AM 118.5 km (+1215/-1215)

Optional PM 105 km (+1027/-1027)

Gravel biking:

Regular 78.7 km (+796/-796)

Short 67.2 km (+727/-727)

Shortcut 53.2 km (+623/-623)

Lunch stop: Valcourt Community Center (820 St Joseph Street, Valcourt, QC J0E 2L0)

Refreshment stops:

#1 Cross-country skiing and cycling parking lot (3 Chem. de Khartoum, Eastman, QC J0E 1P0)

#2 Montagnais Park (4933 QC-220, Orford, QC J1X 7M8)

#3 Parc Montagnais

 

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Prices and registration

 

When registering, you must:

  • choose a departure time from the following four time slots: 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m., 7:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., or 9:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Holiday Promo
November 4, 2024 to January 6, 2025
Launch
January 7 to February 10, 2025
Early Bird
February 11 to May 19, 2025
Regular rate
May 20 to August 25, 2025
Last minute
August 26 to September 6, 2025
13-17 years old 18 $ 18 $ 18 $ 18 $ 18 $
Adult 63 $ 68 $ 73 $ 84 $ 94 $
Vélo Québec Member 50 $ 55 $ 57 $ 72 $ 82 $

By participating in Vélo Québec events, you consent to Vélo Québec, its partners and the media attending these events capturing images of you that may be used to promote and broadcast our events in all forms (photos, videos, multiplatform media, etc.).

All prices are before taxes. Taxes will be added when you finalize your registration.

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Info-bib

Registration
before August 6
from August 6 to August 28 (noon)
from August 28 to September 2 (noon)
Mailing
August 14 1
August 28 2
September 2 3

1 All destinations 2 Canada only 3 Greater Montreal only

Note: Please allow 5 business days for delivery from the date of mailing. For registrations made online after the last mailing date, documents can be picked up directly on site on the morning of the event at the Info booth at the starting line.

Shuttle from Montreal

 

To make your experience even more enjoyable, we offer a shuttle service from Montreal, which you can select at the time of your bib purchase:

  • Departure address : 3700 Calixa-Lavallée Avenue, Montreal, QC, H2L 3A8 (the shuttle is located at the back of the school, in the parking lot: see access map)
  • Schedule: Departure at 7 am. The return shuttle will leave from the Mont-Orford ski resort at 3:30 p.m. Plan to arrive 15 minutes early each time.
  • Shuttle fare : $45 round trip
  • Easy transport : No need to worry about transporting your bike, we take care of everything!
  • Comfort: Travel with peace of mind and arrive ready for the challenge.

 

How the Vélo Mag Eastern Townships Challenge works

Schedules, services offered, routes on Ride with GPS… get ready by checking out the following information!

Program for the day
On the route

To ensure a smooth start and smooth cycling traffic along the route, you must choose a start time between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. when you register. You can choose to take the road bike route or the gravel route, depending on your preference. On the day of the event, you start at your own pace. No racing, no timing!

At the start/finish site, you will have access to the following services: restrooms, refreshment stands, hand washing stations, first aid, a mechanical kiosk, and an INFO kiosk.

Rest areas

You will receive a wristband in the mail that will allow you to pick up your lunch at the location you chose when you registered, either at the lunch stop (brown wristband) or at the finish line (gray wristband).

Lunch stop: Valcourt Community Center (820 St Joseph Street, Valcourt, QC J0E 2L0)

Refreshment stops:

#1 Cross-country skiing and cycling parking lot (3 Chem. de Khartoum, Eastman, QC J0E 1P0)

#2 Montagnais Park (4933 QC-220, Orford, QC J1X 7M8)

Services available at the lunch stop between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.: lunch, water, restrooms, first aid, mechanical assistance.

On the road

Depending on your energy level on the day, you can choose to ride whatever distance you want. The routes—available on Ride with GPS—will be sent to you a few days before the Challenge.

Services offered during the Challenge: marked route, professional support (mechanical and first aid), support vehicles.

A problem on the road? Support vehicles and cycling coaches—assigned to bike mechanics and first aid—will be traveling the route to help you. Can’t complete the Challenge? Support vehicles will take you to the finish line. Questions? Visit the information booth at the start/finish line.

Enjoy the après-vélo experience

Upon arrival, celebrations are in order! Enjoy the traditional milk and stop by the Bistro for a refreshing Siboire beer with your fellow travelers, all in a festive musical atmosphere provided by a DJ.

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