Useful info - Tour la Nuit

Friday, May 31, 2024 | Jeanne-Mance Park

All the information you need to participate in the Tour la Nuit on Friday, May 31, 2024 can be found here. Tips and tricks for better pedaling, safety instructions, etc.

This page will be updated with details concerning the 2024 edition in the coming months, and until the day of the event. Come back and visit us.

Meeting point and schedule

On Friday, May 29, 2024, get your lights and your colorful clothes out to take part in a spectacular parade of cyclists of all ages, ready to joyfully illuminate the Montreal night. A magical evening of cycling under the stars on car-free streets!

Start at the selected time

Show up on Friday, May 29, 2024, at the time you chose when you registered, at the corner of Parc avenue and Mont-Royal avenue.

Departure will be from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. It is important to respect the time chosen when you registered. Please refer to your transaction confirmation or to your customer account.

If you would like to ride with participants whose start time and location are different from yours, visit your customer account to adjust your choice in the “Events” section.

Your bib

Don’t forget your bib. It’s your visiting card to access the various services.

This year, the bib is changing! You’ll receive a rectangular bib with pins to attach it to your shirt on the day of the event. The number on the bib is not linked to your registration, but will be used to collect your photo from the Chocolate Milk Photo Zone after the event.

In case of rain, we invite you to attach your bib to the handlebars of your bike using tie-wrap fasteners.

To plan your route to the start

From the Tour la Nuit Google map below:

1 – Click on the access point at the corner of avenue du Parc and avenue Mont-Royal;

2 – Click on the route symbol   , a Google map will open;

3 – Indicate your departure address (the destination address will already be indicated) and select the bike symbol. Your route to the entry point will appear. This route, optimized by Google, may not include cycle paths and lanes.

From the Route verte interactive map :

1 – Click on the Jeanne-Mance Park access point at the corner of avenue du Parc and avenue Mont-Royal on the Google map and copy the name of the entry point (the name of the park or intersection);

2 – Click the following link to create an itinerary on the Route verte interactive map;

3 – Paste the destination address (the entry point) and the starting point in the appropriate boxes. Choose the location closest to the entry point and click on “Route”. The route generated will be optimized for cyclists automatically.

Bike-accessible metro stations

To find out which metro stations are accessible to bicycles on the way to and from the Tour de l’Île de Montréal, please visit this page again in the coming weeks.

Tips and tricks for a smooth ride

Before you leave, here are a few tips and a checklist of things to bring on Tour la Nuit night.

A bike in good condition

Before leaving, make sure your bike is in good condition: tires well inflated; components well adjusted and well oiled (brakes, chain, derailleur, etc.); accessories well attached to the bike (luggage rack, basket, bottle cage, pump, etc.)

Comfortable clothing

Bring rain gear and a windbreaker. Put everything in a waterproof plastic bag, to be slipped into a bicycle bag, basket or bag that is securely attached to the luggage rack. Avoid backpacks. Even though summer’s at our door, evenings in May can become surprisingly cold. Make sure to pack an extra piece of warm clothing for your upper body if the weather forecast projects a drop in temperature during the Tour la Nuit.

Checklist

Don’t forget: your bib; some snacks; a raincoat; identification; your water bottle. Thank you for helping us ride in an environmentally responsible manner.

Be visible at night

According to the Road Safety Code, a bicycle must have the following reflectors: white (on the front), red (on the rear and on the rear wheel) and yellow (on the front wheel and on the pedals). At night, it must also have an active lighting system (white headlight at the front and red light at the back).

A gift of light at the Tour la Nuit: To help you shine under the stars, LE LAIT and DESJARDINS are giving you a flashing light at your departure!

Tips on the road and services provided

Riding among many cyclists during the Tour la Nuit requires a minimum of caution. Traffic generally flows smoothly, but slowdowns can occur. Ride at your own pace and watch for imperfections in the road. In the event that volunteers ask you to yield to pedestrians wishing to cross the street, or to an emergency vehicle, please be courteous.

Signal your intentions

Using your arm or voice, signal your intention to stop, turn or pass (always from the left). If you want to stop, avoid sudden stops. Clear the way and pull over to the side of the road.

Protect your head

Wearing a helmet is recommended. A well-fitting helmet does not slip on the forehead or neck; the front and rear straps meet and the chin strap is not too tight.

If you ride under the rain

Brake efficiency will decrease under the rain. Ride slower and allow more distance to stop. If it rains heavily, it’s best to take cover and wait.

If you ride with a child

Is the child in a seat or trailer? Securely fasten the straps and protect the child’s head with a helmet. Stop at serviced access points to stretch their legs. Bring a raincoat and don’t leave anything in their hands (bottles, toys, etc.).

Does the child have their own bike? If they are under 14, they must be accompanied by an adult. Make sure they have identification, a snack and the phone number of a parent or friend (on the inside of their bib). Indicate the Infobike booth as a meeting point at the serviced access points.

Little pleasures of the Tour

During the Tour la Nuit, our precious partners will be with us to offer you small gifts.

Enjoy your chocolate milk, courtesy of Quebec Milk Producers. Plus, there are 15 essential nutrients in there. You deserve it!

Show off your best smile at the Chocolate Milk Photo Zone. Make sure you remember the time of your visit so you can easily pick up your photo after the event.

Vibrate to the rhythm of the bike with Desjardins‘ musical entertainment on the course. A great Friday night where the fun is in the streets!

Thanks to our partners

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