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Metropolitan
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A Sunday at your own pace
May 24 2026
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The first event of the season, the Défi métropolitain is for those who love cycling and who, depending on their fitness level and mood on the day, can choose to take it easy or go full throttle on a non-timed course of approximately 50 to 160 kilometers on roads open to traffic. Each year, the event visits a new corner of the greater metropolitan area.

Discover the greater metropolitan area!

Vélo Québec’s Metropolitan Challenge returns in 2026 with an edition full of energy and discoveries! Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or a fan of beautiful rides, this is the perfect event to kick off the season. Several routes, suitable for all levels, will allow you to explore the magnificent landscapes of the Montreal metropolitan area.

Details of the routes will be added to this page in the coming months, so come back and visit us to find out more!

Registration is open at the BEST PRICE OF THE YEAR—take advantage of it!

Rates and registration 2026

 

Discover all the rates for the 2026 edition of the Metropolitan Challenge.

Free for children 12 and under.

By participating in Festival Go vélo Montréal events (Défi métropolitain, Tour la Nuit, Tour de l’Île de Montréal), you consent to Vélo Québec, Festival partners and the media attending these events capturing images of you that may be used to promote and broadcast the Festival in all its forms (photos, videos, multiplatform media, etc.).

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

Holiday promo
November 10, 2025 to January 5, 2026
Launch
January 6 to February 9, 2026
Early bird
February 10 to March 30, 2026
Regular rate
March 31 to May 18, 2026
Last minute
May 19 to May 24, 2026
13-17 years old 19,90 $ 19,90 $ 19,90 $ 19,90 $ 19,90 $
Adult 65 $ 72 $ 78 $ 88 $ 99 $
Vélo Québec Member 55 $ 59 $ 62 $ 76 $ 87 $

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Registration
Before April 7
From April 7 to April 22
From April 23 to May 5
From May 6 to May 12 (noon)
From May 13 to May 14 (noon)
From May 14 to May 17 (noon)
Mailing
April 16 1
April 30 1
May 14 1
May 15 2
May 15 3
May 184

1 All destinations 2 Canada only 3 Québec only 4 Greater Montreal only

Note: Expect a reception delay of a week after the mailing date. For online registration made after the date of the last mailing, the documents can be collected at La Maison des cyclistes (until the day previous to the event) or at the starting point (the morning of the event).

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