At the beginning of February last year, we were curious to see your interest in a winter cycling event. We were betting that many cyclists would be tempted by the original and unexpected Vélo sous zéro happening. One of our goals was to demystify winter cycling and get it widely reported in the media. It was a resounding success in every respect! The smiles on the faces of the participants speak volumes.
This year, the 2e edition of Vélo sous zéro will take place on Sunday, February 15. We're organizing it to celebrate winter cycling, its versatility and the pleasure of pedaling in a gang in the middle of winter. This mellow 15 km ride, some of which will take place on snow-cleared streets and bike paths, will be a fun experience for all cyclists.
Meet us on Sunday, February 15 at 10 a.m. in front of the Espace La Fontaine cultural bistro, in the park of the same name. The event is free, and there's still time to register. You can do so by clicking here.
An international winter cycling congress in 2017
In a growing number of Nordic cities, bicycle travel is taken into account 12 months a year. In 2013, a congress was held in Oulu, Finland: the Winter Cycling Cities Congress. As part of the 375e anniversary in 2017, Vélo Québec submitted Montreal's bid to host the Winter Cycling Congress-Les quatre saisons du vélo, to be held in February 2017. The city's bid won the support of cycling groups from Quebec, the U.S. and major Canadian cities. If Montreal hosts this conference in 2017, four-season cycling will have new forums to promote itself to the public, while our municipal authorities will be brought up to date with best practices from around the world. We'll keep you posted on developments.
A bike show this weekend
Don't forget Montreal Bike Show, from February 13 to 15, at Place Bonaventure. Vélo Québec will be there with its team of enthusiasts. Come and see us!
Suzanne Lareau
President and General Manager