Montréal, Saturday, May 30, 2026 - Media representatives are invited this Sunday to the start of the 41st Tour de l’Île de Montréal at the intersection of rue Jarry and boulevard Saint-Laurent.
Parking is available for vehicles with commercial license plates (beginning with F). To gain access, please contact [email protected] to obtain the access map to this parking area and the badge to place on the vehicle's dashboard.
If you would like to have a microwave vehicle on site for a live broadcast, please contact [email protected] to obtain access maps and schedules.
For more information on how to get to the start site : www.velo.qc.ca/festival-go-velo-montreal/infocirculation/ and www.velo.qc.ca/festival-go-velo-montreal/tour-ile-montreal-infosparticipant/
Starting at 6 a.m. - Spontaneous interview opportunities on the start line
Jean-François Rheault, President and CEO of Vélo Québec, and Félix Dolci, Olympic athlete and spokesperson for the Festival Go vélo Montréal (from 8 a.m.), will be available for interviews. The media are also invited to circulate and do spontaneous interviews among the cyclists waiting to set off.
A gondola will be available for media representatives from 7 am.
7 a.m. to 9 a.m. - Start of the Discovery Trail
The 65- or 90-km route will be a mixed route (open and closed streets), passing through Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension, Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Dollards-des-Ormeaux, Senneville, Baie-D'Urfé, Pointe-Claire, Lachine, Ville-Marie and Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, among others.
*Please note that the Discovery Course starts between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. The start of the more spectacular regular route is at 9:15 a.m.
8:50 a.m. - Official photo
Official photo opportunity on the departure stage with dignitaries.
8:55 a.m. - Departure ceremony
The master of ceremonies will welcome the guests:
- Jean-François Rheault, President and CEO, Vélo Québec
- Félix Dolci, Spokesperson for the Go vélo Montréal Festival and Olympic athlete
- Joannie Rochette, Tour de l’Île de Montréal guest of honor and Olympic medalist
- Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Mayor of Montréal
- Chantal Rouleau, Minister responsible for Social Solidarity and Community Action and Minister responsible for the Greater Montreal Area, MNA for Pointe-aux-Trembles
- Sarah Justine Leduc-Villeneuve, Director of Destination Development and Programs, Tourisme Montréal
- Geneviève Rainville, General Manager, Producteurs de Lait du Québec
9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. - Start of the Regular course
This year, the 30km and 50km routes, entirely on closed streets, will pass through the neighbourhoods of Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension, Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Ville-Marie, Le Sud-Ouest and Westmount.
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Summer Olympics, participants will discover a number of little-known sites along the route. to this story.
At the relay, children will be invited to take part in a treasure hunt to collect medals.
11:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Arrival of participants and entertainment at the finish site
In the Jarry Park Village, participants will be able to visit the McCord Stewart Museum, MEM and Montréal Olympique booths, which will feature exhibits related to the 50th anniversary of the Olympic Games, as well as food trucks, the Siboire bistro, a musical performance, a Milk play zone and many other on-site activities.
5 p.m. - End of activities
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About the Go vélo Montréal Festival
The Festival Go vélo Montréal is an event organized by Vélo Québec. Presented by Lait, the event also counts Sports Experts and Bixi as associate sponsors. Vélo Québec would like to thank the Ville de Montréal for its financial support of the event, as well as the Government of Québec and Tourisme Montréal, as public partners. The Festival is a member of the Regroupement des événements majeurs internationaux (RÉMI).
About Vélo Québec
Since 1967, Vélo Québec's mission has been to develop cycling culture for everyone, everywhere in Quebec.
www.velo.qc.ca
Information
Vélo Québec
Justine Bérubé, Public Relations and Communications Advisor
[email protected]
514 942-0743
