Montréal, Sunday, May 25, 2025 - The Go vélo Montréal Festival, presented by Lait in collaboration with Desjardins, kicks off today with the Défi métropolitain, offering a full week of cycling and urban activities for everyone.
It is still possible to register for events right up to the day of the event: www.velo.qc.ca/govelomtl
Over the next few days, Montreal will be vibrating to the rhythm of bicycles at popular events such as Tour la Nuit (Friday, May 30) and Tour de l’Île de Montréal (Sunday, June 1). Festival organizer Vélo Québec and actress, host and proud spokesperson Julie Ringuette invite Quebecers to get on their bikes for a week of 100 % vélo.
Vélo Québec president and CEO Jean-François Rheault and Julie Ringuette will be available for interviews before and during the event.
Défi métropolitain - Sunday, May 25
Today, Brossard welcomes participants in the 23rd edition of the Défi métropolitain. The event offers a choice of 57, 83, 105 and 156 km routes. Participants ride at their own pace, with no stress, no stopwatch, and unparalleled support. Each year, the event is an opportunity to discover a new part of the greater metropolitan area.
For further information: https://www.velo.qc.ca/evenement/defis-ete/defi-metropolitain/
International conference, Thursday May 29 - When driving isn't an option: how to free yourself from car dependency
The Festival is proud to welcome Anna Zivarts, disability rights activist and director of the Disability Mobility Initiative from Disability Rights Washington. Through her research, advocacy and activism, she gives a voice to people who don't drive, and campaigns for fairer, more accessible and more humane transportation systems. At this conference, she will shed light on these often overlooked realities and present an inclusive vision of mobility.
For further information: https://www.velo.qc.ca/evenement/festival-go-velo-mtl/conferences-gvm/anna-zivarts/
Tour la nuit - Friday, May 30
Starting at 6 p.m., head to Maisonneuve Park, where you'll find street food trucks, a lively terrace and a host of activities to keep you entertained before the start. The festive atmosphere will be provided by Calcium, the official mascot of Le Lait, and Julie Ringuette, the official spokesperson for the Festival Go vélo Montréal! Our host Benoit Cossette will also be on hand to warm up the crowd. The big cycling party kicks off at 8 p.m. with a 21 km car-free urban route through the streets of Montreal.
For further information: https://www.velo.qc.ca/evenement/festival-go-velo-mtl/tour-la-nuit/
Tour de l’Île de Montréal - Sunday, June 1
The Festival's flagship event, Tour de l'Île celebrates its 40th anniversary with an 80s theme. In addition to musical entertainment and crowd-pleasers, you're invited to come in costume for a colorful experience! With streets closed to traffic and dedicated to thousands of cyclists, you'll discover different parts of the city. Whether you're a beginner or an enthusiast, there are routes to suit all tastes.
«Over the decades, the Tour de l'Île has become a not-to-be-missed event for cyclists of all ages. This 40ᵉ anniversary celebrates not only the history of the event, but also that of a city that has chosen to make more room for cycling,» says Jean-François Rheault, president and CEO of Vélo Québec.
«Les Producteurs de lait du Québec (PLQ) are proud to have worked closely with Vélo Québec since the very first edition of the Tour de l’Île de Montréal 40 years ago. As a long-standing partner of the Tour de l'Île, we're delighted to also be present at the 26th edition of the Tour la Nuit. QLPs are happy to give back to their communities by contributing to this Festival, which offers a great opportunity for cyclists of all ages and levels to participate at their own pace, with family, friends or solo, in rallying routes and healthy activities. We're proud of our ongoing commitment and partnership with Vélo Québec, which has been promoting cycling and healthy lifestyles for four decades,» says Daniel Gobeil, President of PLQ.
For further information: https://www.velo.qc.ca/evenement/festival-go-velo-mtl/tour-ile-montreal/classique/
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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 in collaboration with Desjardins, 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
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Vélo Québec
Justine Bérubé, Public Relations and Communications Advisor
[email protected]
514 942-0743
