Montreal, Thursday, May 28, 2026 - Media representatives are invited this Friday to the start of the 27th Tour la Nuit 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/un-tour-la-nuit-infosparticipant/
Starting at 6 p.m. - Spontaneous interview opportunities on the start line
Jean-François Rheault, President and CEO of Vélo Québec, will be available for interviews at the start line. The media are also invited to circulate and conduct spontaneous interviews among the cyclists waiting to set off.
A gondola will be available for media representatives from 7 pm.
7:40 p.m. - Official photo and departure ceremony
- Jean-François Rheault, President and CEO, Vélo Québec
- Geneviève Rainville, General Manager, Producteurs de Lait du Québec
- Alan de Sousa, Mayor of the Borough of Saint-Laurent, responsible for mobility and infrastructure on the Executive Committee of the City of Montreal
8:15 to 9 p.m. - Official start of the Tour la Nuit
This year, the 23km route will pass through the boroughs of Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension, Ahuntsic-Cartierville and Saint-Laurent.
Along the way, participants can enjoy projections by MAPP_MTL, unique musical performances by Mixbus and a PixMob illuminated alley at the finish in Parc Jarry.
9 p.m. to midnight - Arrival of participants and entertainment at the finish site
Street food trucks, Siboire bistro, live music, Milk Fun Zone, and more!
Midnight - End of activities
Next event: Tour de l’Île de Montréal, Sunday May 31.
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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
