Metropolitan Challenge
May 30
- Starting point Calixa-Lavallée
- Distance 60 to 140 km
- Date May 30
- Start time From 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- Route With car traffic
- 12 and under Free
Take it easy or go all out, no timing.
The first event of the season, the Metropolitan Challenge is for those who love to ride and who, depending on their fitness and mood of the day, can choose to take it easy or go all out on an untimed route of about 60 to 140 kilometres on roads open to traffic.
Each year, the event visits a new corner of the greater metropolitan area.
Discover the route
The detailed route will be published with the interactive map.
The route may change.
There's plenty going on all along the route!
At the start
Music and a festive atmosphere to kick off the ride in style.
Along the route
Lively rest stops and cheering all along the way.
At the finish
A place to relax and celebrate with fellow cyclists, family or friends.
- Christmas promo Nov. 10 to Jan. 5
- Launch Jan. 6 to Feb. 9
- Early bird Feb. 10 to Mar. 30
- Regular Mar. 31 to May 18
- Last minute May 19 to 31
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13 to 17 years old
12 and under
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Relive the event in pictures!
On the day of the event
Schedule and meeting point
Schedule
| Time | To be confirmed |
| Time | To be confirmed |
You choose your starting point and time when you register: they appear on your transaction receipt.
Map of the start site
Site map
Route
Map
Links
Distance and duration
The route changes every year and uses roads open to traffic. Participants receive all the documentation on distances and elevation.
Rest stops
Rest stop locations and services: to be confirmed.
Wristband and meal
You receive by mail a wristband that entitles you to lunch, and a notice with the essential information. When you register, you choose to have your meal at the lunch stop or at the finish.
Entertainment
At the start
Music and a festive atmosphere to kick off the ride in style.
Along the route
Lively rest stops and cheering all along the way.
At the finish
A place to relax and celebrate with fellow cyclists, family or friends.
Partners
Event partners: coming soon.
Thank you to our partners
Riding well
What to bring
Don’t forget your bib. For the ride, bring:
- a water bottle;
- a few snacks or a picnic;
- a piece of ID and a little money;
- a lock, if you plan to leave your bike.
Wear comfortable clothes suited to the weather and bring a raincoat: events take place rain or shine. Vélo Québec strongly recommends wearing a helmet.
Tips on the road and services offered
Bike mechanic volunteers (red T-shirt with a wrench) help you for free all along the route; you only pay for parts. First aid volunteers also ride the route.
Young people aged 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Write a phone number on the inside of your child’s bib.
Bikes allowed
All types of bikes are accepted, including tandems and electric-assist bikes (500-watt motor and 35 km/h maximum). Pedal scooters and electric unicycles are prohibited, as are animals on the route (except in a basket or bike trailer).
Register
Registering other than online
By phone: 514 521-8356 or 1 800 567-8356, ext. 504. In person: at the Maison des cyclistes, 1251 Rachel Street East, Montréal. All registrations are final.
