Cyclistes take to the Camillien-Houde
It was the first Sunday for the Cyclovia sportive Camillien‑Houde in which the road is closed to motorists from 7:30 a.m. till noon on Sundays and accessible to cyclists only.
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Ian 19:48 on 2024-06-16 Permalink
Is it blocked off to pedestrians as well?
Kate 20:40 on 2024-06-16 Permalink
The sign does say “Rue barrée excepté [bicycle]” but I don’t know if pedestrians are explicitly barred. But it’s never been a pedestrian-friendly road.
Ian 21:21 on 2024-06-16 Permalink
No, not really – but if you come up the mountain from the outremont side through the woods, you need to cross.
I was more wondering if it would be possible to walk up on a Sunday morning or if you would get harassed by cops as oppossed to the regular entitled bicyclists cursing your presence on their piste.
marko 10:31 on 2024-06-17 Permalink
I’ve gone to this many times. Lots of pedestrians walked on the road without fear of being killed by some car driver in a rush to get to work. Bikes had lots of room and there was no conflict with other users. A safe environment was had for all. It’s amazing what happens when you ban cars and trucks from what is supposed to be a park path.
Ian 10:57 on 2024-06-17 Permalink
Who’s in a rush to get to work Sunday morning? But yeah, good to know pedestrians are allowed. Thanks, marko.
Joey 16:55 on 2024-06-17 Permalink
More of this, while we wait for the magical re-imagination of that road that will satisfy all deeply invested and angry Montrealers. In the meantime, off-peak closures for cycling make a ton of sense. Anyway, the MAMIL contingency would do lots for its cause if high-calibre cyclists showed even a modicum of concern for pedestrians, cyclists and (even!) drivers during their return ride through Outremont, especially during rush hour.
Ian 17:02 on 2024-06-17 Permalink
MAMILs DGAF. There’s a reason they got banned from the cemeteries.