Half a million expected for bike race
Half a million people are expected to visit Montreal in September for the Championnats du monde de vélo sur route, described here as the biggest sporting event the city has hosted since the Olympics. Radio‑Canada is already dreading the road detours.
It’s a pretty time of year here – people will be charmed.
Nicholas 16:43 on 2026-04-14 Permalink
I don’t really care about cycle racing but this is a huge event, potentially on par with Grand Prix.
Kate 19:08 on 2026-04-14 Permalink
Don’t we always have a cycle race here in September?
Joey 08:39 on 2026-04-15 Permalink
There’s a Grand Prix every September that goes over the mountain many, many times, but I gather this is more important – world championships – and the route is different.
Tim S. 13:44 on 2026-04-15 Permalink
Looks like some of the races will be going over the mountain 12 times. Not sure why they couldn’t just route them into the Laurentians or Townships instead, though that would require considerable road repaving as well. Still, it’s an election year, always a good time to fix rural roads.
Ian 14:25 on 2026-04-15 Permalink
The road to Tremblant is actually in way better shape than any city road. Tire-eating potholes will cause major accidents on a highway.
Tim S. 17:21 on 2026-04-15 Permalink
The 15, yes. Not the smaller roads that would be most fun for a bike race.
Kate 18:11 on 2026-04-15 Permalink
Does the Tour de France cause better road repair in small French towns?