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Roads to close for Tour la Nuit and Tour de l'Ile this weekend in Montreal

Cyclists will be in the spotlight and on the streets in Montreal this weekend.

Thousands of them will be taking part in the Tour la Nuit, on Friday, and the Tour de l'Ile, on Sunday, to officially launch the cycling season. Motorists, meanwhile, will have to plan their journeys in the north of the city.

"The Festival Go Vélo is really a celebration where cycling takes centre stage," says Jean-François Rheault, President and CEO of Vélo Québec, which organizes the festival.

The Tour la Nuit is "really a party," added Rheault.

The event starts at 8 p.m. on Friday. Cyclists will be invited to pedal 24 kilometres through streets closed to traffic for the occasion, dressed in their best luminous accessories.

"There's a feeling of happiness to be able to ride through the city without interacting with cars. There's a real feeling of safety and freedom. There's a very peaceful side to the idea of just being able to discover the city," said Rheault.

The Tour la Nuit route will start in Maisonneuve Park at the corner of Rosemont Boulevard. Cyclists will pass through the boroughs of Rosemont-La-Petite-Patrie, Saint-Michel, Montréal-Nord and Saint-Léonard.

The Festival Go Vélo used to start at Parc La Fontaine in the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough.

The organization decided to move the event this year because of the heavy traffic on the approaches to the Jacques-Cartier Bridge, caused by work on the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel.

Vélo Québec expects around 20,000 people to take part in the Tour la Nuit, and around 18,000 in the Tour de l'Ile.

The 38th Tour de l'Ile de Montréal will be held on Sunday June 4. The emblematic event offers cyclists a 47-kilometre ride through the streets of the city, which will be inaccessible to motorists. The event will also start in Maisonneuve Park at 9:15 a.m.

Tour de l'Ile participants will pass through seven Montreal boroughs: Rosemont-La-Petite-Patrie, Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension, Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Montréal-Nord, Rivières-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles, Anjou and Saint-Léonard.

For the more athletic, alternative routes of 53, 75 or 99 kilometres will be available. However, these routes will include streets open to motorized traffic. There will be no official start for these "discovery" routes, and cyclists will set off at their own pace from 7 a.m.

"It's a party, yes, but it allows people to experience the city from a different point of view, and sometimes to surpass themselves," said the Vélo Québec president.

Both activities will also end in Maisonneuve Park. DJs, inflatable games and other activities will entertain young and old alike.

"There will be a return of the Ferris wheel, which we left out during the pandemic. It's really going to be a festive site," said Rheault.

Cyclists wishing to take part in these events can still register on the Vélo Québec website or complete their registration on the day. Children aged 12 and under can take part in the event free of charge.

RESTRICTIONS FOR MOTORISTS

Motorists will need to plan their journeys if they intend to travel in the north of the island of Montreal on Friday evening or Sunday.

Vélo Québec invites the public to consult the map of the cyclists' route, or to use the Waze application, where the cyclists' route will be indicated.

During both events, Autoroute 40 and Sherbrooke Street will be open to traffic, as will Saint-Michel Boulevard, Autoroute 25 and Autoroute 15.

"There really are options for getting around, you just have to be a little better prepared," said Rheault.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on June 2, 2023. 

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Tour la Nuit and Tour de l’Île to be held this weekend in Montreal, impact on traffic

By The Canadian Press

Posted June 2, 2023 9:33 am.

Last Updated June 2, 2023 11:53 pm.

MONTREAL – Cyclists will be in the spotlight in Montreal this weekend. Thousands of them will take part in the Tour la Nuit on Friday and the Tour de l’Île on Sunday, to officially launch the cycling season. Motorists, meanwhile, will have to plan their trips accordingly.

“The Festival Go Vélo is really a celebration where cycling is front and center,” says Jean-François Rheault, President and CEO of Vélo Québec, which organizes the festival.

The Tour la Nuit is “really a party”, continues Rheault. The event takes place as of 8 p.m. on Friday. Cyclists will be invited to pedal 24 kilometers through streets closed to traffic for the occasion, dressed in their finest luminous accessories.

“There’s a happy feeling of being able to ride in the city without interaction with cars. There’s a real sense of security and freedom. There’s a hyper-peaceful side to the idea of just being able to discover the city,” says Rheault.

The Tour la Nuit route will start in Maisonneuve Park, at the corner of Rosemont Boulevard. Cyclists will pass through the boroughs of Rosemont-La-Petite-Patrie, Saint-Michel, Montréal-Nord and Saint-Léonard.

Ron Scardacchi has taken part in 7 Tour La Nuit’s driving all the way from Connecticut, USA. (Credit: Felisha Adam, City News Image)

Ron Scardacchi from Connecticut, USA has taken part in seven Tour La Nuit’s so far, excited to be back after the height of the pandemic. Scardacchi says he feels a connection with those that participate “they speak French, I speak English,” he jokes.

“I’ve been talking about this at work for the past three or four weeks. No kidding. I’ve told them, I’m leaving early. on Friday, I’m leaving early. It is something that kind of brings in positive vibes and a good way to start the summer as well,” says Nora, this year’s Tour La Nuit being her second.

This year’s event, broke record’s as Rheault says they are expecting over 19,000 participants and on Sunday, they expect 17,000.

For families there, it’s an event that allows them to be together. One mother telling City News “We have fun, we are together, the weather is nice, it’s hot, so we have a lot of fun.”

For Jamie Lavoie, his third year being part of the event, he says it’s one for all, “I’m here to have fun with everybody. It doesn’t matter who you are, what colour you are, what language you speak doesn’t matter.”

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The Festival Go Vélo routes used to start at Parc La Fontaine, in the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough. The organization has decided to move the event this year, due to heavy traffic around the Jacques-Cartier Bridge, caused by work on the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel.

Vélo Québec expects some 20,000 people to take part in the Tour la Nuit, and some 18,000 in the Tour de l’Île.

Click here for a complete list of street closures.

Courtesy: Vélo Québec

Tour de l’Île de Montréal on Sunday

The Tour de l’Île de Montréal will take place on Sunday, June 4. The event offers cyclists a 47-kilometer ride through the streets of the metropolis, which will be inaccessible to motorists. The activity will also start at Maisonneuve Park, at 9:15 a.m.

Tour de l’Île participants will cross seven Montreal boroughs: Rosemont_La-Petite-Patrie, Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension, Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Montreal-North, Rivières-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles, Anjou and Saint-Léonard.

For the more athletic, alternative routes of 53, 75 or 99 kilometers will be offered. However, these routes will include streets open to vehicular traffic. There will be no official start for these “discovery” routes, and cyclists will set off at their own pace as of 7 a.m.

“It’s a party, yes, but it allows people to experience the city from a different point of view, and then sometimes to surpass themselves,” says the president of Vélo Québec.

Both activities will also end in Maisonneuve Park. DJs, inflatable games and other activities will entertain young and old alike.

“There will be a return of the Ferris wheel, which we left out during the pandemic. It’s really going to be a festive site,” promises Rheault.

Cyclists wishing to take part in these events can still register on the Vélo Québec website, or complete their on-site registration on the day of the event. Children aged 12 and under can take part free of charge.

Restrictions for motorists

Motorists will need to plan ahead if they intend to travel on the north side of the island of Montreal on Friday evening or Sunday. Vélo Québec invites citizens to consult the map of the cyclists’ route, or to use the Waze application, where the cyclists’ route will be indicated.

During both events, Highway 40 and Sherbrooke Street will be open to vehicular traffic, as will Saint-Michel Boulevard, Highway 25 and Highway 15.

“There really are options for getting around, you just have to be a little better prepared,” says Rheault.

For a complete list of street closures as of 6 a.m. on Sunday, click here . The map can be  found here . Cyclists start at 9:15 a.m. This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on June 2, 2023. 

– With files from Felisha Adam

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Société Montréal se prépare pour le Tour la Nuit et le Tour de l’Île

Montréal se prépare pour le tour la nuit et le tour de l’île.

Les cyclistes seront à l’honneur à Montréal ce week-end. Ils seront des milliers à participer au Tour la Nuit, vendredi, et au Tour de l’Île, dimanche, pour lancer officiellement la saison du vélo. Les automobilistes devront quant à eux prévoir leurs déplacements dans le nord de la ville.

« Le Festival Go Vélo, c’est vraiment une fête où le vélo est à l’avant-plan », affirme d’emblée Jean-François Rheault, président-directeur général de Vélo Québec, qui organise le festival.

Le Tour la Nuit est « vraiment un party », poursuit M. Rheault. L’événement se déroulera à partir de 20 h vendredi. Les cyclistes seront invités à pédaler 24 kilomètres dans des rues fermées à la circulation pour l’occasion, vêtus de leurs plus beaux accessoires lumineux.

« Il y a un sentiment de bonheur de pouvoir rouler dans la ville sans interactions avec les voitures. Il y a vraiment un sentiment de sécurité, de liberté. Il y a un côté hyperpaisible à l’idée de juste pouvoir découvrir la ville », évoque M. Rheault.

Le parcours du Tour la Nuit débutera au parc Maisonneuve à l’angle du boulevard Rosemont. Les cyclistes traverseront les arrondissements de Rosemont-La-Petite-Patrie, de Saint-Michel, de Montréal-Nord et de Saint-Léonard.

Les parcours du Festival Go Vélo s’amorçaient autrefois au parc La Fontaine, dans l’arrondissement du Plateau-Mont-Royal. L’organisation a choisi de déplacer l’événement cette année en raison de la forte circulation automobile aux abords du pont Jacques-Cartier, causée par les travaux du tunnel Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine.

Vélo Québec s’attend à ce que près de 20 000 personnes participent au Tour la Nuit, et que près de 18 000 prennent part au Tour de l’Île.

Un Tour de l’Île qui traverse sept arrondissements

Le 38 e  Tour de l’Île de Montréal se tiendra pour sa part le dimanche 4 juin. L’événement emblématique propose aux cyclistes de parcourir 47 kilomètres dans les rues de la métropole, qui seront inaccessibles aux automobilistes. Le départ de cette activité se déroulera aussi au parc Maisonneuve, et sera effectué sur le coup de 9 h 15.

Les participants au Tour de l’Île traverseront sept arrondissements de Montréal : Rosemont–La-Petite-Patrie, Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension, Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Montréal-Nord, Rivières-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles, Anjou et Saint-Léonard.

Pour les plus sportifs, des parcours alternatifs de 53, 75 ou 99 kilomètres seront proposés. Toutefois, ces trajets comporteront des rues ouvertes à la circulation automobile. Il n’y aura pas de départ officiel pour ces parcours « découverte », et les cyclistes les amorceront à leur rythme à partir de 7 h.

« C’est une fête oui, mais ça permet aux gens d’expérimenter la ville d’un point de vue différent, puis parfois de se dépasser », affirme le président de Vélo Québec.

Les deux activités se termineront également au parc Maisonneuve. Des DJ, des jeux gonflables et d’autres activités animeront petits et grands.

« Il y aura le retour de la grande roue, qu’on avait laissée de côté durant la pandémie. Ça va vraiment être un site festif », promet M. Rheault.

Les cyclistes qui souhaitent participer à ces événements peuvent toujours s’inscrire sur le site web de Vélo Québec, ou bien compléter leur inscription sur place le jour même. Les enfants de 12 ans et moins peuvent participer à l’événement gratuitement.

Entraves pour les automobilistes

Les automobilistes devront prévoir leurs déplacements s’ils comptent circuler dans le nord de l’île de Montréal, vendredi soir ou dimanche. Vélo Québec invite les citoyens à consulter la carte du trajet des cyclistes, ou à utiliser l’application Waze, où le parcours des cyclistes sera indiqué.

Lors des deux événements, l’autoroute 40 et la rue Sherbrooke seront ouvertes à la circulation automobile, de même que le boulevard Saint-Michel, l’autoroute 25 et l’autoroute 15.

« Il y a vraiment des options pour pouvoir bouger, il suffit d’un peu mieux se préparer », déclare M. Rheault.

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Jonas Vingegaard’s Tour de France defence in doubt after Basque crash

• 2022 and 2023 winner fractures collarbone and scapula
• Twelve riders crash on fourth stage of Basque tour

The Tour de France champion, Jonas Vingegaard, was taken to hospital with a broken collarbone after a serious crash on stage four of the Itzulia Basque Country.

Vingegaard also suffered several broken ribs from the high-speed accident that also included Remco Evenepoel and Primoz Roglic among a group of 12 affected riders. “It was a nasty crash, but fortunately he is stable and conscious. He remains in hospital as a precaution. Thank you for all your messages,” Vingegaard’s team Visma-Lease a Bike said in a statement.

Six riders went to hospital after the incident, including the Australian Jay Vine, who was diagnosed with a fractured cervical vertebra and two fractures in his thoracic spine. “Fortunately, there were no neurological problems and there are no other serious injuries or skull injuries,” Vine’s UAE Team Emirates said in a statement.

Evenepoel’s team Soudal-QuickStep revealed the Belgian must undergo surgery on a fractured collarbone and fractured scapula. Roglic was the least affected of the big-name trio involved and he headed for the team car having received medical attention. The incident took place when the peloton was descending around a tight right-hand bend with less than 40km of the stage to go, one riding sliding out of the road and on to the bank, sparking a chain reaction as more followed.

The race was then neutralised until the finish, with only the six riders who had been at the front being allowed to sprint for the finish to try to win the stage, victory eventually going to the underwhelmed South African Louis Meintjes, who admitted it was a hollow triumph.

“It’s a sad day. I wish all the guys who crashed all the best and wish them a fast recovery,” Mattias Skjelmose, who took the overall race lead from Roglic, said at the finish. “My mind is with the guys who crashed, and right now I am not thinking about the leader’s jersey.”

Vingegaard won the Tour de France in 2022 and 2023 but with this year’s event starting on 29 June, doubt now hangs over his ability to defend his crown.

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Athletic Bilbao - Majorque, le résumé du match

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L'Athletic Bilbao au bout de la nuit !

Au terme d'une partie disputée jusqu'au bout, les Basques remportent la Coupe du Roi au stade olympique de Séville. Bilbao a dans l'ensemble montré plus de choses que Majorque, intéressant mais assez limité dans le jeu. Morlanes et Radonjic ont raté leur penalty lors de la séance de tirs au but.

Berenguer réussit son tir au but, au sol à gauche. (2-4)

Sanchez réussit son tir au but, au milieu. (2-3)

Vesga réussit son tir au but. (1-3)

Radonjic ne convertit pas son tir au but, largement au-dessus. (1-2).

Muniain réussit son tir au but. (1-2)

Morlanes ne convertit pas son tir au but. Le portier basque a plongé du bon côté. (1-1)

Raul Garcia réussit son tir au but, à droite d'une frappe à mi-hauteur. (1-1)

Muriqi réussit son tir au but, du plat du pied droit au sol. (1-0)

Fin de la prolongation, séance des tirs au buts à venir

Séance de tirs au but à venir ! Score nul à l'issue de cette prolongation bien terne. Majorque a attendu dans son camp et a cherché cette séance de tirs au but alors que Bilbao a tenté à plusieurs reprises, en vain... Finale de Coupe du Roi très disputée.

Il y aura 1 minute de temps additionnel.

Carton jaune pour Radonjic, coupable d'une faute sur Gomez.

Corner en faveur des Basques après une bonne pénétration de Nico Williams sur la gauche. Le coup de pied de coin ne donne rien, alors que de nombreux joueurs semblent se plaindre musculairement.

Il reste cinq grosses minutes à jouer entre les deux équipes avant l'ultime séance de tirs au but !

Muriqi de la tête !

C'est au tour de Muriqi de gagner un duel de la tête dans la surface basque. La tête du Majorquin est écartée par le portier de Bilbao, vigilant sur sa gauche.

L'occasion basque !

Sur la droite, De Marcos pénètre dans la surface de réparation et adresse un centre en retrait pour Nico Williams, dont le tir à bout portant est dégagé in extremis en corner par un joueur de Majorque. Enorme occasion pour l'Athletic Bilbao !

Dernier changement pour le Real Majorque : Lato est remplacé par Van der Heyden.

Iker Muniain s'écroule dans la surface adverse après un raid solitaire mais l'arbitre ne bronche pas, à juste titre.

Il reste un changement possible à Javier Aguirre alors que l'Athletic Bilbao pousse pour inscrire le second but, qui serait sans doute synonyme de victoire finale. Majorque reste derrière et attend.

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Useful info - Tour de l'Île de Montréal

Sunday, june 2, 2024 | jeanne-mance park.

All the information you need to participate in the Tour de l’Île de Montréal on Sunday, June 2, 2024 can be found here. Tips and tricks for a better pedaling, safety instructions, etc.

This page will be updated with details concerning the 2024 edition in the coming months, and until the day of the event. Come back and visit us.

Meeting point and schedule On Sunday, June 2, let’s meet in the streets of a city without cars to lead the most beautiful parade of cyclists and live a perfect Sunday enjoying the pace of cycling. A great way to celebrate the arrival of summer!

Start at the appointed time

Show up on Sunday, June 2, 2024 , at the time you chose when you registered, at Jeanne-Mance Park , at the corner of Park avenue and Mont-Royal avenue. .

Departure will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. When you register, you can choose between threee different start times: 8:45 to 9:30, 9:30 to 10:15, 10:15 to 10:45. It is important to respect the time you chose when you registered. Please refer to your transaction confirmation or your customer account .

If you would like to ride with participants whose start time and location are different from yours, visit your customer account to adjust your choice in the “Events” section.

Don’t forget your bib. It’s your visiting card to access the various services.

This year, the bib is changing! You’ll receive a rectangular bib with pins to attach it to your shirt on the day of the event. The number on the bib is not linked to your registration, but will be used to collect your photo from the Chocolate Milk Photo Zone after the event .

In case of rain, we invite you to attach your bib to the handlebars of your bike using tie-wrap fasteners.

Tips and tricks for a more enjoyable ride Before you leave, here are a few tips and a checklist of things to bring on Tour day. Checklist : your bib; some snacks or a picnic; sunscreen; raincoat; ID; your water bottle. Thank you for helping us ride in an environmentally responsible manner.

A bike in good condition

Before setting out, make sure your bike is in good condition: tires well inflated; components well adjusted and well oiled (brakes, chain, derailleur, etc.); accessories well attached to the bike (rack, basket, bottle cage, pump, etc.).

Fuel for the road

Start the day with a good breakfast. During the ride, drink regularly and eat snacks. If you want to have a picnic, plan for it.

Comfortable clothing

Bring rain gear and a windbreaker. Put everything in a plastic bag, to be slipped into a bicycle bag, basket or bag that is securely attached to the luggage rack. Avoid backpacks.

Tips on the road and services provided Riding among many cyclists during the Tour de l’Île de Montréal requires a minimum of caution. Traffic generally flows smoothly, but slowdowns can occur. Cycle at your own pace and watch out for imperfections in the road. In the event that volunteers ask you to yield to pedestrians wishing to cross the streets, or to an emergency vehicle, please be courteous.

Signal your intentions

Using your arm or voice, signal your intention to stop, turn or pass (always from the left). If you want to stop, avoid sudden stops. Clear the way and pull over to the side of the road.

Protect your head

Wearing a helmet is recommended. A well-fitting helmet does not slip on the forehead or neck; the front and rear straps meet and the chin strap is not too tight.

If you ride under the rain

Brake efficiency decreases. Ride slower and allow more distance to stop. If it rains heavily, it’s best to take cover and wait.

If you ride with a child

Is the child in a seat or trailer? Securely fasten the straps and protect the child’s head with a helmet. Stop at serviced access points to stretch their legs. Wear sunscreen, bring a raincoat and don’t leave anything in their hands (bottles, toys, etc.).

Does the child have their own bike? If they are under 14, they must be accompanied by an adult. Make sure they have identification, a snack and the phone number of a parent or friend (on the inside of their bib). Indicate the Infobike booth as a meeting point at the serviced access points.

To plan your route to the start

From the Tour de l’Île Google map below:

1 – Click on the access point at the corner of avenue du Parc and avenue Mont-Royal;

3 – Indicate your departure address (the destination address will already be indicated) and select the bike symbol. Your route to the entry point will appear. This route, optimized by Google, may not include cycle paths and lanes.

From the Route verte interactive map :

1 – Click on the Jeanne-Mance Park access point at the corner of avenue du Parc and avenue Mont-Royal on the Google map and copy the name of the entry point (the name of the park or intersection);

2 – Click the following link to create an itinerary on the Route verte interactive map ;

3 – Paste the destination address (the entry point) and the starting point in the appropriate boxes. Choose the location closest to the entry point and click on “Route”. The route generated will be optimized for cyclists automatically.

Bike-accessible metro stations

To find out which metro stations are accessible to bicycles on the way to and from the Tour de l’Île de Montréal, please visit this page again in the coming weeks.

Little pleasures of the Tour During the Tour de l’Île de Montréal, our precious partners will be with us to offer you some small gifts.

Show off your best smile at the Chocolate Milk Photo Zone . Make sure you remember the time of your visit so you can easily pick up your photo after the event.

Vibrate to the rhythm of cycling with Desjardins ‘ musical entertainment along the route. A beautiful Sunday where the fun is in the streets!

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