UNIQUE IN NORTH AMERICA
In 2010, the dream of bringing cycling’s international élite across the Atlantic became a reality. A major North American premiere. The presentation on Québec soil of not just one, but two events on the International Cycling Union’s prestigious WorldTour circuit, the sport’s highest level of competition, which includes the most legendary races in the world.
In the short span of two years, the Québec City and Montréal Grands Prix Cyclistes have earned their credentials. Both races are success stories in the sports world and among the general public, and already head the list of the great international events presented in Québec.
For the second edition, in 2011, more than 275,000 spectators were at the rendez-vous, an increase of 175%. In Québec City and Montréal, the joyous, admiring and respectful spectators remain enthusiastic right to the very end. Philippe Gilbert, the 2011 UCI world Number One road racer and winner of the 2011 Québec City race, called the atmosphere “worthy of the greatest races, like Liège-Bastogne-Liège or Paris-Roubaix.”
