March 18/16 11:49 am - Registration Opens for GP Cycliste Gatineau

Posted by Editor on 03/18/16
 

The world's best women cyclists will be back in Gatineau in June, for the Grand Prix Cycliste Gatineau's 7th edition.

Top women athletes from around the globe will face off on Gatineau's roads for the Road Race on June 2nd, followed by the Time Trial on June 3rd.

GPCycliste Gatineau is proud to announce modifications to the Grand Prix and Time Trial circuits, which will bring professional cyclists into downtown Gatineau. The start of the Thursday race will take place at the intersection of Rue Aubry and Promenade du Portage, while the Finish Line of the Friday Time Trial will be at this same location.

Coupe Québec Cuisses Or de l'Outaouais, recognized by the FQSC as part of their series for the youth category, is back this year with a Road Race on June 4th and the Sprint event, the Skill Competition event and the Criterium on June 5th.

Also back this year are the Fondos events of 118.8 km or 69.3 km. The Fondos take place on safe and closed roads passing through Allumetières Boulevard and the magnificent paths of the Gatineau Park. Over 500 cyclists from all across Quebec and Ontario are expected again this year.

Registrations for the Medio and the Gran Fondo are currently opened on the website at grandprixcyclistegatineau.com.

Finally, the Velo Village will be offering a wide array of activities, local bicycle vendors and specialized services, near Brodeur Street.

More information: grandprixcyclistegatineau.com