September is 100% Dedicated to Cycling in Quebec as the World’s Best Riders Will be Here

release GPCQM and Montreal 2026

August 23, 2026 - The countdown is on! September is just around the corner, bringing with it a series of unmissable events for all cycling enthusiasts! Soon more than 500,000 spectators will gather in Québec for two major cycling events.

The Grand Prix Cyclistes de Québec et de Montréal will kick off the festivities on September 11 and 13. © Julien Payette-Tessier

The Grand Prix Cyclistes de Québec et de Montréal will kick off the festivities on September 11 and 13. Get ready for two spectacular races featuring the world’s elite teams.

For its 15th edition, the GPCQM will welcome 22 teams – including 18 WorldTeams and 4 wild cards – all ready to battle it out on the legendary circuits of Québec and Montréal. 

Get ready to cheer on your favourite riders and feel the thrill of the peloton!

Learn more here.

2026 UCI Road World Championships Montréal
Just one week after the Grand Prix Cyclistes, from September 20 to 27, 2026, Montréal will host an event of unprecedented scale: the largest sporting event the city has seen since the 1976 Olympic Games!

The 2026 UCI Road World Championships Montréal, featuring 13 races over eight days of competition will see the world’s top cycling nations and the world’s best riders compete for the prestigious rainbow jersey. This historic week promises outstanding performances, dramatic twists, and intense emotions.

Learn more here.

Join the action… the Beneva Bike Ride allows riders of all ages to experience the official Road Championship course. @ Maxime Juneau

Want to Ride? Register for the Rando Vélo Beneva
On September 19, the UCI Road World Championships will also host the Beneva Bike Ride, a public cycling event that allows riders of all ages to experience the official Championship course just one day before the world’s best cyclists compete on it.

Want to be part of the action during this exceptional month of cycling? There is no better way than signing up for the Rando Vélo Beneva!

This is your unique opportunity to ride the official Time Trial circuits of the World Championships BEFORE the pros do! Enjoy closed, fully secured routes in a festive atmosphere leading right up to the World Championships Opening Ceremony.

Whether you are a seasoned cyclist or a passionate amateur, pick your distance (10 km, 20 km, 40 km, or 70 km) and join us on the road this September!

Register here.

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