For the first time in North America
We are pleased and proud to present, in Québec’s capital city as well as in its metropolis, two major, recurring cycling events that are accessible free of charge to everyone! The Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec and the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal bring the number of ProTour circuits around the world to 16. Beginning in September 2010, the cities of Québec and Montréal will be the backdrops for these international-calibre cycling competitions. A total of 184 of the planet’s greatest champion cyclists will line up at the start of each race, ensuring an extremely high standard of competition, and promising an unforgettable spectacle!
Did you know?
A PROFESSIONAL CYCLING TEAM IS MADE UP OF:
The general managerThe head of the team, and sometimes its owner. Supervises all team personnel. Hires all team members and selects the riders.
The team managers
They plan the strategy for each race and supervise their riders’ programs.
The team mechanics
Responsible for maintaining and fine-tuning all bicycles before training sessions and races. During races, they perform any necessary repairs to riders’ bicycles.
The team physician
In charge of all riders’ well-being.
The soigneurs
A group made up of physiotherapists, massage therapists and others.
The riders
Each team has approximately twenty riders.
