Once again this year, the Gravel Bike discipline continues to grow. Here are some events and races where you can compete in Quebec, or just ride in a gang and enjoy the party at the end!
Gravel Bikepacking Challenge 500
This gravel bike event turns into bike packing for most riders given the distance options of 250km or 500km. The routes have been modified for the 2023 edition.
When : august 5th of 2023
Region : Eastern Townships
Distance : 250 km & 500 km
For more details and to register, visit their website
Big Red Gravel Run 2023
Once again, the Big Red Gravel Run will be held in Outaouais, in the Harrington region. The landscapes are a big plus for this event which follows the Red River.
When : august 12th & 13th of 2023
Region : Outaouais, Harrington
Distance : 60km, 130km
Rules :
- RULE #1: DON’T BE LAME, BE A GOOD SPORT
- RULE #2: COME PREPARED. ALL RIDERS SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST 2L WATER CARRYING CAPACITY, SPARE TUBE, AND TOOLS.
- RULE #3: DON’T RELY SOLELY ON COURSE SIGNS. HAVE A GPS DEVICE. CELL RECEPTION IS VERY SPOTTY ON THE COURSE BUT AVAILABLE.
- RULE #4: HELP SOMEONE IF THEY NEED IT. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, FIND A SPOT TO CALL 1-800-565-0911 SHOULD A RACE SUPPORT VEHICLE NOT BE NEAR.
- RULE #5: MOST IMPORTANTLY, HAVE FUN & PUSH YOURSELF. LOOK UP!! LOOK AROUND AT THE BEAUTIFUL SCENERY. ENJOY YOUR RIDE!
For all the details, visit https://www.bigredgravelrun.com/
100 B7
Discovering Lyne Bessette’s training routes in the magnificent Brome-Missisquoi region
When : September 23th & 24th of 2023
Region : Eastern Townships
Distance : 30km, 70km, 110km
Visit the 100 B7 website for all the details http://100b7.com/
XTERRA Bromont
XTERRA events are the basis of Triathlons. There are several different categories including Swimming, Mountain Running and Mountain Bike or Gravel Bike. The Mix Terra category is the one that will interest you! It is a mix of gravel bike and running only.
When : august 26th & 27th of 2023
Region : Eastern Townships, Bromont
This year, the XTERRA Bromont is the only one that offers the Mixterra option. Here are the details of the two available options:
Duathlon MIXTERRA gravel long distance
. Run #1 : 1 km
. Bike : 70 km
. Run #2 : 10 km
Duathlon MIXTERRA gravel medium distance
. Run #1 : 1 km
. Bike : 35 km
. Run #2 : 5 km
For all the details : https://xterraquebec.com/infos-br/
Are there any events missing from our list? Do not hesitate to write to us so that we add them. Thank you and have a good season!