Event at Mount Royal on June 16, 2024
The 15th edition of The Tour of Courage PROCURE will conclude on Sunday, June 16, 2024, with the CLIMB CHALLENGE at Mount Royal Park. All cyclists, their families and supporters are invited!
Participants who have chosen to register for the Option B - Climb challenge or the Option C - Combined challenges will have to complete the number of climbs they chose when registering for the event.
A closing ceremony will be held during which we will draw the Bottecchia bike worth $4,500 and award the TDC Cup and Yellow Jersey to the team and participant who raised the most donations during the campaign.
It's a festive get-together to highlight your efforts and your commitment, join us!
EVENT SCHEDULE
Date: Sunday, June 16, 2024
Place: Mount Royal Park
Where to park? Maison Smith parking lot, at Mount Royal Park (1292 Chem. Remembrance, Montréal, QC H3H) ($ paid parking)
6:30 a.m.: Closure of the Camillien-Houde road to traffic (After 6:30 a.m., you will have to go up by car via Remembrance Road)
6:30 a.m.: Welcome of participants and distribution of lunch coupons (Maison Smith parking lot)
6:45 a.m.: Welcome speech and safety instructions (Summit of the Camillien-Houde road)
7:00 a.m.: Official start team by team (Summit of the Camillien-Houde road)
7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.: Challenge of 3, 6, 9, 12 or 18 climbs
10:30 a.m.: End of the Climb Challenge
10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.: Closing ceremony, raffles and awards, and photos (Belvédère Camillien-Houde)
10:45 a.m. : Lunch service offered by the MTY Group
12:00 p.m.: End of the event
12:30 p.m.: Reopening of Camillien-Houde road to car traffic
USEFUL INFORMATION
Jersey: Don't forget to wear your official Tour of Courage PROCURE 2024 jersey during this event.
Weather: The event will take place rain or shine. We suggest that you follow the weather forecast to adjust your clothing accordingly and bring your sunscreen if necessary.
Water: We will have gallons of water on site. Please plan to bring your own reusable bottle.
Supplies: We will provide you with everything you need to eat and drink to allow you to complete your challenge (energy drink, bars, gummies, fruit, etc.). The refueling station will be located at Belvédère Camillien-Houde.
Lunch: Lunch is included for all registered cyclists. Check in at the reception table upon arrival to receive your lunch coupon. Additional lunch coupons: $10/person (payable by credit card form only, no cash or Interac machine). Limited quantity, first come. On sale at the reception tent in the Maison Smith parking lot from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and at the PROCURE tent at Belvédère Camillien-Houde from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
GETTING TO MOUNT ROYAL PARK
PUBLIC TRANSPORT *BEST OPTION*
Mount Royal Park is easily accessible by public transit. The following transit lines have routes that pass near the meeting point. See the route
BUS: 107 - 11 - 144 - 66
METRO: The nearest metro station is Atwater, on the Green line.
BY CAR (PARKING)
There are 4 paid parking lots in Mount Royal Park: two to the west, near the Lac-aux-Castors pavilion, and two to the east, near the Smith house. If you plan to come by car, please note that parking may be difficult. Several sites on Mount Royal are under construction and therefore places are greatly reduced.