Please note that times are approximate.
Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Check in and Registration in the theatre at the Rendez-vous de la Baie Visitor Centre (23, Lighthouse Road, campus of Université Sainte-Anne, Church Point). Look for the red roof! |
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Social with finger foods, refreshments and entertainment at the Rendez-vous de la Baie Visitor Centre. Live music under the tent: 12 noon to 2 p.m. |
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Art Market in the tent -- meet local vendors selling unique art and local products. |
12 noon + 2 p.m. |
Presentations in the art gallery. The world by bike: For 4 years, the author Jonathan B. Roy covered 40,000 km in 40 countries. His funny and touching anecdotes recount his highs, his lows and his memorable encounters. One English (12 noon) and one French presentation (2 p.m.). Duration: 45-60 minutes each. |
Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023
6:30 a.m. |
Parking opens at Université Sainte-Anne, 1695 Highway 1, Church Point (click to view in Google Maps). |
7:00 a.m. |
Check in and Registration opens at Rendez-vous de la Baie Visitor Centre. Registration closes at 8:30 a.m. |
8:00 a.m. |
Cyclists will start in the parking lot at Centre de l’entrepreneuriat, 1649 Highway 1, Church Point (click to view on Google Maps). Located onsite a short walk from the parking lots. |
8:15 a.m. |
Pre-ride briefing |
8:30 a.m. |
128 km Gran Fondo ride starts - 2 waves: advanced/intermediate, followed by intermediate/beginner. |
8:45 a.m. |
67 km Medio Fondo ride starts - 2 waves: advanced/intermediate, followed by intermediate/beginner. |
9:00 a.m. |
35 km Piccolo Fondo ride starts - 2 waves: advanced/intermediate, followed by intermediate/beginner. |
10:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
Finish Line photos for all participants |
11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
Post-ride meal with live music at Rendez-vous de la Baie Visitor Centre and in the Lobster Tent |
3:00 p.m. |
Route support ends |