A week of elite cycling races reaches its climax this Saturday and Sunday, with the world’s top male and female athletes competing for the UCI World Champion title.
It’s a rare opportunity for locals to watch this historic cycling race through the backdrop of their own city, which last took place in Montreal in 1974. UCI general manager Joseph Limare breaks down the biggest names to watch for, the best viewing locations, and the race times for the Women Elite Road Race on Saturday and the Men Elite Road Race on Sunday.
Race dates and times
Cyclists do laps ahead of the men’s UCI Road World Championships on Sunday in Montreal. Evan Buhler / Montreal Gazette
Both the women’s and men’s circuits depart at 9 a.m. from Quartier Dix30 in Brossard, which is a short walk from the Du Quartier REM station.