JUNE 24, 25 AND 26, 2011

Velirium’s long-distance endurance challenge!

Once again this year the bravest will have the opportunity to do the Raid Velo Mag on three days! New in 2011, the 3-stages race can be done with the small distance races. Of course, each stage can also be done alone.

The BIG one:
The 3 stages are mandatory:

• June 24 : To the Top - Prologue : 24 km
• June 25 : Quebec - Mont-Sainte-Anne : 77 km
• June 26 : Mont-Sainte-Anne : 55 km

Total: 161 km

The SMALL one: NEW!
The 3 stages are mandatory:

• June 24 : To the Top - Prologue : 24 km
• June 25 : Quebec - Mont-Sainte-Anne : 35 km
• June 26 : Mont-Sainte-Anne : 25 km

Total : 89 km

À la carte

• June 24 - Stage 1: To-the-Top : 24 km
• June 25 - Stage 2 : Saturday traditionnal raid.
  Two possible distances:
  - 77 km between Quebec and Mont-Sainte-Anne
  - 35 km between Château-Richer and Mont-Sainte-Anne
• June 26 - Stage 3: Loop around Mont-Sainte-Anne.
  Two possible distances:
  - 55 km
  - 25 km

Please note that the distances may vary for a maximum of 10% of the total distance. Maps and elevations will be regularly updated on the website. Check them one week prior to the event to know the real distances.

No registration on the race day.

Pre-registration can be done online via FQSC website until Wednesday June 22 at 11:59 PM.

Click here to access the web registration form.

With the pre-registration, everyone is a winner!

- Save up to 35 $ by registering before June 10, 11:59 PM
- Preferential rate on Vélo Mag magazine subscription
- $5000$ in prizes : moutain bike, accessories, gift cards and a massage package at Zone Spa!

Registration available the day prior to the race only.

No registration sent by fax or mail will be accepted. No delay will be accepted as well.
 

Licence : Racers who don't hold a licence can get one for 20 $ at the registration desk when they pick-up their plates. To expedite the process, please bring the completed form with the exact money.

Schedule, may vary.

Thursday, June 23
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM : Registration and plates and chips pick-up for To-the-Top & Raid Vélo Mag : BIG one, SMALL one or stage #1, #2, #3 à-la-carte. Mont-Sainte-Anne.

Friday, June 24
Noon - 3:00 PM : Plates and chips pick-up ONLY for Raid Vélo Mag BIG and SMALL one and To-the-Top. Mont-Sainte-Anne.

4:00 PM - TO-THE-TOP / STAGE #1 RAID VÉLO MAG starts. Mont-Sainte-Anne.

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Registration and plates and chips pick-up for Raid Vélo Mag Stage #2 and #3. Quebec City Hall

6:30 PM approx. : Medals ceremony.

Saturday, June 25
6:45 AM : Shuttle leaves from Mont Sainte-Anne to Quebec City (reservation needed). Mont-Sainte-Anne, under the wooden ark.

6:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Plates and chips pick-up ONLY. Raid Vélo Mag Stage #2 - 77 km and 35 km. Quebec City Hall

9:30 AM : RAID VÉLO MAG / STAGE #2 - 77KM starts. In front of Chateau Frontenac.

10:00 AM : Shuttle leaves from Mont-Sainte-Anne to Château-Richer (reservations needed). Mont-Sainte-Anne, under the wooder ark.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Plates and chips pick-up ONLY. Raid Vélo Mag Stage #2 - 35 km. École La Châtelaine, CHÂTEAU-RICHER (not L'Ange-Gardien!)

Noon : RAID VÉLO MAG / STAGE #2 - 35 KM starts. Chapelle St-Achillée (1000, route St-Achillée, Château-Richer)

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM : Registration, plates and chips pick-up for Raid Vélo Mag Stage #3 - 60 km and 30 km. Mont-Sainte-Anne.

4:30 PM approx. : Medals ceremony.

5:30 PM: Shuttle leaves from Mont-Sainte-Anne to Québec City (reservation needed). Mont-Sainte-Anne, under the wooden ark.

Sunday, June 26
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM : Plates pick-up ONLY. Raid Vélo Mag Stage #3 - 55 km and 25 km. Mont-Sainte-Anne.

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM : Chips pick-up ONLY. Raid Vélo Mag Stage #3 - 55 km. Mont-Sainte-Anne, FQSC tent at the start.

9:30 AM : RAID VÉLO MAG / STAGE #3 - 55 KM starts. Mont-Sainte-Anne.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM : Plates pick-up ONLY. Raid Vélo Mag Stage #3 - 25 km. Mont Sainte-Anne.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM : Chips pick-up ONLY. Raid Vélo Mag Stage #3 - 25 km. Mont-Sainte-Anne, FQSC tent at the start.

11:30 AM : RAID VÉLO MAG / STAGE #3 - 25 KM starts. Mont-Sainte-Anne.

3:30 PM approx. Medals ceremony.

4:30 PM : Shuttle leaves from Mont-Sainte-Anne to Québec City (reservation needed). Mont-Sainte-Anne, under the wooden ark.
 

Click on the photos to download the hi-resolution version

Stage 2 - June 25

Stage 3 - June 26

Here is the list of foods to be served:

ADVANCED FUEL Energy Drink
Protein and energy bars KRONOBAR
water
oranges
Watermelon
bananas
apples
peanuts
cheese
Chicken broth (depending on the weather)

Download the feed zones maps

Saturday June 25 raid

Sundany June 26 raid
 

PARKING

Hundreds of bikers will be gathering around Château Frontenac near the start. Please help us to make it smooth! As many streets are closed, we ask you to park your car in public parking lot before coming the the registration desk.

Click here to see the parkings located near Château Frontenac.

NUMBER OF RACERS

Saturday, June 25:
900 racers max for the 77 km / 300 racers max for the 35 km
Sunday, June 26:
750 racers max for the 55 km / 250 racers max for the 25 km

TIME TO COMPLETE THE RACE

Saturday: To be able to finish the race, participants must pass supply point #4 before 3:00 PM
Sunday : To be able to finish the race, participants must pass next to last supply point before 2:30 PM.

SHUTTLES

Reservation must be made at the same time as the web pre-registration or by phone with Jalycia at 418-827-1122. Bikes will be safely transported with the shuttles.

SHOWERS

A free shower service is offer! Bring your soap, towels and clean clothes!

Cycles Lambert technical support zones

Technical support zones will be arranged at supply point along the raid. It will be possible to buy basic pieces that you can install yourself. Want to use this service? Confirm it by giving your credit card number when you pre-register. Obviously, only the pieces you use will be charged.

OTHER RULES

No registration on the race day.
No registration sent by fax or by mail will be accepted.
No refund.

Every participant needs to be FQSC/ACC/UCI members. Licence will be on sale for 20$ on site.

People doing the 3 stages Raid (BIG or SMALL) can change bikes for each stage as long as it stays a mountainbike (no cyclo-cross accepted).

Please note that you must wear a sweater with sleeves and closed shoes, even in case of very hot temperature.

You have more questions? Consult FQSC guide.