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A Spectacular Cycling Marathon

A team achievement.
A unique experience.

Pierre Lavoie invites all experienced and devoted cyclists to the 2nd edition of the 1,000-km marathon on June 18, 2010, a major event of the Grand défi Pierre Lavoie which brought all of Quebec together last year. Bike alongside Pierre from Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean to Montréal and become part of a movement that actively contributes to improving our life habits.

The program features some novelties which should make for an even more exciting adventure.

First of all, this year, 150 teams of 4 or 5 cyclists each are invited to take up the challenge. Therefore, depending on the segment travelled, the peloton accompanying Pierre in relay could reach 750 cyclists! As always, at least one member of each team must be biking with Pierre at all times.

The 1,000-km circuit will be traveled in 60 hours, and transfers are scheduled on the itinerary. Transfers are segments traveled aboard escort vehicles. This way, cyclists can visit more regions, get some rest and ride more safely at night.

In brief, the 2010 edition of the 1,000-km event boasts some new features while remaining true to its original goals:

  • promoting healthy life habits among the youth and in all Quebec households; and
  • raising funds for medical research on orphan diseases.