Official Launch of Ironman Mont-Tremblant

More than 2,000 athletes to converge on Mont-Tremblant in 2012

The prestigious Ironman global series will now include a new, choice destination: Ironman Mont-Tremblant. The race was announced at a press conference today and will take place on August 19, 2012.

Minister Michelle Courchesne, who was present at today’s press conference along with the mayor of Mont-Tremblent, Mr. Pierre Pilon, will share the honorary presidency of the 2012 edition of Ironman Mont-Tremblant with Quebec triathlete, Pierre Lavoie, founder of the Pierre Lavoie Challenge

The agreement with World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) for Ironman Mont-Tremblant has a term of five years, renewable after 2016. The direct and indirect economic impact to the area is estimated at more than 20-million dollars per year.

The contribution of the government of Quebec, through the Ministère des Transports, will be carried out at two levels. Support will be offered to the organizers to manage traffic on event day. Additionally, investments of approximately six-million dollars will be carried out on the road network in the Mont-Tremblant region to comply with the standards of the WTC.

“Our government is proud to be associated with this world-class triathlon competition by investing in the road infrastructure of the city of Mont-Tremblant,” emphasized Minister Michelle Courchesne. “Ironman Mont-Tremblant, which promotes a healthy and active lifestyle, will make it possible for the Laurentians to shine, on both the national and the international scene, and to benefit from significant economic spin-offs. Mont-Tremblant will be a ‘must’ destination for the highest level of sports enthusiasts, and their families who come to cheer them on.”

“Today, Mont-Tremblant celebrates having been chosen to become a host of the Ironman competition,” mentioned the mayor of Mont-Tremblant, Pierre Pilon. “As a tourist destination offering the No. 1 resort in eastern North America, we will offer an unforgettable experience to the competitors, as well as to all those who accompany them throughout their endurance tests. The investments agreed to by the Quebec government and the anticipated spin-offs will profit our great region directly, and will contribute to making Mont-Tremblant a destination not to be missed for sports enthusiasts and tourists.”

“Eastern Canada is an ideal location, as it offers an Ironman event experience for athletes from Quebec, Ontario, the northeast United States and Europe,” said Mitch Fraser, director of event development, World Endurance Canada. “We are happy to add such a dynamic destination to our calendar of events, and we are convinced that our participants will be excited to discover all that Mont-Tremblant has to offer.”

For Pierre Lavoie, honorary co-president of the 2012 edition of Ironman Mont-Tremblant, holding this event in Quebec could not have come at a better time. “I was searching for a new destination for 2012 to participate in my 30^th Ironman race. I am sincerely moved to have been invited to serve as co-president for this event, along with minister Courchesne. The idea of being able to accomplish the 30^th triathlon in my career right here in Quebec, where my family and friends live, is a dream come true!”

The producer-delegate of Ironman Mont-Tremblant, Dominique Piché, is already enjoying the excitement shown by the local community, the elected officials, and especially by local triathletes. “We are proud to have managed to mobilize a whole community and we thank the elected officials of Mont-Tremblant for their openness and their collaboration throughout the start-up of this world-class project. We also take this occasion to thank the Government of Quebec, which was able to recognize all the potential associated with our event, in matters of economic spin-offs, of benefit for the community, of tourist traffic, and of seeing Quebec shine on the international scene.”

More than 2,000 participants from Canada and around the world are expected for the inaugural event in 2012. Online registration will open on June 15, 2011, at noon, at: www.ironmanmonttremblant.com.

Saturday, July 9 · 10:00am - 7:00pm

Mont Rigaud

321 Des Érables

Rigaud, QC

Mont Rigaud organise un événement pour inaugurer son nouveau réseau de sentiers de vélo de montagne ainsi qu’un vélo parc.

Nous vous invitons à célébrer ce nouveau développement en participant à l’une des différentes activités ou simplement en tant que spectateur à l’une des compétitions. Les plus téméraires en vélo de montagne et en vélo sur pump track* comme les personnes simplement intéressées à s’initier au sport seront satisfaits.

LE ROI DE LA MONTAGNE organisé par Red Bull
Sortez vos vélos, déguisez-les et relevez le défi de descendre une portion de la montagne le plus rapidement possible.

Pratique et compétition à partir de 15h30.
Détails à venir. Visitez redbull.ca

CLINIQUES GRATUITES
Que vous désiriez vous initier au vélo de montagne et au pump track* ou perfectionner votre pilotage, Dirt Camp et VMPRO seront présents afin de vous offrir gratuitement ces différentes cliniques.

Places limitées! Complétez votre inscription en remplissant le formulaire (bientôt disponible à velo.montrigaud.com) et réservez votre participation.

Horaire
10h | Initiation au vélo sur pump track
11h | Initiation au vélo de montagne
13h | Perfectionnement des techniques de vélo sur pump track
14h | Perfectionnement des techniques de vélo de montagne

COMPÉTITIONS SUR PUMP TRACK
Soyez le plus rapide à franchir la ligne d’arrivée de l’une des 2 compétitions de pump track* et repartez avec de beaux prix.

Catégorie JUNIOR

Horaire
11h | pratique et compétition

Coût 10$**
Éligibilité Ouvert à tous les jeunes de 14 ans et moins.
Inscription Préinscription possible en remplissant le formulaire d’inscription (bientôt disponible à velo.montrigaud.com).

Prendre note que l’inscription sur place se terminera à 10h30.

Catégorie OUVERT

Horaire
13h | pratique et compétition

Coût 20$**
Éligibilité Ouvert à tous les cyclistes de 15 ans et plus.
Inscription Préinscription possible en remplissant le formulaire d’inscription (bientôt disponible à velo.montrigaud.com).

Prendre note que l’inscription sur place se terminera à 12h30.

DÉMO
Différentes compagnies seront présentes de 10h à 17h pour vous faire essayer leurs vélos de montagnes 2011. Si vous utilisez normalement des pédales à clip, apportez-les avec vos souliers pour qu’elles puissent être installées sur le vélo de démonstration.

HÉBERGEMENT
Une zone de camping sera exceptionnellement autorisée dans le stationnement pour la nuit du 9 juillet 2011. Vous devez réserver votre emplacement avant 17h, le samedi 9 juillet 2011, par courriel à This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ou par téléphone à 450-451-0000.

Coût 10$**/ tente

D'autres types d'hébergement sont également disponibles à proximité de Mont Rigaud, dont Auberge des Gallant, Auberge du Mont Rigaud, Gîte Touristique le Point de Vue, Howard Johnson Inn, etc. Informez-vous!

Prendre note que les droits d’accès aux sentiers et pump track* ne sont pas inclus et doivent être réglés à la billetterie de Mont Rigaud afin de participer aux différentes activités. Les frais applicables sont de 8$** pour l’accès journalier ou de 45$** pour l’accès saisonnier.

Chaque participant, son parent ou tuteur (si moins de 18 ans) doit obligatoirement signer le formulaire d’acceptation des risques (bientôt disponible à velo.montrigaud.com) pour participer aux cliniques et/ou compétitions sur pump track*.

*Un pump track est un parcours en boucle construit de bosses et de virages relevés qui peut être fait sans pédaler.

** Taxes incluses.

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Mont Rigaud has organized an event to inaugurate a new network of mountain bike trails and a bike park.

We invite you to celebrate this new development by participating in one of several activities or simply as a spectator at one of the competitions. The more adventurous mountain bike and bike pump track * as well as those simply interested to learn about the sport will be satisfied.

LE ROI DE LA MONTAGNE organized by Red Bull
Get your bike out, disguise them and take the challenge down a portion of the mountain as quickly as possible.

Practice and competition starting at 3:30pm.
Details to come. Visit redbull.ca

FREE CLINICS
Whether you want to introduce yourself to mountain biking and pump track * or perfect your piloting VMPRO and Dirt Camp will be available to offer you these different free clinics.

Limited places! Complete your registration by filling out the form (soon available at velo.montrigaud.com) and book your participation.

Schedule
10am | Pump track initiation
11am | Mountain bike initiation
1pm | Pump track initiation
2pm | Mountain bike initiation

PUMP TRACK COMPETITIONS
Be the fastest to cross the finish line in one of two pump track* competitions and walk away with great prizes.

JUNIOR Category
Schedule
11am | practice and competition

Cost $10**
Eligibility Open to all juniors aged 14 years and under
Registration Preregistration possible by completing the registration form (soon available at velo.montrigaud.com).

Note that on-site registration closes at 10:30am.

OPEN Category
Schedule
1pm | practice and competition

Cost $20**
Eligibility Open to all riders 15 years and older
Registration Preregistration possible by completing the registration form (soon available at velo.montrigaud.com).

Note that on-site registration closes at 12:30pm.

DEMO
Different companies will be present from 10am to 5pm for you to try out their 2011 mountain bikes. If you normally use clip pedals, bring them with your shoes so they can be installed on the bike demonstration.

LODGING
A camping area will exceptionally be allowed in the parking lot for the night of July 9th, 2011. You must book your place before 5pm, Saturday, July 9th, 2011 by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone at 450-451-0000.
Cost $10**/tent

Other types of accommodation are also available near Mont Rigaud, including Auberge des Gallant, Auberge du Mont Rigaud, Gîte Touristique le Point de Vue, Howard Johnson Inn, etc.

Take note that rights of access to trails and pump track * are not included and must be paid at the Mont Rigaud ticket office to participate in the various activities. Applicable fees are $8** for daily access or $45** for seasonal access.

Each participant, his parent or tutor (if aged under 18) must sign the acceptance of risks form (soon available at velo.montrigaud.com) to participate in the free clinics and / or pump track* competitions.

* A pump track is a trail built of bumps and banked turns that can be done without pedaling.

**Taxes included.

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May 10, 2011

Party de fin de saison ADSVMQ / Le Yeti

Time: Saturday, October 2 · 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Mont-Sainte-Anne
Created By: Mont-Sainte-Anne
More Info: Compétition destinée aux amateurs de sensations fortes! Descente combinant tous les types de terrains dans un nouveau parcours inédit...

Cette année, les organisateurs de la course innovent et vous feront descendre La Libériste, un sentier habituellement réservé à la randonnée, d'une longueur de 8,8km ! Pour votre information, ce sentier a tout d'abord été la première piste de descente en vélo de montagne ouverte au Mont-Sainte-A...nne, il y a déjà plusieurs années de cela. Transformé en sentier pédestre, il n'est désormais plus accessible pour les vélos de montagne, sauf... le 2 octobre 2010!

Click on link to see the schedule!