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BIXI is adding up to 120 bike‑share stations, including about 20 with valet service, along the UCI Road World Championships route in Montreal to meet expected visitor demand from September 20 to 27, 2026.
A mural at Mont‑Royal Avenue and Saint‑Urbain Street was updated in 2026 to feature Michael Woods, replacing the 2025 artwork that honored Hugo Houle’s 2022 Tour de France stage win.
Vélo Québec reports over 2,500 bicycles are stolen each year in Montreal and urges police to treat the offenses as serious crimes, calling for dedicated resources and stronger enforcement.
Vélo Québec reports over 2,500 bike thefts each year in Montreal and urges police to treat the crimes more seriously, citing the impact on cyclists and the city's cycling initiatives.
Montreal's Urgences‑Santé will deploy a comprehensive emergency response plan, covering all risks including terrorism, for the UCI Road World Championships from September 20-27, 2026, as the city expects 500,000 spectators.
A teenage cyclist was injured in a car collision at Steeles and Maxome Avenue on August 28, 2026, prompting a police investigation and highlighting ongoing cyclist safety concerns in Toronto.
A teen was injured when a car hit a bicycle at Steeles and Maxome Avenue on August 28, 2026, prompting a Toronto Police Service investigation into the crash.
The Ontario Court of Appeal ruled that the province can remove about 19 km of protected bike lanes on Bloor Street, Yonge Street and University Avenue, following a challenge by Cycle Toronto involving Michael Longfield and Trishla Parekh.
Montreal will experience major traffic disruptions from September 5 to October 4, 2026, as a series of cycling races leads to road closures and altered transit routes. Commuters are urged to plan ahead and follow official updates.
Tadej Pogacar will ride the Vuelta a España in late August 2026, foregoing the Grand Prix de Québec and Grand Prix de Montréal. His decision follows his rise to prominence in 2019 and focuses his season on the Spanish Grand Tour.
Alexis Galarneau was eliminated in the first round of the National Bank of Montreal Omnium at Stade IGA on August 4, 2026. The event, a track cycling competition, will continue with the remaining riders in subsequent rounds.
Tadej Pogacar will ride the Vuelta a España in late August 2026, foregoing the Quebec and Montreal Grand Prix events, as he focuses on the race he first won in 2019.
Tadej Pogacar will ride the Vuelta a España in late August 2026, skipping the Quebec and Montreal Grand Prix events, a decision that follows his rise to fame in 2019.
Alexis Galarneau was knocked out in the first round of the Montreal National Bank Omnium after losing to Vit Kopriva, with the race repeatedly halted by rain.
Montreal is preparing to host the September 2026 World Road Cycling Championships, expecting 550,000 spectators and coordinating extensive logistical plans with event organizers.
Montreal is finalising preparations to host the Road World Cycling Championships in September 2026, expecting around 550,000 spectators. The city’s months‑long planning aims to provide an international showcase and accommodate the large visitor influx.
Montreal is finalizing months of planning to host the September 2026 World Road Cycling Championships, expecting 550,000 spectators and extensive logistical coordination for an unprecedented international showcase.
Montreal is preparing to host the World Road Cycling Championships in September 2026, expecting about 550,000 spectators. Months of planning are focused on handling the event’s logistical challenges and showcasing the city internationally.
Alberto Contador arrived in Montreal on June 27 to analyze and present the road race course for the 2026 UCI Road World Championships, offering his seven‑time Grand Tour winner perspective ahead of the event.
Alberto Contador arrived in Montreal on June 27, 2026 to preview the road cycling World Championships route as an analyst, bringing his experience as a seven‑time Grand Tour winner to the event hosted by the city.
