Our weekly outings are a great way to connect with other cycling enthusiasts and ride in good company. To keep up to date with all our events, please follow our Club Strava
Weekly outings
Release date: May 19, 2025
Mandatory
General rules to be respected
- Ride smoothly and steadily, without sudden movements.
- Never straddle the wheel of the cyclist in front of you. Stay slightly offset to avoid impact in the event of a sudden stop.
- Keep the pack organized, without unnecessary acceleration or sudden braking.
- If a cyclist makes a mistake, point it out calmly and courteously.
- On descents, the group must space out more and not rotate in the paceline. Downhill overtaking is dangerous and prohibited.
For a complete list of our rules and cycling etiquette, click here
Required equipment
- A Helmet
- A kitJersey)
- Clip-on shoes
- Water and nutrition sufficient for the distance of the Ride
- Puncture repair kit
- Triathlon bars are strictly forbidden
If you fail to comply with these points, VÉLO CARTEL reserves the right to ask you to leave.
Outings are cancelled in the event of rain.
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Level chart
🌶️🌶️ - Beginner: Able to maintain an average speed of 24-27km/h alone
🌶️🌶️🌶️ - Intermediate: Able to maintain an average speed of 27-30km/h alone
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ - Intermediate-Advanced: Able to maintain an average speed of 30-35 alone
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ - Advanced: Able to maintain an average speed of 40km/h with a headwind and a 30lbs steel bike.
Monday - Isadore picnic with Jérôme
Feeling hungry? Join Jérôme every Monday for a social ride followed by a Pique-Nique on the Vélo Cartel terrace.
**Bring your own snacks and beverages to leave in the boutique for the after-ride. Non-alcoholic drinks from Siboire are also available for purchase on site.
New this year, an Isadore loyalty card with cumulative rewards will be given to you at the start of the Ride.
Meeting point: 5:45 p.m.
Departure: 6:00 p.m.
Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ - Intermediate
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Tuesday - Mardis elles with Charlotte and Alexandra
All-female ridesocial mode (No Drop)
Meeting point: 5:45 p.m.
Departure: 6:00 p.m.
Two groups will be formed:
- 🌶️🌶️ Beginner with Charlotte
- 🌶️ 🌶️ Intermediate-training with Alexandra
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Wednesday morning - Pas Normal Studios ICC Ride with Bruno
Join Bruno every Wednesday morning for this Ride International Cycling Club powered by Pas Normal Studios.
Meeting point: 8:15 am
Departure: 8:30 am
Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Intermediate-advanced
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Wednesday evening - La Sweet with Vidjay
Got a sweet tooth? Join Vidjay every Wednesday evening for this social wrinkle followed by ice cream.
Meeting point: 17h45
Departure: 18h00
Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (Intermediate)
Powered by Sweet Protection.
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Thursday - La Bonk with Phil
Come explore the famous Plage Fortier with Philippe!
You don't even need to bring your swimsuits or beach balls, just make sure you've got enough nutrition so you don't bonk.
Meet: 17h45
Departure: 18h
Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (Intermediate-advanced)
All participants are invited to gather for a beer at the Siboire Saint-Vallier after the Ride (expected arrival around 8.30pm-9pm).
Presented by Bonk.cc
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Friday - The Babe with Steph
Are you a fan of delicious buns straight from the oven?
Join Stéphanie every Friday morning for this social Ride that ends at Café Babeurre et Délicatesses in Limoilou.
Meeting point: 7.45am
Departure time: 8.00am
Level: 🌶️🌶️ Beginner +
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Saturday - L'Escape
Join the Vélo Cartel team every Saturday for a social group ride.
The course changes every week, so follow our Club Strava to find out which one it is.
Meeting point: 8:30 am
Departure: 9:00 am
Level:🌶️🌶️ (Beginner) to 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (Advanced) - several speed groups.
Powered by Escape Coffee, filter coffee will be offered every Saturday morning.