Our rides are a great way to connect with other cycling enthusiasts and ride in good company. To stay up to date on all our events, please follow our Strava Club.
Weekly rides
NEW FOR 2026: Even more speed groups for different skill levels on every Ride
Start of the rides: May 18, 2026
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.
Rides 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.
Tuesday - Tuesdays
Ride leaders: 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 ICC Ride
Ride leader: 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
Ride leaders: Vidjay, Jérôme, Alexandre, and Julien
Join us every Wednesday evening for this group ride, followed by ice cream or a hot dog, pogo, hamburger, or poutine. The ride ends at Casse-Croute Chez Gaston.
Meeting point: 5:45 PM
Start time: 6:00 PM
Skill levels:🌶️🌶️ (Beginner) to 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (Intermediate-Advanced) – multiple pace groups.
Powered by Sweet Protection.
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Thursday - La Bonk
Ride leaders: Philippe, Vincent, Laurie, and Lucas
Come explore the famous Fortier Beach!
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: 5:45 PM
Start: 6:00 PM
Levels:🌶️🌶️ (Beginner) to 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (Intermediate-Advanced) – multiple pace groups.
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 - La Babe
Ride leaders: Stéphanie and Gabrielle
Are you a fan of delicious brioches straight rides the oven?
Join Stéphanie and Gabrielle every Friday morning for this Ride , which 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
Ride leaders: Rotate weekly (see our Club Strava )
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.