august 14, 2016 - Granfondo Garneau

august 14, 2016
Start Line Site
Alphonse-Desjardins Sports Center
260 rue Dessureault, Trois-Rivières (QC) G8T 2R5
REGISTRATION
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Information
Backpack deposit
Exhibitors
Available parking
Restaurant
Restrooms
Drinking water
Bicycles
RUE BERTRAND
RUE PATRY
ALPHONSE-DESJARDINS
SPORTS CENTER
260 rue Dessureault
ENTRANCE
START
RUE DESSUREAULT
Finish Line Site
Louis Garneau Sports Factory
30 rue des Grands Lacs
Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures (QC) G3A 2E6
VÉLO ESPACE
40 rue des Grands Lacs
LOUIS GARNEAU SPORTS
30 rue des Grands Lacs
FINISH
Information
Exchibitors
Participant's
lunch
Showers
Backpack
arrival
Results
Restroom
GTI medic
Chiropractor
Pre-Granfondo
morning bus to T-R
Post-Granfondo
bus to T-R
Drinking water
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Official hashtag of the
Granfondo Garneau-Québecor presented by Cascades
A word from Louis Garneau
Dear Cyclist Friends,
As organizer of the Garneau-Quebecor Granfondo
presented by Cascades, I want to thank you with all my
heart for being with us on this great ride which will take
us from Trois-Rivières to St-Augustin and will let us,
again this year, help out the Little Brothers, who need it
greatly.
First, following the new legislation adopted by the
Quebec government to ensure cyclists’ safety on our
roads, let me remind you that we must be the ambassadors of our sport at all times by abiding by the Road
Safety Code. Thus, I hope you will respect the safety instructions given by the officials
present along the course.
I hope you will fully enjoy this day and that you !will go back home with great stories to tell.
I wish to express my heartfelt thanks to our Honorary President, Sébastien Delorme, a great
ambassador of cycling in Quebec who’s passionate about the sport. It will be my pleasure to
ride with him along the St. Lawrence River.
I would be remiss if I forgot to mention our generous sponsors, who again this year make this
wonderful adventure possible: Quebecor, Cascades, Lexus, Alex Coulombe Ltée, Archibald,
Vélomag, Kicking Horse Coffee, IGA des Sources, Transport St-Augustin, Gendron vélo,
Krispy Kernels and the Association des Chiropraticiens du Québec. Without them, the
Garneau-Quebecor Granfondo presented by Cascades would not be possible. We are very
grateful for your undying support!
Have a great ride and vive le vélo!
Louis Garneau
Sébastien Delorme, Honorary President
COURSE
Neuville
hill
Donnacona
climb
0.8 km
av 3%
elev 29m
1.7 km
av 3%
elev 48m
Gagnon
hill
0.9 km
av 7%
elev 66m
Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures
Trois-Rivières
80 m
0m
0 km
Deschambault-Grondines 70 km
Neuville 100 km
118 km
Retrieval of your participant’s pack
and official jersey
To retrieve your participant’s envelope and jersey as well as custom apparel
ordered:
Thursday August 11, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Vélo Espace St-Augustion
40D, rue des Grands-Lacs
Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures (QC) G3A 2E6
Or
Saturday August 13, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Alphonse-Desjardins Sports Center
260, rue Dessureault,
Trois-Rivières (QC) G8T 2R5
If neither of these two dates, times and places suit you, you can also retrieve your
envelope and jersey on the morning of the event, starting 7:00 am, at Trois-Rivières.
Please note that we cannot guarantee that participants who show up later than 8:30
am will be able to take the start in time.
Supervision Guidelines
On the road, supervising cyclists will be present to help you throughout the course.
Do not hesitate to ask for help, whether for mechanical issues or to make it up a
tough hill!
Neutral service vehicles with mechanics will be available to provide assistance in
case of mechanical issues. We strongly suggest that participants have their own
replacement tubes in case of a flat to facilitate the work of mechanics and/or
supervisors who have to answer to the needs of different types of bikes.
We will also have a supervision service by police officers from the Sûreté du Québec
and the city of Québec, as well as several civilian motorcycles, in order to ensure the
safety of cyclists on the course. At all times, it is forbidden to cross the yellow line. If
applicable, follow the instructions given by police officers.
Finally, GTI MEDICAL will be present on the course, at the refreshment points and at
the finish line, to provide first aid services in case of a fall or faintness. Do not
hesitate to ask for help if needed. Chiropractic services will also be available for free
at the finish site.
Instructions from the Quebec Ministry of Transport: We are under obligation to
control the speed of pelotons averaging less than 30 km/h, as these will not be
supervised by the Sûreté du Québec. Here are the different speed groups offered for
the event. At the start line, simply take position in the speed group that best suits you:
Uncontrolled speed groups
supervised by the police :
Other controlled-speed groups supervised
by safety vehicles and supervisors:
• Over 40 km/h
• 35-40 km/h
• 30-35 km/h
• 28-30 km/h
• 26-28 km/h
• 24-26 km/h
• 22-24 km/h
• 20-22 km/h
Taking the Start Line
-- ATTENTION: THE START WILL BE GIVEN AT 9:00 AM. -Arrival on site is recommended for 7:00 am in order to allow all participants to collect
the material required for their participation. We cannot guarantee that participants
arriving on site after 8:30 am will be able to take the start.
WELCOME SITE
• Upon arrival, head into the Alphonse-Desjardins Sports Center and take position in
front of the table that corresponds to your last name’s first letter;
• Collect your official jersey and participant’s envelope containing your race number
and timing chip;
• Sign the one-day FQSC license form;
• If the jersey doesn’t fit, a designated location will be identified for size exchanges.
Please note that we cannot guarantee size availability;
• There will also be a designated location to retrieve custom clothing ordered (bib,
shorts, vest and arm warmers);
• Parking spaces are available on the side and at the back of the Sports Center, as well
as at the arena slightly further (see Site Plan).
INSTALLING YOUR RACE NUMBER
In your envelope, you will find a plate containing your timing chip that must be installed
at the front of your bike, as well as your participant number. You must install the
participant number on the back of your official cycling jersey. Please note that it is
mandatory to wear the official jersey in order to take the start. We reserve the right to
refuse your participation if you refuse to wear it.
PERSONAL BELONGINGS
Inside your participant’s pack, you will find a bracelet bearing your participant’s
number. This bracelet is used to identify your bag containing your personal effects, that
you can leave in a vehicle that will be heading directly to the finish line once the event
is under way. This vehicle will be located near the start line. Please make sure to install
this bracelet visibly on your bag. You can then retrieve your bag at the finish line, at the
Louis Garneau Sports factory.
*Louis Garneau cannot be held responsible for any lost or stolen objects.
Safety Instructions
Refueling PointS
1
The first refueling point is located at 55, chemin du Roy in
Deschambault-Grondines, 70 km from the start line.
Snacks, water and washrooms on site.
There will be a stopover in Deschambault-Grondines. If desired, participants can
take a break on site to fill up on water or LG1 Sports Drinks and to have a snack,
however, the timing chip will continue running. Please note that there will be no
refreshments on the side of the road for those who do not wish to stop at the
refueling point.
The following speed groups will have to stop at the refueling points: 20-22 km/h,
22-24 km/h, 24-26 km/h, 26-28 km/h, 28-30 km/h. However there will be no stopover
for the 30-35 km/h, 35-40 km/h and 40 km/h and over speed groups. If you feel the
need to stop at a refueling point and are in a speed group over 30 km/h, you can do
so but you will need to join another group to continue the course.
2
The second refueling point is located at 745, rue Vauqueling in Neuville,
100 km from the start line.
Snacks, water and washrooms on site.
There will be a second a stopover in Veuville. If desired, participants can take a
break on site to fill up on water or LG1 Sports Drinks and to have a snack, however,
the timing chip will continue running. Please note that there will be no refreshments
on the side of the road for those who do not wish to stop at the refueling point.
• The use of a helmet is mandatory.
• Wearing the official event jersey is mandatory to take the start.
• Always keep to the right of the yellow line. No passing on the other side of the
yellow line will be tolerated.
• Follow the cruising speed: Participants who find themselves outside the security
vehicles will no longer be covered by the organization.
• Hydrate regularly.
• Stay aware of your surroundings: Look for obstacles, cars backing out, and
pedestrians crossing the road. Don’t swerve and weave, keep your head up, and ride
in single file when possible.
• Experienced riders (40 km/h and more) must exhibit safety practices for themselves
and all riders in their peloton. As an experienced rider, you must also abide by the
instructions given by the law enforcement vehicles surrounding you.
• Police escort: If you do not see law enforcement officers, then you must follow all
rules of the road similar to when riding your bicycle solo. You must follow all
standard rules of the road. ***Please exercise safety and common sense when
riding*** – Nothing is worth taking a risk that could threaten your life or the
well-being of those around you.
• Stay to the right: Unless passing another rider, ensure that you stay as far to the
right of the road as you can. This makes it easier for other riders to pass you safely
on the left.
• No personal support vehicles on course: Please let us take care of you on your
ride. Avoid clogging up the route with additional cars and trucks.
• No time trial (TT) or triathlon bicycles.
• Chip and/or number placement: All participants MUST mount their chip and place
their number according to the instructions supplied in their race package bag.
• No personal audio devices (iPod, headphones, etc.): These devices present
distractions, and ultimately place you and other riders at risk of accident.
• No littering: If you are caught throwing anything on the ground while participating
in the ride, you will be subject to expulsion from the event.
• Granfondo Garneau-Quebecor event organizers reserve the right to refuse entry
into the event if a participant violates any of the above rules, or exhibits or has
exhibited conduct detrimental to our event.
The following speed groups will have to stop at the refueling points: 20-22 km/h,
22-24 km/h, 24-26 km/h, 26-28 km/h, 28-30 km/h. However there will be no stopover
for the 30-35 km/h, 35-40 km/h and 40 km/h and over speed groups. If you feel the
need to stop at a refueling point and are in a speed group over 30 km/h, you can do
so but you will need to join another group to continue the course.
Bus Transportation
Finish Line
Buses will be leaving from 5:30 to 6:15 am in order to allow enough time to load and
unload bikes at Trois-Rivières. We cannot guarantee transportation to participants
who show up later than 6:15 am.
• Snack for participants at the Louis Garneau Sports factory
• Shower service at your disposal
• Complimentary chiropractor services
• Medals presentation
• Retrieval of personal belongings
• Information booth
• Trophy presentation starting 1:00 pm
For participants taking the bus from Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures to Trois-Rivières
before the event:
The meeting place is located at 35, rue des Grands-Lacs, and parking is located at 40,
rue des Grands Lacs, behind the Louis Garneau boutique.
For participants taking the bus after the event:
Buses will be leaving starting 12:30 pm, until the last participant has crossed the finish
line.
** Please note that the Tour de Beauce organization and Louis Garneau Sports cannot
be held liable for any theft, loss or damages of any kind.
If you have not reserved your transportation at a cost of $30 upon registering, you can
still do so by calling 418-878-2130.
I’ve ridden the 118 km of the Granfondo many times, and I will do it again with you this year!
Like me, many of you return each year. We are very touched by your commitment to breaking the
isolation of elders with your pedal strokes. For those who are participating for the first time, we
also thank you from the bottom of our hearts to have chosen this event that allows us to offer a
forever family to elders suffering from loneliness, no matter their condition.
Your participation in the Granfondo contributes to offering a presence to fulfill the absence in the
lives of the lonely elderly of Eastern Quebec. More than 95% of the Little Brothers’ funding comes
from the generosity of the public and your participation in this event is a part of that.
We wish to thank Mr. Garneau, great philanthropist and friend of the Little Brothers, for his
incalculable support, as well as sponsors such as Quebecor and Cascades. We are also grateful
for the help of all the volunteers, the commitment of the Garneau team and you, the riders!
I look forward to discussing the cause with you at the arrival in Saint-Augustin, after the big hill!
QUEBECGRANFONDO.COM
photocrédit: Marie-Eve Drapeau
Pascal Fournier
Regional Director
Eastern Quebec
Since 1962, the Little Brothers have been present, thanks to its volunteers, in special moments of
isolated elders such as birthdays or Christmas, during holiday trips to the Paul-Garneau cottage at
Lake Saint-Joseph, in the most difficult times such as moving to a CHSLD or for loving care until
the end of their lives.