Cycling WorldTour heads to Canada for Quebec and Montreal GPs

The professional cycling season heads to Canada for the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec on September 11 and the Grand Prix de Montréal on September 13. These WorldTour races serve as critical preparation for the UCI Road World Championships, which will be held in Montreal later this month.

The absence of Tadej Pogačar, due to injury, has significantly altered the competitive landscape. This vacancy shifts the spotlight to top contenders such as Remco Evenepoel, Tom Pidcock, and Mathieu van der Poel. Slovenian officials have noted that while Pogačar's absence is a loss, it provides an opportunity for riders like Primož Roglič and Jan Tratnik.

In Belgium, the potential for internal friction has been raised regarding a dual leadership between Remco Evenepoel and Wout van Aert. Meanwhile, the Canadian federal government has provided $275,000 in grants to support these international sporting events, including the cycling GPs and the Davis Cup tennis tie in Québec City.