Gaspesia MTB Odyssey
Gaspesia MTB Odyssey, Gaspésie, Qc, August 9-10-11, 2024 (1st edition)
After a few years of absence in the cycling world since the last Gaspesia 100 MTB Marathon and Gran Fondo Forillon, Événements Gaspesia is back in 2024 with a project aimed at highlighting the most beautiful trails and cycling centers of the Gaspésie region as part of an annual nomadic event!
The Gaspesia MTB Odyssey is a 3-day mountain biking experience on the most beautiful and postcard-perfect trails in the region!
Two stage race formulas are offered; the Enduro and the Marathon, with or without timing!
The first edition which will take place from August 9 to 11, 2024! We offer you the discovery of the Matapedia Valley and the Baie des Chaleurs sector.
Formulas:
Enduro: Three days of 3 stages/day
Marathon: Three stages of 35-50 km/day
Categories:
Elite open M-F
Open sport M-F
E-Bike open H-F
Discovery M-F
Centers visited in 2024
STAGES
Chapter I
Chapter II
Chapter III
SCHEDULE
Thursday August 8, 2024
Location: Parc régional Val d’Irène
3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Welcome of participants and social on the terrace
7 p.m. Participants meeting and pre-race meeting #1
Friday August 9, 2024
Location: Parc régional Val d’Irène
7:30 a.m. Scouting – Enduro Stage 1
8 a.m. Start – MTB Marathon Stage 1 (location to be determined)
10 a.m. Start – Enduro Stage 1
1 p.m. End – MTB Marathon Stage 1
1:30 p.m. End – Enduro Stage 1
2 p.m. Podium Ceremony – Stage 1
3 p.m. Travel to New Richmond
7:30 p.m. Pre-race meeting #2 – Camping de la Pointe-Taylor
Saturday August 10, 2024
Site – Station touristique Pin-Rouge
7:30 a.m. Scouting – Enduro Stage 2
8 a.m. Start – MTB Marathon Stage 2
10 a.m. Start – Enduro Stage 2
1 p.m. End –MTB Marathon Stage 2
1:30 p.m. End – Enduro Stage 2
2 p.m. Podium Ceremony – Stage 2
3 p.m. Social afternoon – Camping de la Pointe-Taylor
7:30 p.m. Pre-race meeting #2 – Camping de la Pointe-Taylor
Sunday August 11, 2024
Site: Carleton sur -Mer lighthouse
7:30 a.m. Scouting – Enduro Stage 3
8 a.m. Start – MTB Marathon Stage 3 (location to be determined)
10 a.m. Start – Enduro Stage 3 (location to be determined)
1 p.m. End – MTB Marathon Stage 3
1:30 p.m. End – Enduro Stage 3
2 p.m. Podium ceremony Stage 3
5 p.m. Closing 5 to 7 and cumulative podium ceremony (location to be determined)
REGISTRATION
Registration costs include:
- Marked routes, timing and bib
- Aid stations
- Post-race snack and local refreshment after each stage
- Closing 5 to 7
- Safety and first aid
- Event souvenir
Registration does not include:
FQSC event license* (available on site from race marshals)
*If you live outside of Quebec, make sure you have a valid license from the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) to ensure your protection.
PARTNERS
