Log Driver's Waltz
📍 Ontario and Quebec, Canada
gravel
Date
29 August 2026
Distance
800km
Elevation
7,270 m
Difficulty
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Race Across Québec
Québec, Canada · 13-23 August 2026
Difficulty: 5/5 — Brutal
The Race Across Québec offers ultra-cycling challenges from 200km to an epic 2500km, traversing infinite roads and grandiose landscapes of Québec. It provides a community-focused experience across various terrains, demanding significant endurance for its longest distances.
Visit official site →- Distances
- 200km · 300km · 500km · 1000km · 2500km
- Surface
- tarmac, gravel, dirt
- Typical W/kg
- 2.8–3.8
Rider fit
Who it's for
This race is for ultra-cycling enthusiasts and experienced long-distance riders seeking to challenge themselves across the diverse landscapes of Québec, with options suitable for different levels of endurance.
Who will struggle
Beginners to long-distance cycling or those unprepared for multi-day, self-supported efforts will find the longer distances particularly challenging due to the physical and mental demands.
Training focus
Training should focus on long-duration endurance rides, mental fortitude, nutrition strategy, and bike maintenance skills, particularly for the multi-day challenges.
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FAQs
What are the available distances for the Race Across Québec?+
The event offers multiple distances including 200km, 300km, 500km, 1000km, and the ultimate 2500km challenge.
What types of terrain will I encounter during the race?+
Participants will ride on a mix of roads, gravel paths, and potentially mountain bike trails, immersing riders in Québec's diverse nature and culture.
Are there any qualification requirements to enter the longer distances?+
Yes, specific qualifications are required for the 1000km and 2500km distances, typically involving prior completion of other Race Across events or equivalent long-distance challenges within a specified timeframe.
When does the Race Across Québec take place?+
The event is scheduled from August 13th to August 23rd, 2026, with different start dates for each distance.
What kind of support or assistance is provided during the race?+
The longer distances feature "bases de vie" (life bases) where riders can access their personal belongings and meet support crews. Assistance is only authorized at these specific locations.
What are the start and finish locations for the different distances?+
The 2500km starts at Centre National de Cyclisme de Bromont. The 1000km starts at Décathlon Sainte-Foy. The 200km, 300km, and 500km distances start at Groupe Plein Air Terrebonne. All distances conclude at Groupe Plein Air Terrebonne.