The final stretch for Montreal. On Friday, the organizing committee for the UCI Road World Championships celebrated its 100-day countdown. The official countdown was launched at Place Jacques-Cartier. The World Championships will be the biggest event to celebrate "The 50th anniversary of the 1976 Games," emphasizes Sébastien Arsenault, president of the organizing committee, convinced that the event will have an impact on society These World Championships could also launch a dynamic towards the organization of other major events.
« Initially, all the public partners showed resistance, for example, the police forces. We understood that they were reluctant because they didn't know how to proceed; they were afraid of making a mistake, especially since we were talking about public safety. In a way, we managed to achieve a first, which will become a successful collaboration.Sébastien Arsenault is delighted. As a promoter and as a Canadian citizen, we feel like we've pulled off a major coup. I believe it opens up a world of possibilities. Funding remains the key, but the World Championships will undoubtedly open an even bigger door, allowing us to dream even bigger in the future. "Montreal has already secured the 2028 Olympic Series, an essential step towards the next Olympic Games."
