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The 16th edition of the Tour CIBC Charles-Bruneau: A record sum of $2 million for research in pediatric oncology
Excitement was running sky high at Montreal’s Parc Maisonneuve when Pierre Bruneau, Paul Doucet and the one hundred cyclists from the 16th edition of the Tour CIBC Charles-Bruneau completed the final few metres of their 900-kilometre trek throughout Quebec. Our valiant riders were warmly welcomed by Manon Barbe, the Ville de Montréal executive committee member responsible for sports and leisure, Sylvain Vinet, Senior Vice-President, Distribution, Retail, Eastern Canada, CIBC, as well as several children receiving treatment at the CHU Sainte-Justine’s Centre de cancérologie Charles-Bruneau.
CELEBRATIONS OF THE CYCLISTS' ARRIVAL AND UNVEILING OF THE FINAL RESULT
PARC MAISONNEUVE, at 2:30 p.m
(4601, Sherbrooke Est St, in Montréal)
4-DAY TREK AND AMBASSADOR DAY
Friday, July 8 – Ambassador’s Day, 95 cyclists/ambassadors join the group
(Sorel – Montreal, distance of 125 km)
7:15 a.m. Arrival of the ambassadors in Sorel and ceremony presented by Cascades, Auberge de la Rive (165, chemin Ste-Anne)
7:45 a.m. Departure from Sorel marking Ambassador’s Day
9:05 a.m. 15-minute break in St-Antoine-sur-Richelieu, Centre communautaire (rue des Saules)
10:30 a.m. Lunch at Beloeil, Centre culturel (600, rue Richelieu) and announcement of the final proceeds raised by the mini-tours IGA Charles-Bruneau
12:40 p.m. 45-minute break in Brossard, Club de golf de Brossard (boulevard du Quartier, near avenue de Catania
2:30 p.m. Celebrations of the grand arrival of the cyclists at Parc Maisonneuve in Montreal, (4601 Sherbrooke Street East)
3:30 p.m. Closing ceremonies, announcement of the final proceeds and cocktail
2-DAY TREK
Friday, July 8 – Grand arrival of all cyclists taking part in the Tour CIBC Charles-Bruneau
(Granby – Brossard – Montreal, distance of 135 kilometres)
7:30 a.m. Departure from Granby, Hôtel St-Christophe (235, rue Denison Est)
9:10 a.m. 15-minute break in St-Pie, Dépanneur Le Potager (794, Rang Presqu’île)
10:25 a.m. Lunch in Beloeil, Centre culturel (600, rue Richelieu) In case of rain: The Royal Canadian Legion in Beloeil (19, rue Choquette)
12:35 p.m. Break in Brossard, parking lot at Golf De Brossard (6000, chemin du Golf) and gathering of cyclists taking part in all three Tour itineraries
2:30 p.m. Celebrations marking the arrival of all Tour CIBC Charles-Bruneau cyclists at Montreal’s Parc Maisonneuve (4601, rue Sherbrooke Est)
3:30 p.m. Closing ceremony and announcement of the total proceeds raised, followed by cocktails
The Fédération québécoise des sports cyclistes will oversee the 2011 CIBC Charles-Bruneau Tour.
Founded in 1960 under the name Union cycliste du Québec, the Fédération québécoise des sports cyclistes (FQSC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to managing and promoting various cycling-related disciplines recognized by national and international bodies.
The FQSC manages competitions throughout Quebec, with a network of close to 400 events per year in various activity sectors.
The FQSC also plays a key role in supporting development and excellence through talent scouting programs, training camps and continued training projects. Thanks to these and other similar initiatives, the FQSC allows tomorrow’s elite athletes to realize their full potential and carve out a place among the best.
While it is by nature competitive, the FQSC’s mandate extends well beyond the bounds of competition. The growing popularity of annual cycling events commonly called “cyclosportifs” has spurred the FQSC to attach greater importance to this active and ever-growing movement. With its technical expertise and experience in event planning, the FQSC is a valued resource for organizers of major cycling events, including the CIBC Charles-Bruneau Tour. The FQSC is proud to be associated with this event, which reflects its continued concern with health.
New collaboration
Actor Paul Doucet will serve as spokesperson for the two-day circuit held as part of the 2011 CIBC Charles-Bruneau Tour. Paul and his team will climb aboard their bicycles to support the good fight waged by children with cancer.
New in 2011
This year, cyclists will enjoy a special opportunity to network by sponsoring their own warmers, complete with their company logo, for the duration of the event. As well, by forming a corporate team (minimum of four members), they will receive free warmers bearing their company logo. For details, please contact Julie Assaly Gauthier at jagauthier@charlesbruneau.qc.ca .
Come meet us at the Montreal Bicycle Show!
The Fondation Centre de cancérologie Charles-Bruneau cordially invites you to the 9th edition of the Montreal Bicycle Show, which runs from February 18 to 20, 2011, at Place Bonaventure in Montreal. Stop by the Fondation kiosk to find out more about the CIBC Charles-Bruneau Tour. You'll also have the chance to meet our committed cyclists, who'll be glad to share their experiences.
2010 CIBC Charles-Bruneau Tour : A whopping &1,650,000 raised in aid of children with cancer
The Fondation Centre de cancérologie Charles-Bruneau extends a warm word of thanks to all of the cyclists, ambassadors, partners, donors and organizers who helped to make the 15th edition of the Tour a resounding success.