Tour la Nuit & Tour de l’Île: Here’s what you need to know

The Tour la Nuit ride in Montreal brought out thousands of cyclists. (Daniel J. Rowe/CTV News)

Drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and anyone on any type of scooter or skateboard in Montreal should be ready for plenty of cyclists on Friday night and Sunday for the annual Tour la Nuit and Tour de l’Île rides.

Friday night

The 20-kilometre Tour la Nuit begins at Jarry Park at 8 p.m. and goes through the Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Saint-Laurent, and Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension boroughs. Those in the area should expect road closures.

The ride ends at 11 p.m.

Those wanting to sign up last minute for the ride can do so on the Go Velo MTL site. Prices are $49 for adults and $9.90 for people aged 13 to 17.

Sunday

The regular 30- and 50-kilometre Tour de l’Île rides begin at 8:45 a.m., and the Discovery tour 65- and 90-kilometre rides begin at 7 a.m.

Both begin and end and Jarry Park and the races run through the Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Le Sud-Ouest, Outremont, Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Ville-Marie, and Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension boroughs.

Expect street closures.

Race activities close at 2:30 p.m.

Last-minute sign-up for the regular rides is $56 for adults and $9.90 for teens 13- to 17-year-olds.

For the Discovery tour, adults pay $99, and teens pay $19.90.

Children under 12 ride for free, and there are discounts for Velo Quebec members.

“It brings me great joy to know that, once again this year, thousands of cyclists of all ages will take to the streets of the city,” said Montreal North borough mayor Christine Black, who is also Executive Committee vice-chair responsible for family, seniors, youth, sports, and recreation.

“This event is not only an opportunity for some people to discover the joys of cycling in the city, but also a unique chance to experience the city in a different way.”