Date |
September 11, 2026 |
Start location |
Québec City, Canada |
Finish location |
Québec City, Canada |
Distance |
206km |
Previous edition |
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Previous winner |
Julian Alaphilippe (Tudor Pro Cycling) |
Grand Prix de Québec: Remco Evenepoel takes narrow victory over Giulio Ciccone in Canadian WorldTour opener
Anthon Charmig claims final podium spot ahead of Tom Pidcock
Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec overview
The Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec returned for a 15th edition on September 12, 2026.
The first half of the 206km race, with 20 circuits in Québec City and one stiff climb at Côte de la Montagne, saw a group of six in a breakaway. Once they were caught with seven laps remaining, relentless attacks followed, with a dangerous move by three riders escaping for the final three laps.
The trio would form the podium, Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) out-sprinting Giulio Ciccone (Lidl-Trek) for the victory while Anthon Charmig (Uno-X Mobility) held off Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5) for third.
The race began in 2010 and was upgraded the next year to the top level, where it has remained. Only twice has the event not been held at all, in 2020 and 2021 due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Michael Matthews (Jayco-AlUla) became the first rider to win the event three times when he claimed victory in 2024, adding to his wins in 2018 and 2019.
The Australian has competed nine times in Québec City and has finished fifth or better all but once. Two-time winners include Peter Sagan (2017, 2016) and Simon Gerrans (2014, 2012).
In 2025, organisers modified the 12km circuit, removing a few late climbs, but extending the distance and keeping the signature short ascent of Côte de la Montague, which is now closer to the finish line.
Julian Alaphilippe (Tudor Pro Cycling) rode aggressively on the streets of Québec, joined a good attack and then surged away to win alone. Pavel Sivakov (UAE Team Emirates XRG) finished second and Alberto Bettiol (XDS Astana) was third, with Tadej Pogačar finishing in the peloton after the attack was not caught during the final lap.
There will be no chance of a repeat win for Alaphilippe, with the rider having recently announced his earlier than anticipated retirement.
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Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec 2026 schedule
Date |
Start time |
Finish time |
|---|---|---|
September 11, 2026 |
11:00 EDT |
15:05 EDT |
| Row 1 - Cell 0 | Row 1 - Cell 1 | Row 1 - Cell 2 |
Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec 2026 route
The 2026 Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec will start and finish in the heart of Québec City on Avenue George VI in the Parc des Champs-de-Bataille, similar to last year's race. This time, however, there are 20 laps on a 10.3km route for 2,780 metres of elevation gain.
An updated circuit is now 1.7km shorter than last year, with an early pass through the Montcalm neighborhood to the north of Grande Allée Ouest removed. What remains is very similar to last year, with nearly 4km along the St. Lawrence river serving to the approach to the 10% gradients of the 375-metre ascent of Côte de la Montagne. Then just over 1.25km remain for the uphill finish back on Avenue George IV.
