A FEW IMAGES FROM LAST YEARS' EVENT...

SITE PLAN FOR 2025

Hello dear riders and passengers,

This year, there will be TWO separate Classique events — one on Saturday and one on Sunday. The goal is to make the event more accessible by opening up more spots for participants.

That said, our registration software isn’t built to handle this many variations… So we’ll be using four separate links:

🏁 Saturday registration (includes the evening banquet)

🏍️ Sunday registration (includes Saturday’s banquet, for those arriving the night before)

🙋‍♂️ Volunteer sign-up

⛺ Camping or parking reservation (required if you’re not camping on-site and are arriving with a vehicle other than a motorcycle)

📍 All links can be found on the official Classique page: www.laclassique.ca

Please indicate whether you have a valid first-aid certificate.

Each team leader will receive a free "basic" first aid kit provided by the organizationthat they can take home with them.

📍 GPS Navigation and Route Tracking Each Leader will have the day’s route loaded into their GPS.

🔍 This question also aims to help identify at least three or four people per group (ideally including the Sweeper) who have a device capable of reading GPX files. These riders will be able to support the Leader in case of technical issues.

📅 A few days before the ride, the Leader will directly share a copy of the GPX route with the team members who have a compatible device.

Full name and phone number please

This is so that we can match you as best as possible with people who can communicate well enough in both languages... and for the pleasure of meeting new friends! :-)

This will also determine the language of some of the documents you will eventually receive.

A rider may have a passenger ONLY if they are part of a team registered on the “Classique” or “Panoramic” route.

Please note that passengers must also pay the registration fee, as they will be entitled to all the same benefits as participants (lunch, t-shirt, prize draws, etc.).

Note: Only registered participants will be allowed access to the site in the morning.

RIDERS: Please enter “NIL” in this field.

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PASSENGERS: Please enter the full name of the person you will be riding with.

Please note that only drivers registered in a team on the “Classique” OR “Panoramique” routes are allowed to bring a passenger.

🛵 Please indicate the type (size/class) of motorcycle you plan to ride at the Classique.

⚠️ Important: Side cases will NOT be allowed during the ride. However, if you need them to get to the event, we will take care of them in the morning and return them to you at the end of the day.

We'll give them back to you at day's end..

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Please choose the year of your bike

Please write model of your motorcycle here, If You're riding backseat and without a motorcycle, please write ''Passenger''

Please enter the plate number of your motorcycle - If you are a passenger, please write "passenger" in the box.

Please take note that it's not to enough to qualify yourself in a level if you've done it once or twice. We need you to tell us, to what riding level you can consistently ride comfortably/safely in.

And dont forget to take into account your type, and condition of tires, your early season reflexes (usually slow) , the size of your bike in the trails.

Tell us about the level of riding you’re truly comfortable with. Don’t focus on something you’ve only done once or twice — think more about what you’d realistically be able to do during a group ride.

How much time have you been (regularly) riding off-road ? (Gravel and/or Trails)

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The notion of ''Tempo'' will be (in this case) indicative of the number of stops (not of speed!), that you hope for during the day

Everyone must remember that all posted speed limits will need to be respected, common sense will also need to exercised by all.

You will need to be discussed with your group leader.

This to ensure that you are on the same page with repsect to the route during the day, if you are unsure of your caliber, please choose a less difficult route, moreover, if a leader notices that you are not riding safely due to your inexperience, it is possible that he/she will separate you from the group and send you forward via paved roads to the next destination,

''Relaxed'' = Few to several stops during day

''Sustained'' = None to few stops during day

*It may happen that some riders overestimate (without realizing it) their driving skills compared to the photos that are shown above, so please consider this: *

1. Your reflexes will be rusty (this one will be one of your first rides of the year)
2. You will encounter spring conditions (Slippery Terrain, mud, and some water depending on the routes, and there will be excessive sand everywhere)
3. All routes will of about 300km (+/-25km), there is a lunch stop midway and a return to Lachute. Consider that there will be a group effect and certainly a riding cadence depending on the level of route you choose.
4. AGGRESSIVE tires will be required for everyone.

*Please consider the following: *

• Choose a route level that is FOR YOU and not for the friend you would like to ride with, if he or she likes you enough they will show you the right route for your safety!

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Your team leader will probably contact you sometime from now to the event, in order to exchange on the course of the day for him/her and his/her team. If you believe after this call that you should drop a level, we will gladly support you with that.

On the day of the ride, and if the group leader assesses that you cannot follow the group in a reasonably safe fashion, it is possible that he will ask you (for your safety) to exit the group and let you take the main roads to the next meeting point of the event, (either the Village of Duhamel (lunch) or St-André-Avellin depending on the time of day)

Once again, this is the beginning of the season, and for this event, we recommend a conservative route choice.

Thank you and have a great Classique!

1. The Panoramic route - Level 0-1 (20% Gravel-80% Asphalt) 30-50km Gravel

2. Classique - Level 0-1 (60% Gravel-40% Asphalt) 200-250KM Gravel

3. Classique Plus - Level 0-2+ (Experienced trail riders - intermediates)

4. The Intrepid - Level 0-3+ (Highly experienced riders ONLY. NO intermediate riders please!)

A collectable!

This will be the 9th edition of the Classique’s' commemorative T-Shirt from our new ''in-house'' designer, Dan Arseneault!

The shirts will be Unisex.

The shirts will be Unisex, so please ensure to verify the sizing chart before making your selection

The first T-Shirt is included; however, you can order a 2nd (or a 3rd if you ride both days) for the price of $ 30 each. (GST and PST included) Whether for you, or as a gift.

NB: Saturday and Sundays' T-shirts will be of different colors

**Please remember that people who do the Saturday AND Sunday rides will receive two (one of each color)

The t-shirts will be given to you on the morning of each ride.

Banquet Top Shot – Sold Out

Registrations for the banquet at Top Shot resto-bar on Saturday evening are unfortunately sold out.

The maximum of 400 spots has been reached.

To have a chance to attend, please sign up for the waitlist below.

No charges will be applied today, but a fee of $14 (taxes included) will be charged on the invitation if you are selected.

🎸 However, it will be possible to attend the Cherry Bomb show, as we will open the doors to other participants starting at 8:30 PM.

🚌 A free shuttle service will be available between 5:00 PM and 11:00 PM.**

Thank you for your understanding!

Don't Forget!

After the Banquet on Saturday, doors will open to everyone for the "Cherry Bomb" show. Come join us!

• Back to Top Shot this year!
• The banquet will start around 6:00 PM.
• Admission fee: $14tx included.
• Banquet menu: 5 choices, approximately $30.
• Exciting door prizes!

Around 8:00 PM, doors will be open to all

You can then enjoy the concert by the musical group "Cherry Bomb" and wrap up the evening.

-The show is expected to start around 8:30 PM.

A bus shuttle will be available on-site throughout the evening (no need to arrive by motorcycle)

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Morning coffee, muffins and lunch are graciously offered by the Classique’s' organizing committee

Lunch will be prepared by Duhamel's Resto du Chevreuil'' and in the morning, Tim Hortons coffee/muffins.

ATTENTION FOOD ALLERGIES Please note that for those who suffer from food allergies, we unfortunately cannot guarantee that the said foods will be completely free of food allergens. SO IF YOU ARE AT RISK, we request that you bring your own lunch and/or required medication in case of a medical emergency.

Message from the event organisors

Please note that the transaction you make today will be final and without any refund, whether by choice or not (regardless of the reason, including medical).

However, if you wish to transfer your registration to someone else, you can make a transfer with a person who has chosen the same route and that is already on the waiting list (if applicable). This transaction must be made by mutual agreement and accepted by both parties and it will be possible to do so only until May 1st, 2025 inclusively.

It must be understood that this date is determined as such because we must close our lists in order to proceed to the printing of personalized rider cards, posters, morning departure orders, the organization of volunteers, etc etc etc etc ...

All our lists eventually must be permanently closed in order to allow us to undertake the final preparations.

IN ADDITION

The year 2020 and 2022 (Derecho) had at some levels put La Classique event in jeopardy, and we must thank all the registrants of the moment for their flexibility in terms of reimbursement.

In a case of a ‘’force majeure’’ or that the event is forced to be cancelled (such as in case of a return of the pandemic, weather disaster, war or other). We will make a partial refund that will be burdened with expenses already incurred at the time of cancellation.

Basically, we will calculate the total revenues generated by registrations, we will then calculate the amounts lost already spent, cancellation fees, lost deposits with suppliers etc.) and we will then determine an amount to be refunded on a pro rata basis for each of the registrants.

It must be understood that the organization of ''La Classique'' is a non-profit organization and that everything is done on a volunteer basis, so it is normal that any financial burden be shared by all participants, just as it was the case when $ 9 was ultimately retained during the canceled (covid) event of 2020.

Thank you for your understanding.

Please click on "Accept" below

Thank you for answering all these questions!

Now, there are two remaining steps:

1- Choosing your team

2- Finalizing the payment

Regarding the team selection:

1- Once you click on "Next," you will be redirected to the team selection page.

2- Only teams of the chosen level will be displayed.

3- Only teams with available spots will be visible.

4- If no teams appear, it means there are no more available spots at this level.

Once you have selected and confirmed your team:

You will be directed to the PayPal payment page to pay directly by credit card.

This will complete the transaction, so please check your email and spam folder just in case.

Team leader should be getting into contact with you sometime in April

Thank you, friends!