As Canada's year of sport continues, the Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport), will make an announcement and participate in activities related to the 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montréal, celebrating cyclists, volunteers and host communities

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 24, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport), will be in Montréal on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to make an announcement and attend a series of activities related to the 2026 UCI Road World Championships.

Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.

The details are as follows:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2026

Event #1: Medal ceremony of the Men U23 road race – Media availability

Location: 3521 Avenue du Parc (finish line area)

Time: 1:40 p.m.

Event #2: Sport investment announcement with Cycling Canada's HopOn national grassroots program, joined by Montréal Mayor Soraya Martinez and UCI President Greg van Avermaet – Announcement and media availability

Location: Fan Zone – Avenue du Parc

Time: 3:00 p.m.

Event #3: Remarks at a Team Canada Montréal 2026 celebration – Photo opportunity and media availability

Time: 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026

Event #4: Women Elite road race start – Media availability

Time: 8:15 a.m.–9:00 a.m.

Location: Place Extasia, Quartier Dix30, Brossard

Event #5: Ringette Try-It Day – Photo opportunity and media availability

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Location: Michel Normandin Arena, 3105 Boulevard de Rome, Brossard

Event #6: Medal ceremony of the Women Elite race – Media availability

Time: 2:30 p.m.

Location: 3521 Avenue du Parc (Finish line area)

Event #7: Remarks at a UCI Gala Dinner – Photo opportunity and media availability for UCI accredited media

Time: 7:00 p.m.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2026

Event #8: Men Elite Road race start – Media availability

Time: 8:15 a.m.–9:00 a.m.

Location: Place Extasia, Quartier Dix30, Brossard

Event #9: Medal ceremony of the Men Elite road race, followed by UCI flag handover from Canada to France – Media availability

Time: 4:00 p.m.

Location: 3521 Avenue du Parc (Finish line area)

Reporters wishing to obtain specific event and location details or schedule an interview with the Secretary of State (Sport) may contact bahoz.daraaziz@pch.gc.ca.

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