GP Québec 2026 - News
11.09
Remco Evenepoel outsprinted Giulio Ciccone after the pair broke clear inside the final two kilometres to win the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec, taking his first victory in 41 days and his 78th as a professional on a course he last rode as a neo-pro in 2019.
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How to watch?
Curious about how to watch the 2026 GP Québec? Discover it in our complete how to watch guide, featuring a full overview of broadcasters and live streaming options.
Route
Québec’s 206 kilometre course is built around repetition rather than one decisive climb. The city circuit winds through the old town, with the Côte de la Montagne providing the sharpest test before the Saint Louis and George VI climbs lead into the uphill finish on the Plains of Abraham.
Changes introduced in 2025 removed several late ascents and made the race longer, creating a route that rewards durability as much as climbing ability. With around 2,800 metres of elevation, Québec is less demanding than Montréal and gives strong sprinters and puncheurs a genuine chance to survive and contest the victory.
Read more about the route in our preview.
Favourites
Remco Evenepoel starts as one of the main favourites, supported by Maxim Van Gils, who gives Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe another option for both attacks and a sprint. Isaac del Toro arrives in excellent form, while Brandon McNulty adds experience and another winning threat for UAE Team Emirates-XRG.
Tom Pidcock, Giulio Ciccone and Juan Ayuso are dangerous if the race becomes selective late on. For a reduced sprint, Dorian Godon and Paul Lapeira look especially well suited. Michael Matthews remains impossible to ignore, with three victories in Québec and a remarkable record of finishing near the front here regularly.
Read more about the favourites in our preview and explore the full startlist here.
