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La Mauricie National Park
Cycling on the Parkway
La Mauricie National Park is pleased to offer the Cycling on the Parkway special event on May 23 and 24 from 9 am to 2 pm. This event gives cyclists exclusive access to the entire Parkway before its official opening on May 28. This is a unique opportunity for cyclists to enjoy a safe road, free of motor vehicle traffic from the Rivière à la Pêche Parking Lot to the Saint-Mathieu entrance (exception made for security vehicles). This 63‑km winding road is punctuated by ascents and descents and surrounded by magnificent landscapes.
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Schedule
The Cycling on the Parkway event will start at the Saint-Jean-des-Piles entrance, and participants can park their vehicles at the Rivière à la Pêche Parking Lot (which will be open to all visitors).
On May 23 and 24, the entire Parkway will be open to cyclists from 9 am to 4:30 pm and the last departures will be allowed at 2 pm. Anyone using the Parkway between the Rivière à la Pêche Parking Lot and the Saint-Mathieu entrance outside these hours may be subject to legal proceedings under section 24(1) of the Canada National Parks Act.
Safety and guidelines
- Cyclists must always ride in line on the shoulder of the road.
- Electric bike travel is prohibited everywhere in La Mauricie National Park.
- Pedal-assist electric bikes are allowed only in the Parkway corridor.
- Be vigilant: animals and motor vehicles can circulate along or cross the road.
- Cyclists are responsible for their own safety and must be self-sufficient in the event of mechanical breakdown.
Facilities and services
- The Rivière à la Pêche Service Centre will be open and will be the only drinking water station along the road. It also has a changing room, pay-to-use showers, accessible and inclusive washrooms, and a dining room.
- A bicycle repair station is available in the Rivière à la Pêche Parking Lot.
- Outhouses are available along the road.
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