Compete in the Tour de l’Abitibi Glencore !
The Tour de l’Abitibi is a road race competition for the Junior Men’s and Women’s category. It is part of the UCI Nations Cup series and is also sanctioned by Cycling Canada and the Fédération Québécoise des Sports Cyclistes (FQSC). This year, the Tour invites you to participate from July 11 to 14, 2025 for the women and from July 15 to 20, 2025 for the men. Val-d’Or will be the host city for this edition. By accepting this invitation, your team will live the experience of a professional organization besides taking up the challenge of competition and discovering the beautiful region of Abitibi-Témiscamingue. In this document, you will find the necessary information to register your team in the Tour de l’Abitibi Glencore. If you have any questions about this document, please feel free to contact us.
The organization of the Tour cycliste de l’Abitibi inc.
The Tour de l’Abitibi Glencore gives priority to national teams. National teams have until May 31, 2025, to confirm their intention to participate in the Tour de l’Abitibi Glencore and secure their spot.
Teams wishing to participate in the Tour de l’Abitibi Glencore must meet all requirements outlined in the Invitation Policy to be eligible for individual and team prizes.
The Tour de l’Abitibi Glencore organization may contribute to the expenses of a national representation team in accordance with article 2.2.009 of the UCI regulations.
The Tour de l’Abitibi Glencore organization, after agreement with the FQSC, reserves the right to accept or reject any registration within a week.
The Tour de l’Abitibi Glencore is open to participants in the Junior Men’s and Women’s categories born in 2007 and 2008. No Senior riders will be accepted.
This competition is restricted to holders of a 2025 rider license issued by a cycling federation recognized by the UCI.
A team consists of up to 9 people for Men and 8 for Women and must be composed as follows:
- Number of riders per team:
- 4 to 6 riders for Men;
- 4 to 5 riders for Women;
- Number of team staff members: Up to 3 staff members (sports director, masseur, and mechanic) aged 18 or older;
- At least one staff member must be fluent in either English or French;
- The sports director must be designated as the team representative.
In 2025, a maximum of 30 teams, totaling 180 riders for Men or 150 riders for Women, will be accepted. National teams are given priority. The remaining spots will be filled through a selection process based on engagement forms received from regional teams.
The organization provides accommodation and meals for teams during the official hosting dates, as follows:
- Women: from Thursday, July 10 (starting at 4:00 p.m.) to Tuesday, July 15 (until 9:00 a.m.);
- Men: from Sunday, July 13 (starting at 4:00 p.m.) to Monday, July 21 (until 9:00 a.m.).
The facilities are available for use from Thursday, July 10, at 3:00 p.m. until Monday, July 21, at 9:00 a.m.
Lodging is provided at Polyvalente Le Carrefour. Classrooms are used as bedrooms, where mattresses and bedding are supplied.
It is mandatory for an adult chaperone to stay with the team during the overnight stays.
A deposit of CAD 200 is required from all teams to ensure their cooperation in maintaining their rooms throughout the week. This deposit will be returned at the end of the stay after room inspection, key return, and authorization from the Race Headquarters staff. However, this deposit may be applied toward any amount owed by a team to the Tour de l’Abitibi Glencore in accordance with the provisions of this invitation policy.
Anyone housed outside of the Race Headquarters will be responsible for their own accommodation and meal expenses.
ACCREDITATION
Upon their arrival at the race headquarters, each member of the team will receive his identification card. To avoid any delays and misunderstandings, the organization has decided to give accreditations only to the persons whose names were sent by their teams 72 hours prior to the start of Stage 1. The card must be worn at all times in the race headquarters. It is possible to obtain a card that allows a person to come and go in the headquarters without giving access to the cafeteria. For a person who is not staying at the headquarters, it is possible to have a pass for the cafeteria in return for payment.
Teams have the obligation to send an updated list of all their riders and accompanying persons or confirm a list previously sent before Friday July 12th, 2024: 72 hours before the start of the race.
OFFICIAL REGISTRATION MEETING
At the team’s arrival at the race headquarters, an official registration meeting will be held between each team and delegates from the organization to complete the registration process. It will last between thirty (30) and forty-five (45) minutes.
- At this meeting, every team shall make their second and final registration payement as well as payement for any needs concerning extra lodging and feeding.
- A refundable deposit of $200 CAD has to be given to the organization as a guarantee for the rooms.
- Riders numbers, frame numbers, the technical guide and other informations will be distributed to the team manager during this meeting.
During the Tour, It is essential that team managers be aware of any documents left in their mailbox near the administrative office at the race headquarters. No deliveries will be made to team’s rooms.
Regional teams have to arrange for their own transportation to Val-d’Or. If you need information on ways to get to Val-d’Or (bus, plane, etc.), feel free to contact us. The Tour cycliste de l’Abitibi inc. organization can provide a car to the team who clearly requests it on the Team form. The Tour will take charge of the booking and will charge with the team’s credit card info. The cost is $850 CAD, bike rack included. Insurance and gas are NOT INCLUDED. The team must accept to be charged on the credit card if damage is done to the car. If you only need a bike rack, the cost is $250 CAD. It should be noted that types of bike rack placed behind the trunk or the rear window are strictly forbidden.
After June Friday 7th, 2024, the Tour will no longer be renting cars or bicycle racks for any team.
During the races, each team has to use its vehicle and respect the caravan rules. Take note that vehicles in the caravan cannot exceed 1,66 m in height. Every driver in the caravan must have experience in this type of driving. In addition, all passengers in team vehicules must have their UCI license. Every vehicle is equipped with a Radio-Tour which allows to permanently broadcast information throughout the stage. A notice for the installation of this radio will be given on the first day of competition.
International rules of the UCI and Cycling Canada will prevail during the event in addition to the Tour’s specific rules. These specific rules can be found in the Technical guide that will be given to the teams upon their arrival. Individual and team classification results are available to each team, to the caravan and to the public after each stage and at the end of the Tour. Four jerseys will be awarded :
Brown jersey: Awarded to the leader of the individual time classification at every stage during the event; taking into account all bonus and penalties awarded. For the first stage, the results of the prologue will be used to determine the holder of the brown jersey. This color cannot be used by any team on their own jerseys.
Orange jersey: Awarded to the leader of the general classification by points at each stage. This color cannot be used by any team on their own jerseys.
Blue jersey: For first year juniors only, awarded to the leader in the individual time classification at every stage during the event; taking into account all bonus and penalties awarded. This color cannot be used by any team on their own jerseys.
Polka dot jersey: Leader – King of Mountain.
Medical Insurance
Every team member (riders AND accompanying persons) must have valid medical insurance. In case of serious injury which requires hospitalization or an operation, the insurance must cover all administrative and medical charges. A proof of insurance (card or photocopies) has to be shown at the official registration meeting so photocopies can be made for the medical team.
An official team presentation is scheduled before the start of the competitions, and all teams are required to attend. In addition to this presentation, a ceremonial protocol is held daily during the Tour de l’Abitibi competitions. These ceremonies take place shortly after the end of the final event of the day.
During these ceremonies, the organization presents the medalists and the holders of the brown, orange, polka dot, and blue jerseys. All medalists and jersey holders must be present. The ceremonies are typically held on the stage near the finish line. After the race, and immediately following the gear verification, the winners and leaders must report to the designated waiting area behind the stage.
On stage, winners and leaders are required to wear their team’s official jersey at all times. Additionally, no caps or sunglasses are allowed unless they represent a sponsor.
All prizes are in Canadian dollars (CAD). The organization will proceed to the bursary distribution once dope test results are known.
Individual Classification by time – FINAL
1rst: 400 $
2nd: 200 $
3rd: 150 $
4th : 115 $
5th to 10th: 95 $
11th to 20th: 45 $
Total value – 1 885$
Individual Classification by points – FINAL
1st: 80 $
2nd: 60 $
3rd: 40 $
Total value – 180$
Team Challenge – FINAL
1st: 200 $
2nd: 160 $
3rd: 120 $
Total value – 480$
Classification – King of Mountain
1st: 80 $
2nd: 60 $
3rd: 40 $
Total value – 180$
Best rider from Abitibi-Témiscamingue – FINAL
Total value – 150$
Some mayors of the region are sponsoring bursaries for Mayor sprints. Those bursaries will be given to winners during the award ceremony at the end of the week.
Half-Stage Individual Classification
1st: 145 $
2nd: 110 $
3rd: 75 $
4th: 60 $
5th to 10th: 45 $
11th to 20th: 30 $
Total value – 960$
Stage Individual Classification
1st: 255 $
2nd: 145 $
3rd: 110 $
4th: 90 $
5th to 10th: 75 $
11th to 20th: 30 $
Total value – 1 350$
In order to ensure the smooth running of the event, the following deadlines must be respected. Any registration or modification received by the organization after the established dates may be refused. The prescribed deadlines differ from those stated in the UCI regulations due to the event being held outside Europe.
Friday, May 30, 2025:
Signed commitment form and submission of participation intentions;
Friday, June 6, 2025:
All required documents and information as requested by the organization;
Friday, June 13, 2025:
Confirmation, by the organization, of the participating teams for the 55th edition of the Tour de l’Abitibi Glencore;
72 hours before the start of Stage 1 of each category (Women / Men):
Updated list of riders, CVs, and any last modifications to the team composition.
The team’s commitment will only be valid once the Tour cycliste de l’Abitibi inc. has received the official commitment form, the registration form for regional teams, and the curriculum vitae (CV) of each rider. This documentation will help the organization’s selection committee in making its choices. The CVs will also be used for consultation by the event’s media team to provide accurate information to the public about the riders.
If the team composition changes or is not known by the required date, please inform the organization.
When a rider is loaned to another team, their original team must issue a release letter to allow the rider to participate in the competition with the new team. This letter must be presented during the official registration meeting upon arrival, otherwise, the Chief Commissaire reserves the right to exclude the rider.
NO REGISTRATION FEES FOR NATIONAL TEAMS
The registration fees for the 2025 edition of the Tour de l’Abitibi Glencore are set per team for the entire duration of the competition (from Friday, July 11 to Monday, July 14 for the Women’s category and from Monday, July 14 to Sunday, July 20 for the Men’s category). There are no additional fees for an earlier arrival (July 10 for Women / July 13 for Men) or a later departure (July 15 for Women / July 21 for Men).
Registration Costs:
- Women’s Team: $3,900 CAD
- Men’s Team: $6,300 CAD
The registration is payable in two installments:
- 1st installment (deposit) no later than June 13, 2025 ($1,300 Women / $2,300 Men)
- 2nd installment upon official admission to the Race Headquarters
Any team registration request must be accompanied by a deposit via cheque made out to “Tour cycliste de l’Abitibi inc.,” a credit card payment on the online registration platform, or a bank transfer. This deposit will be refunded only if the team is rejected by the organization. It will not be refunded if the team decides not to participate or is incomplete.
The cheque deposit must be mailed to:
1122, 8th Street, Suite 201
Val-d’Or, Québec J9P 3N6
Registration is made in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Invitation Policy, which the team acknowledges having received and read. The terms and conditions are available for consultation at www.tourabitibi.com . They are an integral part of the registration and apply with the necessary adjustments.
TOUR CYCLISTE DE L’ABITIBI INC.
1122, 8e Rue – Suite 201
Val-d’Or (Québec) J9P 3N6 Canada
Climate
Average temperature of 17 oC
Time Zone
GTM -5
Visa
Depending on your country of origin, it is advised to get information at the Embassy or the nearest Canadian Consulate : http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp Make your demand at least one month before your departure to Canada. Request your invitation letter: [email protected]
Electric current
120 volts (60 cycles). Plugs cannot receive European’s. It is necessary to bring an adapter.
Currency
Canadian Dollars (approx. : 1 CAD = 0,8 USD / 1 € = 1,35 CAD)
Nearest International Airport
Aéroport Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau in Dorval (Montreal). This airport is a 5 hours 30 minutes drive away from Val-d’Or (517 km).
Regional Airport
Val-d’Or Regional Airport. Please before making any bookings contact us at [email protected]
Else
During the Tour, it will be possible to use laundry services at your own expenses. Besides the race’s promotional items, pictures of the riders and the teams in action during the races will be sold.
Women
- April 25 to 27, 2025 : EPZ Omloop Van Borsele – Netherlands
- May 10 and 11, 2025 : Tour du Gévaudan Occitanie Femmes – France
- July 11 to 14, 2025 : Tour de l’Abitibi Glencore Femmes – Nations Cup – Canada
- July 25 to 27, 2025 : Watersley Ladies Challenge – Netherlands
- August 14 and 15, 2025 : Bizkaikoloreak – Spain
Men
- April 16 to 19, 2025 : Eroica Juniores – Nations’ Cup – Italy
- May 8 to 11, 2025 : Course de la Paix Juniors – Czechia
- May 22 to 25, 2025 : Tour du pays de Vaud – Swiss
- May 31 to June 1st, 2025 : Trophée Centre Morbihan – France
- June 7 and 8, 2025 : G.P.F.W.R. Baron – Pieve del grappa – Possagno – Italy
- June 19 to 22, 2025 : LVM Saarland Trofeo – Germany
- July 15 to 20, 2025 : Tour de l’Abitibi Glencore – Nations Cup – Canada
- July 18 to 20, 2025 : Medzinarodné Dni cyklistiky – Slovakia
- August 14 and 15, 2025 : Nation’s Cup Hungary – Hungary
- September 1st to 5, 2025 : Tour de DMZ – South Korea
