Race Report: Quebec Cup Round 2, Bromont

It's been a few seasons since the Bromont bike park had any downhill race circuits visit other than the local series held by the Maaxx Events crew. Different interests and an ever changing trend in cycling may be to blame but still, Bromont remains a popular destination and training ground for the gravity fed sport.

In an effort to bring back a proper downhill race to the mountain, two well respected locals along with the help of all their friends got the pedals turning and the shovels digging to resurrect parts of an old World Cup track with a tricky new bottom bit. Props go out to Bastien Major and Jonathan Lefrancois for the exciting weekend we waited much too long for. The crew worked at it right after putting on a show in Mont-Tremblant for the Canada Cup a few weeks back, carrying momentum into this event. Even the weather cooperated this time around. Racers who've been around long enough will tell you it's traditionally wet when it came to bigger race events in Bromont. It seems the weather just had to let this one fly.

Boss man Bastien Major on the radios all weekend long to make sure everything was running smooth. He and Jon Lefrancois organized the event and worked on the track extensively to make sure it was ready!

DH and Enduro bike categories means an even playing field regardless of your gear.

DH and Enduro bike categories meant an even playing field regardless of your gear.

Ah the sound of a course marshal's whistle in the morning.

How good's the new track? Mint!

All smiles for Liam Rourke.

Classic rock roll-in on the WC course.

No B lines for Maxine! Fastest lady on the hill!

Audr e Vaillancourt easing into second on the day.

Audrée Vaillancourt easing into second on the day.

Calm before the storm.

Lunch break for some - bike prep for others.

Tristan Lemire just turned 14 but has been spinning heads for a long time. He posted the 6th fastest time of the day!

Young guns flying through.

Dominick Menard a.k.a BonVelo.ca

Sam Thibault cruising into a solid fifth.

Phil Ricard mowing down the long jump in the woods.

'Antman' Anthony Poulson in the green room. He'd finish on the podium by weekend's end.

Hugo Langevin making his way into second place on the day.

Second place for Hugo Langevin who was fresh back from a couple of World Cups in Europe.

Jon Lefrancois sending the rock slabs on the old World Cup part of the course.

Jon over the stepdown. He would post the fastest time on Sunday A great reward for his efforts putting the event together.

Jon over the new stepdown. He would post the fastest time on Sunday! A great reward for his efforts putting such an awesome event together.

Junior Expert Podium.

Women's Elite Podium.

Men's Elite Podium.

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5 Comments

greynomad (Jun 20, 2018 at 8:30)

How can you tell that a rider is putting in the miles? Check out he sun tan lines of the Elite Women's winner. I'm sure some Pink Bike fan can even tell what knee pads she wears.

dhpig (Jun 20, 2018 at 12:09)

Bromont is a true world class DH race track and was always a favorite of all WC riders. Too bad it no longer host a WC race. I am glad that they resurrected the old track. Jonathan Lefrancois and others are really stepping up the course design/maintenance selection this year!! Well done Quebec racing scene, well done!

anthony3vans (Jun 20, 2018 at 9:03)

Hope this is a Canada Cup next year!!

caribbeanjm (Jun 20, 2018 at 7:50)

Awesome job Andy !!!

math679 (Jun 21, 2018 at 10:47)

Thank you soo much Andy! You’re the man!