Montreal Bike Show at the Palace of Congress February 16-18 | Lifestyle

The Montreal Bike Show is back for its 21st edition from February 16-18, this time at the Montreal Palace with nearly 200 exhibitors and brands.

This year's spokesperson is 12-year veteran and cycling enthusiast Ivan Martineau, host and creator of TV shows La France à vélo, L'Amérique à vélo and Culture Vélo; Contributor to Vélo Mag; summer outdoor radio reporter at 98.5 FM; and a tour guide for a cycling group.

Participants can ride their favorite bike models on the test track, as well as participate in various conferences at the Théâtre du velo La Presse, where speakers include famous professional cyclists Genevieve Jeanson and Antoine Duchesne.

Cycling tourism experts from different regions will also participate to inspire the travel enthusiasts.

A number of manufacturers return, including Ekoï, GIANT, Spherik, Thule and Velec. Distributors and retailers such as Bicycles Quilicot will also be there, and for the first time at the show, Sports Experts will feature major brands such as Argon 18, Biemme, De Rosa, Marin, Mustache, Santini and Specialized. Visitors will also have the chance to win one of 11 Seven Peaks bikes, including two electric models, by entering a competition at their booth.

More electric bikes can be seen on Quebec's bike paths and trails, and visitors will find many innovative new products, including the new Velec smart electric bike and their range of V accessories for electric bikes.

“We look forward to welcoming cycling enthusiasts to the 21st edition,” said Jan P. Dubé, promoter of the Montreal Bike Show. “We hope visitors enjoy it as much as we do.”

For more information, visit https://salonduvelo.com/en/montreal/.

— A. Bonaparte