Cycling race
2010 Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal2010 UCI World Ranking, race 25 of 26 |
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Dates | September 12, 2010 |
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Stages | 1 |
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Distance | 193.6 km (120.3 mi) |
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The 2010 Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal was the first edition of the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal, one-day professional bicycle road race held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It was held on September 12, 2010, as the final event in the 2010 UCI ProTour. With the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec held two days earlier on September 10, 2010, the 2010 edition was the last of only two stops in North America for the 2010 UCI ProTour.[1]
It is part of the UCI World Ranking.
Course
The course consists of three climbs each circuit and is well-suited for climbers. The climbs consist of:[2]
- KM 2: Côte Camilien-Houde 1.8 km, 8% average grade
- KM 6: Côte de la Polytechnique 780 m, 6% average grade, including a 200 m climb at 11%
- KM 11: Avenue du Parc 560 m, 4% average grade
Note: The last climb crosses through the finish line
Teams
Twenty One teams were invited to the 2010 Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal.
Teams from the UCI Pro Tour
Teams awarded a wildcard invitation
Results
References