Montreal, August 4, 2020 – Pierre Lavoie supports the Fondation de l'athlète d'excellence (FAEQ) and its mission by participating in the 4e edition of Challenge 808 Bonneville, presented by Fenplast and Lowe's Canada in collaboration with Samson Groupe Conseil/Lussier Dale Parizeau. The cycling event, benefiting the FAEQ, will take place as planned on September 18 and 19 upcoming at Mont-Tremblant and Pierre Lavoie confirms that he will indeed be at the starting line.
What they said:
«Last year, I discovered the Fondation de l'athlète d'excellence and wanted to learn more about their mission, vision, scholarship programs, and support services. Supporting student-athletes from the emergence of their talent to their transition into a professional career resonates with me deeply. In my opinion, the goal for a society is not to create world champions at all costs, but rather to support our standout young student-athletes so they become healthy, motivated, and well-balanced adults. I believe in their mission and will therefore participate with conviction in the Défi 808 Bonneville.»
– Pierre Lavoie, philanthropist, athlete, speaker, engaged citizen
«We are pleased to be able to count on the support of a figure as well-known and respected as Pierre Lavoie, who does such a great job promoting physical activity and pushing one's limits. By getting into action himself in all the events he proposes, we are very much looking forward to seeing him at the starting line, pumped up and ready to take on his own challenge and inspire his network to do the same.»
– Dany Bonneville, President and Founder of Défi 808 Bonneville, philanthropist and ultracyclist
«We are delighted to be able to count on Pierre Lavoie, who is publicly supporting the FAEQ and the Défi 808 Bonneville. Pierre and the Foundation share common values, as he has spent the past 20 years helping to get Quebec moving and encouraging healthy lifestyle habits, while the FAEQ supports and guides student-athletes in whom it sees our leaders of tomorrow.»
– Claude Chagnon, President of the Foundation for Athletic Excellence
Course of the 2020 edition
The Bonneville 808 Challenge will stand out again this year with its unique 404 km loop, featuring the Tremblant resort as its central hub, where cyclists of all levels can take on a challenge ranging from 100 km to 808 km, solo or in teams of two or four, including the two very popular 115 km and 125 km loops to be ridden solo. New this year, participants who choose the 115 km loop can ride it on an electric bicycle (e-bike). Given the exceptional circumstances and social distancing rules, the organizers will make every effort to ensure the safety and health of participants. For more details: defi808bonneville.com.
Different challenges offered on Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19, 2020
125km Arundel loop: Friday only
115 km Nordet loop: Saturday only
240 km combo: Friday and Saturday, daytime only
202 km: solo or in a team of 2: Friday or Saturday
404 km: solo, in teams of 2 or 4 (daytime option only or 24 hours)
808 km: solo, in teams of 2 or 4 (continuous)
