{"id":102,"date":"2021-04-01T19:41:34","date_gmt":"2021-04-01T19:41:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/raphaellef5.sg-host.com\/?p=102"},"modified":"2021-09-13T17:00:39","modified_gmt":"2021-09-13T17:00:39","slug":"5th-edition-of-the-808-bonneville-challenge-for-the-benefit-of-the-faeq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fondationaleo.ca\/en\/5e-edition-du-defi-808-bonneville-au-profit-de-la-faeq\/","title":{"rendered":"5e \u00e9dition du D\u00e9fi 808 Bonneville au profit de la FAEQ :Lancement, ouverture des inscriptions, nouveaut\u00e9s et 110 000 $ en bourses"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Montreal, April 1, 2021 \u2013<\/strong> The Fondation de l'athl\u00e8te d'excellence (FAEQ) is pleased to announce the opening of registration for the 5the<\/sup> edition of the 808 Bonneville Challenge, presented by Fenplast and Lowe\u2019s Canada in collaboration with Samson Groupe Conseil\/Lussier Dale Parizeau and Qu\u00e9becor. The cycling event, benefiting the FAEQ, is scheduled for Friday, September 17 and Saturday, September 18, once again in the Mont-Tremblant region, in agreement with public authorities, the host site, and the enforcement of current sanitary measures.<\/p>\n

2021 News:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Three new challenges have been created for fans of gravel bike <\/strong>(ggravel bike<\/em>), meaning the 125 km, the 202 km, and the 404 km non-stop. Two new distances <\/strong>were added for recreational road cyclists, the 70 km and the 80 km<\/strong> that form the new 150 km package<\/strong> over two days. And a new combo, gravel and road, is also offered with the 125 km gravel ride on Friday and the 115 km road ride on Saturday. The Tremblant Resort is once again the hub of the event, and the 404 km single-loop road bike course will still be accessible for the 115 km solo, 125 km solo, 202 km solo or duo, and the 404 km and 808 km solo, duo, or 4-person team categories.<\/p>\n

The Bonneville 808 Challenge is therefore now accessible to cyclists of all levels in addition to electric bikes (e-bikes<\/em>) which have been permitted since 2020 for all distances (except the 808 km race). As in 2020, the organizers will do everything possible to ensure everyone\u2019s safety and health in compliance with the health regulations in effect at that time.<\/p>\n

Thanks to this flagship annual event, the FAEQ was able to proceed this noon with a 2e<\/sup> A wave of scholarship awards totaling 110,000 $ distributed to 34 studentsThese are some of the most promising student-athletes, thanks to the generosity of its partners and participants who contributed to the 2020 fundraising campaign.<\/p>\n

During a live presentation on Facebook, the two presenting sponsors, Fenplast<\/strong> (16,000 1Q-4Q) and Lowe's Canada<\/strong> (22,000 $) as well as the major partner Bonneville Industries<\/strong> (72,000 $) were thus able to recognize and interact with some of the student-athletes they sponsor (see table below).<\/p>\n

Last December, the Athletic Excellence Foundation took the opportunity to award the first scholarships related to the 4e<\/sup> edition of the Bonneville 808 Challenge. No fewer than 24 sponsors awarded 65,500 $ in scholarships to 25 outstanding student-athletes.<\/p>\n

What they said:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00abThe pandemic has had many negative consequences, but it has also had some positive ones, including the discovery or rediscovery by many of outdoor sports, particularly cycling. The 2020 edition of the D\u00e9fi 808 Bonneville was a prime example of this, as a surprising number of cycling enthusiasts of all skill levels rode to raise funds for the FAEQ despite the strict health restrictions that had to be followed. We would like to thank all the participants and partners for making this another resounding success. We are truly confident that we will be able to offer them the same enjoyment and sense of achievement again next September!\u00bb<\/p>\n

\u2013 Dany Bonneville, president and founder of the D\u00e9fi 808 Bonneville and ultracyclist<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00abFAEQ employees and our partners at the D\u00e9fi 808 Bonneville had to roll up their sleeves and be creative to deliver an event that offered the same fun and challenges last year. The results of their efforts were impressive, allowing us to financially support and mentor even more student-athletes despite pandemic-related constraints. With the announced progress of COVID-19 vaccination, it is with genuine enthusiasm that we invite cyclists of all levels, on road bikes or gravel bikes, this coming September 17 and 18 for the 5e<\/sup> Bonneville 808 Challenge edition.\u00bb<\/p>\n

\u2013 Claude Chagnon, President of the Foundation for Athletic Excellence<\/strong><\/p>\n

To see all the scholarship holders<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Different challenges offered on Friday, September 17 and Saturday, September 18, 2021 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Cycling on gravel (gravel bike<\/em>) :<\/p>\n

125 km: Friday<\/p>\n

202 km: Friday or Saturday<\/p>\n

404 km non-stop<\/p>\n

On a road bike:<\/p>\n

70 km: Friday only<\/p>\n

80 km: Saturday only<\/p>\n

150 km combo: Friday and Saturday, daytime only<\/p>\n

125 km Arundel: Friday only
\n115 km Nordet: Saturdays only
\n240 km combo: Friday and Saturday, daytime only<\/p>\n

202 km: solo or in a team of 2: Friday or Saturday
\n404 km: solo, in teams of 2 or 4 (daytime option only or 24 hours)
\n808 km: solo, in teams of 2 or 4 (continuous)<\/p>\n

Gravel and road combo:<\/p>\n

125 km on a gravel bike: on Friday<\/p>\n

115 km on a road bike: on Saturday<\/p>\n

Committed partners and scholarship holders
\n<\/strong>Valuable partners will be part of the event this year, such as Fenplast, Lowe\u2019s Canada, Samson groupe conseil\/Lussier Dale Parizeau, Qu\u00e9becor, Industries Bonneville, Plan\u00e8te Courrier, Fiera Capital, Stelpro, Lefebvre & Beno\u00eet, Flo, Baraslou Lawson Rheault, Bioracer Canada, and Cogeco M\u00e9dia. Many scholarship recipients from all generations will also attend the event as volunteers and members of the organizing committee to make this event a success for our leaders of tomorrow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Scholar Profiles<\/a><\/div>\n
Album photos<\/a><\/div>\n
Video gallery<\/a><\/div>\n
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