August 13, 2006 (Québec, QC) – Canadian National Team rider Ryan Roth (ON) won North America’s longest road race, the 252 K Montréal-Québec Louis Garneau Classique today. US Hugh Moran took the second position, followed by Canada’s Erik Lyman (Gatineau, QC) in third.

1. Ryan Roth (Bright, Ontario) 5:11:54
2. Hugh Moran (USA) 5:13:45
3. Erik Lyman (Gatineau, QC) 5:13:55

164 cyclists took the start of this mythical competition – the oldest and longest in North America – from Montréal today. All in all, the 252 K race course was relatively flat and slightly longer or equal to a Tour de France stage. Riders said that the race was more difficult than last year’s edition, because of side wind.

"We are very satisfied with the organization of the event," said Louis Garneau Classique’ spokesperson Marie-Claude Boucher, Communication Manager for Louis Garneau Sports. "The race went very smoothly with no incident, and the participation level increased as we offered two major races to all categories of riders, the Master B and Junior cyclists riding yesterday at the Québec-Trois-Rivières Challenge. We had participants from the USA and Europe as well, and we’re happy that many of the Louis Garneau-sponsored athletes performed so well."

Québec City’s David Veilleux (Garneau Optik), took the 9th place, which is excellent for a first year as a senior rider and first participation ever to such a long race.

Official results available here.

For further information, contact:

Florence Bourg
Communications Manager
Canadian Cycling Association
Cell.: 418-558-4559
florence.bourg@canadian-cycling.com