The events
The Big and Little Buck
July5, 2024
The weekend’s queen event. Your summer challenge, Le Gros and Le P’tit Buck will test every cyclist along the way.
This year, we are exploring some new trails and passages for the next edition, increasing the distance by 10-15 km for each of the events, but the route will be similar to previous editions
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We still allow Big Buck and Little Buck participants to switch distances on race morning, as well as at kilometer 75, where the courses split.
The Buckland 50km challenge
A more accessible distance, but still a challenge. The 50 km course will include several metres of ascent and will take in many sectors shared with our two flagship events. It will pass through the St-Luc feed station and return via the windmill climb. This event is designed to be an engaging challenge without being excessively long. A perfect distance to discover what La Buckland has to offer.
The Micro de Bellechasse “pre-ride
July4, 2024
Departure around 5:30pm, a very friendly 30-35KM group outing. On the way back, you’ll enjoy a tite frette.
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The Hang Over Ride
July 6, 2024
Open to all. Bring your GPS and your friends and enjoy a fun and friendly ride. The course will be available a few weeks before the event
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“Probably and definitely one of the best cycling event organizations in Quebec. Registration, welcome, course, atmosphere, signage (absolutely impeccable), after party, involvement of the municipality, in-house advertiser… In short, the total package and my 2022 favorite! Bravo and again! “
“Thank you to the organizers and volunteers. An event that was perfectly set up , the course marking, the aid stations (numerous), the fans, the food, everything was perfect! But above all, an exceptional course that made me discover the region. I can’t wait to see the pictures. Thanks again!”
“A truly incredible event! Very happy to have participated! For sure, the members of Jamais seul.e CC will be back next year “
“The professionalism of the Buckland’s team. (Course, Animation, booth, mechanics,food, refreshments) hats off!!!”
“The course was really amazing this year, I really liked the aid stations, especially the 4th one. The last descent with the reworked path really made the descent easier. Again a big thank you for the event I still really enjoyed it. I will be there next year for the 5th time in 5 years🤪”
What to expect
A “race at the front, party at the back” atmosphere.
A good lunch and post-race beer
Café near ride
Breathtaking scenery and elevation changes
Death ravines
Support throughout your adventure
A “not worse” leg ache
A local atmosphere
Our History
More than 10 years ago, on our cyclocross bikes equipped with 33mm tires and cantilevers, we set out to explore this rural region in the heart of the Appalachians; it was love at first sight. Its countless kilometers of gravel roads and trails, its wind farm and its grandiose landscapes, the majestic Massif park and not to mention its unlimited number of vertical rise seduced us. From that moment on, we knew we had to share this treasure trove of gravel that was previously unknown to the cycling population.
So, in 2019, on a whim and probably over a couple of beers, we made the decision to take on the organization of an unforgettable gravel ride. After a brief presentation of our project, the municipality of Buckland welcomed us with open arms and that’s how we started to organize the first edition of the Buckland on Gravelle. Departure at the foot of the magnetic hill of Buckland, followed by the rows of St-Luc and the agricultural sectors of St-Léon to finish by the ascent of the windmill park and without forgetting the small detour by the monkey faces. Although modest, this first edition was a success and impressed the 74 participants with its course and the challenges that the region presents.
Since that first edition, we knew that our event was epic and had the potential to be a challenge for everyone. Since then, our mission is to make the Buckland a must do cycling event
Discover our Gravelle region
One of the aims of the Buckland sur Gravelle is to introduce gravel biking enthusiasts to the wealth of gravel roads in the Bellechasse-Etchemins region. We’ve carefully compiled a list of our favourite routes in the region for you to enjoy. Enjoy the roads and landscapes throughout the cycling season
Our local rides
Since our first edition, La Buckland has partnered with the Alicia Mercier Foundation. The Foundation is involved in La Buckland by managing all the refreshment stands, an incredible help and involvement for us, and above all for you. Since 2019, thanks to your participation, La Buckland is proud to have donated over $10,000 to the Foundation.
The money raised by the Alicia Mercier Foundation is given to Dr. Bruno Michon, head of the hemato-oncology department at the CHUL in Quebec City. Dr. Michon and his team are searching the world for new care protocols and drugs that can be administered to children with cancer without delay to increase their chances of survival. Read more …