August 11, 2019 (Lac-Beauport, QC) – Already the last stage! The experience concluded at Sentiers du Moulin (SDM), a tight mountain bike network in full expansion recognized for its Enduro trails, 20 minutes from historical Old-Quebec; larger-than-life ramps and wooden gangways, berms, gigantic and perfectly groomed rock pathways, wild descents and technical climbs. SDM has it all and really delivered!

We started with a smooth climb of the “Raph”, nickname of the local Olympian and Pan Am Games gold medalist Raphael Gagné. Then into the flowy timed descent of the Baribal. The first half of the stage was easy as presented where we all knew the second half was going be the final technical challenge of the week.

As expected the last section of the stage was incredibly demanding with long and technical climbs, leading to an incredible finish in the descent of the SuperG. What a trail! Tens of features including riding including riding over a cabin. I hope no one was sleeping in! SDM is wild, tough but unbeatable fun.

“A first, looking at the total distance of the 6 day race, I was suspicious. Now that I have experienced the terrain, I understand that it could not be more. Not 1 km is a given” Says rider Chase Moreira from Edmonton Alberta. “I raced BC Bike Race last year and the QSE this year. QSE trails are second to none. “I am amazed about their singletracks. Best kept secret! The atmosphere is over the wall. And because of the very simple logistics for the organization of the unique base camp – to the benefit of the riders – the price is less than half of other stage races. “ to Conclude Moreira.

Although the American Sarah Kaufmann won the last stage, South Afrika’s Amy McDougall, 2 time singlespeed world champion, confirmed her overall victory. “I have raced all over the world, but this was the best mountain biking I have ever experienced. The trails are simply fantastic and so diversified. The vibe is unreal and the organization is absolutely perfect. With the charms of Old Quebec City next to the permanent festive base camp, this was the mountain bike week of my life. Thanks Quebec.” proudly said McDougall before heading back home and hoping to be back in 2020.

Spain’s Tomi Misser was in a class of its own here in Quebec. He controlled the race from start to finish. Misser, who won Elite DH World Cups in the past before becoming Masters World Champ in both DH and XC was in Quebec to participate to the QSE before competing at the World Championships later this month at Mont Sainte-Anne.

Local announcer confirmed everyone as a Qué-Biker. “You have completed the Québec Singletrack Expérience. You are forever a Qué-Biker!”. And then it was time to party. Those Quebecors really know how to throw a party. Live band, dance, souvenirs and cheers. What an incredible week it was.

We all knew that Quebec was world famous for the World Cup as it was created here. Quebec is now becoming world famous for its unique stage race : The Quebec Singletrack Experience.

Results here.

QSE 2020 registration : exclusive pre-sale
The QSE runs from August 4 to 9 2019. Presale registration for QSE 4 in 2020 begins on August 12, 2019 at noon. You can register for an all-inclusive 6-day package including lodging for as low as $ 1,399 CAD ($ 1,050 USD) + taxes.

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