August 04, 2017 (Mont-Ste-Anne, Que.) – Canada’s Raphael Gagne (Cannondale-3Rox Racing) was on hand for the official launch of Velirium 2017 and the 27th annual UCI MTB XCO#5/DH#6 World Cup at legendary Mont-Sainte-Anne. Following the press conference we caught up with “Raph” from Quebec City for his take on MSA, his home course, and his shape as the latter part of the season unfolds.