Tour de l'Ile attracts thousands

Over 25 000 people cycled through the streets of Montreal Sunday in the 28th annual Tour de l'Ile.

The event started at Jeanne-Mance Park and stretched over 50 kilometres.

The sunny weather made it a perfect day for families and cycling enthusiasts.

This year event organizers Velo Quebec challenged experienced riders to finish the course in an hour and a half. However, the goal was never reached, with the fastest time recorded at one hour and forty minutes.

Velo Quebec organizes the event each year to promote cylcing in Quebec.

Flickr photo by: Lea-Kim