Mont Sainte-Anne World Cup

August 20, 2015 by Andrew L'Esperance

This past weekend was the first North American Stop on the World Cup in none other than Mont Sainte-Anne, Quebec. This race has history. This year marked the 25th year in a row that Mont Sainte-Anne has been host to World Cup racing. As a Canadian I am very proud to have this race in my country and even happier that it is one of the most technical and relentless tracks on the circuit. My race went really well, I rode a clean race, no crashes (not easy) and climbed very well. I finished 64th, 11 places up from last year! Progress is what I work everyday towards and it is always satisfying to see that happen. Enjoy these photos from the weekend

Andrew L'Esperance and Evn McNeely — The hardest climb on the course was not the Marmotte or L'Enfer, it was this one in the first half lap of the course Credit: Rob Smith

Evan Guthrie riding the fastest line down a new section added to the course this year. On lap three I passed 3 people on this section Credit: Chris Vezina

Lespy Lesperance — Hashing out the details after it was all said and done (with our legs and heart) Credit: Jon Duncan

Lespy Revolver FS — Top corner of the Beatrice, on the Revolver FS I could roll this a lot smoother and faster than previous years Credit: Jon Duncan

MSA World Cup Lespy — Twenty seconds into the race Credit: Jon Duncan

Haley Smith had a special cheering section during her race Credit: Rob Smith

This is what a bottle neck at a World Cup looks like Credit: Chris Vezina

Dropping into the new section Photo Credit: Rob Smith

One comment

Suzanne Bertin says:

August 5, 2015 at 5:58 pm

Salut Andrew,
Just read your blog and read an interview in the cycling magazine…amazing…!Jack and I have been away a lot and as a result were not aware of all your accomplishements.
Your mom is so proud of you..I’m sure you know that.
Congratulations on your University Degree and on placing 64th in the “World Cup”
You are an inspiration to others and a great ambassador for our Beautiful Province!
You “rock”

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