Cycling has been growing in popularity in Qu bec in recent years.
Cycling is a major social phenomenon.
The summer months see more and more cyclists on the roads, either alone or in groups. In Qu bec, cyclists have the right to ride on most roads, with the exception of autoroutes. Motorists and truck drivers must be especially careful when they see them at the far right or the road. Shoulder width varies from 1 m to 1.75m. Road shoulders are marked off with a white line, and cyclists travel on them in the same direction as other traffic.