Dutch and Belgian champs should happen at the same time, both in the weird enclaves/exclaves over there

The part of the course after Édouard Montpetit changes a little from time to time. Looking at the upcoming worlds race, I just realized it seems to be slightly different again, going downhill on what appears to be St-Urbain St. instead of doing the downhill/uphill on Parc Ave.

That part of the course is still in use, maybe 4 km before the current finish line. Actually an area I really like to go to when watching the race. Very convenient access by metro/REM station. Easy if you want to do a pilgrimage there.

Finding wide streets like this shouldn't be a problem. The moto escort might be more complex.

Great! Keep me informed. And the good news is any cycling route here won't have any evil Forclaz-like climbing.

Who'll be the first to switch to skis?

It's been a while, but your "natural end" comment confirms me I've seen it. Pretty sure I've seen 4 as well. But from 5+, this is where I don't know.

I've stopped watching after a few seasons and it's been for a while on my list of shows I'd like to resume viewing. But I don't recall where I've stopped... So to avoid spoilers, I'll need to start over from S1, or try to get lucky by watching 1st episode of each season and see if it looks familiar.

well, that's one roman camp we'll never see in Astérix

I like this part

Now there are two of them!

Didn't PremierTech also sponsor conti teams? Hope it would continue to develop the younger generation of QC/CA riders which was one of their objectives. Also hope the older generation follows in Gee's footsteps but seeing the legal battle + finding new contract at this time, not holding my breath.

I find that my personal totally subjective criteria is that I usually like courses with forest and lakes, and find courses in open fields less interesting.