{"id":8911,"date":"2025-09-25T14:13:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T18:13:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aveloquebec.ca\/prolongation\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T12:23:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T16:23:53","slug":"extension","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aveloquebec.ca\/en\/extension\/","title":{"rendered":"Season extension"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t<h1>Season extension<\/h1>\n\t<p>In response to growing user demand, \u00e0V\u00e9lo is extending its season by two weeks!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>From <strong>April 15 to 30<\/strong> and from <strong>November 1 to 15<\/strong>, 60 stations and 600 bikes will be available (subject to change depending on weather conditions). The extended network is made up of stations that are almost entirely electrified and located near the four\u2011season cycling network to ensure customer safety and reduce the risk of uncharged batteries.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To stay informed about the network status, visit the Network Info page:<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aveloquebec.ca\/en\/network-info\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNetwork Info\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aveloquebec.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/icone_objectifs.png\" alt=\"icone_objectifs\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"92\" width=\"92\" title=\"icone_objectifs\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h2>\n\t\tThe network\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p><!--StartFragment --><\/p>\n<p>The following neighborhoods will be served, either partially or fully, during this period:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Cit\u00e9-Universitaire, Lairet, Maizerets, Montcalm, Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Saint-Roch, Saint-Sacrement, Saint-Sauveur, Vanier, Vieux-Limoilou, and Vieux-Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The stations scheduled to be in service as of April 15 may differ from those shown on the map, depending on any issues that may arise during equipment installation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Please refer to the interactive map to see the stations available in real time.<\/p>\n<p><!--EndFragment --><\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aveloquebec.ca\/en\/stations\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tInteractive map\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aveloquebec.ca\/en\/carte-reseau-15-avril-2026-06-03-2026-2\/\"  target=\"_self\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aveloquebec.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Carte-reseau-15-avril-2026-06-03-2026.webp\" alt=\"Carte r\u00e9seau 15 avril 2026 (06-03-2026)\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"926\" width=\"1500\" title=\"Carte r\u00e9seau 15 avril 2026 (06-03-2026)\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aveloquebec.ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/bb-plugin\/img\/pixel.png\" alt=\"\" itemprop=\"image\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aveloquebec.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/icone_casque.png\" alt=\"icone_casque\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"92\" width=\"92\" title=\"icone_casque\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h2>\n\t\tSafety\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p><!--StartFragment --><\/p>\n<p>In April and November, road conditions can be unpredictable. Snow or ice may cover the pavement. Please exercise caution and adjust your riding accordingly. We remind you that the bikes are not designed for winter conditions (tires are not studded), and <strong>wearing a helmet remains mandatory<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><!--EndFragment --><\/p>\n\t<p><!--StartFragment --><\/p>\n<p><em>Note: The service reserves the right to temporarily close stations in case of unsafe conditions. Users will always be able to return a bike, but will not be able to take a new one while the network is closed. No refund will be issued in the event of a temporary or early closure of the network.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><!--EndFragment --><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aveloquebec.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/YRA6537.webp\" alt=\"_YRA6537\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"787\" width=\"1200\" title=\"_YRA6537\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aveloquebec.ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/bb-plugin\/img\/pixel.png\" alt=\"\" itemprop=\"image\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aveloquebec.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/icone_objectifs.png\" alt=\"icone_objectifs\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"92\" width=\"92\" title=\"icone_objectifs\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h2>\n\t\tFrequently Asked Questions\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\">Why will the extended service be offered only in certain neighborhoods?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\" tabindex=\"-1\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ville.quebec.qc.ca\/citoyens\/deplacements\/deplacements-actifs\/corridors_velo.aspx\"><!--StartFragment --><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The early installation and late removal of equipments still pose logistical challenges for our teams due to uncertain weather conditions. That is why we have decided to focus our efforts on deploying an extended network in neighborhoods where the demand is high and where there is a four-season cycling network, notably with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ville.quebec.qc.ca\/citoyens\/deplacements\/deplacements-actifs\/corridors_velo.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vivacit\u00e9 corridors<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-1\">Why is the season only being extended by two weeks?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-1\" tabindex=\"-1\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><!--StartFragment --><\/p>\n<p>We have to consider that bike batteries do not charge below zero degrees Celsius, even at electrified stations. To avoid logistical challenges, we are limiting the season extension to the last two weeks of April and to the first two weeks of November, when average daytime temperatures typically remain above the freezing point. Additionally, the equipment we currently have is not suitable for winter conditions, with the risk of snow being higher beyond the extension period.<!--EndFragment --><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-2\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-2\">Why will the network include only 60 stations instead of the usual 225?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-2\" tabindex=\"-1\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>The extended service is deployed in neighborhoods where traffic demand is highest and where a year-round cycling network can be found, notably with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ville.quebec.qc.ca\/citoyens\/deplacements\/deplacements-actifs\/corridors_velo.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vivacit\u00e9 corridors<\/a>. Moreover, the extended service will consist primarily of electrified stations.<\/p>\n<p><!--EndFragment --><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-3\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-3\">Why did you choose to keep mostly electrified stations open?  <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-3\" tabindex=\"-1\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><!--StartFragment --><\/p>\n<p>Since 100% of our bike fleet is electrically-assisted, it is essential that the extended network be made up almost entirely of electrified stations to ensure a high-quality experience for our users. Colder temperatures and shorter daylight hours mean that solar-powered stations, which rely on battery storage, won&#8217;t charge sufficiently to operate 24\/7. That is why we have chosen to open primarily electrified stations, with only a few solar stations remaining in service-specifically in areas where demand justifies the more frequent technician interventions they require. This approach ensures a more consistent and reliable network. <!--EndFragment --><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-4\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-4\">Which stations will be available during the extended season?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-4\" tabindex=\"-1\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><!--StartFragment --><\/p>\nThe network map on this page shows the stations that we plan to make available during the extended season. However, changes may occur depending on issues encountered during the installation of the equipment, notably if residual snow delays the installation or due to unforeseen work. At all times during this period, it is important to refer to the interactive map in the mobile app or on the website, which will display the open stations in real time.<br \/>\n<!--EndFragment -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-5\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-5\">Are the bikes equipped with studded tires and non-slip pedals?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-5\" tabindex=\"-1\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><!--StartFragment --><\/p>\n<p>No, the bikes will not be equipped with studded tires or non-slip pedals. These modifications would have been very costly for just two additional weeks of service in April and November. For this reason, it&#8217;s important to adjust your riding based on weather conditions. <!--EndFragment --><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-6\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-6\">What happens if there&#8217;s snow or ice?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-6\" tabindex=\"-1\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><!--StartFragment --><\/p>\n<p>Our team will closely monitor weather conditions. If unfavorable weather poses a safety risk to users, certain stations may be temporarily closed, or the entire network may be suspended depending on how conditions evolve. These adjustments are necessary to ensure user safety and provide a service adapted to current weather conditions. Information about service interruptions or station closures will be communicated as soon as possible, with continuous updates when needed, through our various communication channels.<\/p>\n<p><!--EndFragment --><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-7\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-7\">If the network is temporarily suspended or closes early for the season, will refunds be issued?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-7\" tabindex=\"-1\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aveloquebec.ca\/conditions\/\"><!--StartFragment --><\/a><\/p>\n<p>No refunds will be issued in the event of a temporary or extended closure. Please refer to Article 3.1 of our <a href=\"https:\/\/aveloquebec.ca\/conditions\/\">Terms of Use<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-8\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-8\">What is the pricing for the extended season?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-8\" tabindex=\"-1\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><!--StartFragment --><\/p>\n<p>There is no specific pricing for the extended season, since all of our plans remain flexible and already adapt to your needs. For occasional use, the single ride per minute pass or the 24-hour multiple trips pass remain your best options. If you plan to use \u00e0V\u00e9lo more frequently during this period, the 30-day memberships (30 or 45 minutes) become more affordable than the 24-hour multiple trips pass starting from 2 or 3 consecutive days of use. Note that no credit or carryover of remaining days can be offered on 30-day membership, so it is your responsibility to choose the most advantageous plan based on your needs. Good news, this extended period is included in the annual subscriptions (30 or 45 minutes).<\/p>\n<p><!--EndFragment --><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Season extension In response to growing user demand, \u00e0V\u00e9lo is extending its season by two weeks! &nbsp; From April 15 to 30 and from November 1 to 15, 60 stations and 600 bikes will be available (subject to change depending on weather conditions). The extended network is made up of stations that are almost entirely electrified and located near the four\u2011season cycling network to ensure customer safety and reduce the<\/p>\n<div class=\"readmore\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aveloquebec.ca\/en\/extension\/\" class=\"blueBtn\" >Read more<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8911","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aveloquebec.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8911","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aveloquebec.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aveloquebec.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aveloquebec.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aveloquebec.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8911"}],"version-history":[{"count":26,"href":"https:\/\/aveloquebec.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8911\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9841,"href":"https:\/\/aveloquebec.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8911\/revisions\/9841"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aveloquebec.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8911"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}