The Cycling Grand Prix will roll in Montreal for another five years, as the city and the province have granted the event a budget of $1,250,000 per year until 2019.

The City of Montreal press release referenced the benefits of the race but offered no details about the economic impact, or tourism revenues associated with the event, which started in 2010.

The Quebec government will put up $600,000 over three years for the race, which will take place on September 13 this year.

Up to 200 top international racers tackle a hilly 205 kilometre track, which consists of 17 laps around the 12.1 km circuit over Mount Royal in the race.

Mayor Denis Coderre and Transport Minister Robert Poeti – both decked out in Montreal Canadiens jerseys - were on hand Saturday morning for a press in Montreal to make the announcement.

“The International Cyclists Union selected Montreal for one good reason: we’re a bicycling city constantly become a better place for cycling,” said Coderre, reading from a written statement.

Reporters asked the two about bike safety for regular city riders and Poeti suggested that changes to the rules of the road might be upcoming.

“We’re working very hard and since the new regulation with security code we have to share the road all together, the point is not that the trucks going to win because it’s bigger and stronger. We have to share the road between cars, trucks, cyclists and pedestrians, we have to be cautious all together,” said Poeti Minister of Transport and Minister responsible for the Montreal region.

Poeti gifted Coderre with a bike helmet but neither suggested that any restrictions would be put onto those who choose not to wear a helmet.