Paramedics from Urgences-santé responded to 125 incidents during the UCI Road World Championships held in Montreal from September 25 to 27, 2026, and the emergency service has described the operation as a success. The three‑day event required two years of detailed planning by Urgences-santé in coordination with the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) to ensure medical coverage for both athletes and spectators throughout the competition venues.
During the championships, paramedic teams were positioned at key points along the race routes and at spectator areas to provide rapid assistance. Each of the 125 incidents was attended by qualified personnel, who delivered on‑site care and, when necessary, arranged transport to hospitals. The prompt response times and the ability to manage a high volume of cases without overwhelming resources were highlighted as indicators of the operation’s effectiveness.
The extensive preparation period allowed Urgences-santé to map out potential risk zones, allocate staffing levels, and establish communication protocols with event organizers. By the end of the final race on September 27, the service reported that all incidents were resolved according to medical standards and that no major disruptions to the competition occurred as a result of the emergencies.
Officials from both Urgences-santé and the UCI noted that the collaborative approach taken for the Montreal championships could serve as a model for future large‑scale sporting events in the province. The successful handling of the 125 calls demonstrates the capacity of the city’s emergency infrastructure to support international events that draw large crowds and high‑intensity athletic activity.
Overall, the three‑day cycling competition concluded without major medical incidents beyond those already addressed, confirming the thoroughness of the two‑year planning effort and the readiness of Montreal’s emergency services to meet the demands of world‑class sporting events.