The Grand Defi des Héros du Coeur was founded in 2011 by Sylvain Leclerc. Later, in 2018, Sylvain founded Gran Fondo Shédiac, and in 2024, Terra Fondo Shediac.
The University of Moncton, in collaboration with Gabrielle Leclair, wanted to pay tribute to him in 2026 with this short video. Click here to watch the video Sylvain Leclerc.