St. George To Ancaster 35K
Join over 1000 cyclists in this fun family event. From the seasoned racer to the first timer, this is the ride for you! Everyone is eligible to win great draw prizes. Medals are awarded to the top 3 in each age group.
Mountain bikes, hybrids and cyclocross bikes are recommended. The course consists of 11km of gravel and dirt roads, 8km of rail trail, 6km of singletrack (1-3km sections) and 10km of paved road.
BE PREPARED! EVENT GOES RAIN OR SHINE!
Bring a spare tube, pump, patch kit, rain jacket and gloves.
We have had snow and sleet on race day so be ready for anything.
Helmets are mandatory so don't leave home without it!
CATEGORIES
You are placed into a category based on your birth date. (Men and Women - based on age as of Dec 31/10). The categories are: Under 10 (must be accompanied by an adult),11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+, unicycle, tandem, Mixed (1 male & 1 female), 35 KM Single Speed Open and 35 KM Open Men's Clydesdale for riders 220 pounds and over. Riders who place must weigh in at the Awards Ceremony. Riders must be more than 220 pounds in riding gear or street clothes. No extra weight is permitted (e.g. hydration pack, etc.). Any disagreements are decided at the discretion of the organizers.
Start: 11:45AM
Depart from South Dumfries Community Centre, St. George
Registration and Number Pick Up is only available at Ancaster:
Saturday April 17 - Ancaster Community Centre - 12 to 5pm.
Sunday April 18 - Ancaster Community Centre - 8 to 9:30am. Saturday Plate Pick-up recommended.
AWARD CEREMONIES 3PM ON RACE DAY AT THE ANCASTER COMMUNITY CENTRE
You or a representative must be in attendance to get your medal/prize. Medals/prizes will not be mailed this year.
REGISTRATION - IMPORTANT- PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE REGISTERING.
THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS ONCE YOU REGISTER.
ALL NUMBER & CHIP PICK UP & REGISTRATION IS AT THE ANCASTER COMMUNITY CENTRE.
The 35km St. George To Ancaster start is at the South Dumfries Community Centre, St. George. Riders are encouraged to carpool. There are only 50 spots available for 2010 where a bus will be available at Ancaster, and your bike will be trucked to St. George. There is a fee payable with your registration for this pre-race transportation. For everyone there is a secure bike check at the finish. A bus will be available to get you back to your vehicle at St. George. This bus is free for all participating riders. See the link on the Navigation Bar for maps to Ancaster and Paris.
TIMING CHIPS - The timing chips must be worn according to instructions provided at registration.
Failure to return the chip after the finish will result in a $50 charge to the rider.
Paris To Ancaster Souvenir Clothing is now available! CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DISCOUNT AVAILABLE UNTIL 6PM FEB. 1ST
REGULAR REGISTRATION AVAILABLE UNTIL 6PM APRIL 12TH
LAST MINUTE ON-LINE REGISTRATION (higher cost) AVAILABLE UNTIL
MIDNIGHT APRIL 15TH
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER - IN PERSON - SATURDAY APRIL 17 FROM 12-5PM
AT THE ANCASTER COMMUNITY CENTRE
Please Note: In Person Registration is Cash or Credit Card Only. Cheques not accepted.
ON-LINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED On-line registration ends on Thursday April 15, 2010 at midnight sharp.
MAIL-IN REGISTRATION - the registration form is now available. It is in MS Word. Cursor over the link and right click and "Save Target As" to your desktop.
LINK TO CONFIRMED REGISTRATIONS - This feature is now available.
Mail-in registrations will be added to this list when time permits. Please be patient.
DOWNLOADABLE WAIVER (Adobe Acrobat PDF) - save time at registration. Print this off, fill it in and bring it with you to register. OCA 2010 WAIVER