The P2A BRÈVE is an important part of the P2A. It has its own history going back to 2001. It's fast. It's muddy. It's awesome!
KIT PICKUP - SATURDAY APRIL 24, 2027 - Ancaster Rotary Centre/Robert E. Wade Community Park, Ancaster Ontario. MAP TO ANCASTER RACE HQ - 10am-5pm.
RACE - SUNDAY APRIL 25, 2027
START - South Dumfries (Gaukel Memorial) Community Centre/St. George Arena, St. George, Ontario.
MAP TO ST GEORGE
START TIME - 11:15AM
FINISH - Ancaster Rotary Centre/Robert E. Wade Community Park, Ancaster Ontario.
MAP TO ANCASTER RACE HQ
BIKE - Most are using gravel bikes. You can use whatever bike you want since it is an open race. No e-bikes. No aero bars/extensions on drop or flat bars. Helmets are mandatory. No ear buds or headphones.
P2A appreciates the support of the Ontario Provincial Police, Hamilton Police Service and Waterloo Region Police in ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for our participants.
COURSE
The P2A BRÈVE is approximately 45km long and begins at the St. George Arena in St George, Ontario.
Compared to the other P2A race distances, it is brief, or "brève" in French.
Starting in 2001 we have offered this shorter route which still gives riders an authentic Paris to Ancaster experience
After 5km on paved roads leaving St. George, the route passes through Harrisburg before travelling along a series of rail trails, rolling gravel roads and scenic farm laneways. The route passes through Lyden and Jerseyville on its way to the iconic final 7km section in the Dundas Valley.
Tackled first is the muddy descent of the Mineral Springs (approx. 300m long), then 2km on rolling gravel, and then the longer, but equally muddy, descent of Powerline Road (approx. 500m long) before reaching Gravel Pit Rd. The route then descends into the Dundas Valley before tackling the equally legendary climb up Old Martin Road.
You're only 3km from the finish, you’re likely tired, and this is a challenging section. If you can stay on your bike for the whole climb, give yourself a big pat on the back and push through the Finish Line at the top. It’s a memorable ride and is seeing more and more participants every year!
Course maps will be available just prior to the event via download using RidewithGPS. The course may change up to and including race day according to conditions.
Categories
You are placed into a category based on age as of Dec 31/27.
Specialty categories - Clydesdale/Athena, tandem and unicycle - are not age graded.
| race categories |
| 11 & under (should be accompanied by an adult participant) |
| 12-14 |
| 15-16 |
| 17-18 |
| 19-34 |
| 35-44 |
| 45-54 |
| 55-64 |
| 65+ |
| SPECIALTY CATEGORIES - not age graded | Tandem - (trail-a-bike style tandems included) |
| Unicycle - Open men / Open women |
| Open Men's Clydesdale - For riders 220 pounds plus. Riders who place must weigh in at Awards. Weight done in riding gear or street clothes. No extra weight is permitted (e.g. hydration pack, etc.). Disagreements are decided at the discretion of the organizers. |
| Open Women's Athena - For riders 165 pounds plus. Riders who place must weigh in at Awards. Weight done in riding gear or street clothes. No extra weight is permitted (e.g. hydration pack, etc.). Disagreements are decided at the discretion of the organizers. |
P2A BRÈVE - Start Times
Depart from St. George Arena, St. George, ON LINK TO ST GEORGE ARENA MAP
START 1 - 11:15AM - Riders and Racers - Over 24km/hr – Limit of 250
START 2 - 11:20AM - Fun and Friends!
BEFORE YOU REGISTER -- There are CUT-OFF TIMES and we pull slow riders for overall course safety. Cutoff times and locations will be published prior to the race. By being honest with your predicted finish time everyone will have more fun and a faster, less congested ride.
For Breve Riders:-
Cutoff - Jerseyville Road Aid Station & the Rail Trail - 1:30pm - 14KM TO GO (shuttle available)
Cutoff - Slote Road and Mineral Springs Road - 2:00pm 6KM TO GO (you will be directed east on Mineral Springs Road bypassing the Powerline Road Mud Slide)
AWARDS
Award Ceremonies are at 3pm on race day at the Ancaster Rotary Center/Robert E. Wade Community Park. You or a representative must be in attendance to get your medal/prize. Medals/prizes will not be mailed.
P2A IS A POINT-TO-POINT RACE
THE START IS AT A DIFFERENT LOCATION THAN THE FINISH
KIT PICKUP IS ON THE DAY BEFORE THE RACE
Getting to the start/finish, and registration, has some particular challenges for both us and you the participant. We try to assist by offering OPTIONS to help. These include such things as bus transportation for you, or truck transportation for your bike. Others include the ability to get your race kit early in the morning on race day. The big OPTION is the P2A VIP that gives you all sorts of perks (see below). Select VIP on the Products List during your Race Roster registration.
PLEASE VISIT OUR P2A LOGISTICS PAGE FOR DETAILS ABOUT TRANSPORTATION AND KIT PICKUP
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THE P2A VIP - THE PRO EXPERIENCE If you're interested in something truly special then register for the P2A VIP - The Pro Experience. Includes Race Day Kit Pickup and Transportation and More! The P2A VIP includes services usually reserved for professional cyclists or Olympians. Space is limited - reserve today! CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE P2A VIP DETAILS! |
REGISTRATION
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE REGISTERING
Registration and Number Pick Up is only available at Ancaster on
Saturday, April 24 2027 - 10am to 5pm @ Ancaster Rotary Centre/Robert E. Wade Community Park, Ancaster Ontario - they are not available in St. George! LINK TO ANCASTER RACE HQ MAP
IMPORTANT - Plate Pick-up on Saturday Only for the P2A CENTO UNLESS you purchased P2A VIP OR P2A Convenience Package OR the P2A Race Day Kit Pickup Option. These options have limited availability. See the P2A Logistics Page for details.
Plate/kit pick up - On Saturday you either have to be there in person or have a friend pick-up for you. You will need to show your ID in order to pick up your own kit. Friends will need to show an email from you indicating that they in fact do have permission to pick it up and they will need to show their ID. While you are getting your kit come & browse the P2A Expo!!
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN EARLY - Up to December 6 = $84 Electronic Registration through Race Roster See Note Below: All prices are subject to HST and online processing charges INCLUDES OUR FAMOUS BBQ LUNCH
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Still have questions? Contact us and we'll do our best to answer.
REGISTRATION & PROCESSING FEES - Example of what you will see on Race Roster as you register
| Race Entry Example | $100.00 |
| Race Roster Fee (6% plus $1) | $8.79 |
| Price on Race Roster | $108.79 |
| HST on Race Entry | $13.00 |
| Total at Checkout | $121.79 |