Paris To Ancaster 60K

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - FIELD LIMITS ARE NOW IN EFFECT
PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW

Join thousands of 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. Cash awards for the top male & female racers overall (60km race only), & medals to the top 3 in each age group.

Mountain bikes, hybrids and cyclocross bikes are recommended. The course consists of 20km of gravel and dirt roads, 18km of rail trail, 13km of singletrack (1-3km sections) and 8km 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 31/12). 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), 60 KM Single Speed Open and 60 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.

YOU MUST GO TO ANCASTER TO PICK UP YOUR PLATE - THEY ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT PARIS
Registration and Number Pick Up is only available at Ancaster:
Saturday April 14 - Ancaster Community Centre - 12 to 5pm.
Sunday April 15 - Ancaster Community Centre - 8 to 9:30am. Saturday Plate Pick-up recommended.

BACK FOR 2012 - 3 WAVES TO REDUCE CONGESTION ON COURSE
Start: FIRST WAVE - 10:15AM
Start: SECOND WAVE - 10:25AM
Start: THIRD WAVE & TOUR - 10:35AM
Depart from Green Lane Sports Park, Green Lane, Paris

THE FIRST WAVE
Entry to the first wave is based on a finish in the top 250 of the 2011 race or to those in possession of a valid 2012 CCA/UCI/USACycling racing licence. Entry to the first wave is determined solely by the event organizers. Number plates are unique for first wave starters. The top 100 riders from 2011 will start at the front of Wave 1. The rest of Wave 1 will be riders who finished in the top 250 overall in 2011 OR hold a 2012 racing licence from CCA or USACycling. Licence must be shown at registration and packet pick up. Limited to 500 riders.

NEW INFO ABOUT WAVE 1

Racers interested in riding P2A from Wave 1 who do not meet the existing criteria ( UCI licence or USAC domestic Licence or a top 250 finish in the P2A from 2011) now have two more ways to prove they belong with the fast guys and girls. The top 30 riders from the Tour of Pelham on April x and the Tour of Bronte Dirt Dash on April x, will be eligible for a 1st Wave start. Regular P2A entry fees will apply. You may upgrade an existing P2A entry at registration on April 14 upon proof of a top 30 result in either of the races. Please see www.tourofbronte.com or www.laketolake.ca for race information, entry details and course descriptions.

THE SECOND WAVE
Wave 2 will be for riders who anticipate finishing in under 3 hours. Limited to 500 riders.

If Wave 2 is full- You may be able to move into Wave 2 at the time you pick up your race number, if someone moves from Wave 2 to Wave 1 or 3 to create an opening. We are NOT taking names for a waiting list to change waves. The procedure will be to pick up your race number, then go to the “ Event/Wave ChangeTable” to see if a spot is available to switch your registration. We expect there will be some riders who applied for their racing licence who will be trying to move up to Wave 1 from Wave 2, so some openings will likely become available.

THE THIRD WAVE
Wave 3 will be for riders anticipating a finish time of longer than 3 hours and all riders not qualifying for Wave 1 if the field limit for the 2nd Wave is met. Limited to 600 riders.

By being honest with your predicted finish time everyone will have more fun and a faster, less congested ride.

60 KM CUT OFF TIME IN EFFECT FOR 2012
You will have 2 hours and 15 minutes from the 60 km start to reach the halfway point at the Harrisburg aid station. If you're late you will not be permitted to continue. There will be a shuttle provided to return you to the finish or start line. For this reason we would recommend that inexperienced or first time participants tackle the 35 km race the first year, prior to attempting the 60 km event in a future year.

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 PICK UP & REGISTRATION IS AT THE ANCASTER COMMUNITY CENTRE.
The 60km Paris To Ancaster start is at the Green Lane Sports Park, Paris. A nominal charge will be made for start area parking, with monies going to charity. Riders are encouraged to carpool. There are only 100 spots available for 2012 where a bus will be available at Ancaster, and your bike will be trucked. 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 Paris. This bus is free for all participating riders. See the link on the Navigation Bar for maps to Ancaster and Paris.

Paris To Ancaster Souvenir Clothing is now available! Click the Images Below.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DISCOUNT AVAILABLE UNTIL JAN. 16TH 9AM
REGULAR REGISTRATION AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL 6TH 9AM
LAST MINUTE ON-LINE REGISTRATION (higher cost) AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL 11TH 11:59PM

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER - IN PERSON - SATURDAY APRIL 14 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 - On-line registration ends on Wednesday April 11, 2012 at 11:59PM.

MAIL-IN REGISTRATION HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED.

LINK TO CONFIRMED REGISTRATIONS
This feature will be available soon. 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 2012 WAIVER--- NOTE: At the time of posting the OCA has not made the waiver available. As soon as it is ready we will post it here.