Events
Citizen Level Events
Citizen level events are your first step when starting to race on the road. These events provide a relaxed atmosphere for a first time racer.
Who can participate?
Any rider over the age of 10 as of December 31, 2011.
What type of memerbship is required?
Riders can participate on a citizen permit, UCI licence, or one-event permit. The only categories that require UCI licening is the open category (where the high level racers would compete).
Regional Level Events
Regional level events are a step above citizen events on the competition ladder. Once a rider has gained some experience racing in a group, they can compete against tougher opponents in a regional event.
Who can participate?
Any rider over the age of 15 as of December 31, 2011.
What type of membership is required?
Riders under 17 can participate using a citizens permit, or a one-event permit, or a UCI licence. Riders aged 17-18 can participate using a UCI licence or a one-event permit. Senior 4 male, senior female, master 3 male, and master female can all participate using a one-event permit, or a UCI licence. Senior 1/2 and senior 3 male, and master 1 and 2 male, require UCI licences to participate.
Ontario Cup Events
Introduction
For riders who enjoy challenging courses and competing against the best riders from across the province, the Ontario Cup Road Series is for you. The Ontario Cup Road Series is 7 events in length. Events are typically scheduled monthly and combines traditional events on the OCA calendar with a blend of time trial(s), criterium(s), road race(s) and stage race(s).
The OCA O-Cup selection process results in only the best events becoming part of the Ontario Cup Road Series. Only a diversified dedicated rider will be crowned Ontario Cup Road Series Champion.
O-Cup riders are categorized by age, except in the Senior Men and Master Men (35+) categories. The Senior Men category is split into 4 categories with the Senior 1/2 Men racing together. The Senior 3 men earn upgrade points at events to move up to to the Senior 1/2 race. Senior 4 men earn points to upgrade to Senior 3. Similar is the Master Men (35+) whom are spill into three categories, with Master 2 riders earn upgrade points at all regional events to move up to Master 1. Master 3 riders earn points to upgrade to Master 2.
Who can Participate?
Riders who are at least 10 years of age as of December 31, 2011 can participate. Ages 10-16 can participate in the Youth Road Series, and ages 15+ can participate in the Ontario Cup Road Series. Upgrades for U15 riders to race U17 will be considered on a case by case basis.
What Type of Membership is Required?
In order to participate in an O-Cup you must be a racing member of the OCA. However different categories have different restrictions. Click here for a guide to selecting the type of membership that suits your needs.
Registration
New for 2011: All Ontario Cup races will be pre-registration ONLY.
USCF Domestic Licences*New for 2011
Riders with USCF Domestic Licences will not be permitted to race.
Foreign riders are not allowed to participate in races outside of their country unless they possess an international licence. If you wish to race in Ontario this season, you are required to purchase a full UCI licence and present it at race registration.
As a rider holding a US domestic licence, your insurance coverage is only valid for events taking place within the USA. Racing outside of the USA, even if using a one-day permit, is against UCI rules. This will not be at all permitted effective 2011.
Junior Gear Restrictions
For more information click here.
Ontario Cup Road Series Benefits
- Ontario’s best road courses built for riders of all ability levels.
- Organized by some of the best clubs/organizers in the province
- Compete against the best riders in Ontario
- Detailed results
Ontario Cup Road Schedule
Calabogie Classic – Road Race
April 17, 2011
Springbank Road Races – Criterium
May 1, 2011
Bike the Bruce – Road Race
May 15, 2011
Nith River – Road Race
May 22, 2011
K-W Classic – Road Race
June 12, 2011
Ciociaro Club O-Cup – Criterium
July 10, 2011
Niagara Classic – Road Race
August 14, 2011
This is the O-Cup Series Finale and will feature DOUBLE O-Cup points! Also due to the Tour de L’Abitibi taking place the weekend of Provincials, the Niagara Classic will act as the Provincial Championship race for Juniors.
Provincial Championships
Since 2010 - The Provincial Championships will be run utilizing UCI age-based categories. O-Cup points will not be awarded at these events.
Provincial Road Race Championships
July 24, 2011 – Waterloo – Extreme Road
Provincial Time Trial
August 21, 2011 – Ottawa – Ride with Rendall
