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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, 2010 can participate in the Ontario Cup Road Series.

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.

Ontario Cup Points
Ontario Cup points are awarded to all categories except Senior 4 Men.  Only riders who purchase their racing membership through the OCA are eligible for O-Cup points.One-Event Racing Permit riders are not entitled to earn O-Cup points (Please visit MEMBERSHIP for One-Event Racing Permit details).  DNF riders (riders who do not finish) are not entitled to O-Cup points.  O-Cup points are different than upgrade points.

The breakdown of O-Cup points is as follows for each category:

Season ending  Ontario Cup Road Series point totals will be a simple tally of the all the O-Cup points earned at O-Cup events for the current year.  In the event of a tie, the Series Champion will be decided by the following; 1) Most Wins 2) If still tied, most 2nd places 3) If still tied, most 3rd places 4) If still tied, most 4th places 5) If still tied, then highest placed finish in final race takes precedence.

Since 2009: O-Cup points and upgrade points will be consumed by out of Province riders. i.e. A rider with a Quebec licence who finishes 3rd in a O-Cup will “consume” those points.

Competition Results and Protests
If a rider has a race problem/protest at an event they should deal immediately with the Chief Commissaire at that event. The Chief Commissaire’s decision shall be final.  If a rider wishes to further appeal the decision, a written protest must be filed to the Provincial Chief Commissaire c/o the OCA within 10 business days.

NOTE: Any race result discrepancies must be reported to the finish commissaire within 15 minutes of being posted at the event. Following this 15 minute period, results are considered final and are signed off as official.

USCF Domestic Licences
Riders with USCF Domestic Licences will be permitted to purchase a One-Event Racing Permit in the equivalent category as stated on their USCF Domestic licence. This will include all categories up to and including Senior 1/2.

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!

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