Almost anyone can race cyclo-cross. Cyclo-cross is a lot of fun and a great way to stay fit in the fall. If you've never tried a cyclo-cross race before this fall is a great time to try one out.
Please see the below chart for Cyclo-Cross licence requirements for season races. Provincial Championships have different licence requirments.
|
Categories |
One-Event Permit |
Citizen Permit |
UCI Licence |
|
Master 3 Men |
X |
X |
X |
|
U15 Men |
X |
X |
X |
|
U17 Men |
X |
X |
X |
|
U17 Women |
X |
X |
X |
|
Beginner Men 19+ |
X |
X |
X |
|
Master 2 Men |
|
|
X |
|
Senior (Including U19) Women |
X |
X |
X |
|
Master Women |
X |
X |
X |
|
U19 Men |
|
|
X |
|
U23 Men |
|
|
X |
|
Senior Men (19-34) |
|
|
X |
|
Master 1 Men |
|
|
X |
New 2010: There will be a reduced Cyclo-cross only UCI licence that will be offered. This will be made available only in August prior to the start of the first cyclo-cross race.
Americal and Foreign Riders
In general, UCI licences are the minimum requirement for participating in the series. This is a requirement of the Canadian sanctioning and insurance system. Americal riders are eligible to purchase an OCA Citizen Permit, however the Participant Accident Insurance is only available to residents of Canada. Riders with a United States Domestic licence (i.e. USCF or NORBA) will be required to purchase a one-event permit and race in the category on their lience.
American and foreign riders are not eligible for provincial championship medals and/or Cyclo-Cross series points - See Provincial Championships below.
One-Event Permits
One-Event Racing Permits will be sold at all Cyclo-Cross events in Ontario. One-Event racing Permits have a cost of $5. Riders can only purchase three One-Event Racing Permits throughout the season (season includes road, mountain bike, weekly series, etc.) before required to purchase an OCA membership.
Important Notes
Since Cyclo-Cross World Championships are in January 2011, categories are based on rider's age as of December 31, 2011.
The Master category for Men starts at 35 for Cyclo-Cross, same as Road.
Special Note about UCI Races
The Toronto International Cyclo-Cross has a UCI sanction for Elite Men and Women categories. Therefore, male and female Elite (Senior) and female U19 (Juniors) must have a UCI racing licence; a citizen’s permit is not enough. All other categories will follow the regular licence requirements.
2010 Cyclo-Cross Provincial Championships
Awards and Licence Requirements
The Provincial Championships categories and start times will be as follows:
Provincial Championship Awards |
|
Categories |
Race Time (min) |
Start Time |
|
Master D (60+) Men |
40 |
10:00 am |
|
Master C Men |
40 |
10:00 am |
|
U15 Men |
40 |
10:00 am |
|
U17 Men |
40 |
10:00 am |
|
U17 Women |
40 |
10:00 am |
|
Beginner Men (19-29)* |
40 |
10:00 am |
|
Master B Men |
50 |
11:30 am |
|
Elite (Including U19) Women |
50 |
11:30 am |
|
Master Women |
50 |
11:30 am |
|
U19 Men |
50 |
11:30 am |
|
U23 Men |
60 |
1:00 pm |
|
Elite Men (19-29) |
60 |
1:00 pm |
|
Master A Men |
60 |
1:00 pm |
*Beginner Men Category is a non-provincial championship category and is not mandatory but can be used at the discretion of the organizer
Licence Requirements |
|
Categories |
One-Event Permit |
Citizen Permit |
UCI Licence |
|
Master C Men |
X |
X |
X |
|
U15 Men |
X |
X |
X |
|
U17 Men |
X |
X |
X |
|
U17 Women |
X |
X |
X |
|
Beginner Men (19-29) |
X |
X |
X |
|
Master B Men |
|
|
X |
|
Elite (Including Junior) Women |
X |
X |
X |
|
Master Women |
X |
X |
X |
|
Junior Men |
|
|
X |
|
U23 Men |
|
|
X |
|
Elite Men (19-29) |
|
|
X |
|
Master A Men |
|
|
X |
2010 Southern Cup Cyclo-Cross Series
The Southern Cup Cyclo-cross Series is Southern Ontario’s main cyclo-cross series. The OCA Events Committee has designed minimum standards for these events to assist race organizers and to ensure that the events are run to the highest standard. The following is a brief overview of the Series as well as guidelines which organizers shall follow.
Series Schedule
· Southern Cup Series will consist of 6-7 races occurring on Sundays only
- Races after Provincials can be included in the Series
- Provincial Championships will not be part of the Series
- Series will not start until the final Road (ITT, Road Race, Criterium or Hill Climb) Provincial Championship has been completed
Series Categories and Upgrade Points
Current road ability based categories will be used throughout the Southern Cup Series.
Upgrade Points will be awarded as follows:
Place and Upgrade Points
1st – 15
2nd - 11
3rd – 8
4th – 6
5th – 4
Note: Upgrade points will also be awarded at non-Series CX races, except for the OBC Eastern Series races.
Optional upgrades will occur once a rider reaches 25 points and mandatory upgrades will occur at 45 points. An upgrade date will be set at the beginning of the season. At this point riders who are above the Optional Upgrade point but are below the Mandatory will be forced to upgrade for the remainder of the season. The same system as used in road.
The Jersey Rule will be in effect for Junior, Senior Men and Women.
Series Points
Series points will be awarded as follows (those who upgrade during the season will carry 1/3rd of their accumulated points):
|
Finishing Position in Category |
Series Points |
Finishing Position in Category |
Series Points |
|
1st |
25 |
9th |
7 |
|
2nd |
20 |
10th |
6 |
|
3rd |
16 |
11th |
5 |
|
4th |
13 |
12th |
4 |
|
5th |
11 |
13th |
3 |
|
6th |
10 |
14th |
2 |
|
7th |
9 |
15th |
1 |
|
8th |
8 |
|
| Note: Series points only available to those who hold an OCA Citizen Permit or UCI Licence.
Category and Start Times
Each Southern Cup Series race will have start times and categories as follows:
|
Categories |
Race Time (min) |
Start Time |
|
Master 3 Men |
40 |
10:00 am |
|
U15 Men |
40 |
10:00 am |
|
U17 Men |
40 |
10:00 am |
|
U17 Women |
40 |
10:00 am |
|
Beginner Men 19+ |
40 |
10:00 am |
|
Master 2 Men |
50 |
11:30 am |
|
Senior (Including U19) Women |
50 |
11:30 am |
|
Master Women |
50 |
11:30 am |
|
U19 Men |
50 |
11:30 am |
|
U23 Men |
60 |
1:00 pm |
|
Senior Men (19-34) |
60 |
1:00 pm |
|
Master 1 Men |
60 |
1:00 pm |
Licence Requirements
|
Categories |
One-Event Permit |
Citizen Permit |
UCI Licence |
|
Master 3 Men |
X |
X |
X |
|
U15 Men |
X |
X |
X |
|
U17 Men |
X |
X |
X |
|
U17 Women |
X |
X |
X |
|
Beginner Men 19+ |
X |
X |
X |
|
Master 2 Men |
|
|
X |
|
Senior (Including U19) Women |
X |
X |
X |
|
Master Women |
X |
X |
X |
|
U19 Men |
|
|
X |
|
U23 Men |
|
|
X |
|
Senior Men (19-34) |
|
|
X |
|
Master 1 Men |
|
|
X |
New 2010: There will be a reduced Cyclo-cross only UCI licence that will be offered. This will be made available only in August prior to the start of the first cyclo-cross race.
The Eastern Ontario Cyclo-Cross Series is a club run series which offers a great introduction into the sport in a fun filled atmopshere. For more information on the Eastern Ontario Cyclo-Cross Ottawa Bicycle Club Series please visit www.cyclocross.org. One-Event racing permits will be available at all Eastern Ontario Events.
- by contacting the OCA office
For more information about cyclo-cross please contact the OCA
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