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Ontario Cup Road Series
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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 spil 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
Riders can register at the event but it is to their disadvantage. Some organizers do offer pre-registration.Consult the organizer for further details.
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:
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Place |
Points |
Place |
Points |
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1st |
25 |
9th |
7 |
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2nd |
20 |
10th |
6 |
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3rd |
16 |
11th |
5 |
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4th |
13 |
12th |
4 |
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5th |
11 |
13th |
3 |
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6th |
10 |
14th |
2 |
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7th |
9 |
15th |
1 |
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8th |
8 |
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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 highest placing at the Ontario Road Championships, followed by the Provincial Time Trial if required.
New for 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
HCC Good Friday Road Races
April 2, 2010
This classic road course uses five drumlins each lap benefit the climbers with plenty of room on the Flamborough Plain for the rouleurs to get going. A great road race event for the all rounder!
Burlington Road Race
May 16, 2010
A challenging hilly course between Aldershot and Waterdown up Hidden Valley via Snake Road. A great course to see who trained the hardest through the winter.
Niagara Classic
May 23, 2010
Back for its 11th consecutive year, the Niagara Classic has become a yearly tradition on the O-Cup circuit. Organised by St. Catharines Cycling Club, the event guarantees three things: 1) Great Organizing, 2) Great Food and 3) Effingham Hill in Pelham.
KW Classic
June 13, 2010
Back for its 22st year, the KW Classic has also become a staple of the O-Cup circuit. Organised by Extremeroad.com, the 4.6 km Hidden Valley course features one of Ontario's longest and widest straight away finishes.
Peterborough ITT
June 20, 2010
A great mid-season event which will put all riders legs and lungs to the test.
CHIN Picnic Criterium
July 1, 2010
An amazing criterium situated at Exhibition Place in Toronto, that runs on parts of the Indy Car race course. There is always lots of entertainment for family and friends as this event is featured around the annual CHIN Picnic.
Bike the Bruce
July 25, 2010
Back for its second edition on the O-Cup circuit and the 2010 Series Finale Race. Bike the Bruce will start in Oliphant and travel through Sable Beach and Warton the hard cross-winds will definitely keep riders on the edge of their seats.
Provincial Championships
NEW 2010 - The Provincial Championships will be run utilizing UCI age-based categories. O-Cup points will not be awarded at these events.
Provincial Road and Hill Climb Championships - Jewel in the Wilderness
August 14-15, 2010
For the 7th consecutive year, racers will return to this multi race event in the cycling friendly region of Elliot Lake. Only 5.5 hours from Toronto. This event will not only feature the 2010 Provincial Championship Road Race but also the Provincial Championship Hill Climb.
Provincial Criterium - Tour Di Via Italia
September 5, 2010
2010 marks the 52nd running of the Tour di Via Italia. This event will not only be the Provincial Criterium Championships but it will also be part of a three race weekend which features a criterium hosted my Maple Leaf Cycling Club on the Saturday and a criterium on holiday Monday just across the border in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
Provincial Time Trial
September 12, 2010
A new veunue in the Niagara Region for the 2010. Hosted by the St. Catharines Cycling Club.
| Type |
Dates |
Event |
Location |
OCUP |
More Info |
| Road |
Apr.02.2010 |
Good Friday |
Hamilton |
X |
more info |
| Road |
May.16.2010 |
Burlington Road Race |
Burlington |
X |
more info |
| Road |
May.23.2010 |
Niagara Classic Road Race |
Pelham |
X |
more info |
| Road |
Jun.13.2010 |
K-W Classic Road Race |
Kitchener-Waterloo |
X |
more info |
| Road |
Jun.20.2010 |
Peterborough ITT |
Peterborough |
X |
more info |
| Road |
Jul.01.2010 |
CHIN Picnic Criterium |
Toronto |
X |
more info |
| Road |
Jul.25.2010 |
Bike the Bruce |
Sauble Beach |
X |
more info |
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