What is Downhill?
Downhill races are individual timed events. Riders descend toward a finish line at a lower altitude than the start line. Competitors depart the start line at timed intervals (e.g. 30 seconds). The rider with the fastest time wins. Blue Mountain (Collingwood), Horseshoe Valley (Barrie) and Kelso Conservation Area (Milton) have hosted downhill events in the past.
If you are planing on racing in Quebec please consult the FQSC.
Selecting a Downhill Race Category
Below are the different categories available at all event levels (i.e. Regional and Citizen). This chart is designed to help riders new to the sport to pick a category as well as help all riders determine which kind of membership is required to participate in their categories. Riders who still have questions about categories after reading these charts should contact the OCA office.
| Category | Age Information | Citizen Permit | UCI Licence | Non-Member Permit | UCI Licence Code | Ability Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U15 Boys/Girls** | Age: 13-14 Citizen Permit UCI Licence Non-Member Permit UCI Licence: DMU15 Ability Level: Intermediate | DMU15 | Intermediate | |||
| U17 Boys** | Age: 15-16 Citizen Permit UCI Licence Non-Member Permit UCI Licence: DMU17 Ability Level: Intermediate | DMU17 | Intermediate | |||
| Junior Sport Men** | Age: 17-18 Citizen Permit UCI Licence Non-Member Permit UCI Licence: DMJ.S Ability Level: Intermediate | DMJ.S | Intermediate | |||
| Junior Expert Men | Age: 17-18 Citizen Permit UCI Licence UCI Licence: DMJ.E Ability Level: Advanced | DMJ.E | Advanced | |||
| Junior Female** | Age: 15-18 Citizen Permit UCI Licence Non-Member Permit UCI Licence: DWJ or DWU17 Ability Level: Intermediate | DWJ or DWU17 | Intermediate | |||
| Elite (Senior) Sport Men** | Age: 19+ Citizen Permit UCI Licence Non-Member Permit UCI Licence: DME.S Ability Level: Intermediate | DME.S | Intermediate | |||
| Elite (Senior) Expert Men | Age: 19+ Citizen Permit UCI Licence UCI Licence: DME.E Ability Level: Advanced | DME.E | Advanced | |||
| Elite (Senior) Men | Age: 19+ Citizen Permit UCI Licence UCI Licence: DME Ability Level: Professional and/or Highly Skilled Elite Amateur | DME | Professional and/or Highly Skilled Elite Amateur | |||
| Sport Women** | Age: 19+ Citizen Permit UCI Licence Non-Member Permit UCI Licence: DWE.S or DWMA Ability Level: Intermediate | DWE.S or DWMA | Intermediate | |||
| Elite/Expert Female | Age: 19+ Citizen Permit UCI Licence UCI Licence: DWE/DWE.E or DWMA Ability Level: Advanced – Professional and/or Highly Skilled Elite Amateur | DWE/DWE.E or DWMA | Advanced – Professional and/or Highly Skilled Elite Amateur | |||
| Master 30-39 Men** | Age: 30-39 Citizen Permit UCI Licence Non-Member Permit UCI Licence: DMMA Ability Level: Intermediate - Advanced | DMMA | Intermediate - Advanced | |||
| Master 40-49 Men** | Age: 40-49 Citizen Permit UCI Licence Non-Member Permit UCI Licence: DMMB Ability Level: Intermediate - Advanced | DMMB | Intermediate - Advanced |
* DH riders can only purchase two Non-Member Permits each year. Note: DH Citizen Permit only for Ontario sanctioned DH races only
** New members MUST select an entry level/novice category unless they have a previous race licence with another cycling body (proof of this is required before a licence will be granted).