2025 OCUP MTB #1 REGISRATIONWOODNEWTON MAY 10th-11th
XCC May 10th & XCO May 11th
The Ontario Cycling MTB Race Series will kick into high gear starting
May 11th. Riders will be racing at popular returning venues in Boler
Mountain and Horseshoe Resort that are coming back to the series in
2025. With returns to the classics at Woodnewton/Hardwood and a second
successive visit to SSM at Hiawatha Highlands we are excited for the
series to get underway! For the 2025 MTB Series, Ontario Cycling is
pleased to announce this exciting five race series to all new and
experienced riders:
May 10th-11th - MTB OCup #1 Woodnewton: XCC (Sat) & XCO (Sun)
May 16th-18th - MTB OCup #2/Canada Cup Hardwood Ski & Bike: XCC (Fri)
& XCO (Sun)
June 14th-15th - MTB OCup #3 Boler Mountain: XCC (Sat) & XCO (Sun)
June 28th-19th - MTB OCup #4 Hiawatha Highlands: XCM + XCC (Sat) & XCO
(Sun)
August 15th-17th - Provincial MTB Championships Horseshoe Resort: XCC
(Fri), Team Relay (Sat), & XCO (Sun)
NEW FOR 2025
With feedback from riders during and at the conclusion of the 2024
series a change to the XCO category structure has been made in
consultation with all 2025 OCup organizing committees. This will see
the removal of Sport/Expert ability category delineations for age
groups 19-34, 35-44, 45-54, and 55-64. There will now be just one
category for each of those respective age groups to make for larger
fields, more exciting racing, and meaningful competition. This
decision has not been made lightly, with majority of respondents
requesting an XCO category restructuring and organizer support for
this change.
To continue providing opportunities for beginner and riders new to the
OCup series, Novice categories are being added to the second start
wave for all riders 19+. With the purpose of this category being for
new riders to the sport and serving as an entry point for adults, OCup
points and series ending overall awards will not be earnable. Guarding
against riders that should be racing their respective age group from
dropping down to collect prizing.
Ontario Cycling (OC) waivers & consent forms are only required to be
signed once per calendar year.
Woodnewton is located in Uxbridge, just 15 minutes north of Whitby and
is home to the Durham Shredders Mountain Bike Club. Woodnewton offers
exceptional early season riding conditions with its sandy soils,
southern exposure, and remarkable trails that are exclusively
accessible during events. In keeping with the surrounding terrain in
Durham Forest, Woodnewton offers a great selection of fast, flowy and
technical single and double track trails. Follow us on Instagram
@durhamshredders for the latest updates on this amazing event!
Full details in the tech guide coming soon.
THURSDAY, May 8th:
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm XCO Course Pre-Ride
Registration closes at midnight
FRIDAY, May 9th:
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm XCO Course Pre-Ride
SATURDAY, May 10th:
9:00 am – 4:00 pm XCO Course Pre-Ride
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Rider Sign-In is Open*
11:30 am XCC Start Wave 1 (U13 & U15)
11:00 am XCC Start Wave 2 (U17+ W)
11:30 am XCC Start Wave 3 (Kids Fun Race!)
12:00 pm XCC Start Wave 4 (U17 & Master M)
12:30 pm XCC Start Wave 5 (U19 & Elite M)
1:00 pm XCC Podium Ceremonies
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Women & Girls Programming
Bike Maintenance/Repair Workshop & Guided Ride!
SUNDAY, May 11th:
7:30 am – 1:00 pm Rider Sign-In is Open*
9:00 am Start Wave 1 (U11/U13)
10:30 am Wave 1 Podium Ceremonies
10:00 am Start Wave 2 (U15, Sport U17/19, Novice 19+)
12:00 am Wave 2 Podium Ceremonies
11:30 am Start Wave 3 (Senior W/M, Master W, Master M55+)
1:45 pm Wave 3 Podium Ceremonies
1:30 pm Start Wave 4 (Elite & Expert W/M, Master M 35-54)
3:30 pm Wave 4 Podium Ceremonies
3:15 pm Racing Concludes
*All riders must sign-in before their race. Sign-in closes 30 minutes
prior to the start of each race wave.
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