The Paris to Ancaster Bicycle Race has taken place for the past sixteen years over the roughest farm lanes, trails and gravel roads we can find. Combined with unpredictable spring weather and the largest field of riders assembled in Canada, it has become a classic race experience for everyone from average riders to Canadian Olympians. This year, CIM will be participating!
Want to ride with us? Choose your distance!
St. George To Ancaster 35K
The course consists of 11km of gravel and dirt roads, 8km of rail trail, 6km of singletrack (1-3km sections) and 10km of paved road.
Paris To Ancaster 60K
The course consists of 20km of gravel and dirt roads, 18km of rail trail, 13km of singletrack (1-3km sections) and 8km of paved road.
If you are interested in joining Connected in Motion in this ride, register now!
Register yourself at PARIS TO ANCASTER BICYCLE RACE
Next, register yourself with the CIM TEAM HERE!
(Note: you must sign up with both the race (Paris to Ancaster) AND the CIM Team).
Note:
This event will require some training. If you are a total newbie to biking or there is a thick layer of dust on your bike, you may want to spend a little time riding the trainer at the gym or at home if you have one. If can get outside even better! Its similar to planning for your 5, 10 and 15km runs. Start easy and build up to it.
Mountain bikes, hybrids and cyclocross bikes are recommended.
A BIKE TUNE UP IS RECOMMENDED PRIOR. Tune ups look at making sure the gears and breaks are working. cost about 25$
Bike Rentals – A security deposit is required, contact the shops for details. Here is a link that looked promising. Just click on the Ontario link and there are tons for Toronto and area.
http://www.out-there.com/canada_outdoor_gear_rentals.htm#Ontario
Contact fellow slipstreamer Carlo Capaldi if you have any cycling (or cycling-diabetes) related questions.
