Hardwood Canada Cup / Ontario Cup
Short Track – Cross Country
p/b Trek Bicycles
Hardwood Ski & Bike – Barrie, Ontario
May 16 to 18, 2025
Join us for the 28th Annual Event!! Cross Country and Short Track mountain bike races for all levels of riders from Youth and Sport to Canada’s top World Cup racers. Come race, come watch, or come and do both.
See past Champions
Important Entry Information: Register Here
• Early Entry Discount until May 1st
• Entry closes at May 15th at 5:00 pm. This is final entry deadline.
• Ontario Cycling has NEW membership and categories for 2025.
Important Links:
• 2025 Expo and Team Space reservation – click here
• 2025 Volunteer sign up – click here
• 2025 Canada Cup Tech Guide – coming soon
• 2025 Schedule/laps/distance – click here
Schedule of Events
Wednesday May 14
9:00 am to 6:00 pm – Courses open for Pre-ride* Purchase pre-ride tickets online in advance here
7:00 pm – Hardwood Wednesday Night Races. Fun races for everyone. Choose any 6 Hardwood trails to ride and race.
Thursday May 15
9:00 am to 8:00 pm – Courses open for Pre-ride* Purchase pre-ride tickets online in advance here
Friday, May 16
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm – Short Track Number Plate Pick-up, Rider Sign-in
9:00 am to 4:30 pm – Courses open for Pre-ride* Purchase pre-ride tickets online in advance here
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm – Short Track Races
U17 Expert, JR Expert and Elite XCC races are apart of the Canada Cup MTB XC Series and contribute to series ranking points. A UCI race licence is required to participate in the U17 Expert, JR Expert and Elite categories.
5:00 pm – Minime Girls (13-14), Peewee Girls (9-12)
5:25 pm – Minime Boys (13-14), Peewee Boys (9-12)
5:50 pm – Cadet Expert Women (15-16), Open/Master Women (15-34)(35-49)(50+)
6:15 pm – Cadet Expert Men (15-16), Open/Master Men (15-34)(35-49)(50+)
6:45 pm – Elite/U23 Women (19-34), Junior Expert Women (17-18)
7:15 pm – Elite/U23 Men (19-34), Junior Expert Men (17-18)
7:45 pm – Awards
Saturday, May 17
9:00 am to 5:00 pm – XCO Number Plate Pick-up, Rider Sign-in. (UCI/CCA rules state it is mandatory for Elite/U19/U17 Expert riders to sign in and pick up race package by 5:00 pm Saturday May 17)
10:00 am to 2:00 pm – Courses open for Pre-ride* Purchase pre-ride tickets online in advance here
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm – Official UCI Training Time, Elite and Jr Expert riders only.
5:00 pm – Cross Country Managers/Riders Meeting
Sunday, May 18 – Canada Cup/Ontario Cup XC
7:00 am to 11:00 am – Number Plate and Package Pick-up, Rider Sign-in.
8:30 am Start 1
U13 Peewee Boys (11-12), U13 Peewee Girls (11-12), U11 Squirt Boys (8-10), U11 Squirt Girls (8-10)
9:15 am Start 2
U15 Cadet Sport Boys (15-16), U15 Cadet Sport Girls (15-16), U17 Junior Sport Men (17-18), U19 Junior Sport Men (17-18), U19 Junior Sport Girls (17-18), Master Men 65+, Novice/Open Men (19+), Master Women 65+, Novice/Open Women (19+).
10:45 am Start 3
U17 Cadet Expert Men (15-16), U17 Cadet Expert Women (15-16), Senior Men/Open (19-34), Master Men/Open (35-44).
12:30 pm Start 4 UCI Elite & Jr Races
Senior Elite Men, Senior Elite Women, Junior Expert Men, Junior Expert Women.
2:30 pm Start 5
Master Men/Open (45-54), Master Men/Open (55-64), Senior Women (19-34), Master Women (35-44), Master Women (45-54), Master Women (55-64).
Volunteers:
Volunteers are the key to the successful organization of any event. Please register HERE if you would like to volunteer for any part, or all of this event. Volunteers all get race T-Shirt, lunch and snacks, and we will try to make your day as fun and rewarding as for the racers.
Accommodation
Suggested Accommodation – This is a prime holiday time so we suggest you make your accommodation bookings early!)
1. Carriage Ridge Resort is the Official Accommodation Partner of the Canada Cup. Rooms and Condos both available at special pricing. Click Here for link with discount applied.
2. Limited “Camping/RV” spots are available at Hardwood on night before and after events. See HERE for details and to pre-register for a Camp/RV spot.
3. See Ontario’s Lake Country for full listing of Accommodation options, places to visit, things to do, etc.
Important Race Notes:
• *Pre-riding. All riders must purchase a pre-ride ticket from Hardwood Ski & Bike. Cost per rider is discounted $12/day tax incl for pre-registered riders.Purchase pre-ride tickets online in advance here
• UCI official pre-ride time is for Elite and Jr Expert riders only.
• Licencing. Each Rider must present their National or Provincial Cycling Licence at time of package pick up. Ontario residents may purchase a Non-Member Permit for this event. All non-Ontario residents must hold full UCI licence.
• All Non-Canadian riders must hold a valid UCI International Licence. Contact your country federation for details.
• Categories with less than 3 riders may be merged with other categories of same gender.
• General. All OCA/CCA and UCI rules and regulations will apply for this event. It is the riders responsibility to be aware of these rules.
2025 Canada Cup Prize Purse – as per UCI Guidelines
• Elite Men
• Elite Women
• Junior Expert Men
• Junior Expert Women
• Award Medals for all categories – 1st to 3rd
Short Track Awards
• Award Medals for all categories – 1st to 3rd
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