2024 Event Dates
We are excited announce proposed event dates for 2024 Summer Season.
Dates will be confirmed by mid December.
April 27, 2024 – Hardwood SingleTrack Classic MTB Marathon
May 8 to Aug 28 – Wednesday Night MTB Races
May 17-19, 2024 – Trek Store Canada Cup MTB, Short Track and Cross Country
June 8 – Women’s 4 Hour MTB Relay
July 27 – Summer Epic 8 Hour MTB Relay
Sept 21 – Fall Epic 8 Hour MTB Relay
'Cross is coming
Hardwood will be hosting weekly fun cyclocross races every Wednesday from Sept 13th to Oct 25rd.
The annual Hardwood ‘Cross race will take place Sept 30th.
See links for info and registration in menus.
Women's 4 Hour update
The Women’s 4 Hour will run as originally planned on June 10. The forecast looks great and air quality health index is for low risk.
2023 Updated Event Dates
We are excited to announced our updated event dates for 2023 Season. Websites and Entry are under construction and will go live in January. Save the Dates!
- SingleTrack Classic MTB Marathon – May 6
- Wednesday Night Weekly MTB Races – May 3 to Aug 30
- Canada Cup/Ontario Cup Cross Country & Short Track – June 2 to 4
- Women’s 4 Hour MTB Relay – June 10
- Summer Epic 8 Hour MTB Relay – July 22
- Fall Epic 8 Hour MTB Relay – Sept 23
2023 Event Dates - Proposed
We are excited to announced our proposed event dates for 2023 Season. Websites and Entry are under construction and will go live in January. Save the Dates!
- Wednesday Night Weekly MTB Races – May 3 to Aug 30
- Canada Cup/Ontario Cup Cross Country & Short Track – June 2 to 4
- Women’s 4 Hour MTB Relay – June 10
- Summer Epic 8 Hour MTB Relay – July 29
- Fall Epic 8 Hour MTB Relay – Sept 23
Wednesday Night MTB Races
Wednesday Night Race series entry is 70% sold out! Enter now to reserve your spot for Wednesday Night races.
Info and Reg link here https://pulseracing.ca/events/wednesday-night-series/
Registration Open for All Events
Registration is open and live for all events. Click on the event you want to see full information and registration links.
2022 MTB dates announced
We are excited to present the prelim 2022 calendar of event dates. Mark your calendars! Details will be available in early 2022 – stay tuned……
- Hardwood Wednesday Night MTB races – May 11 to Aug 31
- Women’s 4 Hour – June 4
- Summer Epic 8 Hour – July 9
- Canadian Championships/Ontario Cup XC & Short Track – July 21 to 24
- Fall Epic 8 Hour – Sept 23/24
2021 Fall Epic 8 Hour
The information is updated and live for the 2021 Fall Epic 8 Hour.
Registration Opens July 30th! See page for details
2021 Prelim Calendar update
The 2021 Events will be held under appropriate COVID 19 guidelines as permitted by provincial and local authorities and sanctioning bodies. We are planning some mix of a “challenge” event as held in fall 2020, and a typical “race” event. Stay tuned for more details in spring 2021.
We want to thanks all the riders and sponsors for helping us through a very challenging 2020 not-season. The Fall Epic 8 Hour challenge format was a success, but we also hope to return to “normal” events in 2021.
Our preliminary calendar for 2021 is below.
Women’s 4 Hour MTB Relay – June 5 or June 4 to 6
Canadian Championships / Ontario Cup XCO – July 9 to 11
Summer Epic 8 Hour MTB Relay – July 24 or July 22 to 25
Fall Epic 8 Hour MTB Relay – Sept 25 or Sept 22 to 26
The MTB Relay events may run under some modified “challenge” and “race” formats offering both options for riders.
Be safe and have a great fall/winter.
2021 Event Prelim Calendar
We want to thanks all the riders and sponsors for helping us through a very challenging 2020 not-season. The Fall Epic 8 Hour challenge format was a success, but we also hope to return to “normal” events in 2021.
Our preliminary calendar for 2021 is below.
Women’s 4 Hour MTB Relay – June 5
Canadian Championships / Ontario Cup XCO – July 9 to 11
Summer Epic 8 Hour MTB Relay – July 24
Fall Epic 8 Hour MTB Relay – Sept 25
The MTB Relay events may run under some modified “challenge” and “race” formats offering both options for riders.
Be safe and have a great fall/winter.
Sept 19 Fall Epic 8 update
Fall Epic 8 Hour - stay tuned
Stay tuned for announcement regarding the 2020 Fall Epic 8 Hour!
We have been working on some unique ideas to offer the Fall Epic 8 Hour in September.
Details will be announced early in week of Aug 4th.
June 22 Update
With the continued uncertainty and physical distancing requirements, together with Cycling Canada and Ontario Cycling, we have made the tough decision to cancel the 2020 Canadian Mountain Bike XCO Championships to be hosted at Hardwood Ski & Bike.
Pulse Racing will maintain the hosting rights for 2021 Canadian Mountain Bike XCO Championships, and are looking forward to inviting back all the riders next year!
The Fall Epic 8 Hour is still tentatively on the schedule for Sept 26. We continue to closely watch the situation and will make go/no-go decision in late August.
May 25 event update
Cycling Canada and Ontario Cycling have both confirmed that events up to July 31 are to be cancelled or postponed.
We sadly will cancel the Summer Epic 8 Hour scheduled for July 25th. The health and safety of participants, volunteers and the community as a whole are the main priority for any event. We do not want to facilitate or encourage any kind of congregating or group activity.
Any riders that pre-registered will be contacted regarding refunds.
Be safe, be smart, talk care of each other, and enjoy riding your bike responsibly. See you in 2021!
April 27 Event Update
Due to the Covid19 pandemic, Cycling Canada has recommended that all events up to July 6th be cancelled or postponed.
In cooperation with Cycling Canada, the Canadian XCO Championships scheduled for July 11/12 at Hardwood Ski & Bike will be postponed. We do not feel it would be prudent to maintain the original date for the Championships which would encourage inappropriate riding and training in preparation. The Championships can realistically only occur after 4 to 6 weeks following the return to provincial level racing, to allow athletes and coaches to properly prepare. Return to group activity and racing will be determined by the local, provincial and national health authorities, and we fully support their efforts to minimize the impact of Covid19 and ensure the health and safety of our communities.
The Summer Epic 8 Hour MTB Relay scheduled for July 25, will remain on the calendar until we get further updates and recommendations from authorities. We expect a decision before the end of May. If interested in this event, please save the date, but we do not recommend registering until more information is available.
We would like to give a shout out and appreciation to Trek and Trek Bicycle Stores of Barrie and Aurora for their continued support through all this uncertainty.
Glenn Meeuwisse
Pulse Racing Inc.
Womens 4 Hour - Cancelled
We are very sorry to have to cancel the 2020 edition of the Women’s 4 Hour MTB Relay originally scheduled for June 6th.
We fully support the directive from Cycling Canada and Ontario Cycling Association to cancel or postpone all events up to June 15.
The health and safety of riders, volunteers, staff and community is the highest priority right now. We are all passionate riders but cannot encourage any travel, group riding or potentially adding stress to the medical system.
The Women’s 4 Hour will return in 2021. Stay safe and we hope to see you next year.
COVID19 Update
We are taking the COVID19 situation seriously and want the ensure the health and safety of all participants, volunteers, staff and their families.
We will follow the recommendations of local and provincial health authorities and sanctioning bodies.
At this point the situation is changing quickly making it difficult to make concrete decisions. We will make decisions on delay or cancellation of events at minimum 4 weeks before any event, to allow for registration and travel plans to be arranged or changed.
If you are planning to attend an event on our calendar, we advise you to hold the date but not register at this point.
If you are already registered, we will advise on delay or cancellation and options of transfer or refund of entry.
Entry Open for all MTB Relay Events
Entry is now open for Women’s 4 Hour, Summer Epic 8 Hour and Fall Epic 8 Hour events!
Special early entry discount available with 10% off early bird pricing if enter before Jan 31! Enter discount code 10JAN2020.
See you at the races!
2020 Pulse Racing Events announced
Thanks to all the riders, sponsors and volunteers for a fantastic 2019 mtb season.
We are excited to announce the proposed 2020 events and dates:
- Women’s 4 Hour Relay – June 6
- Canadian XCO Championships/Ontario Cup XC – July 11/12
- Summer Epic 8 Hour Relay – July 25
- Fall Epic 8 Hour Relay – Sept 26
Mark your calendars now and stay tuned for details as webpages are updated.
Early Entry for Fall Epic 8
Deadline for Early Entry for Fall Epic 8 Hour is Sept 4th, 2019. Enter soon and Save$$
2019 Canadian Championships - July 20/21
Enter soon to confirm your spot for the 2019 Canadian MTB Championships. We will have Canada’s best MTB riders racing over two exciting days. Saturday will feature the “Championship” races for Master Expert, Cadet Expert, Junior Expert, and U23/Senior Elite. Sunday will feature “Challenge” and Ontario Cup events for Youth and Sport racers, as well as the Championship and Challenge Team Relay events.
Women's 4 Hour - June 1
Women’s 4 Hour is less than one month away! Be sure to enter soon and be eligible to get the super cool Girl Power 4 Hour T-shirt!
Registration Open
Registration is now open for the Women’s 4 Hour, Summer Epic 8 Hour and Fall Epic 8 Hour.
Canadian Championships Registration will open early March.
2019 Preliminary Schedule
We are very excited to release our preliminary planned schedule for 2019. Dates may still change as other Ontario events are announced, but we are pretty confident of the dates as below.
The real exciting news is that Pulse Racing will be hosting the Canadian XCO Championships at Hardwood Ski & Bike on July 20/21, 2019. The Can Champs will be qualification and selection event for the Masters, Junior and Elite World Championships to be held in August at Mt Ste Anne! There are races for all ages and abilities, and a great chance to see Canada’s best riders in action – SAVE the DATE!!
Women’s Only 4 Hour MTB Relay – Sat. June 1, 2019
Canadian Championships/Ontario Cup XC – July 20/21, 2019
Summer Epic 8 Hour MTB Relay – Sat July 27, 2019
Fall Epic 8 Hour MTB Relay – Sat Sept 21, 2019
Fall Epic 8 Hour - early entry discount
Early entry discount for Fall Epic 8 Hour is Sept 2 at midnight. Enter early and Save $$.
You can change or add team members right up until Sept 19th.
Canada Cup Course Open for Pre-Ride
The Canada Cup/Ontario Cup Course is preliminarily marked and open for pre-riding! Course is NOW OPEN for Pre-Ride only during regular Hardwood Ski & Bike hours and trail fees apply.
The Course this year is a big change with a throwback to more of an old school course. The course will pass the feedzone twice per lap and use some favorites like BoneShaker, Deena’s JoyRide, MBX, but also adds in some rarely used Radical trails in the far end of the system. There is also a Youth specific course for the 8:30 am start.
See https://pulseracing.ca/events/canada-cup/ for updated course maps, schedule and registration. Start times can be different from Ontario Cup. Be sure to carefully check the schedule for race times, and your appropriate course.
Saturday June 16 – Join us for an afternoon of empowerment through sports during our Champ Chat at Hardwood Ski & Bike! This Champ Chat includes an inspirational Chat and Q&A with our Fast and Female Ambassadors, physical activity sessions, yoga, autographs, and more! Participants will enjoy high quality face-to-face time with female athlete role models. Register here https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fast-and-female-champ-chat-hardwood-ski-and-bike-on-tickets-45001926975?ref=ecount
Sunday June 17 – Cross Country races. There are events for all ages and abilities, with many of Canada’s best mountain bikers racing at 1:45 pm.
Canada Cup Early Entry deadline
Deadline for early entry discount for the Trek Store Canada Cup is June 1st at midnight
SingleTrack Classic
Thanks to all racers, volunteers and staff for a great day at the SingleTrack Classic!
Wednesday Night Races delayed one week.
UPDATE – April 18, 2018
Due to late winter weather and snow on the trails, the Wednesday Night Races have been delayed by one week. Come out May 2nd for the Registration Night and have a chance to win prizes from The Crank & Sprocket.
Races will run May 9 to Aug 29.
2018 Schedule
Schedule for 2018 Events: May 26, 2018 – SingleTrack Classic / June 16-17, 2018 – Trek Store Canada Cup/Ontario Cup / July 14, 2018 – Summer Epic 8 Hour / Sept 22, 2018 – Fall Epic 8 Hour
Summer Epic 8 Hour - Course Open
Summer Epic 8 Hour, July 15 – Entry Deadline Looming !!!!
The FINAL entry deadline for the Summer Epic 8 Hour is this Wednesday July 12th at midnight. There is no entry after this deadline and no day-of entry.
Epic 8 Hour course marked and open for preview July 8th.
This years’ 10km course will be amazing. It starts with one climb to get you to “the ridge” and from there is fast, flowy and FUN!!!. The course ends with a 1km ripping downhill, so everyone feels like a hero at the end,
We look forward to an awesome summer day of fun and great riding.
Why an Epic 8?? The Epic 8 Hour Relay is all about the camaraderie, sportsmanship and the gritty, hard-core enjoyment of riding with friends. The Epic 8 Hour relay is a personal and team challenge to complete as many laps as possible from 10 am to 6 pm. Many riders prefer the 8 hour format for a solo challenge, but the majority of riders still enjoy the mix of fun, fast riding and the competitive (or not so competitive), social team atmosphere. Whether riding just for fun, or vying for a podium spot in your category, the Epic 8 Hour will be a memorable experience!
We want you to join in the Reggae theme with Roots, Rocks and Reggae. Create your own Reggae riding and casual outfit and pit areas.
Online Entry Deadline
Less than 24hrs to pre-register online for the Trek Store Canada Cup/Ontario Cup and save $$. Onsite entry is available up to 1 hr before the start, but please don’t wait this long! It will also cost a fair bit more.
The course is getting rave reviews, and we have planned wet weather bypasses for some of the rooted sections that are not so fun when slippery. https://pulseracing.ca/events/canada-cup/
2017 Events and Registration
All events for 2017 are now updated with details and Registration is open!
Fall Epic 8 Hour results
Thanks to everyone for a fantastic day and super positive vibe at the Fall Epic 8 Hour.
Results are posted via results link on main page
Summer Epic 8 Hour course open
The Course for the Summer Epic 8 Hour, taking place on Saturday July 23 at Hardwood Ski & Bike, will be open to pre-ride as of this Saturday July 9th.
This course is super fun and flowy and designed to appeal to all levels of riders. Overview map is available on the Pulse Racing website and at the main desk of Hardwood. The Course is open during regular Hardwood hours only and regular trail fees apply.
Some important deadlines:
- July 9th – last day to enter and get team name on personalized number plates
- First 400 riders registered get a free custom Epic 8 Hour Cap – don’t miss out
- July 20th – final entry deadline at midnight. There is no entry after and no day-of entry.
Summer Epic 8 Draw Bike Winner
Congrats to George Holicka of team Lambados as the Winner of the Electra Cruiser 1 for early entry into the Summer Epic 8 Hour!!
Entry still available at www.pulseracing.ca
SingleTrack Classic Registration Deadline
A reminder that the registration deadline for the SingleTrack Classic is Friday May 27 at 5:00 pm
2016 MTB Events - prelim schedule
We are excited to release our preliminary schedule for the 2016 events. Details will be updated over the next month. You can add these to your plans for 2016 now!
May 28 – SingleTrack Challenge
This annual fall event is moved to spring to give more reliable weather conditions and will be run in conjunction with the MEC BikeFest. The SingleTrack Challenge will offer 50km or 25km, Ride or Race, and a 15km Tour category as well.
June 11/12 – Trek Store Canada Cup/Ontario Cup XC
The 21st annual National MTB cross country event at Hardwood. Great events and races for all ages and abilities. One of the best attended events on the calendar showcasing Canada’s best riders, and past and future Olympians. Special Youth events and Meet the Pros opportunities.
July 23 – Summer Epic 8 Hour MTB Relay
Back for 3rd year with Roots, Rocks & Reggae theme, this is a fun team and social event at the height of summer riding season.
Sept 24 -Fall Epic 8 Hour MTB Relay
Enjoy a great fall day of riding and racing with new and old friends on a team, or ride solo.
Fall Epic 8 Hour course open
The course for the Fall Epic 8 Hour at Hardwood Ski and Bike, Sept 26th is now marked and open for pre-riding!
The course is 10km of fast and flowing trails, with lots of fun surprises to keep everybody entertained. The Epic 8 Hour course is open for pre-riding during regular Hardwood hours of operation only, and regular trail fees apply until Friday Sept 25th. Group discounts are available for teams and clubs. The course map will be available at Hardwood Front Desk. Please see the Hardwood website for complete hours and trail fees. www.hardwoodskiandbike.ca
Other Epic 8 Hour Notes:
- Enter by Sept 19 and get your Team Name on personalized number plates!
- First 500 riders entered get cool Epic 8 Hour Toque
- Final Entry deadline is Sept 23rd. No day-of entry. Entry will be limited to 800 riders, so be sure to enter soon
- Trek Bicycle Stores will be onsite with new 2016 Demo bikes to test and Try-a-Lap!
For all the event details and easy On-Line Registration see www.epic8hour.ca.
We look forward to an awesome autumn day of fun and great riding!
Fall Epic 8 Hour Course
We are working to create a fantastic course for the Fall Epic 8 Hour. Course map will be posted and course open for pre-ride as of Sept 16.
Summer Epic 8 Hour course open for Pre-ride
The Course for the Summer Epic 8 Hour is open for pre-ride as of 5:00 pm Wednesday July 15.
The Course is open during regular Hardwood hours only and regular trail fees apply. The start and finish trail sections are slightly modified to accommodate the Pan Am clean-up, so they are a bit different from the intended start/finish.
Final entry deadline is Wednesday July 22 at midnight. Enter here at https://zone4.ca/reg.asp?id=7958
Canada Cup course open for pre-ride
The 2015 Trek Store Canada Cup / Ontario Cup #4 will take place on June 11
to 14 at Hardwood Ski and Bike.
The Canada Cup/Ontario Cup Course is preliminarily marked and open for
pre-riding!
Course is NOW OPEN for Pre-Ride only during regular Hardwood Ski & Bike
hours and trail fees apply. Courses for Youth, Sport and Expert are a more
fast and friendly version of the Nationals Course. Elite and Jr Expert
riders get to experience the Pan Am course! The course continues to be very
spectator friendly with many excellent viewing areas near the stadium.
See <https://pulseracing.ca> https://pulseracing.ca for updated
course map and schedule. Start times can be different from Ontario Cup. Be
sure to carefully check the schedule for race times, and your appropriate
course.
Note: The Courses are open for riding during regular Hardwood hours of
operation only and trail fees apply. Riders found on property outside these
hours or without trail ticket will be disqualified from participation.
The Early Entry Discount deadline is this Friday May 29 at midnight. Be
sure to enter today and save!
All riders must be pre-entered to participate. There is NO day-of entry.
Ontario Cup Series riders are automatically entered in the Canada
Cup/Ontario Cup #5. See confirmation list
<https://zone4.ca/reg.asp?id=7957&lan=1&list=1> here
See <https://pulseracing.ca> https://pulseracing.ca for full event
details and online entry.
Join the Ride !
Two new chances for school aged riders to “Join the Ride!”
Wednesday Nights
In grade 7 to 12 and new to racing and Wednesday nights? Join our ambassador coach Denver Poole for a free intro and group ride at 6:00 each Wednesday. Meet new friends, learn some new skills and have fun with a group warm up ride. Meet at the Main Desk 6:00 pm. Just show up and ask for Denver.
Trek Store Canada Cup/Ontario Cup
Haven’t raced a Ontario Cup and want to give it a try?
For only $10.00 riders aged 9 to 16 yrs can take part in mini-clinic and youth races at the Trek Store Canada Cup/Ontario Cup. See info and coupon here
CANADA CUP CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF RUGGED COMPETITION
CANADA CUP CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF RUGGED COMPETITION
Epic season ahead hitting all of Canada’s top mountain bike spots
(Ottawa, ON – April 27, 2015) The Canada Cup – Canada’s premier Mountain Bike series – returns in 2015 for the 25th edition.
Mountain bikers hailing from all regions of Canada will sweat it out elbow-to-elbow in the country’s most rugged regions facing stiff competitors, weather and challenging dirt trails, with the hopes to be crowned Canada Cup Champions as the series comes to an epic end in Whistler, BC during the coveted Crankworx World Tour.
The long-lasting series has been the foundation of Canada’s mountain bike development system throughout its quarter-century history. Countless Olympic and World Championship team members have advanced through its ranks.
Mont-Tremblant (QC) will kick off the series with both cross-country and downhill races. Riders will face new course designs in both disciplines, making the most of the spectator-friendly village at the base of the mountain. The event, to take place May 17-18, is renowned for its tenacity has been presented for the last 21 years, the oldest nationally-sanctioned mountain bike race in the country. A revised Sunday-Monday race schedule will benefit riders with increased practice time in both cross-country and downhill.
Horseshoe Valley (ON), located just minutes from the renowned Hardwood Hills where the 2015 Pan-Am Games will take place, will welcome the cross-country riders for the series’ second stop. Alongside Hardwood Ski and Bike, aspiring Olympic champions will have access to back-to-back weekend racing, with week-long cycling activities following the big day of racing. Those in attendance will get a sneak peak at some of the same single-track to be used for the 2015 Canadian Mountain Bike Marathon Championships to take place this fall.
Cross-country specialists won’t travel far for the third leg of the series, with Hardwood Ski and Bike (ON) hosting week-long cycling activities leading into the Trek Store Canada Cup #3. The event minutes away from Horseshoe Valley features a Tuesday Fun Ride and Social, a Wednesday Midweek race and an Eliminator race on Thursday. A large international crowd is expected with a last chance for riders to preview the official course to be used at the Pan-Am Games later in the summer.
Baie-St-Paul (QC) remains on the Canada Cup calendar for 2015, allowing the organizer to fine-tune any last details prior to hosting the 2016 Canadian Mountain Bike XCO Championships. The course in the beautiful Charlevoix region boasts a proven track record of nationally and provincially-sanctioned events. This race will also be a fantastic opportunity for riders to warm-up for the Canadian Championships, taking place the following weekend.
Finally, Whistler Mountain (BC) will welcome Canada’s best riders for both cross-country and downhill in the big finale. The Canadian Open DH is excited to welcomes iXS as its new presenting sponsor. As a part of the Crankworx World Tour, Whistler will welcome some of the world’s top mountain bikers from all disciplines, promising stiff competition across the board. Canada Cup Series Champions will be crowned in Whistler, ending a quarter-century of the Canada Cup Mountain Bike Series.
Trek Store announced as New Sponsor
Trek Bicycle Stores of Toronto, Aurora and Barrie are announced as new Presenting Sponsors for the Summer and Fall Epic 8 Hour events!
Trek Store is adding onto its already amazing support of the Canada Cup with the Epic 8 Hour events. They will hosting Demo’s, ambassador teams, and many other cool features to add to the fun and excitement within these events. Stay tuned for future details.
2015 Event Dates announced
NEWS – announcing tentative 2015 event dates
- Trek Wednesday Night MTB races – April 29 to Sept 2
- High School Challenge – May 22
- Trek Store Canada Cup/Ontario Cup XC – June 13/14
- Summer Epic 8 Hour – July 25
- Fall Epic 8 Hour – Sept 26
- SingleTrack Challenge – Oct 18