Paris to Ancaster

UCI Paris to Ancaster Bicycle Race

April 26 2026
Paris Ontario Canada
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Distances: 45km, 70km, 110+ km
Difficulty: Moderate terrain with rolling short steep hills or moderate, sustained climbs
Limited to: 3,000 or less Participants

For over a century the roads of northern Europe have been home to the toughest bicycle races in the world. The most famous of these, Paris to Roubaix, takes place each spring over brutal cobblestone roads that have been preserved in their historic condition for over 100 years. Inspired by this classic race, the Paris to Ancaster has taken place since 1994 over the roughest farm lanes, trails and gravel roads we can find. In 2023 we welcomed the largest field of riders assembled in Canada for the P2A and the first ever Canadian Gravel Championships. For 2025 we are proud to be part of the UCI Gravel World Series, and the only Canadian qualifier in the series.

We are pleased to announce that our 30th event will take place on Sunday April 27, 2025. Registration will be opening Monday December 2, 2024. Full Details are available on the P2A web site and through our social media. Stay tuned and hope to see you in 2025!

Paris to Ancaster

 

 
Start Located At: Paris Fairgrounds, Paris, Ontario
 
 
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Kit Pickup and Bike Expo Saturday April 26, 2025 10am to 5pm.
Sunday April 27, 2025 - P2A Cento (110km+) at Paris Fairgrounds, Start 8am.
Sunday April 27, 2025 - P2A Classic (approx. 70km) at Waynco Aggregates, Start 9:30am
Sunday April 27, 2025 - P2A Brève (approx. 45km) at St. George Arena, Start 11:15am.
Awards 3pm at Ancaster Rotary Center/Robert E. Wade Community Park, Ancaster.

Registration Fees

Please visit the P2A website - http://www.parisancaster.com

Included

BBQ Lunch, Chip Timing, Police support on closed roads, sag wagons, feed stations, Bike Expo. Cash prizes for Elites. Medals for age groups winners.

Packet Pickups

Registration and Number Pick Up is only available at Ancaster on Saturday, April 26 2025 - 10am to 5pm @ Ancaster Rotary Center/Robert E. Wade Community Park, Ancaster Ontario.

Prize / Race Categories

Cash prizes for elites. Medals for category winners.

 
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Post Event Meal(s) Provided As Part of Entry
Number of Aid Stations: 3
 
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