Ride Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Distances: Classic Route 80 km, Short Route 40 km

2025 Maps, Cue Sheets and GPX files

Like its inspiration, the 34th Ottawa Valley Paris-Roubaix Cyclosportif mixes well paved roads with abominations. The route includes mud, gravel, sand, rocks, unmaintained roads, woodlots and one switchback climb. The classic route is about 80 kilometers. A shorter 40 km is an option for riders and includes three woodlots. Note: Riders aged 11 to 16 (turning 11 to 16 in 2025) are eligible to ride only the 40 km route, and must have an adult riding with them, or be in a preorganized group with at least one adult. U19 riders (turning 17 or 18 in 2025) may ride the long course.

This is a cyclosportif ride, not a race. The roads are open to other users. All traffic laws, including stopping at stop signs and staying to the right, apply to all riders at all times. Marshals may stop or delay riders for safety reasons. Any rider who disobeys their instructions will be immediately removed from the event.

There will be no motorized support, partly because some of the roads are not passable for motor vehicles. We strongly recommend that riders choose cycling equipment for its robustness, not its lightness. Any kind of bicycle may be used, although gravel/cyclocross bikes with large section road tires (at least 28 mm wide) are generally the best choice. Fixed gear bicycles must be equipped with at least a front working brake as is required under the Highway Traffic Act. Tribars are not allowed – you can’t go all Ted King here. It is each rider’s personal responsibility to ensure that their bicycle is legal and safe for road use in Ontario.

All riders must carry a working pump and at least two spare inner tubes. Tubeless tire users should bring tire plugs and pump or CO2 inflator. Tubular tire users should have at least two spare tires or one tire and an aerosol patching inflator. A cell phone is an excellent item to carry for calling for help if necessary.

Helmets are required at all times, including during warm-up.

For the safety of other riders and to avoid congestion, personal or team following vehicles are not permitted. Any riders or members of teams who violate this rule will be disqualified.

The only store along the route that might be open is at Clayton, but it is very close to the finish. Some riders will take nearly four hours to complete the ride, so riders must carry sufficient food and drink for their ride. Note: due to the rough route, be sure that your water bottles and pumps are well affixed to you and/or your bike.

Bushtukah will provide some last-minute mechanical assistance before the start at the Civitan Club and will have another mechanical aid station at the 80k/40k split for those in dire need.

Volunteers Needed!!!

We need several volunteers for marshalling during the ride. If you or someone you know can help, please e-mail Peter Schuck (p_schuck@sympatico.ca).

REGISTRATION:

PLEASE READ THIS REGISTRATION INFORMATION CAREFULLY

Registration will be online only. The field is limited to 290 riders total, and 200 riders in the long course. This ride will fill up! There will be NO in-person registration session.

NO Late Registration (deadline midnight Wednesday 23 April or earlier if event sells out): There is NO late registration and NO day–of registration.

Entry Fee:

• 19+ $33 + taxes and fees for Ontario Cycling or UCI members and $50 for non-members.
• U19 $20 + taxes and fees for Ontario Cycling or UCI members and $37 for non-members.
• Optional (deadline midnight Wednesday 16 April): post ride Soup and wrap $20 – soup: chicken noodle or vegetable rice, wrap: salmon, egg, ham or avocado

All riders registered as Ontario Cycling members must present proof of membership (Community, Challenge, Compete or UCI) to the registrars in order to receive their numbers.

There will be an early number pick-up session on the Friday before the ride (from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Bushtukah in Westboro, 203 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K1Z 6W4) for those who wish to have their numbers before the morning of the ride. We strongly encourage you to attend this session in order to save time on Sunday morning.

Numbers can also be picked up from 6:00 – 7:30 a.m. on Sunday at the Almonte Civitan Club.

Note: Riders 16 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult who will be responsible for them during the ride.

Register online at www.ccnbikes.com. Registration will close at midnight Wednesday, April 23, or when the rider limit is reached. This is a firm time. If you have not registered by then, you are not in. Do not wait until the last minute to register in case you have problems! Online registrations will be acknowledged by return email from CCN Bikes. If you do not hear back from them, they did not receive your registration and you are not registered. Please let Peter Schuck know immediately if there are issues.

Important to note: There are no refunds. After April 23, you cannot change your choice of route. Prior to this date, you can change only if there are spots available and by contacting Peter Schuck directly.

Route Map: The maps (pdf format and gpx files) are available for downloading on the Paris-Roubaix map page.  As well, paper copies will be available at registration.

RIDER CATEGORIES

U17 (born 2017 – 2009) eligible for 40 km route only and must have an adult riding with them (or in their group)
U19 JUNIOR (born 2007 – 2008) eligible for either route
19+ (born before 2007) eligible for either route

If you have any questions please email Peter Schuck (p_schuck@sympatico.ca)