Been waiting all day for someone else to post this.
2014 P2A registration is now open !
Limited time discount!
After a great deal of effort and some unplanned delays we are pleased to launch our newly re- designed website and registration for the 21st edition of Paris to Ancaster. As a special heads up to you, a 2013 participant, we are offering a $15.00 discount on 70km registration until Saturday December 21, 2013. Full details are at Paris to Ancaster Bike Race , some 2014 highlights include,
New date, Sunday April 27, which will hopefully allow us to gain access to some otherwise soggy sections of the course, at the same time avoiding conflicts with other events.
Got some advice from the owner of the bike shop in Erin a couple weeks back (forget his name, but really nice guy). He said don't wear white, glasses can make it worse as the lenses will get coated in muddy spray from the bikes in front and then you can't see, and if you're not near the front, don't bother even trying to ride the mud. You might make it but your bike will weigh double what it started as. He also said a local nurse told him they see a spike in "beaver fever" (can't remember the real name) afterwards and suggested not using a water bottle, but a hydration pack instead.
Anyone have suggestions on tire pressure? I've been trying about 30psi I think. Also, are we likely to get ticketed for no bell since we'll be on public roads?
He also said a local nurse told him they see a spike in "beaver fever" (can't remember the real name) afterwards and suggested not using a water bottle, but a hydration pack instead.
8. If you see a big guy in Lapdogs kit, riding a Norco CX bike, that is 14stone. If you want to f*** with him, tell him I am coming up behind him and looking strong.
Got an email about upgrading to VIP. They make it sound almost worthwhile but I'd be afraid I wouldn't find people going slow enough to work with. End up struggling along all by myself.
I honestly wouldn't worry about it. If worst comes to worst, you get caught by Wave 1 and you can latch on to a group there. If you get dropped, latch onto Wave 2 group 1.
Continue as required till its Beer O'Clock, and mock those of us who aren't enjoying massages.
Can someone please help me?
I'm not getting any info from the organizers as to, what time is sign-up, race start, where the eff is the start of the race?
If they sent out an email, then I didn't get it. Could someone forward it to me?
PM me.
Where do I get my race number?
Registration and Number Pick Up is only available at the Ancaster community center. They are not available in Paris or St George.
Saturday, April 26 - Ancaster Community Centre - 12 to 5pm.
Sunday, April 27 - Ancaster Community Centre - 7:30 to 10:30am.
Saturday Plate Pick-up recommended.
70km wave start times
5 waves to reduce congestion on course
Start: Elite/VIP Olympic Experience - 9:45AM
Start: WAVE 1 - 10:05AM
Start: WAVE 2 - 10:15AM
Start: WAVE 3 - 10:25AM
Start: WAVE 4 - 10:35AM
Depart from Green Lane Sports Park, Green Lane, Paris
If anyone sees an out of shape guy on a Rocky cx bike who clearly has no idea what he is doing, please say hi to me.
I'm in Wave 4 and will probably be pulled at the first time cut-off
...have we discussed tire choice on this thread yet?
Kidding. Given the combination of rail trail, pit run climbs, fields, gravel, and whateverthehellitisthatthechutesaremadefrom, every tire choice will be the wrong choice for at least one section of the course.
I just got this (11:41pm - better late than never?)
Re: the Gardner closure, I'm planning to take the 401 to the 427. Hope the 427/QEW is open.
Pre Race notes
The course for the 2014 Paris to ancaster has been trimmed to 65 km, yet is still the longest edition in the races history. A farm lane we had hoped to debut last year has had to be postponed again. The late spring, and recent rains have made parts of the route unavailable.
However, a fantastic mix of trails, and roads is in store including a brand new Hearts Content farm loop for both the 65km and 40km races.
Pre race buses and trucks will begin loading in Ancaster at 7:30 am for the 65 km race. Please load your bike onto the trucks based on start wave #.
Pre race buses for the 40km race start loading at 10 am.
Pre race bus is by reservation only. No walk ups please.
Free buses back to the start lines after the race run every 20 minutes.
Hope you have a great day on the bike!
Leave the earbuds and tri bars at home. Please bring spare tubes, tools and appropriate clothing. Helmets are mandatory.
Ps if you are coming from Toronto, remember the Gardiner expressway is is closed . Plan accordingly.
For anyone who might have been concerned by the sight of my mangled corpse at the side of the road at KM 43, I was removed from the course by paramedics and am in hospital with injuries that probably threaten only my ego.
I know at least one top-20 rider threw away his placing to help me, but concussions being what they are, I can't remember who.
For anyone who might have been concerned by the sight of my mangled corpse at the side of the road at KM 43, I was removed from the course by paramedics and am in hospital with injuries that probably threaten only my ego.
I know at least one top-20 rider threw away his placing to help me, but concussions being what they are, I can't remember who.
Disaster!!!
Didn't even start. Got there to find out the exhaust of my SUV had melted and blown out my front tire. Totalled.
I was crushed, and no open lbs in sight. I was hoping there was a makeshift bike shop like at the 24h races, but no luck. Still picked up my bib number and $100 T-shirt. : (
I had a pretty disappointing day. Last night about 6:00 pm started to feel something come on. Woke up this morning feeling a little under the weather, but doable. Sat down with breakfast, one bite and the vomit train started. Couldn't get any food down and started hacking.
I had a pretty disappointing day. Last night about 6:00 pm started to feel something come on. Woke up this morning feeling a little under the weather, but doable. Sat down with breakfast, one bite and the vomit train started. Couldn't get any food down and started hacking. Spent the rest of the day drugged up in a haze (not a good one) and playing team lackey. Spent some time on the final hill, but given that I hadn't done the race myself, everyone got encouragement, no heckling. I love this race, so it was very tough to call it this morning (and regret all day), but the thought of racing feeling like that was not appealing, nor the potential after effects.
Personal worst time for me (by WELL over an hour :thumbsup.
First "real" ride of the season so I decided to punish myself further and do it on the fatbike. I was happy enough with my result considering my very poor form.
Surprised to find I was the only fatbiker this year!
Thanks so much to all who encouraged me along the route and those who cheered quite loudly on the final climb. I really needed all that. Just glad I finished (3:42 I think). I was really coming apart at the finish. It was absolute hell for me
Tried to wheelie the finish but I was only able to get my front wheel up like 1 or 2 inches. LMAO My legs were SO done.
Went to the truck, laid facedown in the dirt for a bit before chugging my well deserved beer that had been chilling in my absence.
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