Please review the 2026 Technical Guide for all details and information about the race. Christie_Cross_2026_Tech_Guide_R1.pdf
Date: Sunday, October 25th, 2026
Time: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Christie Pits Park – 750 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6G 3K4
Public Transit: Christie Pits Park is located directly across the street from TTC Subway Line 2, Christie Station.
Parking:There is no parking available within park boundaries – there is NO park access via vehicle. Street parking is available on the majority of local streets nearby and public parking lots are available at the locations shown below. You can also park at a TTC station and conveniently take the subway to Christie Station.
Pit/Tech Zone: The pit will be dual sided and located approximately midway through the lap of the course to offer riders 2 opportunities for servicing/bike changes per lap.
Any individual wanting to create media content with professional equipment or for the purpose of selling content is required to obtain accreditation from Ontario Cycling.
Please contact teagan.hughes@ontariocycling.org to receive accreditation for the event.
Racers can register for all categories without an Ontario Cycling Membership except for Cat A Men and Cat A Women.
Registration for all CX OCups is for children 8 years of age and older.
Compete Memberships a or UCI Race Licenses are required to participate in Cat A Men’s & Women’s race.
Licenses will not be sold on event day and must be purchased in advance.
Registration closes on Thursday, October 22nd at 11:59pm.
If the Thursday at 11:59pm registration deadline passes and a rider would still like to register, they have until Friday at 4:00pm to contact the OC office for registration to be re-opened and may be subject to a $50 late entry fee.
*There is no day-of registration for all categories on event day, including Youth/Adult Try-A-Races.*
*Riders looking to register for both a geared and single speed category can do so by selecting multiple categories when registering online. Adding single speed to your cart in addition to a geared category will discount the cost of single speed to only $20 for the add on. Day of registration for single speed and all categories is not allowed.
Course pre-riding is only available on race day Sunday, October 25th. 20-to-30-minute time breaks between start waves have been worked into the schedule to allow all riders to have an equal opportunity to ride 1 or more laps of the course prior to their race start. Riders are only permitted to pre-ride the course when either no race is currently on the course or behind the last rider in the current race on course on their final lap. Pre-riders must not interfere with the current race unfolding, any riders who are found to have interfered with or passed the last rider of the current race on course may be subject to a fine or disqualified from competing in their race. Any person who rides the course outside of race day assumes their own risk and responsibility when riding.
*Announcements will be made on race day when Pre-Ride is open between start waves!*
Sunday, October 25th:
7:30 am – 2:30 pmRider Sign-In is Open*9:00 amStart Wave 1 (Master Men 55+ & Men Cat C)9:45 amCourse open for Pre-Ride10:00 amStart Wave 2 (U17, U15, & U13)10:40 amCourse Open for Pre-Ride 11:00 amStart Wave 3 (Men Cat B, Master Men 35+ & Gender Diverse)12:00 pmWave 1 + 2 + 3 Podium Ceremonies12:10 pmLittle Kids Race12:20 pmBig Kids Race12:35 pmBikeShareTO Cyclocross Race12:45 pmTry-A-Cross (Any bike Race)12:55 pmCourse Open for Pre-Ride1:30 pmStart Wave 4 (Cat A Women, Cat B Women, & Master Women)2:20 pmCourse Open for Pre-Ride3:00 pmStart Wave 7 (Cat A Men & Single Speed)4:15 pmWave 4 + 5 Podium Ceremonies*All riders must sign-in at the Ontario Cycling tent before their race. Sign-in closes 30 minutes prior to the start of each race wave. There is no day of registration for all categories.
OCup categories for riders 17+ are ability-based where athletes self-seed themselves from Categories A-C and Categories A & B (Women Only), based on their ability and experience level. Women who would like to race in Categories A-C are able to do so. The ability-based format is designed to provide meaningful competition for all riders and help ensure appropriate participant numbers for quality racing. Youth categories for riders under 17 years of age as of Dec. 31st of the following year remain with age groups U17 (15-16), U15 (13-14), and U13 (8- 12).
*New for 2026* Masters age group categories for Men lower from 45+ in 2025 to 35+. This complements the addition of a separate Master 55+ category for both Men/Open and Women. Cat D is removed with C moving to the first start of the day to pair with the additional Master category, the Master 35+ category moving to the 11am start with Cat B.
Races & Categories
Start TimeCategory
Age as of Dec 31, 2027
Duration
Registration Fees
Closes Thu, Oct 22
Tire Width*
9:00 AMMaster Men (55+)40 minutes
$60
N/A
9:01 AMCat C Men (17+)40 minutes
$60
N/A
9:40 AMBreak20 minutes
10:00 AMU17 Girls & Boys40 minutes
$40
N/A
10:01 AMU15 Girls & Boys30-40 minutes
$40
N/A
10:02 AMU13 Girls & Boys30-40 minutes
$40
N/A
10:40 AMBreak
Shred Girls Pre-Ride
20 minutes
11:00 AMCat B Men (17+)45 minutes
$60
N/A
11:01 AMMaster Men (35+)45 minutes
$60
N/A
11:02 AMGender Diverse45 minutes
$60
N/A
11:45 AMBreak30 minutes
12:15 PMLittle Kids Try-A-Race1 Lap
FREE
N/A
12:30 PMBig Kids Try-A-Race2 Laps
FREE
N/A
12:45 PMAdult Try-A-Race1 Lap
FREE
N/A
1:00 PMBikeShareTO Race (SOLD OUT)1 Lap
FREE
N/A
1:15 PMBreak15 minutes
1:30 PMCat A Women (17+)45 minutes
$60
33mm
1:31 PMCat B Women (17+)40 minutes
$60
N/A
1:31 PMMaster Women (35+)40 minutes
$60
N/A
1:31 PMMaster Women (55+)40 minutes
$60
N/A
2:15 PMBreak45 minutes
3:00 PMCat A Men (17+)60 minutes
$60
33mm
3:01 PMSingle Speed (17+)45 minutes
$60 ($20 if you register for another category in addition to Single Speed)
N/A
*At Ontario Cup events tire width courtesy checks will be performed for each corresponding category –Cat A Women, & Cat A. No riders will be disqualified if their tire width does not conform to the 33mm maximum width at Ontario Cups. The categories most likely required to follow the UCI tire width restriction align with those that will be checked at National and Provincial Championships – U17, U19, U23, Elite, & Master. A tire width gauge will be made available to all riders at the sign-in desk to pre-check.
To aid in transition to the updated category system please see below equivalency chart to get an idea of what categories would be the best fit based on the category a rider most recently competed in:
Medals will be awarded to the top three (3) finishers in each category.
Should categories be combined because of low participation numbers, results will be broken out for awards. Awards will be awarded based on the results of each category separated.
Riders must attend the awards ceremonies or risk forfeiting their awards.
Podium protocol shall be enforced, and fines may be issued to those who fail to comply. Riders must wear their competition uniform for medal presentations.
Medal presentations will take place at 11:45am and 3:15pm
Podiums for Cat A Men’s and Women’s race to include cash payout
General Rules & Regulations
The races will be governed under the current UCI Cyclo-Cross rules as amended by CC and OC. OC Commissaire Companion Guide is available online at https://ontariocycling.org/commissaire-resources/.
The UCI penalty scale with CC and OC modifications will be used for any infractions
All riders must sign-in at registration on race day at least 30 minutes prior to their start.
US licensed racers must hold a UCI International license. For insurance reasons, a USA cycling license is not sufficient and is not permitted in Canada. This applies to the Cat A Men’s and Women’s categories only.
An OC representative will be present at the race to assist with rider licensing issues. Licenses will not be sold on race day.
Races will start promptly at the indicated start times.
Warming up on the course while a race is taking place is prohibited. As the lead rider crosses the finish line riders will be advised that they may enter the course at a point just beyond the finish and must not interfere with racers completing their last lap. Please be courteous to other racers above all else.
Rider staging will begin 10 minutes prior to race start and call-ups 5 minutes prior. If you are not present for call-up you will forfeit your starting position.
Any rider dropping out of the race shall immediately notify a commissaire. If you drop out of a race and do not report to a commissaire, you will be considered and unreported DNF and assessed a penalty.
A double-sided pit is located on course for servicing equipment and changing bikes or wheels. The pit must be accessed by the designated entrances and riders may not travel backwards or cut the course to reach the entrance, with the exception of a mishap occurring after the pit entrance but before the pit exit (travel back to pit entrance in this case).
There is no neutral service provided. Riders must supply their own spare wheels or bicycles.
Lapped riders may be pulled at the order of the commissaire, either after being overtaken or just before being overtaken.
The 80% rule will be enforced at the discretion of the President of the Commissaire Panel.
All riders finish on the same lap as the winner. The ringing of a bell will indicate the last lap.
Results will be posted near registration shortly after each race.
Upon posting there will be a 15-minute protest period after which time, the results will become official and award presentations will follow promptly.
In case of lightning, the race may be delayed or cancelled. If you are informed that the race has been stopped due to lightning, you are advised to seek shelter until the race can resume. No refunds will be issued if the race is cancelled. If there are any changes or delays in the schedule.
The following are OC regulations for onboard technology for all OC events managed by OC Commissaires. These regulations do not apply to any events which do not require Commissaires, but if they are sanctioned under the OC Insurance Policy, Section 6 (a) and (b) applies.
All onboard technology device which is fitted on a bicycle must: 2026 Cyclocross Event Guidelines
a) Be installed on a system designed specifically for bicycles and not affect the certification of any item on the bicycle.
b) Not cause a risk for the safety of any rider, and therefore, be affixed in a manner that ensures it is not susceptible of inadvertently dismounting or is non-removable.
c. The camera footage is not immediately available to the rider
2. Helmets must have a CSA certification. Any modification, alteration, manipulation, addition or removal of any element, or addition of an accessory unapproved by the helmet manufacturer is prohibited.
3. If the technology appears to be improperly affixed based on the commissaires discretion, the rider must remove or adjust the technology before the rider will be allowed to start.
4. If there is a crash during an event, permission must be secured in writing from the individuals involved before posting any footage from the incident.
5. It is strongly recommended that anyone who is using footage for individual promotion or private use, secure written consent in advance from any individual appearing on the footage.
6. Note: OC Insurance does not cover loss or damage which may occur to onboard technology during the event. All individuals using onboard technology are responsible and liable for any damage and injuries which may occur if the technology interferes with the integrity and safety of the event.
Equipment Regulations
Cyclocross bicycles conforming with UCI regulations are required in Cat A categories ONLY. In particular:
A bicycle shall not measure more than 185cm in length and 50cm in overall width.
Mountain bikes or bikes with flat-bar handlebars are not permitted.
All other categories allow the use of any bicycle; including mountain bikes.
Riders are required to wear jerseys corresponding with the club or team printed on their license. Independent riders and unlicensed riders are required to wear a plain jersey with no significant logos, team names, or advertising displayed on them.
Sleeveless jerseys are not permitted.
At all times when warming up or participating in the event, riders who are mounted on a bicycle shall wear a helmet at all times.
Two-way radios are reserved for race organization only.
The use of radio links or other remote means of communication with the riders is forbidden.
Riders may not use any form of radio communication while competing.
Helmet mounted cameras are not permitted.
The use of personal music players are not permitted while racing or warming up on the course.
The use of glass containers is strictly prohibited during the race.
Staging & Start Protocol
Riders will start in a Mass Start Format according to the above schedule.
Start Corrals to open 10 minutes prior to start. Riders are reminded to follow instructions for maintaining proper distancing.
Race Officials will start each wave of the race.
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