The St. Catharines Cycling Club is proud to host the 2008 Niagara Classic.
Taking place in the picturesque and historic Town of Pelham, the course will be a challenging, winding and rolling 12.3 km course through the vineyards and orchards of Ontario's fruitland and has the traditional Start/Finish atop Saylor's Hill.
Entry Fees
Entry includes lunch. Online Registration (provided by OCA) closes at 10:00am on Friday May 16, 2008. There will be no day-of registration. Categories with less than 20 entrants may be combined.
| Category | Entry Fee |
| Junior & Cadet | $45 |
| Senior & Master | $55 |
Schedule of Races
| Category | Start | Laps | Lap Length | Total Distance | Feeding?* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior 3 Men & Junior Men | 9:00 am | 7 | 12.3 km | 86.1 km | Yes |
| Cadet Men | 9:03 am | 5 | 12.3 km | 61.5 km | No |
| Master 3 Men & Senior 4 Men | 9:09 am | 5 | 12.3 km | 61.5 km | No |
| Women (all categories except Senior 1 & 2 | 9:14 am | 4 | 12.3 km | 49.2 km | No |
| Senior 1 & 2 Men | 1:00 pm | 10 | 12.3 km | 123 km | Yes |
| Master 1 Men | 1:03 pm | 9 | 12.3 km | 110.7 km | Yes |
| Master 2 Men | 1:08 pm | 7 | 12.3 km | 86.1 km | Yes |
| Senior 1 & 2 Women | 1:13 pm | 6-7 | 12.3 km | 2:30-2:45 | Yes |
* Feed zone will open when riders are completing Lap 4 and close with 2 laps to go
Map and Profile
Race Guide
Click here to download the Race Guide
Prizes
Minimum $5,000 (based on 400 rider entries). Prize list will be posted at registration prior to event sign-in.
Directions
From Toronto / Hamilton:
- Take QEW towards Niagara
- Exit at Rd. 24 South to Vineland Station (Victoria Ave. S.)
- Continue on Rd. 24 for approximately 15 kms.
- Turn Left onto Rd. 20. Proceed for 6.5 kms.
- Turn Left onto Effingham Street. Proceed past orchards for 1 km.
Look for marshals to direct you to parking.
From U.S. / Canada Border:
- From QEW in Niagara Falls
- Exit at Rd. 20 West (Lundy's Lane)
- Proceed 20 km West to Effingham Street
- Turn Right onto Effingham Street.
- Proceed past orchards for 1 km
Look for marshals to direct you to parking.
Accommodations
- Hipwell's Motel (1km from start/finish line) 299 Hwy 20W, Fonthill 905-892-3588
- Cherry Country B&B (1 km from start/finish) 461 Tice Rd, Pelham 905-892-651-3430
- Bissell's Hideaway (camping, 2km from start/finish) 205 Metler Rd, Pelham 905-892-5706 (And add something to the effect of letting them know you are in town for the bike race.)