DAY OF EVENT DETAILS - Sat. May 11, 2024
Race Start Times:
60km - 9:00am
32km - 10:00am
Please read below for more race day details
BONUS: All racers receive a pair of BOCA socks! Also, all racers registered before April 1, 2024 will be entered in a draw for a One Night Stay at The Whitewater Inn!
2024 members - use promo code "Member" to save $10!
Day of event details
Race Location - NEW location for 2024!
The race starts and ends at one of the most popular trail heads in the BORCA network. The River Barn is located at 22 Fletcher Road. (Corner of Fletcher Rd and Grantsettlement Rd). This restaurant/pub is a popular place for riders to enjoy the Lorne Rapids/Roche Fendu section of the Ottawa River. (Yes, it's a converted Dairy Barn)!If you have non riders coming to cheer you on, they can enjoy a sweet hike and views of the rapids and purchase small menu items/ice cream/drinks.
Parking
Park will be well signed upon arrival.
Sign In - 8:00-9:50am
Please check in at the River Barn for your race plate, timing chip, post race food and drink voucher. AND YOUR 20204 SOCKS! Also, check out the prize table to see if you won a door prize! (We pre-draw them)
60km race begins at 9:00am (Sign in 8am -8:50)
32km ride begins at 10:00am (Sign in 9am-9:50)
Food & Drink
Coffee is available until 10am for riders. Our famous bbq lunch is included with your race, but other food items/menu will be available to order at the River Barn pub during the event and bar open.
Post ride lunch is a BBQ pork loin meal with salads, baked beans and buns! Veggie/Vegan option available.
Course Descriptions
32km Course: Half of this course is on flat surface (gravel road) and flat trail with some roots. 2/5 in difficulty. Click here for course map:
60km Course: This course is a combination of flat gravel surface, flat trail with roots and hilly trail with rocks and roots. 4/5 in difficulty. Click here for map.
What to bring
We will have on course aid stations with water/snacks, but you are expected to be self sufficient during the ride with your own tubes/pumps/tools/rain gear/bug spray/first aid/cell phone. Carry water at all times.
Accommodations
Bike to the race from the Whitewater Inn. Locked garage bike storage and sauna onsite. Healthy self serve breakfast included with your stay.
Sponsors
THANK YOU to the following businesses/organizations who give to this event!
Valley Cyclery