2025 Paris to Ancaster

2025 P2A CENTO

CENTO means "one hundred" in Italian, which is the approximate distance of this race. It is derived from Latin meaning a patchwork, like a quilt or jacket, or in our case a patchwork of roads, trails, farms etc. We had very positive feedback from the 2022 event. Racers enjoyed the new roads, hills and trails, and the longer distance of over 110KM. The famous mud pits of the P2A Classic and of course the legendary climb to the finish are included. The start is in Paris of course! For 2025 this is also the UCI Gravel World Series Qualifier Event.

2025 P2A CLASSIC

The legendary race. Since 1994 competitors have fought each other, and sometimes the elements, over this course. Overall it is a tough, approximately 70K, ride with some good hills and those mud pits! The start is in North Dumfries Township, just south of Cambridge, with a challenging combo of trails and hills. Some older athletes attempting to qualify for the 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships will also be racing this route.

2025 P2A BRÈVE

Compared to the other P2A race distances it is brief, or "brève" in french. Starting in 2001 we have offered a shorter race. Many people have said "It's only 45K". Then they wonder why they are hitting the wall at the finish. Don't underestimate it. It is a very fast race. The start is in the community of St George.

2025 P2A VIP PACKAGE

A package of services usually reserved for professional cyclists or Olympians. Choose your event Cento, Classic or Brève. We will enhance your experience with perks including a dedicated pre-race or post-race bus and bike truck service, post-race valet bike wash, race day kit pickup in Ancaster, reserved parking at both the start and finish line, preferred seeding on the start line (available for P2A Classic only in 2025), pre-race services (including a warm VIP area, snacks, ride food, espresso/coffee), post-race services (with reserved health club shower facilities), premium post-race meal, meet and greet with professional and elite cyclists, dedicated concierge Q&A service and a unique gift bag.

2025 P2A KIDS PROGRAM

For many years P2A has offered a Race Day Kid's Program. For 2025 we're presenting a full program of fun for riders aged 8-12. There is an early bird 8am supervised area, followed by 3 hours of Mountain Bike Instruction by Certified Cycling Canada Instructors. Lunch is provided and so is post program supervision if the parent(s) are still racing. Its great fun and always a good time.