Prologue
Cyclocross
Uxbridge
KICK OFF YOUR CYCLOCROSS SEASON WITH A WINNING HAND — NO MATTER WHAT YOU RIDE!
Just an hour from downtown Toronto, Prologue Cross welcomes all bikes — gravel, MTB, or CX. From our beginner-friendly Try-a-CX event to OC sanctioned Cyclocross racing, the course deals up thrilling terrain, fast-paced fun, and the perfect challenge to sharpen your skills or give cyclocross a try for the very first time.
September 21, 2025
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Prologue
Cyclocross
Uxbridge
KICK OFF YOUR CYCLOCROSS SEASON WITH A WINNING HAND — NO MATTER WHAT YOU RIDE!
Just an hour from downtown Toronto, Prologue Cross welcomes all bikes — gravel, MTB, or CX. From our beginner-friendly Try-a-CX event to OC sanctioned Cyclocross racing, the course deals up thrilling terrain, fast-paced fun, and the perfect challenge to sharpen your skills or give cyclocross a try for the very first time.
September 21, 2025
Race Day Countdown
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The Prologue Experience
Prologue Cross is your chance to kick off the cyclocross season with a winning strategy. Set just 10 minutes west of Uxbridge and an hour from downtown Toronto, this one-day event blends fast-paced racing with a welcoming, community vibe.
The course spans 80 acres of scenic forest and fields, designed by CX veteran Jeff Faulds to challenge and inspire. Riders will face a mix of terrain—climbs, run-ups, sand, off-camber turns, and barriers that require dismounting and shouldering. For those new to cyclocross, alternate lines provide a less technical but still exciting ride.
Trying CX for the first time? We've got you covered. A limited number of rental cyclocross bikes will be available for first-timers, and we offer an untimed, beginner-friendly race for both adults and young kids. No pressure—just a chance to explore the sport, ride the course, and have fun.
Prologue Cross isn't just about racing—it's about the full experience. Expect pumping music, local vendors serving fries, cider, and beer, physiotherapists on site, and sport drink for all riders — all anchored by a professional announcer keeping the energy high at the UCI-style start/finish line.
Whether you're a seasoned racer tuning up for the season or a curious newcomer looking to dip your toes into CX, this is the race where everyone gets to play their hand.
Affiliated with both the Peterborough Cycling Club and the local Uxbridge Cycling Club.
Ante up and join us for a day of thrilling cyclocross action and community fun!
What you really need to know
While Prologue is a sanctioned Ontario Cycling regional cyclocross event with a proper CX Technical Race Guide, don't let that intimidate you. If you're new to cross and just want to show up and have fun, here's what really matters:
Find a bike
Almost anything works except a fancy road bike. MTB, gravel, CX, single speed, even a strider!
Just want to try it out?
Join the untimed Try-a-CX ride at 12:00. Cost is $30 cash for adults (kids are free). No pre-registration required.
Want to race for real?
Register by midnight on Thursday, Sept 18. Categories follow the OC CX structure (we agree - it's a little complicated…). Quick guide if you're new:
- Ages 45+ (all genders): Masters Men/Open
- Women 35+: Masters Women
- Men: Category A = most challenging, Category D = least
- Women: Category A = most challenging, Category B = least
- Youth: register by age group (use age as of Dec 31, 2026 and U13 means 12 or under).
Note - Use your age at Dec 31, 2026. Geez ... math required
Show up on race day
Sept 21 — arrive at least 1 hour before your start time to sign in, get yourself sorted, and maybe pre-ride or warm up. See page 4 of this guide for the location and map – use the map – it's a large property.
Stick around after
Enjoy fries, cider or beer, sport drink for riders, a free physio treatment, music, and all the good vibes.
Schedule
RACE DAY on Sunday, September 21, 2025
Cat D (17+)
U15 Girls & Boys
U13 Girls & Boys
Cat C (17+)
Adult Try-A-Race
Cat B Women (17+)
Masters Women (35+)
Single Speed
PRE-RIDE the Prologue CX course courtesy of the Uxbridge Cycling Club (UCC).
Important Steps to follow!
Before attending, complete the Ontario Cycling Club Try-out Participant Form
Email franny@jewett.ca to confirm your attendance and for directions to the meet up spot.
5:30 pm
5:30 pm
3:00 pm
The Course
Tackle the Terrain. Ace Your Next Race.
Designed by Jeff Faulds and set across 80 acres of rolling forest, the Prologue Cross course is a true test of skill.
Expect hills, run-ups, sand pits, off-camber turns, and sections that demand dismounts and shouldering—just like the best in UCI cyclocross.
For first-time cyclocross riders, the course includes alternate lines with fewer technical features—so everyone can get in the game.
Strava course link: Prologue Cross 2025 | 2.94 km Cycling Route on Strava
(Created by Jeff Faulds | Wild Rock)
GPX Course File: Download GPX for Garmin/Wahoo
(Upload directly to your GPS device for turn-by-turn navigation)
Start/Finish Line
Experience the UCI-style start/finish straight with Eric Prydz's OPUS playing, just like at Koppenbergcross!
Sand Pit Challenge
Test your skills in our challenging sand section. Ride or run? The choice is yours!
Forest Run-Up
A steep run-up through beautiful forest terrain will test your shouldering technique and strength.
Technical Descent
Navigate tight turns and off-camber sections in this technical part of the course.
Deal Yourself In
Register now on CCN (it only takes a minute)
deadline is Sept 18 at midnight.
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Contact Us
Got questions about the race, registration, or rentals? We're here to help.
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Prologue Cross 2025 | 2.94 km Cycling RouteWhether you're a first-timer or seasoned racer, don't hesitate to reach out—we'll help you ace your CX day.
