Red Bull Race the Place
After shutting its gates for 2 years, Ontario Place opens up for an unprecedented event.
On April 19th, Red Bull Race the Place will take over Torontos iconic peninsula for the first-ever urban cycling race at the site.
This is not the kind of amusement ride you remember as a kid; racers will be taken on a speed-soaked chase through the industrial jungle full of hairpin turns, pedal heavy straight-aways and other urban obstacles.
It will be the first time anyone has accessed Ontario Place since it closed to the public in 2011.
From urban cycle racing's modest start with messengers, to its less-than-legal rise on city streets, the race format has sparked a global movement with Toronto being home to a thriving bike culture all its own.
The competitors day starts off with time trials from 10:30am and will go on throughout the day. A vendors village will provide tons of side activities to do for everyone, before all eyes are set on the mass start final starting at 6:30pm.
Admission is free for spectators.
Riders can register at the link below, you must be age 18 to register.
For Rules & Regulations, click the link below. UPDATE: Front OR rear brakes are now allowed for the finals in the True Fixed Gear / Track Bike category.
Day of the Event Schedule:
7:00am 10:00am: On-site registration and track inspection
NO RACING SPEED
10:00am 10:30am: Athletes Briefing
MANDATORY FOR ALL RACERS
10:30am 1:30pm: Time Trials pt I
Qualifier Heat 1; Bib # 1-100
1:30pm 2:30pm: Track Maintenance
2:30pm 5:30pm: Time Trials pt II
Qualifier Heat 2; Bib # 101-200
5:30pm 6:30pm: Track Maintenance; Finals of Polo the Place
6:30pm 7:45pm: Mass Start Final Race
7:45pm: Prize Giving
