April 24, 2018 – At least seven riders have been disqualified from the 2018 edition of Paris to Ancaster because of trespassing on private property. The riders identified so far are all in the Elite or P2A70 Wave 1, and have previous experience riding the race. Their actions have resulted in a popular section of the course being replaced with pavement. This is the second year in a row we have had to make course adjustments due to the actions of a small number.

We are very disappointed to have to take this action particularly with long term participants, but we have to respect our deal with the landowners and hope that our participants will also. As such they have been disqualified for 2018 and their entry fees refunded.

Private property sections are available for use on race day only. Do not pre-ride on private property! It pains us to have to repeat this yet again.

Sincerely, P2A Race Directors

Below are a couple of the (printable) comments we received from landowners…

I can appreciate the dedication, work and travel that goes into all that is P2A and we LOVE race day. But my land is mine. I would think that riders ought to know the public roads and trail systems by now, and a driveway leading up to a house is a pretty clear indication that it just might be private property.

A couple of riders rode through the property during an event we were having this weekend. An extremely rude and disrespectful gesture on their part to trespass on someone’s land…considering they came in through the farmhouse driveway.

Stop Trying to Pre-ride the Course
We have received complaints from many land owners and ask that you DO NOT ride the course until race day. Doing so may result in us being unable to use that section of the course in the future. This is why we do not release course maps!

We are incredibly grateful to all of the landowners who let us use THEIR property for race day. Unfortunately, many people seem to be pre-riding parts of the course without permission. Landowners have even sent us pictures of people on their property. If you want the event to continue using these great sections of private land then stay out until race day.

Please be respectful and not ride on private property.