Coming Soon Registration Opens January 26, 2026
⚡ UCI Qualifier June 20-21, 2026 Wakefield, QC

Conquer the Gatineau Hills

Three epic gravel routes. Legendary climbs. One unforgettable weekend in the heart of Quebec.

124
km max
1,548
m elevation
20%
max gradient
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More Than a Race.
It's an Adventure.

The OG Classique takes you through stunning Gatineau terrain—riverside paths, punishing gravel climbs, and the iconic Paugan Dam crossing.

UCI Sanctioned

UCI Sanctioned

Top 25% times in each age group + podium finishers qualify for the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships to be held in Australia.

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Three Distances

124km, 75km, or 34km – find your perfect challenge. All distances open to all riders. UCI qualifiers race the distance specific to their age group.

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Epic Terrain

Mix of gravel and paved roads. Lac Ste Marie route climbs up to 20%. Paugan route maxes out at 15%. The legendary Newcommon hill awaits.

Three Routes.
One Epic Day.

UCI Intermediate

Paugan

75 km
1,043 m elev
71% gravel

Shares much of the longer course, including the Newcommon climb and Paugan Dam. Climbs up to 15%.

UCI Gravel World Series 2026 Men 60+, Women 50+
Feed: km 25, 50
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Recreational

Newcommon

34 km
337 m elev
74% gravel

Perfect introduction to gravel racing. Experience the legendary Newcommon climb (14% grade) without a long-distance commitment.

👥 Welcome All ages, all levels
Feed: km 15
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Schedule

Saturday, June 20

10:00–17:00

Registration & bib pick-up

Centre Vorlage, 65 ch. Burnside, Wakefield

No race-day pick-up available

Sunday, June 21 — Race day

Lac Ste-Marie (124 km)

11:00

UCI Elite Men

11:05

Elite (non-UCI) Men

11:10

UCI Elite Women & Elite (non-UCI) Women

11:15

UCI Qualifiers: Men 19-59, Women 19-49

11:20

Non-UCI competitors

Paugan (75 km)

11:30

UCI Qualifiers: Men 60+, Women 50+ & VIPs

11:35

Non-UCI Start 2 (limit 250) — target 4h

11:40

Non-UCI Start 3 — target 5h

Newcommon (34 km)

12:15

Non-UCI Start 1 (limit 250)

12:20

Non-UCI Start 2 (limit 250) — target 2h30

16:30

Awards ceremony — Centre Vorlage

Your Pathway to UCI Worlds

Top 25% of starters in each age category qualify for the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships. Top 3 finishers by age receive automatic qualification.

Lac Ste-Marie
Women <50 Men <60
Paugan
Women 50+ Men 60+

Sanctioned by FQSC · Cycling Canada · UCI

Getting to Wakefield

By air

Ottawa International (YOW)

~45 minutes by car. Direct flights from major North American hubs. Event shuttles available race weekend.

By car

From Ottawa or Gatineau

Ottawa: ~35 min · Gatineau: ~25 min · Montréal: ~2.5h

Parking available at Centre Vorlage.

Ready to Race?

Registration opens soon. A valid racing license is required (one-day licenses can be purchased with registration).

Questions? Email info@ogclassique.ca

Thank You to Our Sponsors

The OG Classique is made possible by the generous support of our community partners and sponsors.

Interested in sponsoring the OG Classique? Contact us