NW Race Guide - Bicycle Paper.com
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NW Race Guide - Bicycle Paper.com
Mudslinger April 12, 2015 Bear Springs Trap April 26, 2015 May 3, 2015 Cascade Chainbreaker May 9, 2015 Spring Thaw May 16, 2015 Sisters Stampede May 24, 2015 Return on the Jedi June 6, 2015 Team Competition Best 5 of 8 for the Overall Series Champion Pickett’s Charge June 28, 2015 OREGONOFFROADSERIES.COM Editor’s notes Although at times putting this guide together feels like hearding cats — collecting data and confirming dates, making changes as calendars evolve and events move around, incorporating newly discovered first-time races and adding last minute ones — it makes for a juggling act that is quite rewarding when it finally all comes together and goes to press. Joe Zauner and I started the NW Race Guide 13 years ago and to this day, despite the workload, I still like this booklet because it is all-inclusive; it covers British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and a good chunk of Montana. It features sanctioned and unsanctioned road, mountain, track and cyclocross events. It is a one of a kind publication, and I’m proud of it. Each edition brings its own flavor. The gravel grinder trend is rising steadily and enduros are popping everywhere. The popularity of cyclocloss continues to expand with the addition of women’s specific events and four international races to the offering. The development and growth of the sport is following a healthy path too. Thirtheen years ago, only a few people put their energy into young riders, but now all state/provincial organizations are paying attention to the next generations of racers. Many clubs and individuals have joined the effort and more kids than ever are being introduced to the sport. This is quite exciting. Last year we introduced 21 talented Junior riders who represent the future of the sport. In this edition, we are featuring 22 young athletes who already have claimed their share of state and national titles in various disciplines. The Northwest is bursting with so much potential; it will be filling up pages for years to come. So a big thank you to the organizers for putting on races and to the coaches, clubs and associations for developing programs and supporting riders as well as the officials for their invaluable contribution. It takes a village to raise a child, and the cycling community is a good place to be for any kid. Happy riding “...at times putting this guide together feels like hearding cats...” Claire Bonin Editor NORTHWEST RACE GUIDE Volume 13 February, 2015 Publisher Seattle Publishing Jay Stilwell, President Ryan Price, Vice President Associate Publisher / Editor In Chief Claire Bonin Associate Editor Darren Dencklau Editorial Intern Christian M. Downes Contributors Claire Bonin, Darren Dencklau, Katie Hawkins Art / Production Amy Beardemphl Photography Bicycle Paper, Breakaway Promotions, Greg Descantes, Jack Maedke, Michael Mallory, Joe Murphy, Peter Newlands, Matt Ritzow, Duane Robinson Mountain Sports Photography, Chris Shepley, Douglas Tobin, Clint Trahan, Mark Van Est, Amy Ziehnert Sales Claire Bonin, Darren Dencklau, Jill Von Buskirk Distribution Bicycle Paper Cover Photo An international contingent of racers, including two-time USA Elite Track National Champion and Portland, Oregon resident Zak Kovalcik (near), attended the annual Burnaby 4-Day on December 27-30, 2014. Photo courtesy of Greg Descantes. NW RACE GUIDE is published once a year by Bicycle Paper and Seattle Publishing. Bicycle Paper, 68 South Washington St., Seattle, WA 98104. 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Though Bicycle Paper staff makes every reasonable effort to ensure that event information and dates are accurate, we suggest checking individual tour websites for any changes and/or updates that may occur. 2 NW Race guide INside look Advertisers & Content Features Athlete Profiles.............. 4-11 Presented in The Dalles, Ore., Gorge Roubaix (March 28-29) offers a mix of paved and unpaved roads. Photo courtesy Breakaways Promotions 24 Hours Round the Clock / Round and Round Production....................... 33 Baker City Cycling Classic.... 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Their performances have inspired many who have the same dreams. For the second year, we have elected to use the race guide to feature some of those young talented and promising riders. Lauren Ziehnert Portland, OR Age: 13 Racing since: 2011 Photo courtesy of Amy Ziehnert Category: Cat 4 (road), Cat 3 (MTB) Disciplines: Track, Road, Mountain, Cyclocross School: West Hills Christian School Team/club: Smith & Nephew p/b West End Bikes Coach: Kirk Whiteman Strengths: Core strength and good track racing tactics Need to work on: Better awareness of equipment selection Favorite race: Blind Date at the Dairy cyclocross series Best results 2014: 1st Eric Kautzky Memorial Track Race (Women); 1st Portland Short Track Series (10-14); 1st St. Honoré Criterium (10-14); 1st Cross Crusade Heron Lakes and Alpenrose (Jr. 13-14); 1st Mudslinger MTB XC, (Jr. 10-14) Highlight 2014: Top 10 USA Cyclocross Nationals Career highlights: OBRA Junior Women’s Overall BAR winner (2013 & 2014); Competed in 2 USA Cyclocross Nationals; Upgraded to Women B in cyclocross 2015 goal: Upgraded to Women A in cyclocross; attend Track and Cyclocross Nationals Long term goals: Top 5 Track and Cycloross Nationals; race cross in Europe Who is your cycling idol and why? Tejay van Garderen. I enjoy watching his race tactics in the Tour de France. How did you get started? My parents thought it would be fun to enter the Bear Springs CX mountain bike race in 2011. I did a few more MTB races and fell in love with it. My first coach, Phil Sanders got me involved in road, track and cyclocross disciplines. Anything else we should know? I was so privileged to be part of Oregon Junior Cyclists at Nationals in Texas. We represented our individual teams and the great State of Oregon. Sara Youmans Ketchum, ID Age: 19 Racing since: 2 007 Category: 1 Discipline: Road School: Whitman College Team/club: Audi/ Kryki Sports, Whitman College Coach: Douglas Tobin Strengths: Sprinting, time trial Need to work on: Climbing Favorite race: Volunteer Park Criterium Best results 2014: 1st Volunteer Park Criterium; 1st Ravensdale RR; 1st Banana Belt RR; 2nd Salida Classic TT; 1st Caldwell Gran Prix TT Highlight 2014: 4th National TT Championships (U23) Career highlights: 1st 2009 National TT Championships (Jr. 13-14); 2nd 2012 Sea Otter Classic Circuit Race (Jr.); 2013 Junior World Championships 2015 goals: Podium at Collegiate and U23 Nationals Long term goals: Elite World Championships, Olympics Who is your cycling idol and why? Fabian Cancellara. He is one of the most successful time trialists of all time, which shows dedication, determination, and focus. He is also a highly respected member of the peloton and a class act on and off the bike. How did you get started in cycling? I got my first road bike when I was 11 years old. I was the only girl on the Ketchum team, with 10 boys ages 15-18. At 12, I won my first state championship. At my first time trial, my bike handling skills were so poor, I had to dismount and walk around the cone to make the mid-point turn around. I got dead last. At 13, I went to the USA Cycling National Championships. I watched the other racers in my age group with their snazzy bike kits blaze down the TT start ramp. I had never been on a start ramp. I lost 4 minutes in a race that lasted 25 minutes. At the podium ceremony, the announcer said, “Stars and Stripes dreams come true for Zoe Frazier!” I looked at my dad, and said, “Next year, dad. I’m going to win this.” 4 NW Race guide Athlete Profiles Erin Attwell Victoria, BC Age: 15 Racing since: 2 014 Category: U17 Discipline: Track Road and Cyclocross School: Maria Montessori Academy Team/club: Tripleshot Cycling Club Coach: Lister Farrar Strengths: Dedication, strong will to do my best, track tactics Need to work on: Gaining experience with pack racing and TT Favorite race: NW Juniors Classic Stage Race criterium, my first official race Best results 2014: Track Nationals (U17 and Junior): 2nd Omnium, 2nd ITT, 3rd Matched Sprint Highlight 2014: Track Nationals, I felt like I was part of something big, it felt so surreal Career highlights: 2014 Junior Track Nationals, 2nd Cyclocross Provincials (U17); 4th NW Juniors Cycling Classic 2015 goals: Podium at track nationals, race road and cross nationals Long term goal: Represent Canada Who is your cycling idol and why? Alison Sydor and Ryder Hesjedal. They are inspiring because not only did they both come from Victoria but they are champions. Dedication shows through no matter how much natural talent you may have already. How did you get started? When I was very little, my dad was racing with the Spin Doctors. As I got older I started mountain biking. At age 12 I got my first road bike. I joined Tripleshot Juniors in the spring and did my first race in the summer. Anything else we should know? Riding with my dad at “The Dump” was the highlight of my week. Benjamin F. King Anacortes, WA Age: 14 Racing since: 2 006 Category: Cat 1/2 open pro (MTB), Cat 1/2 (cross) Disciplines: Cyclocross, MTB and road School: Anacortes Middle School Team/club: Rad Racing NW Coach: David Fleischhauer Strengths: Mountain biking Need to work on: Road racing, learn how to sit in a pack and not pull the whole race Favorite race: 2014 Sea Otter MTB race, with lots of climbing and fast flat sections. you could easily hit 25 mph on the downhill sections and there are tight blind turns Best results 2014: 2nd Sea Otter MTB race Highlight 2014: When I got accepted to the US MTB camp in Boulder, CO Career highlights: US Cross Camp Helena, MT; US MTB Camp Boulder, CO; 5th 2012 Cyclocross Nationals; 3rd Sea Otter XC 2015 goals: Top 5 MTB Nationals Longterm goals: Get a scholarship to college for biking and ride my whole life Who is your cycling idol and why? Sam Schulz. I got to ride with him a few times up in Anacortes when I was little and he was amazing in technical skills and power. He never gives up. He is super responsible and you never hear anything bad about him. How did you get started? My dad would always go to races on Sunday and leave us at home so one day I went with him to watch. I saw the MTB event and instantly knew I wanted to compete. So the next Sunday I took my bike and was hooked. Anything else we should know? Biking occupies all my free time. Some people ride because they want to get fit. I do it because it’s nice to just ride with friends or by yourself to think. Junior Specific Stage Races NW Juniors Classic Stage Race – August 1-2, 2015 Hayman Classic / BC Youth Road Championships – May 23-24, 2015 NW Race guide 5 Athlete Profiles Eli Murphy North Bend, WA Age: 17 Racing since: 2 012 Photo courtesy of Joe Murphy Category: Junior Expert Discipline: Downhill School: Mt Si High School Team/club: Jr. Progression Racing Coach: Kyle Thomas Strengths: Jumping, and riding technical trails Need to work on: Controlling my nerves Favorite race: NW Cup races at Dryhill, Port Angeles Best results 2014: 1st Double Down Hoe Down (Cat 2); 1st NW Cup #1 (Cat 2); 3rd NW Cup #2 (Cat 2); 5th NW Cup (Cat 1/Jr. Expert) Career Highlights: 5th 2012 NW Cup (Cat 2 0-14); 1st NW Cup (Cat 2 15/18); 5th 2014 NW Cup (Cat 1/Jr. Expert) 2015 goals: Build trails, represent sponsors, and get many podiums Long term goals: Become a pro rider that young kids look up to. Have full sponsorship and race UCI World Cup DH Who is your cycling idol and why? My dad. He has always been the most supportive and taught me so much about racing and riding. He is also a super fast rider. How did you get started? Younger I raced motocross and eventually my dad and I got bicycles. Soon after that we started racing. Anything else we should know? My favorite things to do is shred with my dad because that’s where it all began. Henry Jones Photo courtesy of Peter Newlands Bend, OR Age: 14 Racing since: 2 013 Category: Cat 3 Disciplines: MTB, Cyclocross School: Seven Peaks School Team/club: Bend Endurance Academy Coach: Bill Warburton and Chad Cheeney Strengths: Technical riding and climbing Need to work on: Power and race strategy Favorite race: Zaldercross 2014 Best results 2014: 1st Cross Crusade Series GC (Jr. Men); 1st OBRA Junior Cyclocross Series (13-14); 1st OBRA High School Series Highlight 2014: Winning the junior field at the Washington County Fair race in crazy mud on a broken front wheel Career Highlights: 7th 2014 Cyclocross Nationals after crashing and starting 60th; 4th Waves for Water Cyclocross Collaboration 2015 goals: Getting better at MTB and road; attend a USAC development camp Long term goals: Podium at Cyclocross Nationals Who is your cycling idol and why? Jens Voigt because of his mental and physical toughness (Shut up legs), his incredible strength and he seems like a really nice guy. How did you get started? Jumping in my backyard, moved on to BMX, then MTB, and finally cyclocross. Anything else we should know? I absolutely love riding my bike and miss it during vacation. Lewis Whiley Olympia, WA Age: 16 Racing since:2011 Category: 3 Disciplines: Road, Cyclocross School: Olympia High School Team/club: Audi Cycling Team (road); Rad Racing (cyclocross) Strengths: Short hills and sprints Need to work on: Sustained climbs Favorite race: Aubrey Butte Road Race (4th stage of Cascade Classic) Best results 2014: 2nd Hammer Nutrition Criterium at the NW Juniors Classic Stage Race Career highlights: 12th Cyclocross Nationals (15/16), 1st Volunteer Park criterium (3 consecutive years), 2013 State cyclocross champion 2015 goals: Win Volunteer Park Criterium; Top 10 Cascade Classic Long-term goals: Upgrade to Cat 2 in the next two years. Go to college to study kinesiology, and hopefully still have time to race. How did you get started? My dad would take me on rides to go get ice cream, and after a while I realized it was fun. I got my first road bike, a 42cm Trek 1000, later showed up for a Rad Racing cyclocross practice. Luckily Jim Brown was there and gave me a kit and an actual cyclocross bike. 6 NW Race guide Athlete Profiles Gabrielle Lehnert Eugene, OR Age: 14 Racing since: 2 011 Category: Cat A (cyclocross), Cat 3 (road) Disciplines: Road, cyclocross School: Cal Young Middle School Team/club: Hutch’s/Slocum/CoMotion Coach: My dad (Alex Lehnert) Strengths: Climbing, all arounder Need to work on: Time trialing Favorite race: Northwest Junior Classic Stage Race Best results 2014: 1st NW Classic Junior, 1st OBRA Women’s Road Championships (Cat 4/5), 1st OBRA Cross Championships (Jr. 13-14) Highlight 2014: Upgrading to A in cyclocross, going to races in general is always really fun Career highlights: 3rd 2015 Cyclocross Nationals, 1st 2014 NW Juniors Classic Stage Race, 1st 2014 OBRA Women’s Road Championships 2015 goals: Top 3 at Road Nationals; top 5 at Cascade Cycling Classic, top 10 at Cross Crusade Long term goals: Win a National Championship, race in Europe, and eventually ride for a pro team. Who is your cycling idol and why? Marianne Vos because she wins at pretty much all disciplines, even though people seem to think that you have to do only one to excel. How did you get started? By going to races with my dad when I was really young and eventually started racing as well. Hannah Green Boise, ID Age: 17 Racing since: 2 011 Photo courtesy of Douglas Tobin Category: Cat 2 (MTB), Cat 3 (road and cyclocross) Discipline: MTB, Cyclocross, Road School: Boise High School Team/club: BYRDS Coach: Douglas Tobin Strengths: Time Trial Need to work on: Hill climbing Favorite race: Sea Otter Classic Best results 2014: 3rd Road Nationals (TT); 2nd NW Juniors Classic Stage Race (GC); 1st Sister’s Stampede MTB Race Highlight 2014: Podium with my sister and teammate at Cross Crusade Alpenrose Career highlights: Junior National Road Championships: 2nd RR (1314), 2nd TT (13-14), 3rd TT (15-16) 2015 goals: Have fun. To take cycling as far as it will allow me to go. Who is your cycling idol and why? Teammate Jessica Fisher who pushes me to train and race hard. How did you get started? My parents raced triathlons, so I did too. I loved the cycling part and deciding to join the BYRDS Team. Chaz Hogenauer Boise, ID Age: 17 Racing since: 2 012 Category: Cat 3 (road), Cat 2 (MTB and cross) Disciplines: Road, Cyclocross, and Mountain School: Boise High Team/club: BYRDS Coach: Douglas Tobin Strengths: Sprinting Need to work on: Climbing Favorite race: National Championships Criterium Best results 2014: 19th National Road Championships (RR); 17th Sea Otter (RR); 2nd Waves for Water Cyclocross (17-18) Highlight 2014: 7th National Criterium Championship Career highlights: Nationals Road and Criterium 2015 goal: Top 10 at Valley of the Sun Stage Race; Top 20 at Sea Otter Road Race; straight A’s Long term goals: Become a better leader, by inspiring my peers to lead others as well Who is your cycling idol and why? Jens Voigt, he represents hard work and being rewarded for what you put in. “Shut up Legs” How did you get started? Douglas Tobin encouraged me to start mountain biking with the BYRDS and I later joined the racing portion of the program. Anything else we should know about you? I believe that how you treat other people and how you present yourself is as important, if not more, than how fast you are on the bike. NW Race guide 7 Athlete Profiles Bailey Villalovos Federal Way, WA Age: 17 Racing since: 2 012 Photo courtesy of Duane RobinsonMountain Sports Photography Category: Jr. Expert, Cat 1 (0-18) Disciplines: Downhill School: Thomas Jefferson High School Coach: Jerry Villalovos Team/club: Tigatu Downhill Racing, Monster Energy Strengths: My line choices and ability to be smooth Need to work on: Size, I’m growing but a bit smaller than a lot of my competition Favorite race: Dry Hill in Port Angeles Best results 2014: 2nd 2014 NW Cup #5 Stevens Pass (Cat 2/ 15-18) Highlight 2014: 2nd 2014 NW Cup overall (Cat 2/ 15-18) Career highlights: 1st 2012 Pro GRT/NW Cup Finals (Cat 3/ 0-14); 2012 USA Cycling National Qualifier; 10th 2013 NW Cup overall (Cat 2/ 15-18); 2nd 2014 NW Cup #5 Stevens Pass (Cat 2/ 15-18) 2015 goals: Top 10 overall NW Cup #5 Stevens Pass Jr. Expert Long term goals: Race Elite in World Cups Who is your cycling idol and why? Troy Brosnan because his young age and smaller size doesn’t stop him from being a world-class racer. How did you get started? From my dad, we raced motocross when I was very young and made the switch to MTB and it spiraled from there. Anything else we should know? My riding is a passion. It’s fun, challenging and so far has had great rewards. I love riding and racing with friends as well as meeting new people. Jessica Fisher Kuna, ID Age: 17 Racing since: 2 013 Category: Cat 4 (road), Cat 3 (cross and MTB) Disciplines: Road, Cyclocross, and Mountain School: Kuna High School Team/club: BYRDS Coach: Douglas Tobin Strength: Hill climb Need to work on: Sprinting Favorite race: Cross Crusade Deschutes Brewery; Mutual of Enumclaw Stage Race Best results 2014: 1st Alpenrose Cross Crusade (17-18); 1st Deschutes Brewery (Cat B); 6th Boise Twilight Criterium (Cat 2/3/4) Highlight 2014: Junior Road Nationals; posted good cross results Career highlights: Road Nationals, Cross Crusade, Boise Twilight Criterium 2015 goals: Podium Road Nationals (17-18); podium Cross Crusade (Cat B); podium Sea Otter (road) Long Term goals: US Elite road team; 2020 Olympics; start my own non-profit to promote women’s cycling Who is your cycling idol and why? My teammate Hannah Green. She is always there to support and challenge me. How did you get started? I was a competitive gymnast for 11 years, but started mountain biking and loved it. I was immediately hooked. Anything else we should know? My dream job is to teach kids cycling and get paid to spend all day on the bike. Shannon Mallory Photo courtesy of Michael Mallory Bellingham, WA Age: 16 Racing since: 2 008 Category: Cat 2 (cross), Cat 4 (road/track) Disciplines: Cyclocross, Road and Track School: Whatcom Community College Team/club: Shuksan Velo / Whatcom Women’s development Team Coach: Jessica Cutler Strengths: Climbing Need to work on: Running Favorite race: Bandit Cross Best results 2014: 1st Washington Cyclocross State Championship Highlight 2014: 26th Waves for Water Cyclocross Collaboration Career highlights: 7th Cyclocross National Championships (Jr. 17-18) 2015 goals: Travel to more UCI cross races, Cat 3 upgrade in road and track Long term goal: Race Worlds Who is your cycling idol and why? Katie Compton, she won cross Nationals 11 times. How did you get started? My dad and his friend took all seven of us kids to a local cross race. I won my age group and got hooked. 8 NW Race guide Athlete Profiles Stephanie Denroche Whistler, BC Age: 16 Racing since: 2 014 Category: Junior women Disciplines: DH, XC School: Whistler Secondary School Team/club: BC High Performance Team / C4 Racer Training and Whistler Secondary team Coach: Tara Mowat, Mike Charuk, Cory Leclerc Strengths: Technical riding Need to work on: Comfort and control in landing after being in the air Favorite race: 2014 Canadian Open Crankworx Best results 2014: National DH Champion (U17) Highlight 2014: Getting on the BC team having a lot of fun and competing in the sport that I love Career highlights: Recipient of the Lumpy Leidal Award; make the BC team; National Championship win 2015 goal: Improve my riding, keep having fun and try to win lots of races Long term goals: Win downhill Worlds and win against most, if not all of, the guys in my category. Who is your cycling idol and why? Vaea Verbeeck. She is a really good rider but also very kind. How did you get started? My step dad owns a bike shop and I’ve always really love messing around on a bike. An opportunities arose in school for some fun little competitions, and I became hooked. Layton Meyers Maple Valley, WA Age: 1 4 Racing since: 2 013 Category: Cat 1 (MTB), Cat 3 (cyclocross) Discipline: Enduro, Cross-Country, Cyclocross, Dirt Jump School: Tahoma Junior High Team/club: Rad Racing NW Coach: Jim Brown Strengths: Going fast downhill and uphill, technical skills Need to work on: Building up my flat strength for cyclocross Favorite race: 24-hour race in Spokane Best results 2014: 7th at 2015 Cyclocross Nationals; 3rd Gateway Park CX (Cat 3 open); also won my first Cat 1 mountain bike race. Highlight 2014: Sea Otter Classic; CX Nationals and podium in 12 of the 16 Cat 2/ Cat 1 MTB races entrered. Career highlights: 7th 2015 CX nationals; 3rd 2014 Chuckanut Bellingham endure; 13th 2014 Sea Otter Classic XC 2015 goals: Top 5 Cross Nationals, top 10 XC and Enduro MTB Nationals. Be competitive in Cat 1 MTB races. Long term goals: To travel the world racing would be a dream come true. Go to Belgium and race cyclocross. Who is your cycling idol and why? Sven Nys for cross because he is really fun to watch and I like his technique on “Sveness.” Aaron Bradford for MTB because he is riding the Enduro World Tour for a living. How did you get started? My dad used to race and he got me into it. After I started my first race I knew I was hooked. Cameron Beard Bend, OR Age:16 Racing since: 2011 Photo courtesy of Mark Van Est Category: Cat 2 (road), Cat 1 (cyclocross) Disciplines: Cyclocross, road School: Summit High Team/club: Cannondale/ Cyclocrossworld and NCCF/ specialized Coach: Bart Bowen Strengths: Bike handling, climbing Need to work on: Sprinting Favorite race: Namur Cross World Cup, Montinore Road Race Best results 2014: 3rd Cross Nationals, 1st Tour of Americas Dairy Land Highlight 2014: Worlds Championships in Tábor, CZE Career highlights: 4 consecutive Cross Nationals podiums; USA National Team cyclocross and road member; Worlds 2015 goals: Top 10 2016 Cyclocross Worlds; top 10 Cyclocoss World Cup, Road Nationals Longterm goals: Race on the pro road and cross circuit Who is your cycling idol and why? Tim Johnson, he has been a huge mentor to my cycling. How did you get started? We hosted pro teams for the Cascade Cycling Classic and the riders got me into it. NW Race guide 9 Athlete Profiles Luke Di Marzo Squamish, BC Age: 17 Racing since: 2 011 Category: Junior Expert Discipline: XC School: Howe Sound Secondary Team/club: Cycling BC Coach: Mike Charuk Favorite race: Test of Metal Best results 2014: 4th Sudbury Canada Cup, 7th Baie St Paul Canada Cup, 8th Canadian XC Nationals, 3rd Team Sprint Track Nationals Highlight 2014: The final minute on the last lap of the Baie St Paul Canada Cup. I was with two US national team members and passed them both in the final woods section with my coach watching. Not my best result but definitely the most memorable. Career highlights: Be apart of Thomas Vanderham’s Dream Capture film project with Anthill films. 3rd at National Track Team Sprint with Rhys Verner and Felix Burke while on rental bikes. 2015 goals: Represent Canada at the Worlds; Canada Cup podiums; top 10 at Test of Metal. Longterm goals: Keep enjoying cycling and racing; become a heavy-duty mechanic Who is your cycling idol and why? Hard and dedicated riders like Steve Peat, Geoff Kabush, and Nino Schurter How did you get started? It’s what all my friends did growing up and we started racing together. The core group is on the Team BC. Maggie Coles-Lyster Maple Ridge, BC Age: 16 Racing since: 2 007 Photo courtesy of Clint Trahan Category: Cat 2 (U17) Disciplines: Road, Track, Cyclocross School: Maple Ridge Secondary Team/club: Local Ride Racing Coach: Barry Lyster Strengths: All-arounder; strong climber and sprinter Need to work on: Taking time off the bike Favorite race: Tour de Gastown (Superweek) Best results 2014: 4x Canadian National U17 Track Champion Highlight 2014: Winning the crowd prime racing Elite Women at the Superweek Giro di Burnaby; BC Provincial Champ; Bronze at Cross Nationals (U17) Career highlights: 2014 Nationals, 2x NW Jr. Stage Race Champion 2015 goal(s): Top 5 at Superweek; win road, track and cross Nationals Long term goals: 2016 World Junior Championships; win Olympic gold in track and road; win the Tour de Gastown; advocate for equal opportunities for women in cycling. Who is your cycling idol and why? Marianne Vos, she excels at most of the disciplines and is a strong symbol for women’s cycling. Also Canadian Steph Roorda, Jasmin Glaesser and Laura Brown. How did you get started? My dad owned a bike store. He coaches/manages a team and organizes events, so I was pretty much born into the world of cycling. Anything else we should know? I crashed over some train tracks, 5 minutes into my first Elite training camp in 2011 and broke both arms. Max Andros Ritzow Eugene, OR Age: 13 Racing since: 2 012 Photo courtesy of Matt Ritzow Category: Cat 4 (road), Junior 13-14 Disciplines: Cyclocross, road, XC School: Roosevelt Middle School French Immersion Program Team/club: Bicycleway.com/Oregon Paddle Sports Coach: Matt Ritzow (dad) Strengths: All-arounder leaning toward time trialing Need to work on: Descending Favorite race: NW Juniors Classic Stage Race, Cross Crusade Barton Park Best results 2014: 5th 2015 US Cross Nationals, 2nd Cross Crusade GC (Jr 13-14); 3rd NW Junior Classic Stage Race (GC) 2015 goals: National Road Championships Highlight 2014: Traveling to Austin, Texas and Boulder, Colorado for the Boulder Cup. Long term goals: Be a pro cyclisimo, get married and have a happy family. Who is your cycling idol and why? Jens Voigt, because he is really tough, and reminds me of my dad. Anything else we should know? I have major problems getting ready in time to make group rides. 10 NW Race guide Athlete Profiles Thomas McDonagh Boise, Idaho Age: 15 Racing since: 2 014 Photo courtesy of Douglas Tobin Category: Cat 4 (road), Cat 3 (MTB, cross) Discipline: MTB, Road, and Cyclocross School: Hillside Jr. High Team/club: BYRDS Coach: Douglas Tobin Strengths: Bike handling, short bursts of power Need to work on: Endurance Favorite race: San Dimas Stage Race (TT) Best results 2014: 1st Barking Spyder and Picketts Charge; multiple podiums Highlight 2014: Won Picketts Charge with a 15-minute lead Career highlights: 1st Deschutes Brewery cross (Cat C). Bogus Basin Hill Climb under 1hr 10 min 2015 goals: Finish with the pack at Twilight Criterium; win a Cat 2 MTB race Long term goals: Break 1 hour mark on the Bogus Basin Hill Climb. Remain injury-free. Who is your cycling idol and why? Greg LeMond because he is the only American to have won the Tour de France without doping. How did you get started? I just like the sport. Until last year I had never raced in my life. I joined BYRDS and loved it. Erik Philipson Seattle, WA Age: 17 Racing since: 2 007 Photo courtesy of Chris Shepley Category: Cat 3, Junior 17/18 Disciplines: Road, Track School: The Bush School Coach: Kainoa Pauole-Roth Team/club: Hagens Berman/Society Consulting Strengths: Sprinting, pack riding/positioning and bike handling Need to work on: Climbing Favorite race: Redmond Derby Days Best results 2014: 1st State Road Race Championship (Jr. 17-18); 1st Tour of Ontario road race Highlight 2014: Overcoming a concussion to fulfill my season goals Career highlights: Invited and attended the USA Cycling National Talent ID Camp; 2x Wash. State Scratch Race Champion 2015 goals: Podium at Junior Track National Championships; Team USA with Tour de l’Abitibi Long term goals: To race overseas as a member of Team USA Who is your cycling idol and why? Jens Voigt. He always keeps fighting no matter what. How did you get started? As a child I would always go on a ride with my family during “Bicycle Sunday,” my love for the sport just grew from there. Massimiliano Duso Vancouver, BC Age: 18 Racing since: 2 013 Category: U19, Cat 3 Disciplines: Track, road, mountain bike School: TREK, Lord Byng and Handsworth Team/club: TaG Pro Cycling Coach: Tim Kilcullen, Lesley Tomlinson, Gina Grain Strengths: Pushing myself harder than others Need to work on: Long distances Favorite race: Enumclaw Stage Race (for atmosphere) Best results 2014: 1st Junior Road Provincials; 1st Junior National Team Pursuit; Tour de l’Abitibi (for effort) Highlight 2014: Riding over iconic tour de France climbs Career highlights: Red Truck Santa Rosa training camp 2015 goals: Race in Europe. Road Nationals; defend National Team Pursuit and Provincial Road titles. Long term goals: To see where racing can take me, geographically speaking. Who is your cycling idol and why? Marcel Kittel, because he is the most stylin’ racer I know. I strive to have hair like him. How did you get started? Ex-racer Roy Robertson got me out on my first road ride and teammate Rowan Morris introduced me to TaG. Anything else we should know? A quote, which I think particularly applies to me. I believe it was Phil Liggett who said “Cycling is 90% mental, and the rest is in your head” NW Race guide 11 INside look Road Race Series 4/19, 4/26, 5/3. Mike Cooley, G Corsa Event Management, 208-371-5175, gcorsaevents.com Mason Lake RR Series Mar 8, 15, 22 Mason Lake, WA. Near Shelton. 3-race series. 12-mile loop around Mason Lake. Rolling hills, no major climbs. 36 to 72 miles based on categories. Start at Mason Lake County Park. Points standing only, top 10 score. First race starts at 9:30am. Open to all. USCA license required. 1-day license for Cat 5 men and Cat 4 women. Series awards. David Douglas, [email protected] Oregon Triple Crown - RR May 31–Sep 26 Many of the Northwest races are set in scenic settings. Photo courtesy Breakaways Promotions Dirty Circles Mar 1, 8, 15 Woodland, WA. Race on a relatively flat 6.1-mile loop along the Columbia River. 4 to 6 laps depending on category. Course direction varies. Junior to Cat 1. Use OBRA numbers. Points 30 deep in each race. Overall prizes 3 deep. David Saltzberg, 360-823-9778, zone5promotions.com EV Spring Series Mar 1, 7–8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28–29; Apr 4 Langley, BC. Series comprised of 10 events. 4 racing groups: A, B, C, Junior and Novice. Distance varies depending on group. Overall calculated on points. Start 10:30am. Yellow line rule enforced. UCI, Cycling BC or one day licence. Prize money at every race. Awards 30 min. after finish. Stuart Lynne, Escape Velocity CC, 604-461-7351, escapevelocity.bc.ca Hammer Race Series Mar 7, 14 Boise, ID. Start/finish on South Cole between Kuna Mora and Ten Mile Creek. Distances vary from 26-63 miles depending on category and race. Courses vary slightly each week. First start 9am, no day-of registration, online at Bikereg.com. All men, women and Masters. Overall on points, includes hot spots. Prizes 5 deep. Mike Cooley, G Corsa Event Management, georgescycles.com Lyle Pearson Spring Races Apr 19–May 3 Boise, ID. 3-event series open to Cat 1-2 to Master 50+. Cash/merchandize for overall GC. One TT and 2 RR. No race day registration. Events on: 12 NW Race guide Various, OR. Series of 3 challenging event showcasing the long courses of epic rides: Oregon GF, Willamette GF and Gravel Epic.These are among the most difficult in Oregon and require more than 273 miles of hard cycling and 21,000+ feet of climbing. Those completing the feast receive a jersey and lifetime benefits. Events on: 5/31, 8/2, 9/26. Mike Ripley, Mudslinger Events, 541-225-7946, oregontriplecrown.com Revenge of the Disc Wheel Aug 2, 9 Albany, OR. 2-race series. Points awarded to the top 10 finishers in each category for each race. Ties will be determined by time. Kenny Graham, Revenge Cycling and Promotions, 541-967-3670, obra.org Southern Oregon TT Series Mar 7, 14, 21 Medford, OR. Series of 3 events, 7.9, 12.2 and 18.6 miles respectively. TTT at the end of first event. Staged at Sams Valley Elementary School. First rider off at 9am, 1 min. intervals. Ribbons to top 3 in each class after each event. Money to the top 3 males and females for series. All categories including tandem and handcycle. OBRA license required. Marc DiTommaso, 541-227-3014, obra.org WSBA Junior Road Dev. Series Feb 28–Aug 9 Seattle, WA. 9-event series for junior riders. Age categories: 10-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18. Winners in each category will be recognized at the end of the season. Overall standings calculated on points. Events on: 2/28, 4/12, 5/16, 5/30, 6/27, 7/4, 8/1, 8/8. Joe Holmes, 818-430-7055, wsbaracing.com WSBA Senior BARR Feb 28–Aug 9 Various, WA. Best all around road rider for Senior class only. 8 races including TT, Crit and RR State Championships which carry double points. Only active WSBA member can score points. Top 15 get points at championship events, top 10 at other races. Multiple categories. Events on: 2/28, 3/28, 4/26, 6/6, 7/11, 8/9. Ted Chauvin, WSBA, wsbaracing.com INside look Weekly Series Monday Monday PIR April 20–August 31 Portland, OR. For Masters 30+ men, all women (any age/ability, including Juniors) and novices of all ages. 5 categories. At the Portland International Raceway. Course is a flat, wide, 1.9-mile loop, closed to traffic with excellent pavement. No tight corners. Great to learn racing. Designed to provide fast, fun and exciting racing experience. New racers are welcome and encouraged, women’s first time rider clinics 2nd Monday of each month. Registration at start/finish line open at 5pm, first race at 6:15pm. GC at the end of each month. Jim Anderson, 503-975-8229, racemondaynight.com Tuesday Baddlands Twilight Series April 7–August 25 Spokane, WA. All races start 6pm, registration open 4:45pm. Event and location varies each week. Yellow centerline rule in effect in all TT and RR. Awards after last race. Locations include Spokane, Cheney and Coeur d’Alene. Points for individual and team classification. USAC license. Alex Renner, 509-456-0432, baddlands.org MIVA - Criterium Championships May 12–July 28 Nanaimo, BC. Reg. 6:30pm. Start 7pm. 1.1km circuit either at Boxwood or Arbutus Meadows. Peter, Mid Island Velo Association, bikeracing.ca Pacific Raceways Series March 24–August 25 Kent, WA. 2.25-mile closed course. Reg. from 5:30pm. Start 6:45pm in March, 7pm from April on. Open to Cat 1/2/3, Masters 35+ and Cat 4/5. Course and direction varies weekly. Daily points and overall. Monthly 30-minute clinic presented by Cycle U starting 4/7 for those new to racing or wanting to improve. No race 4/21, 5/12, 6/2 or 8/4. Rory Muller, 260-920-3983, buduracing.com SWICA Criterium Series May 5–July 7 Boise, ID. 7 races at Ada County Fairgrounds. All events count towards SWICA points in each category. 5 different groups. First start: E flight 5:45pm, A flight 8pm. Registration starts at 5:15pm. Monthly rankings. Day of reg. only start 5:15pm. 208-890-3118, idahobikeracing.org Tuesday Night Half-Bogus Ride July 14–August 11 Boise, ID. Tuesday night training ride, start at Hingland Elementary at 6:20pm. idahobikeracing.org Tuesday PIR April 14–August 25 Portland, OR. RR circuit at PIR. Genders combined for Cat 1/2/3, Cat 3/4, Cat 4/5. Flat 1.9-mile loop, wide road with excellent pavement, closed to traffic. Race direction alternates weekly. Distances and hot spots vary depending on daylight. Cash and merchandise prizes. Monthly prizes. Start times: Juniors 6pm (20 min); Cat 4/5 6:20pm (6 laps); Cat 5 6:25pm (5 laps); Cat 1/2/3 6:40pm (12-28 laps); Cat 3/4 6:45pm (10-26 laps). Team and individual season passes available. One-day or OBRA licence required. William Laubernds, 503-545-9083, tuesdaynightpir.com Twilight Criterium Series July 7–28 Eugene, OR. Traditional flat, fast, 4-corner, wide open 1km course at Greenhill Technology Park. Primes every night. Monthly prizes. Open to all. Registration opens at 5:30pm. First race 6pm. Women only, 6:30 Cat 4/5, Kiddie Kilo at 7pm, Cat 1/2/3 at 7:15pm. Location: 100 Premier St. Sal Collura, 541-521-6529, obra.org Twilight TT Series May 5–June 30 Coburg, OR. Series of 9 TT. 15 miles flat loop. Starts/ends near Coburg Elementary School. All welcome, tandem category. Registration opens 5:30, first rider off at 6:30pm. Sal Collura, 541-521-6529, obra.org World Tuesday Night Championship April 28–September 1 Burnaby, BC. Midweek criterium racing every dry Tuesday (rain = no race) from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Registration 6pm. Women and men 4/5 race at 6:30pm, Cat 3/4 men at 7pm and Cat 1/2 men at 7:30pm. Course alternate between UBC and Glenlyon Business Park. No race 7/14. Stuart Lynne, Escape Velocity Cycling Club, escapevelocity.bc.ca Wednesday ICE TT / HC Series May 6–August 5 Pocatello, ID. TT are flat, HC is up either Scout Mountain or Crystal Mountain. Must be ICE or Snake River Triathlon Club member. First event free for non-members. Raffle for swag at each race. End of season awards ceremony for top rider in HC, TT and overall.Combined time from best 2 TTs and best of each hill climb. A, B, 50+, Women, Triathlete, Junior, Clydesdale, Athena, Merckx style and Recreational. Start 6:30pm in May, 7pm in summer. Peter Joyce, Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts, idahocycling.com NW Race guide 13 Weekly Series Mt. Tabor Series MIVA - Hill Climb Championships June 3–July 8 Portland, OR. Challenging 6-week circuit race series held on a 1.3-mile hilly loop closed to traffic around the upper reservoir in Mt. Tabor Park. All categories, including fixed gear. Points 15 deep. Overall best 5 of 6. Final race: double points. Start 5:50pm. Benefits the Oregon Food Bank - up to $3 discount if you bring canned food. Kevin Thompson, 503-481-7662, mttaborseries.com Victoria Cycling League April 15–August 26 Victoria, BC. Multiple organizers unite to provide cycling enthusiasts and dedicated racers safe, fun, and challenging race courses. Support all levels. Location varies weekly. alternate between road, time trial and hill climb events. Victoria Cycling League, victoriacyclingleague.wordpress.com Thursday Champion Thursdays April 23–August 27 Medford, OR. Distance varies. A: 18+ laps. B: 5 races each distance – 10, 12, 14 laps. Each lap is 1.2 miles with an elevation gain of 50’. A: Cat 1/2/3; B: Cat 4/5; Juniors. Good event to work on team strategy. 4/16 clinic for beginners and juniors. May run a TT from time to time. No race on 7/2. Marc DiTommaso, 541-227-3014, obra.org August 6–29 Nanaimo, BC. Series of 5 races. Thursday races start 6:30pm. Last race on Sunday starts at 11am. Course varies weekly. Peter, Mid Island Velo Association, bikeracing.ca MIVA - Nanaimo Time Trial Championships April 30–July 30 Nanaimo, BC. Reg. 6 pm. Start 7pm (first 2 race 6:30pm. Race Nanaimo Lakes Rd and River Rd. All categories. Distance varies weekly, 15, 20 or 40km. Corey Friesen, Mid Island Velo Association, bikeracing.ca Seward Park Criterium Series April 2–August 27 Seattle, WA. Short 0.8-mile raindrop-shaped loop in the park. Very good pavement, 200m hill each lap, 140-degree turn. Race directions vary. Registration on race day only. Opens at 4:30pm, starts at 5:30pm, 6pm and 7pm. Nightly cash and primes. Points 6 deep. sewardparkseries.com TNT Series April 16–July 9 Boise, ID. Fast Group Training Ride. Thursday night training series. 20-mile long course. A and B group, self-seeding. First start at 7pm. idahobikeracing.org Road Calendar February March Feb 22: Jack Frost Time Trial Mar 1: Dirty Circles #1 Vancouver, WA. 12.4-mile outand-back, nearly flat on good pavement. Open to all categories 10-60+ including tandem and recumbent. Starts at Vancouver Lake Park. Pre-reg only. First rider off 9:45am. No prizes. Phil Sanders, Beaverton Bicycle Club, 503-649-4632, bbcbike.com Feb 28: Cucina Fresca Ice Breaker TT Auburn, WA. Pre-reg only. 10-mile course on Green Valley Rd near Flaming Geyser State Park between Black Diamond and Auburn. Start/finish at Green Valley and 218th. First racer 9am, 30 sec. intervals. USAC licence. All categories, Junior D to Pros, tandems welcome. Use WSBA numbers. Part of WSBA Junior Road Dev. Series, WSBA Senior BARR. Daniel Liberator, Seattle Super Squadra, 206-769-8519, supersquadra.com 14 NW Race guide Woodland, WA. See race series for details. David Saltzberg, Zone5 Promotions, 360-823-9778, zone5promotions.com Mar 1: EV Spring Series #1 Aldergrove, BC. Aldergrove short course - morning RR, afternoon TT. See race series for details. Stuart Lynne, Escape Velocity, 604-461-7532, escapevelocity.bc.ca Mar 7–8: EV Spring Series # 2/3 Langley, BC. Saturday: River Road - flat, square circuit beside Fraser River. Sunday: Wix Brown RR. Score individually. See race series for details. Stuart Lynne, Escape Velocity, 604-461-7532, escapevelocity.bc.ca Mar 7: Hammer RR #1 Boise, ID. 26 to 42 miles. See race series for details. Mike Cooley, G Corsa Event Management, 208-343-3782, georgescycles.com Mar 7: Southern Oregon TT Series #1 Medford, OR. 7.9 miles. See race series for details. Marc DiTommaso, 541-227-3014, obra.org Mar 7: Tour de Dung (Sequim) RR #1 Sequim, WA. Race in the rain shadow of Olympic Mountain Range. Start/finish across from Dungeness State Park and Recreation Area. Very flat, fast surfaced course (2-3 rollers). Wind frequently a factor. Same course as in years past. Finish on Kitchen Dick Rd.$7500 in cash and prizes. First start 9:45 am. See race series for details. Jeff Nelson, Kryki Sports, krykisports.com Mar 8: Dirty Circles #2 Woodland, WA. See race series for details. David Saltzberg, Zone5 Promotions, 360-823-9778, zone5promotions.com Road Calendar Mar 8: Mason Lake RR #1 Mason Lake, WA. See race series for details. David Douglas, 206-769-6575, [email protected] Mar 14–15: Beaver (OSU) Omnium Corvallis, OR. Collegiate event. TT, RR and Criterium. Oregon State University, nwcollegiatecycling.us Mar 14: EV Spring Series # 4 Abbotsford, BC. Bradner challenging road race course. See race series for details. Stuart Lynne, Escape Velocity, 604-461-7352, escapevelocity.bc.ca Mar 14: Hammer RR #2 Boise, ID. See race series for details. Mike Cooley, G Corsa Event Management, 208-343-3782, georgescycles.com Mar 14: Southern Oregon TT Series #2 Medford, OR. 12.2 miles. See race series for details. Marc DiTommaso, 541-227-3014, obra.org Mar 14: Tour de Dung (Sequim) RR #2 Sequim, WA. Start/finish across from Dungeness State Park and Recreation Area. Very flat, fast surfaced course (2-3 rollers). Wind frequently a factor. Same course as in years past. Finish on Kitchen Dick Rd. Jeff Nelson, Kryki Sports, krykisports.com Mar 15: Dirty Circles #3 Woodland, WA. See race series for details. David Saltzberg, Zone5 Promotions, 360-823-9778, zone5promotions.com Mar 15: EV Spring Series #5 Aldergrove, BC. Aldergrove East course. Morning: road race, afternoon TT. See race series for details. Stuart Lynne, Escape Velocity, 604-461-7532, escapevelocity.bc.ca Mar 15: Gran Fondo Ephrata Ephrata, WA. 80 miles mostly gravel road, mass start 9am. Timed to provide recognition to top finishers. Glimpse to some very remote, out of the way parts of Central WA. T-shirt and postride meal. Meet at High Soccer. Limit 200. Jake Maedke, Gran Fondo Winthrop (September 27) offers 10,000’ of elevation over 80 miles of mostly gravel roads. Photo courtesy of Jack Maedke 509-754-6361, rideviciouscycle.com Mar 15: Mason Lake RR #2 Mason Lake, WA. See race series for details. David Douglas, 206-769-6575, [email protected] Mar 21: EV Spring Series # 6 Langley, BC. Thunderbird course. See race series for details. Stuart Lynne, Escape Velocity, 604-461-7532, escapevelocity.bc.ca Mar 21–22: Husky Omnium North Bend, WA. Collegiate event. Rory Jack, University of WA Cycling Team, huskycycling.org Mar 21: Southern Oregon TT Series #3 Medford, OR. 18.6 miles. See race series for details. Marc DiTommaso, 541-227-3014, obra.org Mar 22: Cherry Pie Road Race Corvallis, OR. Staged at Santiam Christian HS in Adair Village. 25-mile course features many rolling hills and a few short steep climbs with an uphill finish. Tandem class offered. Neutral roll out to race loop. Distance vary based on category 1 to 3 laps. Cash prizes. Kenny Graham, 541-967-3670, willamettevalleycycling.com Mar 22: EV Spring Series # 7 Abbotsford, BC. Aldergrove long course road race. Morning: road race, afternoon TT. See race series for details. Stuart Lynne, Escape Velocity, 604-461-7532, escapevelocity.bc.ca Mar 22: Mason Lake RR #3 Mason Lake, WA. See race series for details. David Douglas, 206-769-6575, northwestvelo.com Mar 22: Tour of Ontario Icebreaker #1 Ontario, OR. 6.7-mile circuit start/finish on Foothill Dr. Mass start at 10am. Men Cat 1/2, Cat 3, Women 1: 57.1 miles. Others 43.7. Michael Chase, 208-891- 8079, tourofontario.com Mar 22: VCL Series Victoria, BC. Caleb Pike course. Start 10:30am. Victoria Cycling League, victoriacyclingleague. wordpress.com Mar 28–29: EV Spring Series # 8/9 Langley, BC. Saturday: Murchie course - Road race. Sunday: Atomic long course RR and TT. Scored separately. See race series for details. Stuart Lynne, Escape Velocity, 604-461-7532, escapevelocity.bc.ca Mar 28–29: Gorge Roubaix The Dalles, OR. Omnium format. Mix of good asphalt and solid gravel roads. Gravel section is all on the uphill climb which is a steady moderate grade. An 11-23 gear will suffice. Five race groups, 32 to 61 miles depending on category. Cash prize 3 deep. Saturday: Mosier race, Sunday East Dalles. Also Gravel Grinder. Chad Sperry, Breakaway Promotions, 541-296-8908, gorgeroubaix.com Mar 28: Independence Valley RR Rochester, WA. 19.5-mile loop features rolling hills, roads that twist through the Valley’s farmland. Couple of short climbs. First start 9:30am. No separate Junior category. Start at Swede Hall. 41, 60.5 or 80 miles. Part of WSBA Senior BARR. Erik Anderson, Sound Velo Cycling, 360-870-5025, ssvr.weebly.com NW Race guide 15 Road Calendar Mar 28–29: WWU Omnium Bellingham, WA. Collegiate, men A to women C categories. Saturday am: North Shore RR on 8-mile loop. Afternoon: 12.8mile TTT out-and-back. Sunday: Criterium on flat 0.7-mile course in Delta Tech Industrial Park. Daniel Benowitz, WWU Team, nwcollegiatecycling.us Mar 29: Ridge Circuit Race and TT Shelton, WA. Morning TT. Afternoon circuit race. 2.5 miles in length, with 16 turns and 40 feet wide. It features 16 turns and rolling terrain. Erik Anderson, Sound Velo Cycling, 360-870-5025, ssvr.weebly.com Mar 29: Tour of Ontario Icebreaker #2 Ontario, OR. 6.7-mile circuit start/finish on Foothill Dr. Men Cat 1/2, Cat 3, Women 1: 57.1 miles, start at 9am. Master 35+, 43.7 miles start 9:20am. Others 43.7 miles start 11:40am. Michael Chase, 208-891- 8079, tourofontario.com April Apr 4: EV Spring Series # 10 Langley, BC. Thunderbird course road race. See race series for details. Stuart Lynne, Escape Velocity, 604-461-7532, escapevelocity.bc.ca Apr 4–5: Whitman College Omnium Walla Walla, WA. Collegiate event. Luke Odgen, Whitman College, nwcollegiatecycling.us Apr 5: VCL Series Victoria, BC. Caleb Pike course. Start 10:30am. Victoria Cycling League, victoriacyclingleague. wordpress.com Apr 11: King’s Valley RR Pedee, OR. Perfect for strong men and women. Rolling 19.5mile loop on good to excellent roads. Cat 1/5 men, Cat 1/4 women, Masters 40/50+. Cameron Bittle, 541-345-1727, obra.org Apr 11: MSU Road Race Bozeman, MT. Collegiate event. Kristian Miller, Montana State University, nwcollegiatecycling.us 16 NW Race guide Apr 11: Ronde Ohop Eatonville, WA. Starts at Mashel Loop Field. 2-4 x 6-mile paved circuit, plus 10 laps of the Mashel loop (1 mile paved, 1 mile dirt). Men Cat 1/3, Cat 4/5, Masters 35+ and women. See race series for details. Michael Pruitt, 360-832-2434, wsbaracing.org Apr 12: Gran Fondo Goldendale Goldendale, WA. 90 miles of non-stop epic views and rolling terrain on the edge of arid central Washington and the mountains. This ride adds up to 6200' of climbing and just enough gravel to keep your drive train gritty. Jake Maedke, 509-754-6361, rideviciouscycle.com Apr 12: Jeremy’s Roubaix Pitt Meadows, BC. Previously known as Barry’s Roubaix. A tooth rattling, gritty good time! 10km mostly flat circuit is 40% gravel. Run in the spirit of the classic epic Paris Roubaix. BC Premier event. Barry Lyster, Local Ride Bike Shop, 604-466-2016, localride.ca Apr 12: Rhonde Van Boise Boise, ID. 65+ miles with 20 miles of climbing (8500’). Group hill climb. Start at George’s on Front Street, 9:30 am. Mike Cooley, 208-371-5175, georgescycles.com Apr 12: UM Road Race Missoula, MT. Collegiate event. Kara Doescher, University of Montana, nwcollegiatecycling.us Apr 12: Vance Creek RR Elma, WA. 13.25-mile loop includes narrow European-style farm road and 1km climb to finish. Starts by cooling towers on top of Fuller Hill in Satsop. Course encourages opportunistic racing strategy. First race 9:30am. Juniors race separately. Part of WSBA Junior Road Dev. Series. Erik Anderson, Olympia Orthopedic Cycling Team, ssvr.weebly.com Apr 16–19: Sea Otter Classic Monterey, CA. 25th anniversary. Thrusday: Criterium, Friday: Road races, Saturday: Circuit races and GF. Sunday: RR and circuit races. 800-218-8411, seaotterclassic.com Apr 17–19: Tour of Walla Walla Stage Race Walla Walla, WA. 3-or 4-stage race depending on category. Friday: RR rolling circuit with hilltop finish for Pro 1-2, Cat 3 and Masters 40+. No women’s race Friday. Saturday: 8.7-mile TT and downtown 1.1-mile 8-corner crit, all categories. Sunday: hilly RR. No day-of reg. Doubles as Collegiate event. Micheal Austin, Wheatland Wheelers CC, 509-525-4949, tofww.org Apr 18–19: USAC Pro Criterium and TTT National Champ. Greensville, SC. usacycling.org Apr 19: As the Raven Flies TT #1 McMinnville, OR. 6 miles out and back on chipseal and smooth blacktop pavement. Start 10am. Open to men, women, Juniors, Masters. Kevin Nichols, 971-237-1206, obra.org Apr 19: Barton Park Circuit Race Estacada, OR. Steve Long, 503-652-1202, obra.org Apr 19: Jason Broome TT Boise, ID. 20-mile TTT. First rider 9am, intervals at 30 seconds. Part of Lyle Pearson Spring Races. Mike Cooley, G Corsa Event Management, 208-371-5175, georgescycles.com Apr 19: Larry Kemp Memorial Ride Seattle, WA. Not a race but for racers. Ride around Lake Washington in remembrance of Larry Kemp and raise money for local juniors. Donation support the WSBA Junior development programs and keep entry cost low for the 10-14 years old kids MTB camp . Start at 9:30am at Starbucks in Leschi. Tricia Laurence, Fisher Plumbing Cycling Team, wsbaracing.org/ larry-kemp-camp.html Apr 25–26: Conference Championships Palouse, WA. Collegiate event presented by WSU and University of Idaho (Moscow event). Zack Bowden, Washington State University, nwcollegiatecycling.org Road Calendar Apr 25–26: Deschutes River Valley Time Trial Stage Race Maupin, OR. 3 individual stages. Staging at Imperial River Company. Open to all 19+ riders. Tandem and recumbent categories. Reg. 6:30-8:30am. 1st race: 25 miles at 9am. 2nd: 8-mile hill climb at 3pm. 3rd: 48 miles at 8am on Sunday. George Thomas, Race Across Oregon, 541-354-1520, obra.com Apr 25: Eugene Roubaix Eugene, OR. 13-mile loop with 1.5-mile dirt/gravel section, smooth and mostly flat otherwise. Reg. opens 8:30am off Central, in school parking lot. Cat 1-5 men, 1-5 women, Masters women 40+, Masters men 40+, 60+. Dillon Cadwell, obra.org Apr 25: Olympic View RR Brady, WA. Mostly flat with a few rolling hills. 18-mile loop, number of laps vary based on category. No separate Juniors class. First start 9:30am. Start at Olympic View Grange Hall. Erik Anderson, Sound Velo Cycling, ssvr.weebly.com Apr 25–26: Race the Ridge Maple Ridge, BC. Challenging 3-stage race. Saturday: RR and TT. Sunday: Crit. Exciting, high speed, and spectator-friendly events on tried and true courses. Includes Youth Stage Race for those under 17, free kids race. BC Premier event. Barry Lyster, Local Ride Bike Shop, 604-312-3318, localride.ca Apr 26: Chicken Dinner RR Nampa, ID. 48-60 miles. Start at Deer Flat and Perch Rd, south of Nampa. Part of Lyle Pearson Spring Races. Mike Cooley, G Corsa Event Management, 208-371-5175, georgescycles.com Apr 26: Ronde Van Palouse Spangle, WA. 16-mile circuit course in open farm country. Good pavement (10 miles) except for sections of graded gravel road ( 6 miles). Constant rollers, wind favors strong all-around riders. Finish 2 miles northeast of Liberty HS. Puncture resistant tires recommended. Part of WSBA Senior BARR. Henry Hamby, G.S. Gap, 509-747-2197, rivercityred.blogspot.com Apr 29–May 3: Tour of the Gila Silver City, NM. UCI 2.2. 5-day stage race for Elite, Cat 1 to 4 men, women and Master men. 3 RR, 1 TT, 1 criterium. Distance varies based on category. Citizen criterium on Saturday. UCI men’s sanctioned event. Jack Brennan, Tour of the Gila Inc., 575-590-2612, tourofthegila.com Family Friendly Ride or Event Supports Washington Bikes Supports Bicycle Transportation Alliance of Oregon THE 19TH ANNUAL TOUR OF WALLA WALLA 17th Edition Tour of Walla Walla 100% Pure Grade A Racing April 19-21 3 Days – 4 Stages Gluten Free Dairy Free But Not “Pain Free” tofww.org GLUTEN FREE • DAIRY FREE no bull 100% PURE GRADE A RACING APRIL 17-19, 2015 3 DAYS | 4 STAGES BUT NOT PAIN FREE check it | tofww.org | no bull NW Race guide 17 Road Calendar May May 2: As the Raven Flies TT #2 McMinnville, OR. Longer distance. Raced on chipseal and smooth blacktop pavement. Start 10am. Open to men, women, Juniors, Masters. Kevin Nichols, 971-237-1206, obra.org May 2: Nampa Boys & Girls Club Gran Fondo Nampa, ID. 5-mile family ride (10am), 32 miles (9am) or metric century (8am). Participants in the longest rides receive goody bag and post-ride meal. Start/finish at Ford Idaho Center. Benefits Boys and Girls Club of Nampa. Melissa Gentry, 208-461-7203, bgcnampa.org May 2–3: Tour de Bloom Wenatchee, WA. Mass start uphill time trial from Squilchuck State Park to the Mission Ridge Ski Area, criterium in historic downtown Wenatchee, RR on the Waterville Plateau in adjacent Douglas County. Omnium points format. $10,000 in prizes. Part of Apple Blossom Festival. Jason Bollinger, Wenatchee Valley Velo, 509-670-8720, wenatcheevalleyvelo.org May 3: Emmett-Roubaix RR - ID State Champ. Emmett, ID. Start at Emmett City Park 9:30am. Distances between 55-75 miles. Part of Lyle Pearson Spring Races. Mike Cooley, G Corsa Event Management, 208-371-5175, georgescycles.com May 3: Montinore Circuit Race Forest Grove, OR. Staged at Montinore Vineyard. RR on 10km lush rolling loop with 316’ elev gain per lap. Uphill finish, Strava climb challenge. All categories. Medals 3 deep. Distance based on category. First start 9am. William laubernds, 503-545-9083, obra.org May 3: VCL Series Victoria, BC. Windsor Park Criterium. Start 8am. Victoria Cycling League, victoriacyclingleague.wordpress.com May 8–10: USAC Collegiate Road National Champ. Asheville, NC. usacycling.org May 9–10: Devo Stage Race Langley, BC. Saturday: Langley Speedway criterium. Afternoon: River Road long TT. Sunday: Snake RR. Omnium format. BC Youth Series. See race series for details. Escape Velocity, escapevelocity.bc.ca May 9: Nitty Gritty Dirt Fondo Nine Mile Falls, WA. New event. 65-mile dirt fondo. Michael Emde, Emde Sports, 509-326-6983, emdesports.com May 9: Ravensdale RR Ravensdale, WA. 9-mile loop on county roads with a few small hills. Registration opens 7:15am, closes 15 min. before start time. First start 8:30am, last start 11am. Open to men Cat 1 to 5, women 1 to 4, Masters. Deanna Muller, DuBu Racing, 206-920-3983, buduracing.com May 10: Sauerkraut Roubaix Corvallis, OR. Start/finish at Crescent Valley High School/ Lewisburg Saddle. 46-, 65-, 96-mile options. Cash payouts. Adam Kennedy, English Cycles Racing Team, 971-221-5379, gardenvelo.com May 16: Estacada Time Trial Estacada, OR. 20-mile TT for adult categories, 10-mile for Junior 10-14. Starts at Promontory Park, East of Estacada at mile marker 31 on Highway 224. Out-and-back on highway 224 along the Clackamas River. Overall standings and awards. Pre-reg & day of 8:30-9:30am, first rider off at 10am. Scott Jones, 971-998-2132, obra.org May 16–17: Idaho TT Festival Boise, ID. 2-day, TT stage race. Friday Mini Bogus, Saturday 40km. Must enter all stages to be eligible for cash and medals. All categories. John Rogers, Team Bobs Bicycles, 208-284-9671, bobs-bicycles.com May 16–17: Mutual of Enumclaw Stage Race Enumclaw, WA. 20th annual. Saturday: flat TT in the a.m., 18 NW Race guide followed by figure-8 criterium course downtown. Sunday: RR up Mud Mountain. Youth categories: U15, U17 and U19 available. Part of WSBA Junior Road Dev. Series. Erik Anderson, Sound Velo Cycling, moestagerace.com May 16–18: Nakusp Road Bike Weekend Nakusp, BC. Saturday: 10km hill climb. Sunday: 50km road race to New Denver. Monday: criterium. Grassroots fun bike weekend in the spectacular and world class setting of the West Kootenays. Janis Neufeld, Kootenay Sufferfest Society, 250-265-8707, kootenaysufferfest.com May 23: Bend Don’t Brake Bend, OR. Relatively flat, wellpaved 9.9-mile circuit with a few rolling hills and a fast, sprint finish. Number of laps varies according to category. Open to all categories, no separate Junior category. First race 9am. Bring OBRA numbers. Oregon Senior Games event. Amanda Porino, West Coast Women Cycling Team, 415-652-1484, benddontbrake.com May 23–24: Hayman Classic BC Youth Road Championships Penticton, BC. Saturday: Faulder TT on an out-and-back fast course with small rollers. Afternoon 5-corner criterium in Penticton. Sunday: Oliver RR on a 20km loop features steep climb for first 3km and high speed twisty decent at mid-point. Last km has small popper hill and a few turns. Everything else relatively flat and fast. Start/finish at South Okanagan Secondary. Open to U13 to U19. BC Youth Series. Ron Hayman, cyclingbc.net May 23: Lewis & Clark Ultra 6/12 Vancouver, WA. 6- and 12-hour TT race - long loop 144 miles, short loop 10. Start at Hockinson Middle School, travel on rolling hills and farmland to Bonneville Dam, over Old Man Pass and Swift Reservoir. Start 7am. Solo or team, tandem and recumbent categories. OBRA sanctioned. Road Calendar Glenn Johnson, 360-718-0173, lacultra.com May 23–25: USAC Pro Road & TT National Champ. Chattanooga, TN. usacycling.org May 24: Twilight TT Eddy Championship Coburg, OR. For all riders beginners to pros. OBRA TT championships for Eddy Merckx Men, Women and teams. First rider off 3pm. Juniors U10-18, Masters 30-60+, Men/Women Pro to Cat 5, Eddy Senior M/W and TTT. Eddy class: race old style, no aero equipment of any kind. Sal Collura, 541-521-6529, obra.org May 30–31: BC Road, TT and Crit Championships Whistler, BC. crankworxs.com May 30–31: Capital Stage Race Olympia, WA. 2 days, 3 stages. Saturday: 4-mile TT on Deschutes Parkway and State Capital Campus crit. Sunday: RR on the best routes around South Puget Sound. Part of WSBA Junior Road Dev. Series. Erik Anderson, CBC Racing, capitalstagerace.com May 30–31: Kicking Horse Cup Golden, BC. Saturday: 13.4km hill climb. Start at Spirit Square, finish Kicking Horse Resort. Sunday: 90km race Australian pursuit style. Elite race with Masters sportive class. Cycling BC and ABA sanctioned races. MIke Macklem, 403-609-8997, kickinghorsecup.com May 30: Lyle Pearson 200 Challenge May 30: OBRA TTT Championships Peoria, OR. First rider off 9am. Flat course. Distance vary based on category. 10, 20 or 40 km. Kenneth Graham, 541-967-3670, [email protected] May 31: Gran Fondo Leavenworth Leavenworth, WA. 87 miles starts at Cascade HS at 8am. Perfect mix of pavement, forest service roads and 3 mega-mountain passes with 8400’ of climbing. Hard ride with cut off time. Jake Maedke, 509-754-6361, rideviciouscycle.com Boise, ID. Boise to Sun Valley. Teams of 4 riders, sum of each rider’s USCF category must be 10 or greater for team to qualify. 10 sections, each team picks (in advance) who is racing. LP 100 Team and LP 100 solo available. Mike Cooley, George’s Lightweight Cycles, 208-343-3782, georgescycles.com NW Race guide 19 Road Calendar May 31: Oregon Gran Fondo - Triple Crown #1 Cottage Grove, OR. Oregon’s largest Gran Fondo. Challenging, remote course in the coast range of the Siuslaw National Forest. 117- (5800’), 71- (3900’) and 31-mile routes. Kick off event of series. Part of Oregon Triple Crown - RR. Mike Ripley, Mudslinger Events, 541-847-3030, oregontriplecrown.com June Jun 5: Peninsula Coop Sprint Challenge Victoria, BC. Race 1 lap of the speedway circuit, organized into heats of four racers each. Top two in each knockout heat move on to the next round until the ultimate champion is crowned. Jon Watkin, Russ Hays Racing Cycle Club Society, 250-415-3246, russhaysracing.com Jun 5–7: Robert Cameron Law Cycling Series Victoria, BC. Friday: rumble 5km TT on Dallas Rd. Saturday: Westhills Classic RR on the relentless Metchosin 10km circuit course. Sunday: legendary RH Bastion Square GP and Timbits Challenge. Opening weekend of Victoria Cycling Festival. Jon Watkins, Russ Hays Racing Cycle Club Society, victoriabikerace.com Jun 5–7: Treasure Valley Grand Prix Nampa, ID. Stage 1 TT: 10.5km rolling course with 2 righthand turns. Stage 2 Crit: 1km course with many turns. Stage 3: RR - 24-mile loop with steep climbs and fast descents. 1.3mile straightaway across dam to S/F. Primes and time bonuses awarded during criterium. Cash purse. Para-cycling categories. Team Dobbiaco, 208-412-3527, teamdobbiaco.com Jun 6: Hammer Velo Criterium Hillsboro, OR. 5th annual. Clinic at 8am. Racing start at 8:30am, last event at 2:30pm. 14 categories. Wide open course. Jeff 20 NW Race guide Tedder, Hammer Racing Team, 503-473-7650, obra.org Jun 6: Monument Series: Hagg Lake RR Gaston, OR. Canceled. Jeff Mitchem, Pedal Event, 971-400-1840, pedalevent.com Jun 6: Nampa Downtown Twilight Criterium Nampa, ID. Belle District 1.1km spectator-oriented course. Long straightaways, fast left- and right-hand turns. All categories including citizens. Kids race per age group: 3-4, 5-6, 7-10. Part of Omnium. Vernon Padaca, Team Dobbiaco, 208-571-1730, teamdobbiaco.com Jun 6: Second Ascent Ballard Criterium Ballard, WA. A classic. 1km, almost flat, 4-corner crit course. Slight raise to finish on cobbles. Cat 5 limited to 50 riders. Part of WSBA Senior BARR. Nik Rebhuhn, Step Down Racing, stepdownracing.com Jun 7: Birds of Prey RR Huna, ID. Distance varies from 20-30 miles. First start 8am, The 4.91mile circuit course is flat and fast with very little vertical gain (191feet). The course is clockwise starting and ending on S. Ten Mile Rd. Part of Omnium. Mike Cooley, Boise CC / George’s Cycles, 208-371-5175, gcorsaevents.com Jun 11–15: Banff Nat’l Park Bike Fest Banff, AB. Five challenging races in Banff National Park. More than $21,500 in prize money. 5 stages for Cat 1/2 men, Cat 1/3 women, Cat 3/4 men. Individual races open to Cat 3/4 men, Cat 5 men. Cruise for a Cause and Little Crits race Saturday. Julia Freeman, Banff Lake Louise Tourism, 403-762-0284, banfflakelouise.com/bikefest Jun 12–13: Rockwell Relay Moab, UT. 4-person relay, 3 legs per rider, covering528 miles (average 44 miles/leg). Moab to St. George. Goes through 2 National Parks. Multiple start times at Swanny Park. Tyler Servoss, 801-888-3233, rockwellrelay.com Jun 13–14: High Desert Omnium - Men’s OBRA RR Championship Bend, OR. 3 events, omnium format. Saturday: morning 25-50 min. criterium. Mostly flat 9.5-mile TT in the afternoon. Sunday: RR at Edison Sno-Park near Mt Bachelor. Open to all. Men’s OBRA RR championships. Cate Hass, Bend Bella Cyclists, 541-241-4787, highdesertomnium.com Jun 13–14: Snake River Landing’s Cycle Fest Idaho Falls, ID. Criterium and road circuit. Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, racedayeventmanagement.com Jun 14: North Shore Road Race Bellingham, WA. wsbaracing.org Jun 16–23: Race Across America (RAAM) Oceanside, CA. World’s toughest bicycle race. Non-stop 3000 miles coast-to-coast with over 100,000’ of climbing. Open to solo racers and 2-, 4- and 8-person teams. Finish in Annapolis, MD. Rick Boethling, RAAM, 303-442-7223, raceacrossamerica.org Jun 20: Cannonball Seattle, WA. Ultramarathon, 276 miles. Start is at the I-90 Bike Path and MLK Way. 3:00 a.m. No support offered, provide your own. Duane Wright, QUACC, 206-724-1109, [email protected] Jun 20: Gran Fondo Ellensburg Winthrop, WA. 80-mile difficult ride intended for experienced cyclists. Nearly 10,000’ of climbing and descending, much of which is on rough Forest Service roads. It will likely be hot as well. Jake Maedke, 509-754-6361, rideviciouscycle.com Jun 20: Mary’s Peak Hill Climb (MPHCTT) Philomath, OR. Gain 3478’ on 12-mile climb up wide, smooth Mary’s Peak Rd. Averages about 6-8% grade. Start at intersection of Mary’s Peak Rd and Hwy 34 (1200’), ends at parking lot on top (3600’). All categories, including tandems. Running Road Calendar race as well. Adam Kennedy, Vertebrata Chiropractic Cycling Team, 971-221-5379, vccycling.com/mphctt Jun 20: Sumner Buckley Kermesse Buckley, WA. Crit-style race. See race series for details. Michael Pruitt, 206-227-7111, wsbaracing.org Jun 21: Rainier Road Race / Women OBRA RR Championship Rainier, OR. Staged at Rainier HS. 16-mile loop with 730’ of climbing, one long gradual climb. Distances vary 16-80 miles. All Senior and Masters men’s category. 4 separate women start groups including Novice and Juniors racing shorter distance. Molly Cameron, obra.org Jun 24–28: USAC Amateur & Para Road National Champ. North Lake Tahoe, CA. Elite, U23, Juniors and Para. usacycling.org Jun 25–28: Canadian Road Nationals - Elite & Para TBA, QC. Road, ITT and criterium. Open to Canadian citizens, landed-immigrants only. Francis Rancourt, 418-227-5894, cyclingcanada.ca Jun 26–28: Baker City Cycling Classic + Gran Fondo Baker City, OR. 3 days and 4 stages with 8000+’ of climbing. Pros and amateurs race same course. Stage 1: Sumpter/ Prairie City RR. Stage 2: BCCC 12-mile TT. Stage 3: Tour d’Town Criterium, 25-60 minutes. Stage 4: 101-mile Tour d’Horn RR. Also Sunday Gran Fondo event. Brian Vegter, BCCC, 541-523-5265, bakercitycycling.org Jun 27–28: BC XC & DH Championships / BC Cup DH Whistler, BC. Saturday/ Sunday: DH, Sunday: XC. BC Premier event. Part of BC Cup DH Series. cyclingbc.net Jun 27: Sick Hill Climb Twin Falls, ID. Start at Rock Creek Store - 22 miles with 3000’ of climbing, summit finish. First 15 miles is gradual, last 7 climbs 1800’. Southern Idaho Cycling Klub, sick-riders.com Jun 27: The VGF Doppio (Victoria Gran Fondo) Victoria, BC. Ride southern Vancouver Island, up the west coast to Port Renfrew, across the island then back to Victoria. 268km loop. Support stations every 60km. Hot meals, sports bars, gels and real food. Support vehicles. David Sudbury, 250-389-6177, victoriagranfondo.com Jun 27: Volunteer Park Criterium Seattle, WA. 0.8-mile loop inside Volunteer Park with small 150-yard hill climb. Part of WSBA Junior Road Dev. Series. Cucina Fresca Cycling Team, wsbaracing.org Jun 28: Tacoma Twilight Criterium Tacoma, WA. Night racing in Proctor Business District. 4-cor- ner, .4-mile course on smooth pavement. Slight side hill and one challenging corner. All categories, kids race. Mike Brown, 253-272-1351, tacomatwilight.com July Jul 2–5: Canadian Road Nationals - Juniors/Masters TBA, QC. Road, ITT and criterium. Open to Canadian citizens, landed-immigrants only. Francis Rancourt, 418-227-5894, cyclingcanada.ca Jul 4: Joe Matava Memorial Criterium Burien, WA. 1km, 4-corner, closed course in downtown Burien. All categories. Part of WSBA Junior Road Dev. Series. David Tollefson, Wheelsport Cycling Team, 253-445-6660, wheelsportcycling.com Jul 5: Pringle Creek Criterium Salem, OR. A 1-mile twisting course featuring several corners in Pringle Creek Community. A great circuit and the perfect race for the fast and strong rider. Earl Hazekamp, Capitol Velo Racing Club, 503-871-5839, tuttleinfosystems.com Jul 5: Wildcat Mtn Uphill Challenge Eagle Creek, OR. 11.4 miles, 1944’ of elevation gain. Most pavement in good condition. Start at Kitzmiler Rd/Eagle Fern Rd. All categories U10 to Cat 1, tandem included. Steve Long, 503-652-1202, obra.org NW Race guide 21 Road Calendar Jul 10–12: Tour de Delta Delta, BC. 3 days, 3 races. MK Delta Criterium, Brenco Criterium and new UCI 1.2 White Spot RR - 140km men, 85km women. $25,000 cash prize. Activities for family and kids. Categories: women Open, men Pro 1, 2. Mark Ernsting, Municipality of Delta, 604-760-7373, tourdedelta.com Jul 11: Andersen Banducci Twilight Criterium Boise, ID. Flat, 4-corner classic 1km loop through downtown. 1 hour plus 5 laps for main event, 30 to 45’ plus 1 lap for preliminary races. Cash and merch. Start 3pm, awards 10pm. Kids ride 2:30pm. US Crit Series. Mike Cooley, G Corsa Event Management, 208-343-3782, boisetwilightcriterium.com Jul 11: Redmond Derby Days Redmond, WA. America’s longest running bicycle race. Some of the fastest cyclists in the NW race on flat fast 0.5-mile loop in downtown Redmond from 2-8pm. Kids parade, live concert, carnival and fireworks. Part of WSBA Senior BARR. Lisa Rhodes, Pro-Motion Sports, 425-556-2360, redmondderbydays.com Jul 11: St Honoré Criterium Portland, OR. Wide 1km flat course with 8 corners run counterclockwise . Great for beginners and seasoned pros. Start is on NW 17th between Pettygrove and Quimby. Elaine Bothe, 503-335-0808, obra.org Jul 12: Georgetown Criterium River Cycling, 208-890-3118, lostrivercycling.org Jul 12: OUCH Corbett, OR. 16.2 miles, 3816’ uphill TT from Corbett School Complex up to Larch Mtn summit at Sherrard Point. Start 9:30am. Open to all. Benefits Corbett School District, NEMCCA and OBRA. Ernie Conway, 503-329-7978, Consystency.Net/OBRA/OUCH Jul 12: Prospera Gran Fondo Axel Merckx Penticton, BC. 5th annual. 3 distances: Granfondo 160km, Mediofondo 92km, Cortofondo 55km. Start/finish at Gyro Park. Piccolofondo for kids under 12. Fully supported, traffic controlled. Join Axel Merckx and friends on this scenic valley ride. Finish line festivities and prizes. Jeff Plant, Axel Merckx Events, granfondoaxelmerckx.com Jul 14: UBC Grand Prix Criterium Vancouver, BC. Open to Pro/Am men and women. Around 1km circuit for 40-65 laps. Primes and $10k cash prize. Kids race and corporate challenge. BC Premier event. Mark Ernstring, 604-760-7373, ubcgrandprix.com Jul 15: Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix Vancouver, BC. Crit in historic downtown Vancouver. Spectatorpacked, super fast, exciting 1.2km course with hairpin turn. 2 races, men Pro 1/2 (50 laps), women Pro 1/3 (30 laps). First place pays $13k men and women. $25K total for each. Part of USA Crits Series. Mark Ernsting, globalrelayGGP.org Seattle, WA. Flat, fast 4-corner course on smooth pavement. Run counterclockwise, starts on Denver Ave. Pre-reg and day-of registration. All categories. Kids races. First start 9am, last 6:20pm. Ian Mensher, Stranamanti Cycling, krcycling.wordpress.com Jul 15–18: Southeast Idaho Senior Games Jul 12: Idaho State Criterium Championships Burnaby, BC. 1.3km fast, challenging crit course in heart of Burnaby’s Italian district. Prize purse $15,000. Evening race. Mark Ernsting, 604-760-7373, girodiburnaby.com Hidden Springs, ID. 1km, 8-corner course. Staged at Hidden Springs Community Village Green 9am. Kurt Holzer, Lost 22 NW Race guide Pocatello, ID. Criterium, 5.1-mile hill climb, 5 and 10km TT and 20 and 40 mile RR. 5-year age brackets. Tony Chesrow, 208-233-2034, seidahoseniorgames.org Jul 16: Giro di Burnaby Jul 16–18: Tour of Montana + Gran Fondo Missoula, MT. New event. TTT, RR and criterium race. RR is a urban course through Missoula with 8000’ of climbing and a downtown finish. Criteriums for all categories during the day, twilight for pro men and women. Equal cash prize. Sunday gran fondo ride. Kirt Stockton, tourofmontana.org Jul 17–18: Tour de White Rock White Rock, BC. Criterium, and RR through the hilly seaside. 130km men, 80km women. Family Fun Zone at crit. Women open, men Pro 1, 2. BC Premier event. City of White Rock, 604-541-2161, tourdewhiterock.ca Jul 18: Idaho State TT Championships Mountain Home, ID. idahobikeracing.org Jul 18–20: Race Across Oregon The Dalles, OR. 515-mile route through eastern OR with more rolling hills, steeper grades and 40,000’ of climbing. RAAM qualifier. Solo, 2-, 4-, and 8-person relay teams. 200-mile option run concurrently. Terri Gooch, Race Across Oregon, 541-354-1520, raceacrossoregon.com Jul 18: Reliant Recovery Water Criterium TBD, WA. Criterium race. wsbaracing.org Jul 19: OBRA Uphill TT Championships Government Camp, OR. Ernie Conway, 503-329-7978, obra.org Jul 19: Old 99 Kermesse TBD, WA. Crit-style race. Michael Pruitt, wsbaracing.org Jul 19: Prospera Valley Gran Fondo Fort Langley, BC. 160km Gran Fondo, 88km Medio, 50km Presto, Thule Hill Climb or Team challenges. Fully supported, chip timing, swag and finish line festival. Canadian Velo Events, valleygranfondo.com Jul 19: VCL Series Victoria, BC. Tentative. Mt Doug Hill Climb. Start 10:30am. Road Calendar Victoria Cycling League, victoriacyclingleague.wordpress.com Jul 22–26: Cascade Cycling Classic Bend, OR. The longest running stage race in N. America. 5 days for Pro races, 3 days for the Cat 2, 3, 4, and Masters. Chad Sperry, Breakaway Promotions, 541-388-0002, cascadecyclingclassic.com Jul 25: Jedermann Gran Fondo / 12 & 24 hr Road Challenge Cheney, WA. 4th annual. 100-, 66- and 30-mile routes through charming farm towns of Cheney, Sprague, Tokio, Harrington and Edwall. Pancake breakfast, T-shirt, pint glass, medals, live music, beer garden, gourmet BBQ. Fully supported. Benefits Let’s Move Cheney and Spokane Osteoporosis with free bone density screenings. Michael Emde, 509-326-6983, emdesports.com Jul 25: Mt. Tabor Circuit Race Portland, OR. Tough, 1.3-mile hilly and curvy circuit encircles upper reservoir and passes the neck of the ancient volcano that formed Mt. Tabor. Each lap has 136.6’ of climbing. Kevin Thompson, 503-481-7662, mttaborseries.com Jul 26: Gresham Criterium Gresham, OR. Venerable downtown Gresham course featuring 6 “L” corners with wide fast turns and smooth pavement. Wide finishing straight. Start 9am, last race 3pm. Registration 8am. Kevin Thompson, Half Fast Velo/ Cyclepath, 503-481-7662, obra.org August Aug 1: Franz Bakery Criterium Portland, OR. 1.1km course features a winding technical downhill, 40’ of climbing and a fun points race-style format. Charles Warner, 360-624-1801, franzbakerycrit.com Aug 1–2: NW Juniors Stage Race Elma, WA. 3 stages in 2 days at the Satsop Development Park. Stage 1: Giro Time Trial Stage. Stage 2: Hammer Nutrition Criterium. Stage 3: Jim Brown SR Memorial Road Race Presented by Kona. Part of WSBA Junior Road Dev. Series. Erik Anderson, South Sound Velo, ssvr.weebly.com Aug 2: Revenge of the Disc #1 Brownsville, OR. See race series for details. Kenneth Graham, 541-905-9698, obra.org Aug 2: Swan Island Criterium Portland, OR. Criterium race featuring all categories and kids event. Registration 7am. Course is flat and very safe (only 2 corners), wide-open streets. Start 8:30am. Todd Duncan, 503-806-2067, obra.org Aug 2–12: Tour de BC White Rock, BC. Tentative date. 5145km route with 47,000’ of climbing. Solo or team entry of 2, 4 or 8 riders. Longest ultradistance race on earth. Estimate 7-17 days long. Shorter distance available: 2800 and 1600km. Perry Stone, Ride Canada, 778-292-7525, tourdebc.com Aug 2: Willamette Gran Fondo -Triple Crown #2 Philomath, OR. 3 distances in the heart of Willamette Valley: 85-mile Gran (6200’ includes Mary’s Peak), 61-mile (2500’) Medio, 9-mile Piccolo. Return trip through Alsea Falls and gorgeous forested canopies. Part of Oregon Triple Crown - RR. Mike Ripley, Mudslinger Events, 541-847-3030, willamettegranfondo.com Aug 3: 3rd Annual Rainier Roubaix Yelm, WA. 6 miles of Belgianstyle undulating forested road leading to a 4-mile circuit. The circuit comprises 2 miles of wide, packed gravel road & 2 miles of paved road. Following the circuits, racers head back on the same 6-mile road to the finish. One day license for Cat. 5 men and 4 women available. USCF annual license required for Cat 3 and above. Michael Pruitt, wsbaracing.org Aug 7: Cirque du Cycling Criterium Portland, OR. obra.org Aug 8: Boston Harbor Circuit Race / WSBA Jr. Championships Boston Harbor, WA. Brings the high speed of crits with characteristics of RR. 6-mile loop with rolling profile. Action-packed, anything can happen, from early or late break to bunch sprint. Start at Boston Harbor Elementary School. First start 9am. Part of WSBA Junior Road Dev. Series. Erik Anderson, ssvr.weebly.com NW Race guide 23 Road Calendar Aug 8: Tigard Criterium Tigard, OR. Features a fourcorner course with fast turns and smooth pavement along with a wide finishing straight. All categories. Kevin Thompson, Half Fast Velo Team, 503-481-7662, halffastvelo.com Aug 9: Boulder Creek Hill Climb Grand Forks, BC. 17km race starts at 10am from USCC. Mass start, neutral for first 16km on Curlew to start point. Boulder Creek Rd climb is 5% on average with a couple of sections that rise to 10%. Nipper Kettle, Grand Forks Cycling Club, grandforkscyclingclub.com Aug 9: Grand Fork TTT Grand Forks, BC. 4-person TTT over 86km out-and-back. Start at Hutton school at 10:30am. Nipper Kettle, Grand Forks Cycling Club, grandforkscyclingclub.com Aug 9: OBRA Championships Criterium Portland, OR. 1.1km course features winding technical downhill, 40’ of climbing and fun points race-style format. Charles Warner, 360-624-1801, franzbakerycrit.com Aug 9: Revenge of the Disc #2 Brownsville, OR. See race series for details. Kenneth Graham, 541-967-3670, obra.org Aug 9: Vancouver Courthouse Criterium / OBRA Championships Vancouver, WA. Flat 8-corner course with wide turns and fast finish. Races for all plus kids and tandems. Charlie Warner, 360-624-1801, omniumevents.com Aug 9: WSBA TT Championship Tenino, WA. Staged at City Park. First start at 9am. Juniors (10/20km), masters (40km), and others (40km). Part of WSBA Senior BARR. Erik Anderson, ssvr.weebly.com Aug 15: Bogus Basin Hill Climb Boise, ID. 43rd annual. Mass start at 9:30am with separate time for all age groups. 14.5 miles/3500’ elevation gain. Time limit 3 hrs, 24 NW Race guide 500 riders only. Pre-reg mandatory. Prime halfway up. Mike Cooley, George’s Lightweight Cycles, 208-343-3782, georgescycles.com Aug 16: Cypress Challenge Vancouver, BC. 5km or 12km mass start hill climb up Cypress, open to everyone. Solo and team entries, multiple categories for all ages and abilities. Benefits Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund at BC Cancer Foundation. Gotman Simpson Cycling, glotmansimpsoncycling.ca Aug 16: OBRA TT Championships Peoria, OR. Kenneth Graham, 541-967-3670, obra.org Aug 16: VCL Series Victoria, BC. Tentative. Windsor Park - Oak Bay. Start 8am. Victoria Cycling League, victoriacyclingleague.wordpress.com Aug 17–23: USA Pro Cycling Challenge Various, CO. UCI race. 600 miles in 7 days for 128 of the world’s best Pro Tour riders. Covers some of the toughest terrain in the region. Starts in Steamboat Springs, travels through Arapahoe Basin, Copper Mtn, Aspen, Breckenridge, Golden, and finishes in Denver. Eric Smith, US Pro Cycling Challenge, usaprocyclingchallenge.com Aug 21–23: Eugene Celebration Stage Race Eugene, OR. Challenging courses in beautiful Willamette Valley. Friday: prologue. Saturday: Briggs Hill RR. Sunday: Coburg TT and criterium. Kids race. Cash prizes. Sal Collura, 541-521-6529, obra.org Aug 22: Hagerman-BuhlHagerman RR Hagerman, ID. Mike Cooley, georgescycles.com Aug 28: East Nomah Twilight Criterium Gresham, OR. Scott Jones, 971-998-2132, obra.org Aug 29–30: Cascade Ultra Redmond, WA. Scenic and challenging 452 mile race can be completed Solo or in relay teams of 2, 4, or 5-8 people. The route climbs 4 passes: Washington Pass and Rainy Pass, Loup Loup Pass and Stevens Pass, UMCA Ultracycling Cup and the Ultra 500 Mile Challenge Series. Redmond Rouser Rotary, 425-765-5433, cascadeultra.org Aug 29: GP Portland Portland, OR. Jack Toland Aug 30: Kruger’s Kermesse Farm Crit Portland, OR. Crit-style race on farm roads. Same location as Kruger’s Crossing ‘cross race, so expect a fun and spectatorfriendly event. All ages, all levels, all bikes allowed. Free kids races. Kris Schamp, Portland Racing, 503-466-9007, portlandracing.com/cx September Sep 4–6: Ring of Fire TT Maupin, OR. Non-stop individual or TTT. 24-, 12- or 6-hour duration. Most distance wins. Race the new longer day loop or just the night loop. Not a RAAM qualifier. Start at Imperial Lodge. George Thomas, 541-354-1520, raceacrossoregon.com Sep 6: Mt. Ashland Hillclimb Ashland, OR. Tentative date. TT up Mt. Ashland. Starts at Lithia Park and roll on 24 paved miles. Cat 1/Pro, 2/3 and 4/5 and age groups. First 10 miles rolling, the rest climbing. Goes to 6500’ elevation, 4600’ net gain. MTB and road divisions. William Roussel, 541-499-2298, mtashlandbike.com Sep 6: Rebecca’s Private Idaho Ketchum, ID. Your ticket to the wild, rugged Idaho. Ride 100 miles with champion Rebecca Rusch on grueling gravel roads, through canyons, over summits, and across high mountain basins. Expect a healthy dose of western hospitality. Supports Wood River Bike Coalition, Bikes Belong, and World Bicycle Relief. Rebecca Rusch, rebeccasprivateidaho.com Sep 9–13: USAC Masters Road National Champ. Ogden, UT. All age groups and tandems with combined age of 70+. Road race, criterium and TT. Rachel Leif, usacycling.org/ national-championships Road Calendar Sep 12: Cascade Lake 120 Gravel Grinder Cascade, ID. 4summitchallenge.com Sep 12: Kootenay Rockies Gran Fondo Cranbrook, BC. 3rd annual. 58, 102 or 152km utilizes the fabulous Rails to Trails system between the cities of Cranbrook and Kimberley. Start/finish at the St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino. Kids fondo. Glenn Dobie, Cranbrook Sunrise Rotary Club, krgf.ca Sep 13: Ride 542 - Mount Baker Hill Climb Bellingham, WA. Tentative date. 24.5-, 50- or 100-mile challenge for recreation and competitive cyclists of all ages. Follows Mt Baker Highway (SR542) from Glacier (955’), about 24 miles, to its terminus at Artist’s Point (5140’) on the border of North Cascades National Park. Charlie Heggem, NorKa Recreation, 360-303-1717, norka.us Sep 19–27: 2015 UCI Road World Championships Richmond, VA. 9-day event, featuring 12 Championship races (RR, TTT and TT) for Elite men and women, U23 men and Junior men and women. richmond2015.com Sep 25–27: The Intrepid Stage Ride Penticton, BC. Grand fondo-style event x 3. Includes a series of breathtaking rides through the Okanagan Valley. Designed to challenge; accessible to those with fortitude. Fully supported, sumptuous meals. Distances vary from 120-170km a day with considerable elevation gain. Neil McKinnon, theintrepid.ca Sep 26: Oregon Coast Gravel Epic - Triple Crown #3 Waldport, OR. Gravel road cycling event on steep, remote coastal mountain roads. 2 route options: 70 miles (9,400’) or 35 miles (3,700’). Shorter distance is tda. Fully supported, post-ride meal and beer. Part of Oregon Triple Crown - RR. Mike Ripley, Mudslinger Events, 541-847-3030, oregontriplecrown.com Sep 27: Gran Fondo Winthrop Winthrop, WA. 80-mile ride intended for experienced cyclists. Nearly 10,000' of climbing and descending, much of it on rough Forest Service roads. It will likely be hot as well. Jake Maedke, 509-754-6361, rideviciouscycle.com October Oct 4: Western Montana Hill Climb Missoula, MT. Since 1977. 4-mile climb 840’ up Pattee Canyon Dr. start at corner of Takima and Patee Canyon. 9 categories including new riders. U12 up to 75+, also tandem, recumbent, unicycle, tricycle, handcycle divisions. Missoulians On Bicycles, missoulabike.org NW Race guide 25 INside look Mountain bike race series BC Cup DH Series Apr 11–Aug 30 Various, BC. 6-event series. Cumulative based on points. Events on: 4/11, 5/2, 6/27, 7/4, 7/25, 8/29. Barry Lyster, 604-737-3034, cyclingbc.net Cascadia Dirt Cup Enduro Series May 10–Sep 19 Various, WA. A series of five, enduro races around Cascadia. Race classes for Junior, Veteran, Sport, Expert and Pro. Course are 3-6 hours, 15-30 miles. Limit 250 per race. Need 3 racers to make category. Events on: 5/10, 6/27, 7/25, 8/29, 9/19. Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, 206-200-7594, cascadiadirtcup.org Enduro BC Series May 3, 10; Jun 7, 27–28; Aug 2; Sep 5–6 Various, BC. Series of 6 enduro events (non-timed climbs, timed descents). 2 to 5 hours of total riding time and features 2 to 5 timed stages that vary between 1.5 to 30 minutes in length. Shuttle possible at some venues. Pro Men, Open M & W, Master 40+ M, Junior M & W. Best 5 of 6 for overall. $1000 cash prize per race. Events in Gibson, N. Vancouver, Penticton, Vernon, Rossland and Retallack. Companion Series Enduro KC Cycling BC sanctioned event. Megan Rose, 604-724-6558, bcenduro.com Enduro KR Series Jun 14, 21; Jul 11–12, 26 Kootenay, BC & Rockies, AB. Series of 5 enduro racing events (non-timed climbs, time descents). 2 to 5 hrs of total riding time and features 2 to 5 timed stages that vary between 1.5 to 30 minutes in length. Shuttle possible at some venues but mostly riding. Best 4 of 5 results counts toward overall. $1000. Companion series Enduro BC. Cycling BC sanctioned event. Events on: 8/2, 9/5. Megan Rose, 604-724-6558, bcenduro.com Fat Tire Revolution Series Mar 28–Jun 27 Various, WA. FTR. 4-event series in western Washington. Point system determines overall. Events on: 3/28, 4/25, 5/16, 6/6, 6/27. Jake Maedke, 509-754-6361, rideviciouscycle.com Go-Ride Gravity MTB Series May 23; Jun 27–28; Aug 1, 15–16 Various. GC based on 4/5 DH or 2/3 SD. Points to top 10 at each event. Categories for men and women - Junior, Senior, Master and Pro - Cat 1 and 2. go-ride.com Idaho Enduro Series May 9–Aug 16 Eagle & McCall, ID. 3-event series, all part of larger festival. All categories. chip timing. All races count toward final standings. Points, if tie at end of series, best placing at last race wins. No license required. 26 NW Race guide Events on: 5/9, 6/20, 8/14. James Lang, Dirt Bag Promotions, 208-695-0816, idahoenduroseries.com Idaho High School Cycling League Sep 12, 19; Oct 3, 17 Various, ID. Series of 4 events for high school level riders. idahomtb.org Island Cup Series XC Mar 15–May 31 Vancouver Island, BC. Grassroot series showcasing some of the best courses from Victoria to Port Alberni. Open to all. Point system determines the winner in each category. Bring non-perishable food bank donation. Events on: 3/15, 3/22, 4/12, 4/26, 5/3. islandcupseries.com Knobby Tire Series (KTS) Apr 4; May 16; Jun 6, 27; Aug 29 Various, ID. Series of 6 events. Overall standings calculated on points, counting the best 5. Must do 3 races to get in GC. If you move up on points, half points will follow. Top 15 in each category. All races are national qualifying events. A new marathon race will be added in August or September. Hal Miller, knobbytireseries.com Nobl Saturday Toonies Apr 11, 25; May 2, 23 Abbotsford, BC. Saturday morning toonies. Mixture of trails intended to push the limits of intermediate to advanced riders. No licence required. Sumas Mountain. No timing, no plates. Start 8am. facebook.com/pages/Saturday-Morning-Toonies NW Cup Apr 24–26; May 15–17; Jun 19–21; Jul 10–12, 31–Aug 2; Aug 21–23; Sep 11–13 Various. Series of 7 DH events. Events in Wash., Ore., and Idaho. Seeding run and final format. Training starts on Friday. Age and ability categories. Overall calculated on 5 best results. USA Cycling sanctioned. Scott Tucker, nwcup.com NW Epic Series May 9, 30; Jun 27; Jul 18 Various, WA. 2 distances - short 30 and 50 miles, long 60-100 miles. 6 categories: Open M & W, 40-49 M, 50+ M, 40+ W, and Singlespeed. Standing calculated on points. Best 2 out of 3 events counts. If there’s a tie - 3rd race results decide. Custom awards, cash for Open men and women long distances. Roger Michel, 425-301-7009, NWEpicSeries.com OORS - Junior Racing Apr 12–May 24 Various, OR. 4 races, 3 counts towards overall. Junior 10-13 and 14-18 men and women categories. Request upgrade to race Expert. Expert race 2hr, 10-14: 1-1:30hr. Part of Oregon Off Road Series. Events identified as OORS / JR. Mike Ripley, oregonxcseries.org Mountain Bike race series Oregon Enduro Series Jun 6–7, 20–21; Aug 22–23; Sep 12–13; Oct 10–11 Various, OR. Series of 5 events. Points awarded 20 deep. Highest points total wins. 3 to 6 Super D stages per weekend, reduced timed climbs, non-timed transition. Devon Lyons, 503-222-2851, oregonenduro.com Oregon Off-Road Series (OORS) Apr 12–Jun 26 Various, OR. Series of 8 XC races with points awarded and champion jerseys for 20 series winners. Best 5 of 8 count toward overall, ties decide placement at final race. Team competition awards points to your best 4 riders’ results per race for overall post series awards. See individual events for location and start time. / Jr indicates Junior MTB Series Event. Events on: 4/12, 4/25, 5/3, 5/9, 5/16, 5/24, 6/6, 6/28. oregonxcseries.org Pro GRT Series one lap. $2, 30 to 75 minutes. Food, beverages and good banter after the race. The kids races are 30 minutes cater for any age and ability. Membership to SORCE required. Mike Dolling, SORCE, sorcebikeclub.org Thursday Night MTB Series Jul 2–Aug 27 Fernie, BC. Racing at Fernie Alpine Resort. 4 categories, weekly prizes. Start 7pm. Overall calculated on points, all races count. Each race points go 10 deep. skifernie.com WA High School Cycling League Mar 29; Apr 19; May 3, 17 Various, WA. 4 events for high school participants. Team (Division I and II) and individual classification. Division I score based on top 8 point earners, Division II top 4. Lisa Miller, 206-291-7773, washingtonleague.org Washington Endurance Series - WES Apr 18; Jun 20; Jul 25; Aug 8 Apr 24–Sep 26 Various. Series of 5 downhill events raced across the nation. Includes all UCI sanctioned events. Overall standings for men and women pro racers. Events on: 6/19, 7/10. usacycling.org Pro XCT Series Various, WA. 4 self-sufficient hardcore grassroots endurance MTB races. Not suited for younger or inexperienced riders. Participants keep track of their own time and distance. Limit number of participants: 28 in SDFW managed land, 74 in USFS land. Preregistration mandatory. evergreenes.wordpress.com West Side MTB Series May 8–10; Jun 20, 27 Various. Series of 9 cross-country events raced across the nation. $15,000 prize purse. Includes all UCI sanctioned events. Overall standings for men and women pro racers. usacycling.org Sea to Sky Enduro Series May 2–Jul 25 Sea to Sky, BC. Tentative dates. Series of 6 events in the Sea to Sky corridor from Pemberton to Vancouver. Single-day, multi-stage races, intermediate level. Overall based on points. seatoskyenduro.com Feb 22; Mar 1, 15, 22, 29; Apr 12; May 3 Various, WA. 7-event series. Points awarded to each finisher. Best 5 out of 7 results count for overall. Cat 3: Beginner (U12, U19, 19-34, 35-49, 50+) start 9am. Cat 2: Sport (U19, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+ W, 50-59 M, 60+ M, SS, Clydesdale divisions) start noon. Cat 1: Open, 35-49, 50+ and SS start 10:15am. Series awards presented at Maple Valley on 5/31. Maple Valley doesn’t count toward overall. Rory Muller, 260-920-3983, buduracing.com SORCE Toonie Races Apr 12; May 24; Jun 14; Sep 13, 20; Oct 18 Surrey/Delta, BC. Series of 6 events. Fun, casual races and aimed at all levels of rider. Beginners weekly series Monday Wednesday June 1–July 27 July 1–29 Portland Short Track Series Portland, OR. Multiple laps on fun and challenging 3-5 minute course with lots of bumps and turns from 5:55-7:30pm on the infield of PIR. Course change weekly. MTB or cyclocross bike. All ages, abilities, free kids races at 5:30pm. Points 30 deep. Best 7 out of 8 count towards overall cash. Weekly prizes. Two sets of BAR points. Kris Schamp, 503-466-9007, portlandracing.com 5 in July - Team MTB Racing Athol, ID. Team mountain bike racing every Wednesday night in July. Five members per team, first 3 finish, score. 8-mile singletrack lap. Teams do 1 or 2 laps. Cross country scoring. 6:30pm start at Farragut State Park. BBQ included with entry. Benefits North Idaho JC Men’s Soccer program. Idaho State Park car pass required. Kent Eggleston, 208-667-8969, bicycleservice.com NW Race guide 27 Weekly series Eugene STXC Race August 5–26 Eugene, OR. Short 1-mile course for MTB or cross bike. Staged at Crest Elementary school. Points 15 deep in each race, 3 out of 4 counts for overall classification. Prizing for top 3 overall in all categories. First race at 6:15pm. Richard Sweet, 541-513-8263, obra.org Nomadz Wednesdays May 6–June 24 Spokane, WA. Two month of Wednesday night racing. Start 6:30pm at the “old airstrip” in 7 mile area of Riverside State Park. Course vary weekly, lap 7-9 miles. Age group: U17, 18-39, 40+ men and women. Overall ranking. Prizes at the end. Eric Ewing, Nomadz Racing, 509-879-5119, nomadzracing.com NW MTB Series (Wednesday Night Worlds) April 15–September 16 Various, WA. 3-race XC format at North SeaTac park. 1.5-3hr racing time depending on course. Multiple categories. Top 3 podiums at each race and overall. 3 waves, A, B and C groups. GC calculated on points, all races count. Chip timing. Free beer! Benefits EMBA. Russell Stevenson, nwmtbseries.com Phat Wednesday May 27–August 26 Whistler, BC. Registration 4:30-6pm, race 5:00pm, no pre-reg. First entered, first one down format. Worca membership required. Categories: Male, Female, U17 Male and Female, Master 30+. Check website to confirm individual dates. Seb Fremont, Whistler Blackcomb, bike.whistlerblackcomb.com Wood River Cup June 3–30 Hailey, ID. Tentative dates. Series of 5 short track XC events for the whole family with nightly and overall prizes. Shimano Youth series for kids 12 and under. Course varies each week, distance between 25-40 minutes depending on category. First start at 5:30pm. Hailey Community Bike Park. Bill Olson, 208-788-9184, powerhouseidaho.com mountain bike calendar February Feb 21: Winterfest 40 Stanley, ID. New event. 40km winding through varied terrain with view of Sawtooth Mountains. Start in Stanley and on to Kelly Creek Loop. Part of Stainley Winterfest. Start 10am. Kelly Conde, 208-994-1654, facebook.com/stanleyfatbike Feb 22: West Side MTB Series #1 Tacoma, WA. North Dash Point State Park (trail entrance). See race series for details. Rory Muller, BuDu Racing, 260-920-3983, BuDuRacing.com Feb 28: Echo Red to Red XC Echo, OR. Elite, cat 1 and singlespeed - 32 miles. Cat 2, 3 and Clydesdales - 24 miles. Cat 3 Juniors and open beginners 15 miles. Course starts/ends in historic downtown and moves on to Oregon Trail. 70% singletrack, 3000’ of climbing. Pancake feed, lunch, beer garden, free camping. Poker ride on Sunday. Shayne Myers, 509-571-8018, echored2red.com Feb 28–Mar 1: Silver Star FrostBike Vernon, BC. DH racing on groomed snow and taped 28 NW Race guide course on Milky Way ski run to the mountain village. Fat bikes, hardtails and full downhill bikes are permitted; Snow bikes adn metal studded tires are not. Stephen Exley, SE Racing and Promotions, 403-473-3817, seracing.ca March Mar 1: West Side MTB Series #2 Tacoma, WA. Swan Creek Park. See race series for details. Rory Muller, BuDu Racing, 260-920-3983, BuDuRacing.com Feb 28: Snowy 45 Fat Tire Relay Mar 15: Victoria XC Feb 28: Tapeworm TTT #13 Mar 15: West Side MTB Series #3 McCall, ID. Race through Jug Mountain Ranch’s meadow on groomed trails with the team goal of completing 45 laps. One fat bike - 4 racers. Racers must trade off every 2nd lap in the pit zone. First team to 45 wins. BBQ and beer. Gravity Sports, 208-634-8530, snowy45.com Renton, WA. 6 miles technical TTT starts at Philip Arnold Park. Mtn or cross bike welcome. Race against the clock and yourself. $15 includes food and beverages after race. Prizes for men women and juniors. Grassroots and fun. Race at Noon. Pre-ride at 10:30am. Matt Messenger, Seattle Bike Polo Club, 206-300-0693, Tapewormtimetrial.Wordpress.com Victoria, BC. Hartland course is designed with classic XC-style, emphasizing technical singletrack and shorter laps for better spectating. Bring food bank donation. Part of Island Cup Series XC. Scott Mitchell, Pro City Racing, 250-380-7877, islandcupseries.com Port Gamble, WA. Port Gamble Trails. See race series for details. Rory Muller, BuDu Racing, 260-920-3983, BuDuRacing.com Mar 22: Hammerfest XC Parksville, BC. Part of Island Cup Series XC. Arrowsmith MTB Club, islandcupseries.com Mar 22: West Side MTB Series #4 Sammamish, WA. King County’s Soaring Eagle Trails. See race series for details. Rory Muller, Mountain bike calendar BuDu Racing, 260-920-3983, BuDuRacing.com Mar 28: Beezley Burn - FTR #1 Ephrata, WA. Series kick off. Beezley Burn XC on challenging, desert-like 7-mile loop with lots of short climbs and fast descents. Pro payout and lots of prizes. Part of Fat Tire Revolution Series. Jake Maedke, 509-754-6361, rideviciouscycle.com Mar 28–29: Double Down Hoe Down / People’s Enduro Spokane, WA. Enduro DH and DH races at Beacon Hill. Full face helmet mandatory. USAC sanctioned. Multiple categories. Ride Gravity Dirt Jam, High jump contest, night ride and more. Racing start at 1pm both days. Josh Tofsrud, All Gravity Series, 509-262-4122, allgravityseries.com Mar 29: Mt Man Challenge Sandy Ridge Mt. Hood, OR. No sissies, no whining. DH enduro. Petr Kakes, 503-272-0146, mountainmanchallenge.com Mar 29: WA HS League Race #1 Port Gamble, WA. See race series for details. Lisa Miller, 206-291-7773, washingtonleague.org Mar 29: West Side MTB Series #5 Snohomish, WA. Lord Hill Trails. See race series for details. Rory Muller, BuDu Racing, 260-920-3983, BuDuRacing.com April Apr 3–5: Kodiak Lounge Winter Bicicle ShredFest Fernie, BC. Winter fat bike weekend. Dual slalom, races, challenges and skills competitions. skifernie.com Apr 4: 360 Trials Poker Pedal Gig Harbor, WA. New event. Moderately challenging trails around 360 Trails at Key Pen Parks.5 to 7 checkpoints. Reg. opens 8:30am race 10am. Prereg recommended. Best hand The Northwest offers a plethora of mountain bike events for riders of all ages and ability levels. Photo courtesy of Jack Maedke win. Start 10am. Tacoma Bike, 253-884-9240 Apr 4: Sage Brush Scramble - KTS #1 Mountain Home, ID. Avimor. STXC. Action-packed 1-mile short track with table tops, banked turns and more. Site located 23 miles SE of Boise. Race, hang out and have fun. See race series for details. Hal Miller, Knobby Tire Series, 208-869-4055, knobbytireseries.com Apr 11: Barking Spider Bash Nampa, ID. National qualifier. Fun, easy 9-mile loop on rolling terrain includes the famous “Skateboard Park” descent. Pro to Juniors and Singlespeed as well as Trailblazer kids race. Darren Lightfield, Wild Rockies, 208-608-6444, wildrockiesracing.com Apr 11: Nobl Toonies #1 Abbotsford, BC. See race series for details. facebook.com/pages/ Saturday-Morning-Toonies Apr 11–12: Race the Ranch BC Cup DH Kamloops, BC. Annual kickoff of the season presented at the Kamloops Bike Ranch. Many course changes to keep thing interesting. Intermediate level course with U15 friendly sections. Citizen and US riders welcome. Short shuttle on paved road. Part of BC Cup DH Series. Henry Pejril, Kamloops Performance Cycling Center, 250-828-2783, racetheranch.weebly.com Apr 12: Cumberland XC Cumberland, BC. Part of Island Cup Series XC. United Riders of Cumberland, islandcupseries.com Apr 12: Mudslinger MTB OORS #1 / JR Blodgett, OR. NW mountain bike classic. A great course and some of the slickest singletrack ever. Great first timer course, epic battles for the pro class and great pasta feed following. Start 11am. New 11 or 22 miles for beginners. Part of Oregon Off-Road Series (OORS). Mike Ripley, 541-847-3030, mudslingerevents.com Apr 12: SORCE Toonie Delta South Surrey, BC. South Surrey Bike Park Tonnie XC. See race series for details. Mike Dolling, SORCE, sorcebikeclub.org Apr 12: West Side MTB Series #6 Gig Harbor, WA. Ken Pen - 360 Park. See race series for details. Rory Muller, BuDu Racing, 260-920-3983, BuDuRacing.com Apr 16–19: Sea Otter Classic Monterey, CA. 25th anniversary. Thrusday: Enduro, DS, DH inspection. Friday: DS, Short Track. Saturday: GF MTB, DH, XC, DS. Sunday: XC, DS, DH. 800-218-8411, seaotterclassic.com Family Friendly Ride or Event Supports Washington Bikes Supports Bicycle Transportation Alliance of Oregon NW Race guide 29 Mountain bike calendar Apr 18: Junkyard Dog - BC #1 Surrey, BC. XC race. Great family spectator event – easy urban access. Good climbing with tight and windy technical singletrack. BC Premier event. Mike Dolling, SORCE, sorcebikeclub.org Apr 19: Cumberland DH Cumberland, BC. Flowy and smooth, spectator friendly. Shuttle on race day. United Riders of Cumberland, islandcupseries.com Apr 19: WA HS League Race #2 Gig Harbor, WA. See race series for details. Lisa Miller, 206-291-7773, washingtonleague.org Apr 24–26: NW Cup #1 ProGRT Port Angeles, WA. Downhill at Dry Hill. ProGRT event. UCI C2 sanctioned. See race series for details. Scott Tucker, N-Dub, nwcup.com Apr 25: Beacon and Legs FTR #2 Spokane, WA. Sunny side up, rubber side down at Beacon Hill. Part of Fat Tire Revolution Series. Jake Maedke, 509-754-6361, rideviciouscycle.com Apr 25–26: Bear Springs Trap - OORS #2 Government Camp, OR. Saturday short track, Sunday XC. 10, 20 and 30 miles, depending on class. 95% singletrack. 500’-2000’ elevation. Single lap format. Known for difficulty as well as occa- 30 NW Race guide sional snow on the course. Part of Oregon Off-Road Series (OORS). Petr Kakes, Hurricane Racing, 503-272-0146, Hurricaneracingoregon.com Apr 25: Nobl Toonies #2 Abbotsford, BC. See race series for details. facebook.com/pages/ Saturday-Morning-Toonies Apr 26: Cobble Hill XC Cobble Hill, BC. Part of Island Cup Series XC. Cowichan Valley Cycling, islandcupseries.com May May 3: Coast Hills Classic OORS #3 / JR Newport, OR. Gorgeous ocean views, sick downhill, gnarly singletrack, killer climb and mud make for a great course. Formerly known as the Ben Eder Memorial Race. Benefits the youth programs scholarship fund at Newport Rec. Center. Cash prizes. Part of Oregon Off-Road Series (OORS). Elliott Crowder, Bike Newport, 541-265-9917, coasthillsclassic.com May 2: Nobl Toonies #3 May 3: Enduro of Subdued Excitement May 2–3: Sunshine Coaster & BC Cup DH May 3: Mt Man Challenge Dog River Abbotsford, BC. See race series for details. facebook.com/pages/ Saturday-Morning-Toonies Roberts Creek, BC. Saturday: XC marathon 22 and 45km courses open. Sunday: Mach Chicken DH includes shuttles all day on Sunday. Beer garden Saturday, free limited tent camping, no trailers. BC Premier event. Part of BC Cup DH Series. Sue Duxbury, Sunshine Coast Cycling, 604-886-3841, sunshinecoaster.net May 2: USAC Marathon MTB National Champ. Columbia County, GA. usacycling.org May 3: Enduro BC Series Sunshine Sunshine Coast, BC. 2.5-4 hrs of riding. See race series for details. Megan Rose, Global Riding Adventures, 604-724-6558, bcenduro.com Bellingham, WA. Tentative date. No race day registration. Course release Saturday. Race Sunday. wmbcmtb.org Mt. Hood, OR. No sissies, no whining. Super DH. Petr Kakes, 503-272-0146, mountainmanchallenge.com May 3: Nanaimo XC Part of Island Cup Series XC. Nanaimo MTB Club, islandcupseries.com May 3: WA HS League Race #3 Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA. See race series for details. Lisa Miller, 206-291-7773, washingtonleague.org May 3: West Side MTB Series #7 Whidbey Island, WA. Cooking in the Kettles. See race series for details. Rory Muller, BuDu Racing, 260-920-3983, BuDuRacing.com Mountain bike calendar May 9: Cascade Chainbreaker - OORS #4 / JR Bend, OR. Oregon’s biggest MTB race. Great mix of singletrack, double track and fire roads. Many trails usually not open to public. Tandem category. Part of Oregon Off-Road Series (OORS). Bill Warburton, 541-335-1346, bendenduranceacademy.org May 9: Eagle Double Down Enduro Eagle, ID. Eagle Bike Park. 6 stages, chip timing, 10 miles of riding, killer atmosphere. Part of Idaho Enduro Series. James Lang, Dirt Bag Promotions, 208-695-0816, dirtbagpromotions.com May 9–10: Salty Dog 6 Hour Enduro Salmon Arm, BC. Saturday: packet pick-up. Sunday: Teams of 2 categories for men, women and mixed and solo for Elite/ Sport racers. Junior 3-hour enduro for U15 on 5km course, teams of 2 only. Junior Salty Pup for 12-16” wheels and Salty Pup 1-hour enduro. Start 10am. Tom Peasgood, Skookum Cycle & Ski, 250-832-7368, skookumcycleandski.com May 9: Stottlemeyer 30/60 NWES #1 Port Gamble, WA. Technical singletrack through forest followed by fast gravel trails. Logs to jump, natural whoopties and forgiving terrain. Race 30 or 60 miles. Swag, aid stations, post race grub, marked courses and drawings. First start 9:30am, course closes 7pm. Limit 500. See race series for details. Roger Michel, 4th Dimension Racing LLC, 425-301-7009, NWEpicSeries.com May 10: Enduro BC Series N. Vancouver N. Vancouver, BC. Seymour Mountain. 2.5-4hrs of riding. See race series for details. Part of Cascadia Dirt Cup Enduro Series. Megan Rose, Global Riding Adventures, 604-724-6558, bcenduro.com May 15–17: NW Cup #2 Port Angeles, WA. Downhill at Dry Hill. See race series for details. Scott Tucker, N-Dub, nwcup.com May 16: 12 Hrs of Disco Salmon, ID. 8-mile mostly singletrack course. Solo, 2- and 4-person categories. Benefits Salmon’s Youth Employment Program. Max Lohmeyer, 208-357-9109, ridesalmon.com May 16: Coyote Classic KTS #2 Garden City, ID. New course with high-speed rolling double track, tight, technical sagebrush singletrack, water crossings, quick steep drops, nasty granny gear climbs. Though as ever. Singlespeeders’ dream. See race series for details. Hal Miller, Knobby Tire Series, 208-869-4055, knobbytireseries.com CyCling aCCident? injury Claim? no Charge for initial Consultation member of Cascade Bicycle Club Former member of StP executive Committee 206.331.3927 1907 Pacific Building 720 3rd ave Seattle, Wa 98104 e-mail: [email protected] NW Race guide 31 Mountain bike calendar May 16: Ore Crusher Squamish, BC. LeMans-style start, followed by laps around 20km loop on Cheekye Fan singletrack system. 11am start. Armand Hurford, Test of Metal, testofmetal.com May 16–17: Peel Out MTB Festival Williams Lake, BC. Features Fox Mountain DH, Peel Out Enduro DH and the legendary Peel Out party with live music and entertainment. Register online. Justin Calof, Cariboo Mountain Bike Consortium, 250-302-1925, ridethecariboo.ca May 16: Roslyn Rush FTR#3 Roslyn, WA. Part of Fat Tire Revolution Series. Jake Maedke, 509-754-6361, beezleyburn.com May 16–17: Spring Thaw MTB Festival - OORS #5 Ashland, OR. 23rd year. Saturday: XC at Lithia Park - beginners start 9am for 9 miles, others 9:30am for 23.5 miles. Kids 1pm. Sunday: 2-stage DH. Ride the infamous Catwalk Trail and end on fast BT’s switchbacks. Overall classification for those who race all 3 stages on the same bike. Part of Oregon Off-Road Series (OORS). William Roussel, Echelon Events, 541-499-2298, obra.org May 17: WA HS League Race #4 Cle Elum, WA. See race series for details. Lisa Miller, 206-291-7773, washingtonleague.org May 23–24: 24 Hours Round the Clock Spokane, WA. For all ages and ability levels at Riverside State Park. Solo and teams from 2-5 people. Onsite camping and vendors. Memorial weekend. Free kids race Sunday. Limit 900. Wendy Bailey, Round & Round Productions, 509-953-9831, roundandround.com May 23: Nobl Toonies #4 Abbotsford, BC. See race series for details. facebook.com/pages/ Saturday-Morning-Toonies 32 NW Race guide May 23: Sundance Super D Sundance Resort, UT. See race series for details. go-ride.com May 24: Cumberland Marahon Cumberland, BC. Discover great trails. United Riders of Cumberland, islandcupseries.com May 24: Sisters Stampede XC - OORS #6 / JR Sisters, OR. Race 90% singletrack Peterson Ridge Trail. 25 categories. Elite, Expert, Sport, SS, Clydes race 27 miles, Juniors and Novice 12 miles. Rolling, with many lava strewn technical sections. Let the cowboy on horseback lead you out. Part of Oregon Off-Road Series (OORS). Mike Ripley, 541-847-3030, sistersstampede.com May 24: SORCE Toonie South Surrey South Surrey, BC. South Surrey Bike Park Tonnie XC JYD. See race series for details. Mike Dolling, SORCE, sorcebikeclub.org May 24: Unicorn 5000 Kamloops, BC. DH with an amazing course on Harper Mountain. Race designed for riders of all ability levels. Cheryl Beatie, Bicycle Cafe Kamloops, 250-828-2453, bicyclecafe.com May 30: Echo Valley 30/60 NWES #2 Lake Chelan, WA. 30- and 60-mile options. Scenic and smooth flowing single and double track of Echo Ridge. Swag, post-race BBQ and live music. First start 9:30am, course closed at 7pm. Limit 400. See race series for details. Roger Michel, 4th Dimension Racing LLC, 425-301-7009, NWEpicSeries.com May 30: Nimby Fifty Pemberton, BC. An epic technical marathon race. 37km, boasting a lung busting 101 switchbacks of pristine singletrack climbing. This ain’t your typical XC race. Start 11am. Limit 420. Russ Wood, nimbyfifty.com May 31: Henry’s Ridge Maple Valley, WA. King County’s Henry’s Ridge. Award presenta- tion for West Side Mountain Bike Series. Rory Muller, BuDu Racing, 260-920-3983, BuDuRacing.com June Jun 6: Bavarian Bike & Brew Fest - FTRS #4 Leavenworth, WA. Gibbs Organic Farms. Rigorous 8.6-mile loop with 1800’ gain per lap. Four creek crossings, challenging singletrack, water bars, spectacular scenery. Camping on-site, brew, music and more. First start 9am. Part of Fat Tire Revolution Series. Das Rad Haus and Der Sportsmann, 509-548-5615, dasradhaus.com Jun 6: Evergreen MTB Festival Issaquah, WA. At Duthie Hill. Grand Ridge poker ride, dual slalom, jump jam competition, pump track race, new bike demos. Bring the whole family out for fun-filled day of bike demos from top brands, raffles with killer prizes, Duthie tours, special kids events and more. Trails will be open to ride. Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, 206-200-7594, evergreenmtb.org Jun 6: Knobby 9 to 5 KTS #3 Boise, ID. New location. 9 to 5 … need we say more? Great trails, ride as many laps as you can. Team or solo entries. Limit 95 riders. See race series for details. Hal Miller, Knobby Tire Series, 208-869-4055, knobbytireseries.com Jun 6: Kootenay Krusher Radium Hot Springs, BC. 50km singletrack race at Nipika Mountain Resort. Follows Kootenay and Cross Rivers. Options for entire family: 50km team, 25km, 5km, 3km and run/ bike event. First start 10am. 250-342-6516, nipika.com Jun 6–7: Oregon Enduro #1 - Bend Bend, OR. Tentative date. See race series for details. Devon Lyons, 541-301-0132, oregonenduro.com Mountain bike calendar Jun 6: Return on the Jedi OORS #7 Grants Pass, OR. One day only. Cat 3 - 14 miles on a mix of fire roads and plenty of singletrack. Cat 2, SS and Clydesdale - challenging 21.5 course with fire road climbs, fast descents and thrilling singletrack. Cat 1-Elite a - 30-mile course same as Cat 2 with a second loop around the Jedi trail. Part of Oregon OffRoad Series (OORS). Shawn Logue, 541-218-4485, pistis.us/jedi.htm Jun 7: Dirty Feet 6 Hour Enduro Kamloops, BC. Kenna Cartwright Park. Race as a team of 2 or 4 or go solo. Prizes. Start 10am. No day-of registration. See race series for details. Phil Hiom, dirtyfeet.ca Jun 7: Enduro BC Series Penticton Penticton, BC. Penticton, Mice Trail Network, Naramata Rd. Shuttle to start. 3-4hrs of riding. See race series for details. Megan Rose, Global Riding Adventures, 604-724-6558, bcenduro.com Jun 7: Mt Man Challenge Finals Mt. Hood, OR. No sissies, no whining. 4 hours DH. Petr Kakes, 503-272-0146, mountainmanchallenge.com Jun 7–8: North Shore Bike Fest - BC Cup XC North Vancouver, BC. BC Premier event. North Shore Bike Festival, cyclingbc.net Jun 13: 12 Hours of Cumberland Cumberland, BC. Solo or team relay event staged out of beautiful No. 6 Mine Park. Laps are approx. 1 hour for the average rider. 8am to 8pm. Jeremy Grasby, 253-336-8250, islandcupseries.com Jun 13: City Creek Pedalfest Pocatello, ID. A great MTB race on some of the best singletrack around. Open, Sport and Beginner classes ranging from 12-27 miles. Also, Hot Rock race for kids and spaghetti dinner the night before. Lindi Smedley, 208-479-7659, pocatellopedalfest.com Jun 13: Mission: GranDuro Wenatchee, WA. New event. Ultimate ride – 47 miles, 9000’ elevation gain, one big loop on burly trails. Pre-reg only. Limit 200. Also RunDuro next day. Evan Plews, 503-949-4879, missiongranduro.com Jun 14: Burnaby Mountain XC Burnaby, BC. Tentative date. BC Premier event. West Coast Racing, westcoastcycling.ca Family Friendly Ride or Event Supports Washington Bikes Supports Bicycle Transportation Alliance of Oregon NW Race guide 33 Mountain bike calendar Global Riding Adventures, 604-724-6558, bcenduro.com Jun 21: Stoked to Get Spanked Revelstoke, BC. Tentative date. Marathon. 35km of sweet, relentless singletrack and logging road at the Mount MacPherson Nordic Ski Trials. Kids race for 3+. U11, U15 an U17 categories race shorter courses. Tom Peasgood, Skookum Cycle & Ski, 250-814-0090, skookumcycleandski.com Kick off the mountain bike season in Ephrata with Beezley Burn on March 28, 2015. Photo courtesy of Jack Maedke Jun 14: Enduro KR Series Kimberley Kimberley, BC. See race series for details. Megan Rose, Global Riding Adventures, 604-724-6558, bcenduro.com Jun 14: SORCE Toonie Delta Delta, BC. XC event at the Delta watershed. Kid race. See race series for details. Mike Dolling, SORCE, sorcebikeclub.org Jun 14: Washougal XC at the MX Camas, WA. Relay/endurance XC event. Start 8:45 am — Junior (2 laps), Cat 3 (3 laps), 11:15am: Cat 2 (4 laps) Elite (5 laps), SS and Clydes. Varied 6- to 8-mile loop at Washougal MX Park. Race for the Future!: Wash. Student League Fundraiser. Ed Fischer, 360-281-1394, camasbikes.com Jun 16: Blitz 2 the Barrel Dash for Cash Bend, OR. Starts Wanoga Snow Park ends at 10 Barrel Brew Pub with intermediate primes for: hole shot, big air and fastest speed. Ends with arm wrestling contest. Men and women categories. Erik Eastland, 310-261-4791, blitz2thebarrel.com Jun 19–21: Ski Bowl / NW Cup #3 Mt Hood, OR. DH training Saturday, race Sunday. Course varies based on categories. See race series for details. Petr Kakes, Hurricane Racing, nwcup.com Jun 20–21: Jug Mountain Ranch XC and Enduro McCall, ID. XC on Saturday, Enduro on Sunday. Sweet, purpose built singletrack. On-site camping. Part of Idaho Enduro Series. James Lang, Dirt Bag Promotions, 208-695-0816, dirtbagpromotions.com Jun 20: Missoula XC Missoula, MT. Pro XCT UCI C1 event. Training Friday, racing Saturday. All categories. Friday: short track, Saturday: XCO, Sunday: Enduro. Junior UCI standing race. See race series for details. Ben Horan, 312-502-5997, missoulaxc.org Jun 20–21: Oregon Enduro #2 - Hood River Hood River, OR. Tentative dates. See race series for details. Devon Lyons, 541-301-0132, oregonenduro.com Jun 20: Test of Metal Squamish, BC. Marathon event. Very demanding XC course with over 1200m of climbing and 35km of singletrack. Brennan Park. Start 11am. Cliff Miller, Test of Metal, 604-898-5195, testofmetal.com Jun 21: Disco Mountain Boogie Anaconda, MT. Beginner, sport and expert class. Presented at Discovery Basin Ski Area. Part of Anaconda Bicycle Festival. 406-563-7988, anacondabikefest.org Jun 21: Enduro KR Series Canmore Canmore, AB. See race series for details. Megan Rose, 34 NW Race guide Jun 25–28: Ride Sun Valley Fat Tire Festival Sun Valley, ID. Friday: Fat tire criterium. Saturday/Sunday: Enduro Cup. Seth Delorey, Sun Valley Events, 508-414-9150, ridesunvalley.com Jun 25: Sheeptown Drag Race Hailey, ID. Kickoff event of the Ride Sun Valley MTB Festival. Bill Olson, 208-788-9184, roadanddirt.org Jun 27: Capitol Forest 50/100 Mile MTB - NWES #3 Olympia, WA. 50- and 100mile options. Race on 80-90% amazing singletrack with little overlap. Fully stocked aid stations. Free camping. Limit 400. 100 miles start 6am, 50 miles 8am. Discovery Pass required to access the park. See race series for details. Roger Michel, 4th Dimension Racing LLC, 425-301-7009, nwepicseries.com Jun 27–28: Dry Hill Enduro Cascadia National Enduro Port Angeles, WA. Presented at Dry Hill. Part of Cascadia Dirt Cup Enduro Series. Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, cascadiadirtcup.org Jun 27–28: Enduro BC Series - Vernon Vernon, BC. Day 1: Vernon Kal Park area trails. Day 2: Silver Star Bike Park. 2.5-4hrs riding time. See race series for details. Megan Rose, Global Riding Adventures, 604-724-6558, bcenduro.com Jun 27: Humbug Hurry-up Yreka, CA. 6- to 8-mile circuit on multi-loop courses at Greenhorn Park. Monster Mile, climbs, Mountain bike calendar chutes, descents, smooth to rough trails, service roads, singletrack, trees, shade and sun. Elite: Epic Endurance Challenge single loop 42 miles. Cat 1: 24 miles. Cat 2: 15 miles; Cat 3: 7 miles. Jill Harris, JMBA, 530-340-1000, jeffersonmountainbike.com/hhu Jun 27–28: Rundle Revenge Canmore, AB. MTB enduro and trail running ultra. Canmore Nordic Center. transrockies.com Jun 27: Soldier Mountain XC - KTS #4 Series. Jake Maedke, 509-754-6361, rideviciouscycle.com Jun 28: 6 Hours of Mt Hood Government Camp, OR. Race as a two-person team or solo on a fun and varied loop at Skibowl Mt Resort. 5.8-mile loop features some of the Skibowl’s best trails, including plenty of fun, twisty singletrack trails. Elevation gain 775’/lap.. Kris Schamp, portlandracing.com/6hrs Jun 28–Jul 4: BC Bike Race Fairfield, ID. Soldier Mountain Resort’s “epic” XC course. Known for big climbs and big descents. Short Cat 2 course, long Pro/Cat 1 course. See race series for details. Hal Miller, Knobby Tire Series, 208-869-4055, knobbytireseries.com Jun 27: White River Remix Greenwater, WA. Canceled for 2014. Part of Fat Tire Revolution N. Vancouver, BC. An epic 7-day on some of the world’s sweetest singletrack. Solo, and teams. Dean Payne, 778-846-5746, bcbikerace.com Jun 28: Pickett’s Charge OORS #8 Bend, OR. XC racing for all levels staged at Wanoga Sno Park. Pro/Elite/Expert: 30-35 miles. Sport: 20 miles. Beginner: 10-15 miles. Day-of reg 8:00-9:00am. Start 10am. Cash purse and C Y C L I N G raffles. Part of Oregon Off-Road Series (OORS). Gina Miller, 541-390-5911, pickettschargebend.com July Jul 4–5: Silver Star BC Cup DH Vernon, BC. Training Saturday, racing Sunday at Silver Star bike park. Part of BC Cup DH Series. Stephen Exley, SE Racing and Promotions, seracing.ca Jul 10–12: Ski Bowl / NW Cup #4 Mt Hood, OR. DH training Saturday, race Sunday. Course varies based on categories. See race series for details. Part of Pro GRT Series. Petr Kakes, Hurricane Racing, nwcup.com Family Friendly Ride or Event Supports Washington Bikes Supports Bicycle Transportation Alliance of Oregon AT T O R N E Y Member of Cascade Bicycle Club & Washington Bikes Sponsor of Bikecafe, Bikesale.com, Blue Rooster, Cucina Fresca, Fischer Plumbing, Garage, Group Health, Lakemont, Project 13, Recycled Cycles, SCCA/Starbucks, SnoValley Velo and Spin Cycling Teams 206-343-1888 or 206-714-1085 [email protected] Free Consultation NW Race guide 35 Mountain bike calendar Jul 11–12: Ashland Mountain Challenge Ashland, OR. Two-day endurostyle race. Includes 4 to 5 timed stages of ripping singletrack on Mt Ashland. Registration opens March 1. All categories from Junior 13-18 to 55+, amateurs and Pros. Part of California Enduro Series. Suzanne Roussel, Ashland Mountain Adventures, 541-499-2298, ashmtnadv.com Jul 11–12: Canadian Downhill Championship Sun Peaks, BC. Sun Peaks Resort. 2.6km with 500m of lost elevation. Licenced and unlicenced categories. Features fun, fast, technical sections. UCI CN event. Henry Pejril, Sun Peak Resort, 250-578-5411, sunpeaksresort.com Jul 11–12: Enduro KR Series - Fernie Fernie, BC. See race series for details. Megan Rose, 604-724-6558, bcenduro.com Jul 11: Lost Boys Lungbuster Fernie, BC. Tentative date. The ultimate challenge for hardcore climbers. This grueling race starts at Fernie’s base area and climbs to the top of Timber Express Chairlift – 2100 vertical feet. skifernie.com Jul 11: Mission Ridge - Cascadia National Marathon XC Wenatchee, WA. Presented at Mission Ridge. 50 miles. Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, cascadiadirtcup.org Jul 11–12: Oregon 24 Bend, OR. 24-hour MTB relay race. Spend the night as you ride/race and relay on an amazing 10.5-mile loop. New Military, Police and Fire Divisions and much more. Solo, team of 4 or 5 and fundraising teams. Cash prize, raffle and more. 12-hour format available. Mike Ripley, Mudslinger Events, 541-225-7946, mudslingerevents.com Jul 11: Roundabout Spout XC Tollgate, OR. Sprout Springs Ski area. 22, 17 and 9 miles. Challenging climb and blissful 36 NW Race guide fast singletrack. Start 11am. 915-247-2633, lagranderide.com/ roundabout-spout Jul 12: Padden MTN Pedal Bellingham, WA. Tentative. XC - multiple laps, steep climbs and technical descents. For all levels, food, music and more. Mark Peterson, 360-738-0679, [email protected] Jul 14–19: USAC MTB National Champ. Mammoth Mountain, CA. usacycling.org Jul 17–19: Canadian XCO Championship St Felicien, QC. UCI CN event. Martin Demers, velo2max.ca Jul 18–19: Canada Cup DH Panorama Resort, BC. UCI C2 event. Offers all categories and citizen events. Panorama Bike Park. Stephen Exley, SE Racing and Promotions, 403-473-3817, seracing.ca Jul 18: Crystal Mountain 30/60 Mile MTB - NWES #4 Crystal Mountain, WA. New event. 30- and 6-mile options. New venue. Well-marked, aid stations, food and drawings. See race series for details. Roger Michel, 4th Dimension Racing LLC, 425-301-7009, nwepicseries.com Jul 18: Gear Jammer XC Squamish, BC. 45km point-topoint epic for singletrack lovers. Mass start. Limit 500. No U14. Jo-Anne Sykes, SORCA, gearjammer.ca Jul 18: High Cascades 100 Bend, OR. 100 miles, 1 loop and 75 miles that crests at 7000’. Amazing test of fitness and riding ability. Keep the pace to finish in 10-15 hrs. Part of the NUE Series. Limited entry. Mike Ripley, Mudslinger Events, 541-847-3030, mudslingerevents.com Jul 19: Dirty Feet XC MTB Ride Sun Peaks, BC. New 10-15km course option or classic 20, 40 or 60km marathon on a 20km loop. Solo or teams. Uses the backcountry nordic ski trails at SunPeaks. See race series for details. Phil Hiom, Dirty Feet, dirtyfeet.ca Jul 25: Butte 100 Butte, MT. 100-mile race with 16,000’ elevation gain. Full figure-eight course that nearly includes the pedaling equivalent of climbing Mt Rainier. 50-mile option with 8500’ elevation gain. 70% trails, 30% road and jeep trails. S/F Basin Creek Reservoir picnic area. Gina Evans, TripleRing Productions, 406-498-9653, butte100.com Jul 25: Cascadia Enduro TBA, WA. New venue. Part of Cascadia Dirt Cup Enduro Series. Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, cascadiadirtcup.org Jul 25–26: Tamarack Resort 8 Hour Enduro Donnelly, ID. 8-hour team or solo enduro race. Ride up the lift for different runs as the start location rotates during the day. Training on Saturday, racing from 9-5 on Sunday. Everyone races the same courses. Wild Rockies, 208-608-6444, wildrockiesracing.com Jul 25–26: Western Open BC Cup DH Golden, BC. Kicking Horse Resort. Twisty singletrack and plunging DH descents. DH, dirt jump, long jump and trials competition. Sunday racing. Master the 4-minute+ course. Kids race. Cash purse plus swag. Alberta Cup and BC Provincial Championships. Part of BC Cup DH Series. Stephen Exley, SE Racing and Promotions, 403-473-3817, seracing.ca Jul 26: Enduro KR Series Kananaskis Kananaskis, AB. See race series for details. Megan Rose, 604-724-6558, bcenduro.com Jul 31–Aug 2: Stevens Pass / NW Cup #5 Stevens Pass, WA. 3-day event. See race series for details. Scott Tucker, N-Dub, nwcup.com August Aug 1: Cascade Creampuff 100 / Fritter 50 Westfir, OR. 20th annual. Returning to Westfir-Oakridge Alpine trail. Staged at Community Portal Park. Lap 50 miles, 9000’ Mountain bike calendar of climbing. 100-mile race, 50-mile option. Junior to Master 55+ and SS categories. Time limit: 15 hours. Pre-reg. mandatory. Shuttle rides available on Sunday. Michelle Emmons, 541-913-4318, cascadecreampuff.com Aug 1–2: Mont Ste Anne World Cup Beaupre, Qc. Cross-country, downhill and eliminator events. Gestev, velirium.com Aug 1: Pomerelle Pounder DH Albion, ID. Idaho’s oldest and gnarliest downhill races. Uses 1-mile Wiley Fuhriman/Ron Lindley course that loses 1,000’ vertical. Second course’s speed will keep you on your toes. See race series for details. go-ride.com Aug 2: Enduro BC Series Rossland Rubberhead Rossland, BC. Part of Rubberhead festival. 2.5-4hrs riding time. See race series for details. Part of Enduro KR Series. Megan Rose, Global Riding Adventures, 604-724-6558, bcenduro.com Aug 7–16: Crankworx Whistler, BC. DS, DH, Fat Tire Crit, Air DH, trick showdown, jump jam, enduro and more. Freestyle World Tour Diamond event. Whistler Events Bureau, 604-938-7376, crankworx.com Aug 8–9: Alsea Falls Festival / OBRA XC Championships Alsea Falls, OR. Novice and Junior 10 miles, Sport - 20 miles, Expert, Elite and SS - 25 miles. Trails on BLM land showcasing more rock than normally but fast and fun. Start 11am. Great camping, waterfall and swimming after. Saturday: State Championships — Junior at 9am, others 11am. Mike Ripley, Mudslinger Events, mudslingerevents.com Aug 8–9: Windham World Cup New York, NY. UCI event for DH and XC. Aug 14–16: Brundage MTB Festival McCall, ID. 3 days of biking, racing and lift-served fun. Enduro, XC, Chainless. On-site camping. Part of Idaho Enduro Series. James Lange, Dirt Bag Promotions, 208-695-0816, idahoenduroseries.com Aug 15: Just Another Bike Race (JABR) Squamish, BC. An in-between Test of Metal and Gear Jammer. 40km marathon. Dwayne Kress, Test of Metal, testofmetal.com Aug 21–23: Silver Mountain / NW Cup #6 Kellog, ID. Silver Mountain Bike Park. See race series for details. N-Dub, nwcup.com Aug 22–23: Oregon Enduro #3 TBA, OR. Tentative dates. See race series for details. Devon Lyons, 541-301-0132, oregonenduro.com Aug 29–30: Capitol Forest Classic Festival Olympia, WA. Saturday: XC race, Klunker run and guided rides. Sunday: Double D, featuring two descending stages and series awards. Also Cascadia Enduro. BBQ, kids races, raffles and free on-site camping both days. Part of Cascadia Dirt Cup Enduro Series. Erin Roe, Friends of Capitol Forest, 360-223-0860, capitolforestclassic.com Aug 29–30: Fernie BC Cup DH Fernie, BC. Great course at Fernie Alpine Resort. Part of BC Cup DH Series. Stephen Exley, SE Racing and Promotions, 403-473-3817, seracing.ca Aug 29: Whit Henry Galena Grinder - KTS #5 Ketchum, ID. White Henry Memorial at Galena Lodge. Marathon: 22.5-mile loops with 50% singletrack. XC distance: 10-22.5 miles, depending on category. For shorter distance, do the regular XC. Race start at 7300’ of elevation. See race series for details. Hal Miller, Knobby Tire Series, 208-869-4055, knobbytireseries.com Email date and details to [email protected] or enter it in at BicyclePaper.com NW Race guide 37 mountain bike calendar September Sep 4–7: Wydaho Rendezvous MTB Festival Alta, WY. At Grand Targhee Resort and Teton Valley, ID. Super D (4300’ descent from chairlift), DH, HC and XC trail races. For fun Strava events with prizes. Fat bike race, including “high mark.” All races included with reg. Tim Adams, 208-201-1622, tetonbikefest.org Sep 5–6: Enduro BC Series Retallack Lodge New Denver, BC. Day 1: New Denver, day 2: Kalso. Shuttle both days. Limit 150 riders. Series Finale. See race series for details. Part of Enduro KR Series. Megan Rose, Global Riding Adventures, 604-724-6558, bcenduro.com Sep 6: Kootenay Sufferfest — XC New Denver, BC. Pick your pleasure (40 or 100km). Enter solo or as a team. Make it a weekend and warm up with the Saturday denim criterium, race mountain bikes on Sunday. Beginner 14km, Experienced 40km on singletrack trails or the 100km which combines the best Kaslo and New Denver trails. Janis Neufeld, Kootenay Sufferfest Society, 250-265-8707, kootenaysufferfest.com Sep 6: Mt. Ashland Hillclimb Ashland, OR. Tentative date. TT up Mt. Ashland. Starts at Lithia Park then 18 miles of mostly forest service roads. Cat 1, 2 and 3 and age groups. First 10 miles rolling, the rest climbing. 6500’ elevation. MTB and road divisions. Start 9am. Current record: 1:26:12. William Roussel, 541-499-2298, obra.org Sep 11–13: Stevens Pass / NW Cup #7 Stevens Pass, WA. 3-day event. See race series for details. N-Dub, nwcup.com Sep 12: Idaho HS Cycling League #1 TBD, ID. See race series for details. idahomtb.com 38 NW Race guide Sep 12: Oakridge Fat 55 Oakridge, OR. Fun race weekend. 55-mile marathon climbs over 7000’ on 4 fantastic trails. Shorter Fat Tire course uses the new Dead Mountain flow trail. Start at Oakridge High School. Sunday fun free ride open to kids. Cash prizes, food and live music. Eugene Carthart, 541-736-6424, fatfiftyfive.com Sep 12–13: Oregon DH Enduro - Mt Hood Mt Hood, OR. Multiple stages of racing at Mt Hood and Sandy Ridge. See race series for details. Petr Kakes, oregonenduro.com Sep 13: Triple Crown DH Whistler, BC. Tentative date. 3 courses, 1 day, 1 bike. The downhiller’s version of an enduro. Hard tech, machine built flow, or a combination of both. Fastest combined time wins. Chairlift use between runs is expected. Plate pick up at 9:30am. Men & Female Open, Junior U17 Male, Master 30+. Whistler Blackcomb, bike.whistlerblackcomb.com Sep 13: SORCE Toonie South Surrey South Surrey, BC. South Surrey Bike Park Tonnie XC. See race series for details. Mike Dolling, sorcebikeclub.org Sep 19–20: 6 In the Stix Cranbrook, BC. 5th annual. Solo or team 6-hour event. Race in the reversed direction of 2014 event. Kids and youth can choose from 15- or 30-minute paved ride or a 1-hour MTB race. BBQ. Charlie, 250-427-0021, rmevents.com Sep 19: Idaho HS Cycling League #2 Galena Lodge, ID. See race series for details. idahomtb.com Sep 19: Tiger Mt. Enduro Issaquah, WA. Some of the longest stages in the series. Part of Cascadia Dirt Cup Enduro Series. Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, cascadiadirtcup.org Sep 20: Cumberland Enduro Cumberland, BC. See race series for details. United Rider of Cumberland, islandcupseries.com Sep 20: SORCE Toonie Delta Delta, BC. XC event at the Delta watershed. See race series for details. Mike Dolling, sorcebikeclub.org Sep 20: Test of Humanity Summerland, BC. For beginner to expert. Fun for the whole family, categories and courses for all ages. Race time varies between 30 minutes for kids to 4 hours for adults. Benefits Canadian Humanitarian, local food banks and projects in Ethiopia. Nic Seaton, 250-809-6764, testofhumanity.com October Oct 3: Idaho HS Cycling League #3 Magic Mountain, ID. See race series for details. idahomtb.com Oct 4: Oktoberfest Mountain Bike Enduro Kamloops, BC. 6th annual 4-hour MTB enduro on 85% singletrack. Solo and team enduro on fantastic trails with tons of prizes. Hot food, cold beer, post-race food, tons of prizes. Running race also. Start 10am. Multiple categories. Kids races. Fundraiser for the RIH Foundation. Lisa Daburger, 250-828-0608, harpermountain.com Oct 10–11: Oregon Enduro Bonus Race TBA, OR. Tentative date. See race series for details. Devon Lyons, 541-301-0132, oregonenduro.com Oct 17: Idaho HS Cycling League Finals TBD, ID. State Championships. See race series for details. idahomtb.com Oct 18: SORCE Toonie South Surrey South Surrey, BC. South Surrey Bike Park Tonnie XC - Kids race. See race series for details. Mike Dolling, sorcebikeclub.org Oct 23–25: USAC Collegiate MTB National Champ. Snowshoe Mountain, WV. usacycling.org INside look Cyclocross Race series On December 6, 2014 the LeMay Family Foundation Event Center just outside of Tacoma, Wash., hosted a field of 63 Elite women for the first round of the Waves For Water Cyclocross Collective. Photo Bicycle Paper Cross Crusade Oct 10–11, 18, 31–Jan 1; Nov 8, 14–15 Portland, OR. Category A, B, C, Beginner and Master 35+, Clydesdale and SS. All bikes legal. Individual and team competitions. Individual points: 18 deep/race. team points to top 10 racers/team. 6 out of 8 races count toward overall. Min. 3 races. Kid’s cross. $20K in prizes. Brad Ross, 503-459-4508, crosscrusade.com Cross on the Rock (COTR) Sep 20–Nov 22 Various, BC. Tentative dates. Series of 7 events. Multiple categories. Grass roots, laid back, fun, social, surprisingly competitive. Event location varies but always on the south end of Vancouver Island. Norm Thibault, crossontherock.com Cross Revolution Sep 27; Oct 11, 25; Nov 15, 22, 29 Various, WA. Open to all. Various sites. All 6 races count toward overall rankings. Daily prize and overall. Locations and order subject to change. Steven Skeehan, cross-revolution.com GP 2015 Sep 5, 12, 19, 26; Oct 3 Various, OR. Series of 5 events. Top 30 score points. No BAR points. Field limit 75 per category. Cash for overall Elite men and women. Beginners, Clydesdale, Masters, Singlespeed, Juniors and Seniors all welcome. First race 8:40am, last start 3:15pm. Kiddie Kross for U12. Cash and swag. David Saltzberg, Zone5 Promotions, 360-823-9778, zone5promotions.com Interior Cross Sep 27–Nov 15 Kamloops, BC. Tentative dates. Series of events in the Penticton, Vernon, Kamloops, Kelowna, Revelstoke, Salmon Arm area. Darrin Caruso, 250-860-1968, bcinteriorcross.ca MFG Cyclocross Sep 12, 13, 20; Oct 3, 18; Nov 1, 22 Various, WA. Events open to all from beginner to National level. Overall standings calculated on points. Relay Team = 3 riders of any category wearing unique jerseys. Category du Jour entry level themed race to try cross racing. First race at 9:30am, last start at 2:30pm. Terry Buchanan, MFG Cyclocross, mfgcyclocross.com Psycho Cross Series Sep 6; Oct 4, 25; Nov 28–29 Eugene, OR. Series of 5 events presented at Camp Harlow. Combination of grass, gravel, pavement and singletrack, barriers and run-up, no major climbs. 7 start groups. Kiddie Cross. Sal Collura, 541-521-6529, obra.org Vancouver Cyclocross Coalition (VCXC) Sep 5, 20; Oct 3, 10, 18; Dec 5 Greater Vancouver, BC. 6-event series. Matt Hornland, Vancouver Cyclocross Coalition, vcxc.ca NW Race guide 39 INside look weekly series Tuesday Wednesday September 1–October 6 September 9–October 7 PDX Trophy Cup Blind Date at the Dairy Portland, OR. Presented at PIR. Course change slightly each week, expect fast with a few technical sections. 2-3 barriers and plenty of cornering. Points go 10 deeps, top 3 overall get prizes. All 6 race count. Clinic lead by Upper Echelon each week at 5:30. Racing Juniors (5:30pm), C at 6pm, B at 6:45pm, A at 7:20pm. Clint Culpepper, Formation Promotions, 971-235-5994, pdxtrophycup.com Twilight Cross Series Portland, OR. 5 race series raced under the lights at Alpenrose Velodrome. Kiddie Cross and Toddler Cross at 5pm. First start at 5:15pm - 5:50pm - Stampede race, last start at 7:20pm. Women can race in any of the starts. Reg. up to 10 min. before each start. Leader jerseys. No series prizes. Weekly: Elite racers 3 deep. Course features steep descents and quick changes in direction. Bike and helmet lights allowed. Joe Field, 503-228-2665, crossseries.com MBSEF Thrilla ‘Cross Series August 4–September 29 Eugene, OR. Racing for every level. 2-mile course on various terrain. Series prizes for all categories. First start 6pm. Presented at Camp Harlow. No dogs allowed. Sal Collura, 541-521-6529, obra.org September 2–30 Bend, OR. Series consists of 5 events to be raced at the Athletic Club of Bend. Start 5:15pm for Junior, beginners Men C, second start at 6:00pm for others. Nightly prizes and overall winners get trophies. Day of reg. starts at 3:45pm. Molly Kelley, 541-388-0002, mbsef.org Cyclocross calendar April September Apr 18: Sea Otter Classic Sep 5: GP 2015: DDCX Monterey, CA. 25th anniversary. 800-218-8411, seaotterclassic.com May May 17: Kruger’s Kermesse CX Portland, OR. CX criterium-style race on farm roads. Same great location as the Kruger’s Crossing ‘cross race, so expect a fun and spectator-friendly event. All ages, all levels, all bikes allowed. Free kids races. Bike relay. Kris Schamp, Portland Racing, portlandracing.com/cx August Aug 29: Washington Women of Cyclocross Festival Kenmore, WA. The only womenspecific cyclocross event in the Nation. Features women cross clinics, recreational and competitive races for all categories including exclusive Mom Race category and more. Free Expo opens at 9am. Races start at 11:30am. Sara Rigel, WomenCx.com 40 NW Race guide Vancouver, WA. Experience a classic course which offers lots of fast flat grass sections, paved trails, gravel, forest single track. See race series for details. David Saltzberg, Zone5 Promotions, 360-823-9778, zone5promotions.com Sep 5: VCXC Aldor Acres Farm Fort Langley, BC. Season opener. See race series for details. Matt Horland, vcxc.ca Sep 12: GP 2015: Het Meer CX Vancouver, WA. In the tradition of the most classic sand filled Belgian Cyclocross courses, we have a flat fast Euro course with 200m of beach front sand to get you all Euro’d up. Still a lots of fast flat grass sections, paved trails, gravel roads, open field singletrack, tricky off camber sections and run-ups. See race series for details. David Saltzberg, Zone5 Promotions, 360-823-9778, zone5promotions.com Sep 6: Psycho Cross #1 Sep 12: Nocturn - MFG #1 Sep 7: Kootenay Sufferfest — CX Sep 13: Capitol Velo Cross Eugene, OR. See race series for details. Sal Collura, 541-521-6529, obra.org Nakusp, BC. 20km or 40km cyclocross event, enduro/sufferfest style. Lemans start. 1/3 road, 1/3 trail, 1/3 dirt road. Remarked as one of the best courses every ridden. Great variety, 20km loop. Fun the whole way, every-changing with spectacular scenery. Janis Neufeld, 250-265-8707, kootenaysufferfest.com TBA, WA. Tentative date. See race series for details. Terry Buchanan, MFG Cyclocross, mfgcyclocross.com Salem, OR. Adam Bergerson, 503-930-5765, capitolvelo.com Sep 13: Corn Cross / Jr Cross Series Sandy, OR. Liepold Farm. Exciting flyover, ride through the corn maze, fast gravel roads, and don’t forget the kiddie cross put on by the Lumberyard. Indoor arena for kids to play and eat. First race at 8:40. OBRA sanctioned. Carol Cohen, 503-475-2347, cityofsandy.com Cyclocross calendar MFG Cyclocross will be presenting four internationally sanctioned races in addition to their regular line-up this fall. Photo Bicycle Paper Sep 13: KFCX Moore Cowbell #1 Klamath Falls, OR. Moore Park. Lilian Schiavo-Gilmore, 541-892-7894, obra.org Sep 13: Lake Sammamish GP - MFG #2 Issaquah, WA. Tentative date. See race series for details. Terry Buchanan, MFG Cyclocross, mfgcyclocross.com Sep 19: GP 2015: Zaaldercross Vancouver, WA. See race series for details. David Saltzberg, Zone5 Promotions, 360-823-9778, zone5promotions.com Sep 19–20: Ride Hard, Finish Thirsty (RHFT) Bend, OR. Molly Kelley, Mt Bachelor Sports Education Foundation, 541-480-6975, mbsef.org Sep 20: KFCX Moore Cowbell #2 Klamath Falls, OR. Moore Park. Lilian Schiavo-Gilmore, 541-892-7894, obra.org Sep 20: South Sound Super Prestige - MFG #3 Lakewood, WA. Tentative date. Ft. Steilacoom Park. See race series for details. Terry Buchanan, MFG Cyclocross, mfgcyclocross.com Sep 20: VCXC Forshore Park Burnaby, BC. Tentative location. See race series for details. Matt Horland, vcxc.ca Sep 26: GP 2015: Ninkrossi Vancouver, WA. Course set on a open 235 acres meadow. Lots of fast grass, long paved start, gravel, the Ninkasi ‘N’, and dirt trails. See race series for details. David Saltzberg, Zone5 Promotions, 360-823-9778, zone5promotions.com Sep 27: Battle at Barlow Gresham, OR. Sam Barlow High School. All categories and singlespeed. Challenging, railroad tie stepped run-up and long off-camber section. Two gradual climbs per lap. Eurostyle course. Steve Schwaeber, obra.org Sep 27: Cross Revolution Arlington Arlington, WA. Location is tentative. Check website to confirm. See race series for details. cross-revolution.com Sisters, Ore. Family friendly course through the pines and around the sport fields. All ages and ability welcome. Visit Sisterscountrycross for details!. Andrew Loscutoff, Sisters Athletic Club, 541-549-6878, sisterscross.com Oct 3: The Super Duper MFG #4 Everett, WA. Tentative date. Thornton A. Sullivan Park. See race series for details. Terry Buchanan, mfgcyclocross.com Oct 3: VCXC Confedaration Park Burnaby, BC. Tentative location. See race series for details. Matt Horland, vcxc.ca Oct 4: Psycho Cross #2 Eugene, OR. See race series for details. Sal Collura, 541-521-6529, obra.org Sep 27: Whistler CX Oct 4: Vanier Park October Oct 10–11: Cross Crusade: Alpenrose Whistler, BC. BC Premier event. crankworx.com Oct 2–3: Eagle Island Cross Eagle, ID. Brad Streeter, 206-866-3384, idahocyclocross.com Oct 3: GP 2015: Heiser Farm Vancouver, WA. See race series for details. David Saltzberg, Zone5 Promotions, 360-823-9778, zone5promotions.com Oct 3: Sisters Country Cross Sisters, OR. Saddle up and enjoy the Central OR sunshine with a day of cross racing in Vancouver, BC. BC Premier event. West Coast Racing, westcoastcycling.ca Portland, OR. Alpenrose Dairy. See race series for details. Brad Ross, 503-459-4508, crosscrusade.com Oct 10: VCXC - Queens Park New Westminster, BC. See race series for details. Matt Horland, vcxc.ca Oct 11: Cross Revolution Silver Lake Everett, WA. Thornton A Sillivan Park. Location is tentative. Check website to confirm. See race series for details. cross-revolution.com NW Race guide 41 Cyclocross calendar Oct 17: CrossWord CX Challenge Canby, OR. A classic old school course with log obstacles, river crossing, natural forest trails and more. All categories. Kids races. Randy Word, 503 869-4970, crosswordcxchallenge.com Oct 18: Cross Crusade: Hillsboro Hillsboro, OR. Washington County Fair Complex. See race series for details. Brad Ross, 503-459-4508, crosscrusade.com Oct 18: Magnuson Park Cross - MFG #5 Seattle, WA. Tentative date. See race series for details. Terry Buchanan, MFG Cyclocross, mfgcyclocross.com Oct 18: VCXC - Mahon Park N. Vancouver, BC. See race series for details. Matt Horland, vcxc.ca Oct 24–25: Canadian Cross Nationals Winnipeg, MB. Tentative date. Cycling MB, winnipegcx2014.ca Oct 24: Washougal CX Washougal, WA. David Saltzberg, 360-823-9778, zone5promotions.com Oct 24–25: UCI Race #1 & #2 TBC, WA. Terry Buchanan, MFG Cyclocross, mfgcyclocross.com Oct 25: Cross Revolution Sprinker Tacoma, WA. Sprinker Recreation Park. Location is tentative. Check website to confirm. See race series for details. cross-revolution.com Oct 25: Gateway Green CX Portland, OR. A family-friendly cyclocross race for all ages and abilities. Clint Culpepper, 971-235-5994, gatewaygreenpdx.org Oct 25: Psycho Cross #3 Eugene, OR. See race series for details. Sal Collura, 541-521-6529, obra.org Oct 31–Jan 1: Cross Crusade: Bend Bend, OR. Dechutes Brewery Old Mill District. See race series 42 NW Race guide for details. Brad Ross, 503-459-4508, crosscrusade.com November Nov 1: Pumpkin Cross Maple Ridge, BC. Halloweenthemed. Great course, costumed riders, fun for the whole family. All categories. BC Premier event. Barry Lyster, 604-312-3318, localride.ca Nov 1: SCCA / Starbucks MFG #6 Redmond, WA. Tentative date. Marymoor Park. See race series for details. Terry Buchanan, MFG Cyclocross, mfgcyclocross.com Nov 7: Corvallis Cross Corvallis, OR. Ben Verhoeven, 541-223-2170, cxcrace.com Nov 7: Peddlar’s at the Poor Farm Gresham, OR. obra.org Nov 8: Cross Crusade: Barton Barton, OR. Barton Park. See race series for details. Brad Ross, 503-459-4508, crosscrusade.com Nov 14–15: UCI Race #3 & #4 TBC, WA. Terry Buchanan, MFG Cyclocross, mfgcyclocross.com Nov 14–15: Cross Crusade: PIR Portland, OR. Infield course @ PIR. See race series for details. Brad Ross, 503-459-4508, crosscrusade.com Nov 15: Cross Revolution Frontier Park Graham, WA. Frontier Park. Location is tentative. Check website to confirm. See race series for details. cross-revolution.com Nov 15: Interior Cyclo-cross Kelowna, BC. BC Premier event. See race series for details. Catherine Pendrel, bcinteriorcross.ca Nov 21: OBRA Cross Championships Sandy, OR. At Corn Cross. Carol Cohen, 503-475-2347, cityofsandy.com Nov 22: Cross Revolution Enumclaw Enumclaw, WA. Enumclaw fairgrounds. Location is tentative. Check website to confirm. See race series for details. cross-revolution.com Nov 22: Krugers Crossing CCX Sauvie Island, OR. Held at Kruger’s Farm on rutted farm roads, pastures and through berry fields. Kids race, live band, raffle and doggie dash CX. Kris Schamp, 503-333-9865, portlandracing.com/cx Nov 22: Subaru Woodland Park GP - MFG #7 Seattle, WA. Tentative date. See race series for details. Terry Buchanan, MFG Cyclocross, mfgcyclocross.com Nov 28–29: Psycho Cross #4/5 Eugene, OR. See race series for details. Sal Collura, 541-521-6529, obra.org Nov 29: BC Cyclocross Championships N. Vancouver, BC. BC Premier event. steedcycles.com Nov 29: Cross Revolution Gateway Gig Harbor, WA. Gateway Park, Key Peninsula. Location is tentative. Check website to confirm. See race series for details. cross-revolution.com December Dec 5: VCXC Aldergrove Lake Langley, BC. See race series for details. Matt Horland, vcxc.ca Dec 15: CL100CXTTWC TDB, WA. $100 Cyclocross Time Trial World Championchips, nonsanction fun race. Collect bikes for charities. Grab beater bike of value less than $100. Two component upgrade allowed. Give bike after race as is. Russell Clark, https://facebook.com/ events/1529856113943811/?ref_ dashboard_filter=upcoming Family Friendly Ride or Event Supports Washington Bikes Supports Bicycle Transportation Alliance of Oregon INside look track weekly race series Canadian National Team member Stephanie Roorda leads an international field around the track during the Burnaby 4-Day event. Photo courtesy Greg Descantes Monday GVVA Sprint Night April 13–September 7 Victoria, BC. Tentative dates. 200m, 500m, Kilo, Match Sprint. Weekly points calculated based on number of riders attending each event plus 1. Season overall for A, B and C categories. Weekly program varies. Race from 6:45-8:30pm. Cancel if raining. Kurt Innes, gvva.bc.ca Monday Night Racing May 25–August 31 Redmond, WA. Juniors, Open Sprint Mania and Cat 4 racing. Program varies each week. Start 7pm. Rental bikes available. USA Cycling license or one-day license required. Canceled if raining. Free spectator admission. No race. Amara Edwards, Marymoor Velodrome, velodrome.org Tuesday Beginners M/W Track May 12–June 9 Portland, OR. Introduction to track racing. obra.org Wednesday Wednesday Night Racing May 27–September 9 Redmond, WA. Marymoor Velodrome. Women/ men Cat 4 and Masters A and B (35+ and 60+). Start 7pm. USA Cycling license or one-day license required. Bike rental available. Free spectator admission. See website for nightly program. Canceled if raining. No race on 8/20. Amara Edwards, Marymoor Velodrome, velodrome.org Thursday GVVA Group Night April 16–September 10 Victoria, BC. Tentative dates. Mass start events, Scratch, Points, Miss and Out, Keirin, Madison and Omnium. Season overall for A, B and C categories. Weekly program varies. Race from 6:30-8:30pm. Canceled if raining. Kurt Innes, gvva.bc.ca Thursday Beginners - MVA May 7–August 13 Redmond, WA. Marymoor Velodrome. Designed for beginners (Cat 4 women and 5 men). Program determined nightly. Must have completed a MVA Track class, hold a racing license and be MVA member. Bike rental available. Canceled if raining. Gear: 48x15. Start 7pm. No race 7/23. Amara Edwards, Marymoor Velodrome, 206-957-4555, velodrome.org Thursday Night Racing - Alpenrose May 7–August 26 Portland, OR. Alpenrose Velodrome. Event schedule posted on website a few days before each race. No race on 7/2. obra.org Friday Fast Twitch Fridays May 1–August 28 Portland, OR. Match sprinting for Cat 1-4. Separate Omnium racing for beginner men and women. Registration 5pm, racing 6:30pm. Presented at Alpenrose Velodrome. No race on 7/3, 7/10, 7/17 and 7/24. Jen Featheringill, 503-227-4439, bike-central.com Friday Night at MVA May 29–September 11 Redmond, WA. Marymoor Velodrome. Racing for men 1/2, men 3, women 1/3. Spectators $5, under 16 free. Beer garden. USA Cycling license required. Kiddie Kilo (2-12 years old) on 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. Jeremy Storie Memorial Series for advanced Juniors twice a month. Start 7pm. See website for evening program. Canceled if raining. No racing on 7/24. Amara Edwards, velodrome.org Marymoor Pre-Season May 1–22 Redmond, WA. Ease into the season, get your fitness inline. 3 self-seeded categories plus Cat 4 men. Upgrade points available for Cat 4s. Start 7pm. Amara Edwards, Marymoor Velodrome, velodrome.org NW Race guide 43 INside look Track calendar May July May 1–2: Marymoor PreSeason Races Jul 10–12: OBRA State Championships Redmond, WA. Track racing. wsbaracing.org May 2–3: briHOP International Omnium Portland, OR. Brian Abers, 503-537-6800, obra.org May 12: Beginners M/W Track Portland, OR. obra.org May 16: Blue Ribbon Track Race Portland, OR. Phil Sanders, 503-649-4632, bbcbike.com May 19: Masters Track Portland, OR. obra.org May 30: PDW Omnium Portland, OR. Senior men/ women, cat 4/5 men/women, Master 35+. Omnium style racing, each results count toward overall. Clint Culpepper, 503-548-8672, ridepdw.com June Jun 13: Alpenrose Heartbreaker Portland, OR. Full day of racing for all skill levels and a women’s only Madison. Cash and merchandise. Program includes Points races, Keirins, Madisons. obra.org Jun 20–21: GVVA Track Fest #1 Victoria, BC. BC Premier event. Kurt Innes, Greater Victoria Velodrome Association, gvva.bc.ca Jun 21: Blue Ribbon Track Omnium Portland, OR. Phil Sanders, Beaverton Bicycle Club, 503-649-4632, bbcbike.com Jun 29–Jul 4: Alpenrose Six-Day Portland, OR. Six day of exciting track racing including Madison events. Candi Murray, 503-667-6220, obra.org/track 44 NW Race guide Portland. Friday: Sprints and Keirin, Saturday: Pursuit, Kilo, 500m, Sunday: Team events. Clint Culpepper, 971-235-5994, obra.org Jul 17–19: Alpenrose Challenge Portland, OR. 3-day event bringing former and future Olympians, World and National Champions to Portland for a race extravaganza. Includes sprint and endurance events, as well as fastest lap competition and kids races. ATRA NCS event. Charlie Warner, 360-624-1801, alpenrosechallenge.com Jul 21–26: USAC Masters Track National Championships Rock Hill, SC. Individual and team events where the best Master racers in the nation challenge each other for a shot at coveted champion title and jersey. Multiple age groups. usac.org Jul 24–25: Marymoor Grand Prix - UCI Redmond, WA. 10th edition. UCI C3 International Omnium for elite endurance riders (Pro1/2); Sprint Omnium for elite sprint riders (Match Sprint and Kierin); USAC Individual mass start races for men Pro-1/2 and Masters/Women. Min. $10,000. NTC event. Amara Edwards, Marymoor Velodrome Assoc., velodrome.org Jul 24–25: OBRA Senior Track Championships Portland, OR. Candi Murray, 503-667-6220, obra.org August Aug 1–2: OBRA Masters Track Championships Portland, OR. Candi Murray, 503-667-6220, obra.org Aug 3–8: USAC Elite & Juniors Track National Champ. Carson, CA. usacycling.org Aug 8–9: Husky Throw-Down Invitational Redmond, WA. Tentative dates. Collegiate event open to USAC categories. Mass start and individual events such as 200m, 500m, Kilo, Individual Pursuit, unknown distance, Points and Scratch races. Rory Jack, University of WA Cycling Team, wsbaracing.org Aug 8: Junior & Senior Team Track OBRA Championships Portland, OR. Candi Murray, 503-667-6220, obra.org Aug 15–16: Fred’s Race / WA State Championships Redmond, WA. Fred C. Rehberger Washington State Track Championships: 2 days of racing for Elite men/women; Masters men/women (35+ in 5-year increments); Juniors men/ women. Marymoor Velodrome, fredsrace.com Aug 28–30: BC Track Championships Victoria, BC. All categories. Kurt Innes, Greater Victoria Velodrome Association, gvva.bc.ca Aug 28–31: GVVA Track Fest #2 Victoria, BC. BC Premier event. Kurt Innes, Greater Victoria Velodrome Association, gvva.bc.ca September Sep 17–19: USAC Collegiate Track National Championships Colorado Springs, CO. usacycling.org December Dec 26–30: Burnaby 4 Days Burnaby, BC. Tentative date. Multiple races and fun events. burnabyvelodrome.ca INside look multisport calendar Fremont, Whistler Blackcomb, whistlerbike.com NW Open Water Swim Series May 5–26 Hagg Lake, OR. 750m race 6pm, 1500m race 6:30pm. Top three in each series will win awards. NW Epic Racing, nwepicracing.wordpress.com March Mar 8: Dirty Duathlon Walla Walla, WA. 2.7-mile trail run, 5.4-mile mountain bike, 2.7mile trail run. Start at Bennington Lake 10am. wwmultisports.com Mar 27–28: Badger Mountain Challenge Kennewick, WA. 100-mile endurance run, 50 miles ultramarathon, 50km and 15km trail run. Footpaths, multi-use trails, dirt roads, short stretches of pavement on and around Badger Mountain. Eastern Oregon Sports Training LLC, eosportstraining.com April Apr 11: Elk Powder, Pedal, Paddle Relay Fernie, BC. Teams of 1-5 people ski, bike, paddle & run in for fun (yet competitive)! relay race. skifernie.com Apr 11: Squak Mountain Trail Run Issaquah, WA. 12km, halfmarathon, marathon, and 50km. Steep ascent to top. Start/finish at Squak Mountain Trailhead. Roger Michel, 4th Dimension Racing LLC, 425-301-7009, evergreentrailruns.com Apr 26: Mt. Rainier Duathlon Enumclaw, WA. Expo Center. Age group, relay 2 or 3 person. Long course: 5-mile run, 28.8mile bike, 3.8-mile run. Short course: 1.6-mile run, 14.4-mile bike, 3.8-mile run. BuDu Racing, 206-920-3983, buduracing.com May May 3: Havoc at the Hideout North Plains, OR. 5-6-mile adventure trail run at Hornings Hideout. 503-741-9364, xdogevents.com May 9: Elk Beaver Ultras Victoria, BC. 50km, 50-mile or 100km trail run. Also 26.2-mile first time marathon. 240-mile ultra walk. Start 6am. Run 10km loop around the lakes. pih.bc.ca/elk-beaver-ultra.html May 24: Coeur d’Alene Marathon Coeur D’Alene, ID. Multiple age groups for men, women and wheelchair categories. No handcranks, handcycles, strollers or dogs allowed. Time limit: 7 hours. Half-marathon and 5km also available. Coeur d’Alene Marathon, 509-953-9924, cdamarathon.com May 16–18: Burton Triathlon & Relay Race May 24: Onion Man Triathlon May 16: Pole, Pedal, Paddle May 29–31: Wild Canyon Games Nakusp, BC. Short and long courses. Paddle, MTB and trail run. Individual or relay team. Linda, Kootenay Sufferfest Society, kootenaysufferfest.com Bend, OR. Teams, pairs or individuals alpine ski/snowboard, XC ski, bike, run, canoe/kayak and sprint to finish. Start at Mt Bachelor, ends in Les Schwab Amphitheater. pppbend.com May 17: Barkerville Rush Relay Barkerville, BC. Kids fun run and awards on Saturday. Sunday: 8-stage, 100km running relay from Quesnel to Barkerville. Legs vary in length. Hilly terrain along Hwy 26 with snow on occasion. Leg 7 on dirt road. Various categories/age groups. Max 11 runners per team. Stacy, Quesnel Triathlon Assoc., 250-983-9811, barkervillerushrelay.com May 23: BEAST Adventure Race Port Gamble, WA. Paddle, mountain bike and trail run. Long and short courses for all 13+ as solo or with a team. John Kuntz, Olympic Outdoor Center, 360-297-4659, unleashthebeastnw.com May 23: Crud to Mud Whistler, BC. Tentative date. In teams or individually, competitors ski or snowboard from the top of Whistler Mountain to the bottom of the snow line, where their bikes and equipment await to finish the race through the Whistler Mountain Bike Park. Multiple categories. Sebastien Walla Walla, WA. Bennington Lake. 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run. Start 9am. Dan Elsom, 509-529-9187, wwmultisports.com Antelope, OR. Adventure race includes triathlon (sprint swim, run, mountain biking), geocaching, team challenge events, cyclocross and seven-leg relay over a 3-day weekend. Teams of 7 members. Vangie Pattison, Wild Canyon Events Inc., 503-899-7559, wildcanyongames.org May 30: Happy Girl Bend, OR. Women’s only event. Half-marathon, 10k, 5km, and 1.5km runs. Start at Riverbend Park. Lay It Out Events, 541-323-0964, happygirlsrun.com May 30: Hood 2 River Relay Hood River, OR. 6 ways to enjoy 6000’ of downhill fun. Six legs, compete in two to six person teams, or individuals racing from high slopes of Mt. Hood down to Columbia River. Chad Sperry, Breakaway Promotions, 541-980-2338, hood2riverrelay.com May 30–31: Timberline Marathon Timothy Lake, OR. 16-year old +. Choice of Saturday full or half-marathon, Sunday half-marathon. Singletrack on rolling trails circumnavigate Timothy Lake. Limit 400 each day. Start 8:30am Saturday, 9:30am Sunday. Chuck Neely, 503-539-9327, RogueMultiSport.com NW Race guide 45 multisport calendar May 30: Troika Triathlon Spokane, WA. 35th annual. Half-Ironman distance (1.2 / 56 / 13.1 miles) at Medical Lake’s Waterfront Park. Sprint distance also available. Scott Ward, troikatriathlon.com May 31: Echo Valley Trail Run Chelan, WA. Distances: 10k, half-marathon, 50k, and 50 miles. Raffle prizes, fully stocked aid stations. Roger Michel, 425-301-7009, evergreentrailruns.com June Jun 6: Issaquah Triathlon Issaquah, WA. Lake Sammamish State Park. Sprint distance triathlon and duathlon (bike and run only), 5km and 10km race, kids triathlon. Jamie O’Brien, 425-392-3866, issaquahtri.com Jun 7: North Olympic Discovery Marathon (NODM) Port Angeles, WA. Point to point marathon and half-marathon from Sequim to Port Angeles on Olympic Discovery Trail. Also 5, 10km and kids marathon, walk marathon and relay. PAMA, nodm.com Jun 13–14: Gerick’s Wasa Triathlon Cranbrook, BC. Wasa Lake. TriKids Tri, Short Course Tri and Olympic Tri. Spectacular for entire family. Solo and relay categories. RM Events Management, rmevents.com Jun 13: Ironman 70.3 Boise Boise, ID. Half-Ironman. 1.2-mile swim in Lucky Peak Reservoir, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run. Bike and run course along Boise Greenbelt, finish in downtown Boise. Ironman North America, ironmanboise.com Jun 13: Ironman 70.3 Victoria Victoria, BC. Half-Ironman. 1.2mile swim, 86km bike, 20km-mile run. Srpint distance available. ironman.ca Jun 13–14: Mission: Implausible Wenatchee, WA. New event. Saturday: 47 miles, 9000’ eleva- 46 NW Race guide tion gain, one big loop on burly trails. Sunday: 15 miles of singletrack trails run. Pre-reg only. Limit 200/event. Evan Plews, 503-949-4879, missiongranduro.com Jun 13: Moses Lake Family Triathlon Moses Lake, WA. Blue Heron Park. Age groups, relay teams of 2 or 3, Junior category. Olympic distances (1, 24, 6.2 miles), Sprint (.5, 12, 3.1 miles), Family (.25, 12, 3.1 miles). First start 8am. Post-event food. Rory Mueller, buduracing.com Jun 17–21: Oregon Senior Games Bend, OR. 50 and over friendly competition featuring 5k run/ walk, track and field, swimming, archery, badminton, golf and more. visitbend.com Jun 19–21: Payette River Games (PRG) Cascade, ID. Paddle board, kayak, river surfing, dog fetch and Jug Mountain mtb races. payetterivergames.com Jun 20: Summer Solstice Urban Adventure Vancouver, WA. An evening urban obstacle race, costume contest & summer brewfest to celebrate the start of summer. 360-574-7292, nwpersonaltraining.com Jun 20–21: Tough Mudder Whistler, BC. 25 obstacles over 10- to 12-mile course designed by British Special Forces. Test strength, stamina and mental grit. Solo or team entry. At Olympic Park. Party to follow. Tough Mudder, toughmudder.com Jun 21: Lake Meridian Triathlon - June Kent, WA. Includes super sprint, sprint, and Olympic distances. Based at Lake Meridian Park. Enthusiastic volunteers, scenic, accurate, well-marked courses, breakfast, Tech T-shirt, medals, giveaways. Raise the Bar Events, lakemeridiantri.com Jun 21: Mt Hood Scramble Mt Hood, OR. The Grandfather of Filth. 6-mile adventure run with hills, creeks crossings, rock, dirt, heavy brush and more. 503-741-9364, xdogevents.com Jun 26–28: Pacific Crest Sports Weekend Sunriver, OR. Sunriver Resort. Kids triathlon and dash, 5k and 10k walk/runs, adult long course and Olympic distance triathlon/ duathlon, marathon and halfmarathon. Health & Fitness Expo, food, beer garden, live entertainment, fun, camaraderie. 503-644-6822, racecenter.com/pacificcrest Jun 27: Lake Padden Triathlon Bellingham, WA. Competitive and recreational distances. Competitive: swim 1/2-mile, bike 21, run 5.2., start 8:30am. Recreational: swim 1/4-mile, bike 10, run 2.6, start 1pm. Bellingham Park and Recreation, 360-778-7000, cob.org Jun 28: Bellingham KIDS Traverse Bellingham, WA. 6-12-year-olds form solo, tandem and relay teams to run, bike and compete on an obstacle course through Bellingham’s Civic Field. Run 1 mile, MTB 1.5, obstacle course .5, Team Trek .25. Medalsr, ribbon and Mallard ice cream. Supports Stewardship and Education Programs of Recreation Northwest. Todd Elsworth, Bellingham Benefits, bellinghamtraverse.com July Jul 3–5: Kananaskis 3 Kananaskis, AB. Trail running stage race. 866-373-3376, transrockies.com Jul 5: Vancouver Triathlon Vancouver, BC. Olympic and Sprint distance triathlon (and relays), take place in the magnificent setting of the Spanish Banks Beaches. Swim at Locarno Beach, bike and run along Spanish Banks. ironman.com Jul 10: Friday Night Swim Race Kent, WA. Lake Meridian Park. 0.5-, 1.2- and 2.4-mile open water swim races. Wetsuit or nonwetsuit division. BBQ. Awards 3 deep in each race and division. Win race and take home an apple pie. Packet pick-up 5pm, race multisport calendar 6:15pm. Raise the Bar Events, fridaynightswimraces.com Jul 10–18: Southeast Idaho Senior Games Pocatello, ID. Multi-sport event open to adults 50+. Dana Olson, Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts, 208-233-2034, seidahoseniorgames.org Jul 11: Lakewood Summerfest Triathlon Lakewood, WA. 0.5-mile swim starting and ending from the shore at American Lake Park; 14-mile bike course looped through the streets of Lakewood, Steilacoom, JBLM and Pierce County and 3.1-mile run at Fort Steilacoom Park. Start 9am at American Lake ends at Fort Steilacoom Park. City of Lakewood Parks and Recreation, lakewoodsummerfesttriathlon.com Jul 12: Valley Girl Triathlon Liberty Lake, WA. Women’s only sprint distance triathlon. .33-mile swim, 12-mile bike, 3-mile run. Start 7:45am. Marla Emde, 509-326-6983, emdesports.com Jul 18–19: ChelanMan Multisport Weekend Chelan, WA. From beginner to Olympic distance triathletes. First timer tri, sprint, Olympic, Half-Iron triathlons, 10K and halfmarathon runs. Swim in Lake Chelan, run around it, bike along Columbia River. Tara Elsner, 509-679-3560, chelanman.com Jul 18–19: Deschutes Dash Bend, OR. Saturday: Olympic distance triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, 10km run. Sunday: sprint distance duathlon and triathlon, kids splash & dash 5km run, youth triathlon. Part of Deschutes Dash Weekend Sports Festival at the Old Mill District. Luke Larsen, Lay It Out Events, 541-323-0964, deschutesdash.com Jul 18: Warrior Dash Washington Bonney Lake, WA. 12 obstacles such as mud-crawling, fireleaping, extreme run on challenging and rugged terrain over 3.55-mile course. Multiple waves starts. Kelley Farm. 312-980-9983, warriordash.com Jul 18–19: Race the River Coeur d’Alene, ID. .5-mile swim, 11-mile bike, 3.1-mile run. Riverstone Lake. 500 person limit. Portion of proceeds go to Boys and Girls Club. Saturday kids race. racetheriver.com Jul 25: Ellensburg Sprint Triathlon Ellensburg, WA. 0.25 / 12.3 / 2.7. Start 8am at Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park. Standard age group categories, relay and Clydesdale/Athena. Rory Muller, 206-920-3983, buduracing.com Jul 25: Kulshan Quest Adventure Race Bellingham, WA. Get maps with checkpoints. Decide the routes you take on foot, mountain bike and kayak. Try the Recreation (4-6 hour) course or Expert (8-12 hour) course. Tea, and solo. Pacific NW qualifier for US Adventure Racing National Championships. Todd Ellsworth, Recreation Northwest, 360-739-8458, KulshanQuest.com Jul 25: Rolf Prima Tri at the Grove Cottage Grove Lake, OR. Sprint and Olympic distances with individual and relay team options. Calm lake swim and low-to-no traffic courses for bike and run. USATriathlon Sanctioned Race. Dark30 Sports, dark30sports.com Jul 26: Idaho Peak Mtn Marathon Nakusp, BC. Marathon or 10 km up the mountain - 2200m of elevation. Elliot Brady, Kootenay Sufferfest Society, kaslosufferfest.com Jul 26: Ironman Canada Whistler, BC. .8km swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run. P-2000 race with $75,000 professional prize purse. 50 qualifying spots for Ironman Worlds. 888-280-9097, ironman.ca Jul 26: Whisky Dick Triathlon Ellensburg, WA. Individual and team events. 1-mile swim in the Columbia River at Vantage, 28-mile bike to Ellensburg (1900’ climb in first 12 miles), 6.2-mile run in Ellensburg. Start 8:30am. Tough but not impossible. Also 10km fun run. Roy Muller, 206-920-3983, buduracing.com August Aug 1: Whidbey Island Triathlon Langley, WA. Scenic course: .5 mile swim in Goss Lake; 19.5 mile ride on country roads with views of Saratoga Passage; 3.8-mile run through forest trails, country roads. Carrie Monforte, South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District, whidbeytriathlon.com Aug 2: Bellingham Youth Triathlon Bellingham, WA. For kids 13 and younger. Age groups and start times for 8 and under, 9 and 10, 11-13. Presented at the Arnie Hanna Aquatic Center. Bellingham Park and Recreation, 360-778-7000, cob.org Aug 8: Haulin’ Aspen Bend, OR. Half and full trail marathon on redesigned courses. Start at Wanago Sno-Park. Singletrack, trails and forest roads. Shorter 6.5-mile race available. Limit 500 runners. Gina Miller, Lay It Out Events, 541-318-7388, haulinaspen.com Aug 8: Xterra PDX Hagg Lake, OR. Sprint triathlon and duathlon. Kid’s splash, pedal dash. NW Epic Racing, xterrapdx.com Aug 14–15: Spokane to Sandpoint Relay Spokane, WA. 200-mile run done as team relay. Start at Mt Spokane, follows Centennial Trail to end at the beach in Sandpoint, ID. Also 139-mile relay walk from Mirabeau. Cascade Lakes Race Group, cascadelakesrelay.com Aug 16: West Plains WunderWoman Triathlon Medical Lake, WA. Women’s sprint distance event. Start 9am. .25-mile swim, 10.2-mile bike, 3-mile run. Marla Emde, 509-326-6983, emdesports.com Aug 22–23: XTERRA Wild Ride Triathlon McCall, ID. 3/4-mile swim, 20-mile MTB course, 6-mile trail run. Individual and 2- to 3-person teams. Youth triathlon. Ponderosa State Park. Great prep for Nationals. Can use road bike. Wild Rockies, wildrockiesracing.com NW Race guide 47 multisport calendar Aug 23: Lake Meridian Triathlon - August Kent, WA. Includes super sprint, sprint, and Olympic distances. Based at Lake Meridian Park. Enthusiastic volunteers, scenic, accurate, well-marked courses, breakfast, Tech T-shirt, medals, giveaways. Raise the Bar Events, lakemeridiantri.com Aug 29: North Bend Traverse North Bend, WA. Multisport adventure relay for solo, tandem and teams. Start at Keechelus Lake. Paddle, MTB, road bike, run. Todd Elsworth, Bellingham Benefits, 360-739-8458, recreationnorthwest.org September Sep 5: Bonney Lake Triathlon Bonney Lake, WA. Allan Yorke Park. Sprint or Olympic distances. Swim in Lake Tapps. First start 8am. Rory Muller, BuDu Racing, buduracing.com Sep 5: Dash Point Trail Run Federal Way, WA. 10k and halfmarathon with beautiful views and wildlife. Start at Dash Point State Park. Discovery Pass required. Roger Michel, 4th Dimension Racing LLC, evergreentrailruns.com Sep 12: Lake Stevens Triathlon Lake Stevens, WA. North Cove Park. Age groups, relay, Clydesdale/Athena. Olympic and sprint distances. Start 8am for Olympic, 8:45am for sprint event. Deanna Muller, BuDu Racing, 206-920-3983, buduracing.com 48 NW Race guide Sep 12: Warrior Dash Oregon North Plaines, OR. Mud crawling, fire leaping, extreme run on challenging and rugged terrain. 12 obstacles over 3.2 miles at Horning’s Hideout. 312-980-9983, warriordash.com Sep 19: 7 Summits Bike and Hike Challenge Barkerville, BC. Hike and bike challenge. 3 hiking stages totaling 18km and 38km of MTB riding split in 4 sections. 7 mountains, 7 stages and 7000’ of vertical. Finish in Wells with post-challenge dinner. Dave Jorgensen, Bear’s Paw Cafe, 866-994-2345, 7summitsbikeandhike.org Sep 19: Bellingham Traverse Bellingham, WA. A fun relay race that celebrates the journey of wild salmon. Families, friends and local companies form Chinook (solo), Coho (tandem) and CHUM (relay teams) to run, bike and paddle through Bellingham. Todd Elsworth, Bellingham Benefits, 360-739-8458, bellinghamtraverse.com Sep 20: Kirkland Triathlon Kirkland, WA. Sprint triathlon, duathlon and aquabike at Juanita Beach Mile Park. Age groups and relay categories. Fun and challenging course - expect some hills and water temp in 60-70s. TriFreaks, 253-245-9240, trifreaks.com Sep 20: Portland Triathlon Portland, OR. Downtown Portland at Cathedral Park. Best of the US Amateur quali- fier. Olympic, sprint and relay distances. Limit 900 singles and 40 relays. Must be 13+. Charlie Warner, 360-624-1801, portlandtri.com Sep 25: MOMAR - Island Cumberland, BC. Sold out. Oneday sprint adventure race over 30 or 50km. Mind Over Mountain Event Co., mindovermountain.com Sep 26: Happy Girl Spokane, WA. Women’s only event. Half-marathon, 10k, 5km, and 1.5km runs. Mix of gentle trails, groomed paths, paved surfaces. Expo on Saturday. Lay It Out Events, 541-323-0964, happygirlsrun.com Sep 26: Island Quest Adventure Race San Juan Island, WA. Adventure race. 12- and 6-hour format. Navigate to various check points. Kayak, trek, run, MTB, more. Solo or team. Todd Ellsworth, Recreation Northwest, QuestAdventureRaces.com November Nov 24: Happy Girl Sisters, OR. Women’s only event. Half-marathon, 10k, 5km, and 1.5km runs. Mix of gentle trails, groomed paths, paved surfaces. Expo on Saturday. Lay It Out Events, 541-323-0964, happygirlsrun.com Family Friendly Ride or Event Supports Washington Bikes Supports Bicycle Transportation Alliance of Oregon