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Editor’s
notes
With the start of the 2012 season, the focus of many of our best
Northwest racers will be directed on making the final selection to
earn a berth on the U.S. and Canadian Olympic teams. Teammates
will be vying to better each other for a chance to make it to London
come the end of July. Some have been there before, for others it
would be their first experience. In this year’s guide we introduce
those from the region who made the long list so they get recognized
for the efforts put into their quest for excellence.
Not all cyclists dream of Olympic glory. The vast majority are
quite happy to compete at the national or state level every week
— for some, multiple times a week — and for this reason we have
assembled the 10th edition of the NW Race Guide.
It’s almost unbelievable, but Joe Zauner’s brainchild has now
reached the two-digit mark. Over the years it has changed slightly,
with the focus moving from
individual to team profiles,
or a mix of both. The quantity of stats and events showcased in the “Closer Look”
sections has also varied,
even the number of color
pages has changed, but over
the last 10 years one thing
has remained constant — the guide features the most complete compilation of competitions in the Northwest.
Nowhere else can you find in one publication, on the web or
otherwise, all of British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and Idaho’s
road, mountain, track and cyclocross events; we even throw some
multisport in for good measure. We list the officially sanctioned
races and also those that are not. We include the large and the small
events without discrimination and pride ourselves in finding new
ones every year, races mostly known to locals only, but are deserving
of a bigger stage.
Our gratitude goes to the state and provincial associations that
provide a good chunk of the data herein and to the organizers that
send us their information with detailed descriptions, saving us a
bunch of research time. I would also like to acknowledge our advertisers, without whom this booklet wouldn’t have seen these
10 candles.
“...the guide features
the most complete compilation of competitions
in the Northwest.”
Enjoy your cycling season,
Claire Bonin
Editor
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NORTHWEST
RACE GUIDE
Volume 10
February, 2012
Publisher
Seattle Publishing
Jay Stilwell, President
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Claire Bonin
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Darren Dencklau
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Peterson Racing / Laura Newman
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Second Ascent
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Cyclocross keeps gaining in popularity. A short distance race that’s
uncomplicated and fun, it offers an
opportunity for the whole family, from
kids to grandparents, to get muddy.
Photo courtesy of
Dave Roth - dmroth.com
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Profiles & Olympic Hopefuls.....4-7
Calendar.................................. 8-24
Mountain
Olympic Hopefuls..................... 25
Calendar................................ 26-35
Track
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Calendar................................ 37-38
cyclocross
Profiles....................................... 39
Calendar................................ 40-41
multisport
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team profiles
Glotman Simpson Cycling (BC)
Tamasin Reno, Meghan Grant and Erin Redl
The largest road cycling club in British
showcasing the females, the team’s subtle yellow,
Columbia, Glotman Simpson Cycling counts more
black, and white colors will be seen around the
than 200 members in its ranks, of which, half
Northwest. This summer’s goal is to gather multichoose to race. With such numbers, the team can
ple podium finishes, especially during the Westside
count on incredible depth
Classic. At the community
across all categories and
level, the group supports the
disciplines. Their primary
BC Cancer Foundation, raisgoal is to foster growth for
ing more than $125,000 for
women’s racing at the grassPancreatic Cancer Research
roots level and provide a
through their Cypress Hill
developmental path for Junior
Climb event in 2011.
riders and to those just startSponsors: Buntain Insuing in the sport. Providing
rance, BMW Store, VINCI
skill development sessions
Peterson Racing p/b
and workouts is one step
Spokeswomen (WA)
toward that goal. With the
Erin Redl, Morgan Cabot, Meghan Grant
In their first season shoullikes of Bart Ludbrook, Jacob (l to r). Photo courtesy of Glotman Simpson Cycling
dering pink, black, and blue
Schwingboth, David Gillam,
colors, the ladies of Peterson Racing cannot be
Alex Cataford and Bob Welbourn on the men’s
taken lightly. With Masters National Time Trial
side, and Jennifer McMahon, Morgan Cabot,
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team profiles
Champion Jessica Cutler leading the charge on the
road, Rebecca Jensen chasing podiums on the dirt
along with Lindsay Felker on the track, the squad
tion from homelessness to independent living. No
slacking, their yearly program features a full racing
schedule in addition to mentoring new racers,
clinics, and fundraising events.
Sponsors: Peterson Bicycle
Upper Echelon Sports Medicine & Training (OR)
Tom Peterson (back row center) and his team.
Photo courtesy of Laura Newman
will see action in all disciplines and cover the
entire category spectrum as they enter NRC races
and travel around the Northwest. The 25-strong
team members come from diverse backgrounds,
but all rally behind the unit’s long-term goal of
creating a sustainable women’s racing model that
integrates high level cycling while encouraging riders to give back to the community. To that effect,
they have partnered with Jubilee Women’s Center,
an organization that helps single women transi-
Rallying around teamwork, cohesiveness and
having fun, the 30 men and women of Upper
Echelon have taken full
advantage of those concepts over the past two
years, garnering podium
finishes including the
Oregon State Road
Race Championship
title. In 2012 they will
focus on claiming that
crown again as well as
leaving their mark on
the cyclocross scene.
Racing primarily in the
Northwest, the team
Kristi Carver
aims to upgrade their
Photo courtesy of Upper
strong contingent of
Echelon / Matt Haughey
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team profiles
Cat 3 riders to the next level over the course of
the season. Active in the road, track, mountain
and cross circuits, they are well represented in
all women’s categories with the likes of Amy
Campbell, Heather Van Valkenburg, Alexandra
Burton and veteran Tina Brubaker, and the Cat
1/2 and Masters men can certainly hold their own
too. On the community front, the team promotes
over 30 road and cyclocross clinics to assist with
rider development in Oregon.
Sponsors: Upper Echelon Sports Medicine and
Training, Metafilter, Portland Bicycle Studio
West Coast Women’s Cycling Team p/b Ninkasi (OR)
Making their debut in 2012, the teal and black
with a splash of pink jerseys will be flying around
comfortable environment they create. On the nonracing side, West Coast Women’s Cycling members
team up with Western Bike Works to provide racing
and commuting clinics as well as host events for the
benefit of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance.
Sponsors: Ninkasi Brewing, P.A.C.E.,
Cable Huston
Trinity Bikes Cycling Team (OR)
Starting out as one man’s desire to promote
Trinity Bikes back in 2009, the team officially
launched in 2010 and now counts nine riders in its
ranks, half of them being relatively new to mountain bike racing. Their season’s goals include winning the Oregon team cross-country overall classification with the help of Robert Gilbert, Shane
Johnson, and Sean Lewis among others. Pursuing
good results at the national level is also on this
summer’s agenda and lines up nicely with their
long-term aspiration of becoming an elite team
that would launch athletes to the next level. Strong
community partners, they are at the forefront of
local trail building efforts and work with Commute
The team hosted their first benefit event, raising
$300 for BTA. Photo courtesy of West Coast Women’s Cycling
the Northwest on the shoulders of 18 women,
spanning the over 18 categories. The well-rounded
team counts on the combined individual strengths
of its members to elevate its overall racing level.
Although competing under the same banner for
the first time, they aren’t new to cycling, and their
respect for each other as opponents brings a level
of trust and confidence that will help them achieve
their goal of raising the bar for women’s cycling
in the Northwest. Their long-term aspiration is to
present a solid team that other women strive to be
a part of because of the mentoring and the safe and
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Taking in the view at Smith Rock.
Photo courtesy of Trinity Bikes CyclingTeam
Options to promote bike safety at local schools.
In addition, the guys are showcasing their area by
organizing three races over the summer.
Sponsors: Columbia State Bank, Rebound
Physical Therapy & Altrec.com
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road Olympic Hopefuls
Tyler Farrar
(Wenatchee, WA /
Garmin-Barracuda)
Photo Team Garmin-Cervélo
One of the most accomplished women
cyclists in the U.S., the 2008 Olympic Time Trial
Champion and 2009 TT World Champion took the
year off in 2010 to give birth to her son. London
would be her third Olympic appearance.
The Wenatchee resident
should be an easy choice for
the selection committee. One
of the best sprinters on the
world stage, Farrar has accumulated stage wins in all three
Grand Tours over the past
two seasons and has gained a
lot of experience and knowledge while doing so.
Should the race end in a sprint, Farrar should be
at the front.
Ryder Hesjedal
(Victoria, BC / GarminBarracuda)
The best Canadian on
the road, Ryder “Weight of a
Nation” Hesjedal has made a
name for himself since racing
on the international stage, in
particular during the last two
seasons as he became a fixTeam Garmin-Cervélo
ture at the front of the Grand
Tours. An excellent climber and all-around rider,
he is slated to lead the Garmin-Baracuda team on
the roads of the Giro d’Italia this year. The man
Chris Horner (Bend, OR /
RadioShack-Trek)
A staple of the professional peloton, 40-year-old
Chris Horner is not letting
age slow him down, as he
posted some of his best
career results over the last
couple of years. A phenomPhoto Radio Shack Trek
enal rider who has worked tirelessly for his team
leaders most of his career finally stood in the welldeserved spotlight when claiming the 2011 Tour of
California title. Unfortunately, his season was cut
short following a bad crash at the Tour de France,
but as he’s done before, Horner is ready for the
new season.
Rhae Shaw, (Seattle, WA / Exergy-Twenty12)
The revelation of the 2011
Canadian women’s
cycling team was
Rhae Shaw, who
posted excellent
domestic and
European results,
finishing off with
an extremely respectable Worlds Time Trial 7th
place result. She will be battling to earn one of the
two Canadian entries into London’s race against
the clock.
Photo courtesy of
CanadianCyclist.com
Kristin Armstrong
(Boise, ID / Exergy-Twenty12)
who finished seventh at the 2010 Tour de France
may earn Canada’s only spot at the Games.
Svein Tuft (Langley, BC /
GreenEdge)
Photo GreenEDGE Cycling
With 2012 being an Olympic year, many
Northwest riders are in the hunt for a ticket to the
Games to represent either Canada or the United
States. The athletes who made their country’s long
lists for BMX, mountain bike, track and women’s
road teams are now focused on making the final
cut. The men’s road squads, however, will be
based purely on individual performances following
2011 and 2012 results at major international events.
The Union Cycliste International determines the
number of spots each country is allowed to fill
based on its international ranking per discipline
and gender.
Racing for the new
Australian GreenEDGE team,
the 2008 World Time Trial
silver medalist is looking
forward to the Olympics to
better his 7th place finish of
2008. A well-rounded rider,
he can tackle both the road
and the TT with confidence.
Erinne Willock (Victoria, BC / Tibco)
A fixture on the Canadian National team for
more than a decade, with multiple top 10 finishers at
Worlds and other international events, Willock will be
sitting this one out, as she is expecting her first child.
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Road Race Series
Banana Belt Series
Mar 4, 11, 18
Forest Grove, OR. 3-event series. Race around
Henry-Hagg Lake. 11-mile course. 750' elevation gain per lap. Hills are long and steady, but
not steep. Open to all categories from Juniors to
Masters 60+. Races 1 & 3 go counter clockwise,
#2 clockwise. Points system (15 deep) determines
overall winners. Cash prizes. Jeff Mitchem,
503-233-3636, obra.org
BC Masters Series
Apr 15, 28, 29; May 5–6, 19–21; Jun 10, 30–Jul 1; Jul
14–15, 20–22; Aug 5–6, 12, 18, 19, 26; Sep 2, 23
Various, BC. Series of 26 races. Best 15 results
count toward overall. Open to men and women
30+. Staged in Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island
or Interior. Age group cat: 30-34 and all subsequent
in 5-year increments. Relaxed and fun atmosphere.
BCMCA membership, CBC Citizen or UCI license
needed. SunPeaks doesn’t count for points.
604-267-7338, bcmasterscycling.net
BC Superweek
Jul 6–15
Full week of racing features three weekday criterium
(UBC, Gastown and Giro Burnaby) bookended by
two 3-day stage races on the weekends (Tour de
Delta and White Rock). Events on: 7/6, 7/10, 7/11,
7/12, 7/13. bcsuperweek.ca
Cascade Time Trial Series
Mar 3–May 6
Various, WA. Designed to pit you against your peers.
5-event series includes 16 WSBA categories. Points
system determines overall winner. Skagit Valley TT
and Northshore TT also part of race weekend omnium. Contact each organizer for event info. Events on:
3/3, 4/14, 4/14, 4/29, 5/6. Stewart Bowmer,
web.me.com/stewbee41/Shuksan_Velo_Club
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Dirt Bag Dash Series
Mar 25; May 13; Jun 10
Various, ID. 3-event series. Surfaces vary from
dirt, gravel, mud, sand; you might even find some
pavement. Points awarded to top 50. All 3 races
count. Cash prize for overall winners. Open to all,
including Juniors. Meal included with registration.
James Lang, 208-571-1853, joyride-cycles.com
EV Spring/Summer Series
Mar 4–Jun 23
Langley, BC. Series comprised of 12 events.
4 racing groups: A, B, C and Novice. Distance
varies depending on group. Overall calculated on
points. Start 10:30am. Yellow line rule enforced. UCI
or Cycling BC or domestic US licence ok. Events
on: 3/4, 3/11, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/12, 5/5, 5/12, 5/26,
6/23. Jeff Ain, escapevelocity.bc.ca
Fat Tire Revolution Series
Apr 28–Jul 14
Various, WA. FTRS. A new 6-event series in Western
Washington. Point system determines overall. Events
on: 4/28, 5/12, 6/2, 6/16, 6/23, 7/21. Jake Maedke,
Vicious Cycle, 509-754-6361, beezleyburn.com
George’s Spring Series
Apr 15–May 6
Boise, ID. 3-event series (1 TT, 2 RRs) open to
Select Masters (30+ Cat 1/2), Masters A, B, C.
$2000 raffle prize. Pre-registration only. Prize to top
3 in GC. Online registration only. Events on: 4/15,
4/29, 5/6. Mike Cooley, George’s Cycles,
208-343-3782, georgescycles.com
Hammer at the Slammer
Mar 4, 11, 18
Boise, ID. Start at the intersection of South Cole
and Ten Mile Creek. Distances vary from 26-60
miles depending on category. First start 9am, no
day of registration, online at Bikereg.org. All men,
women and Masters. Mike Cooley, George’s Cycles,
georgescycles.com
road race series
Inland Road Race Series
May 5–Aug 12
Spokane, WA. 5 races series. Courses feature
a variety of terrain to challenge all levels of riders. Cash and merchandise going to the winners.
Overall calculated on points. All USA Cycling races.
Events on: 5/5, 6/2, 6/3, 6/30, 7/21, 8/12.
Mike Sirott, Spokane Rocket Velo Cycling Team,
509-868-8604, spokanerocketvelo.com
Lake Washington Velo Circuit Series
Jul 28; Aug 11, 26
Various, WA. Series of 3 events. Day-of registration
only. Categories: men Cat 1/5, women 1/4, Masters
35+. Cash and merchandise - 5 deep. Points to top
10, more points in last race. Inter-series sprints halfway through each race. Alan Adams, 206-909-1192,
hagensbermancycling.com
Norm Babcock Cat 4/5 Women’s Series
May 26–Sep 1
Various, OR. 7 events with specific Cat 4/5 women
fields to help women develop/learn strategy and
tactics. Top 99 get points toward overall. For stage
races, points given on GC classification. Only the
RR at High Desert counts for points. Events on:
5/26, 6/2, 6/17, 6/24, 7/7, 8/4, 8/31. Kenji Sugahara,
obra.org
Oregon Cup
Mar 18–Aug 18
Various, OR. Series of 8 events for Senior 1/2 men
and Senior 1/3 women, overall based on points. Top
20 in each event scores points. Cash prizes for top
5 in both categories overall. For Omnium race - only
RR counts toward OC standings. Events on: 3/18,
4/7, 4/14, 5/26, 6/16, 6/24, 7/7, 8/18.
obra.org/oregon_cup
POC Cat 4 Women’s Series
Mar 17–Aug 4
Various, WA. Series of 8 events. Points to top 15
finishers in Cat 4 events, plus points for finishing
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Hutch’s Hillclimb Series
June 4–25
Eugene, OR. April hill climb series comprised of 4
events on consecutive Tuesdays. Open to all categories. 3.7-mile climb featuring 800' of elevation
gain with up to 13% grade. This challenging course
up McBeth has been used in the Tour Willamette
and offers a flat start with climbing the rest of the
way. Fast times are in the 11s, great times are in
the 10s. TT solo starts. All categories. Sal Collura,
541-747-3336, obra.org
Monday PIR
April 16–August 27
Portland, OR. Masters 30+ men (novice and experienced) and all women (any age/ability, including
Juniors) at Portland International Raceway. 5 catego-
other events. Prizes for top 15 overall. Minimum
2 races to qualify for overall. Most events in the
series have a 75-rider limit, pre-reg strongly recommended. Events on: 3/17, 3/24, 4/14, 4/29, 5/12,
6/2, 7/14, 8/4. Martha Walsh, wsbaracing.com
Sequim Road Race
Mar 10, 17
Sequim, WA. Fast, flat course with some rollers
in Dungeness near Sequim, Washington. Jason
Bethel, 206-282-5575, racing.garagebilliards.com
Southern Oregon Time Trial Series
Mar 3, 10, 17
Medford, OR. First rider off at 9am, 1-min intervals.
Ribbons to top 3 in each class after each event. Raffle
after the final race. Money to the top 3 males and
females. 3 start locations and distances. All categories including tandem and handcycle. OBRA license
required. Amy Warner, 541-601-9663, obra.org
Volkl Cup Cat 3 Women’s Series
Mar 3–Aug 26
Various, WA. Tentative date. Series format and
details to be announced later. Check website for
more info. wsbaracing.com
WSBA Master BARR
Jun 3–Jul 14
Various, WA. Best All around Road Rider for
Masters is calculated on the three state championship races. wsbaracing.com
WSBA Senior BARR
Mar 3–Aug 12
Various, WA. Best All around Road Rider for senior
class only. 10 races including state championships
which carry double points. Members only get points.
Top 15 get points at Championships events, top
them at other races. Events on: 3/3, 3/24, 4/14,
4/28, 6/2, 6/3, 6/24, 7/8, 7/14, 8/12. Ted Chauvin,
WSBA, wsbaracing.com
Weekly series
ries. Course is a flat, wide 1.9-mile loop, closed to
traffic with excellent pavement. No tight corners. Great
place to learn bicycle racing. Designed to provide
fast, fun and exciting racing. New racers welcome.
Women’s first time rider clinics 2nd Monday of each
month. Registration at start/finish line at 5pm, first
race 6:15pm. GC at the end of each month. Adam
Edgerton, 424-242-2326, racemondaynight.com
Tuesday
Baddlands Twilight Series
Spokane, WA. All races start 6pm sharp, registration open 4:45pm. Event and location vary each
week, check website for details. Yellow centerline
rule in effect in all TT and RR. Awards after last race.
Locations include Spokane, Cheney and Coeur
d’Alene. Points individual and team classification. No
race on 5/29, 7/3 & 8/7. 509-456-0432, baddlands.org
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Weekly series
Pacific Raceways Series
March 20–August 28
Kent, WA. 2.25-mile closed course. Reg. from
5:30pm. Start 7pm, except March events - 6:45pm.
Course varies weekly. Women’s race every second
week starting 4/10. No race on 7/31 and 8/7. Rory
Muller, DuBu Racing, 260-920-3983, buduracing.com
Sidney Velo TT
May 1–August 28
Sidney, BC. Present on a 17.4km course, every
Tuesday - rain or shine. Sign up at 6:30pm, first
rider off at 7pm. Start/finish at Cy Hampson Park on
Lockshide Ave. Must do 3 races do qualify for overall. Larry Pommen, Sidney Velo, sidneyvelo.ca
SWICA Criterium Series
May 8–July 10
Boise, ID. 10 races at Expo-Idaho, south of Hawks
Stadium. All events count towards SWICA points in
each category. 5 different groups. First start: E flight
5:45pm, A flight 8pm. Registration starts 5:15pm.
Monthly awards (5/8-29,
6/5-1/, 6-26-7/10). 208-8903118, idahobikeracing.org
Tuesday PIR
Wednesday
Central Oregon Crit Series
June 13–August 8
Bend, OR. 5-event series. Matt Plummer,
541-385-7413, centraloregonracing.net
Central Oregon TT Series
June 6–August 1
Bend, OR. 4-event series. First start 6pm. OBRA
license required. Only on-site reg. available. Various
venues. Matt Plummer, 541-385-7413,
deschuteshoney.com
Mt. Tabor Series
May 30–July 11
Portland, OR. Challenging 7-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. Overall calculated on best 6 of
7. Final race: double points. Start 6pm. Benefits the
Oregon Food Bank - up to $3 discount if you bring
canned food.
Clark Ritchie,
503-936-2575,
mttaborseries.com
Phoenix Velo
Wednesday Races
April 3–August 28
Portland, OR. RR circuit
March 14–August 29
at Portland International
Mission, BC.
Raceway. Genders comMission Raceway
bined for Cat 1/2/3, Cat 3/4,
2.1km-long closed
Cat 4/5. Flat 1.9-mile loop,
circuit course. All
wide road with excellent
pavement, closed to traffic.
More women are enticed to race as additonal catego- ages and abilities
grouped in A/B/C
Distances and hot spots
ries are available. Photo by WheelsinFocus/Amara Edwards
categories. Intensity
vary depending on daylight.
and distances vary based on level. Top 5 each night
Cash and merchandise prizes. Bring canned food
receive points toward overall standings. Registration
and receive discount on entry fee (up to 3 cans, $1/
5:30pm, race at 7pm. Separate kids race. Cycling
can). Benefits Oregon Food Bank. Start times: Cat
BC or UCI license required. Galen Kehler, Phoenix
4/5 6:05pm; Cat 3/4 6:30pm; Cat 1/2/3 6:45pm.
Velo Training Group, 604-462-1296, phoenixvelo.ca
Team and individual season passes available.
Jeff Mitchem, 503-233-3636, obra.org
Twilight Criterium Series
June 5–August 28
Eugene, OR. Traditional flat, fast, 4-corner, wide
open 1km course at Greenhill Technology Park.
Primes every night. Weekly and monthly prizes.
Open to all. Registration opens at 5pm. Sal Collura,
541-747-3336, obra.org
Twilight TT Series
May 1–29
Coburg, OR. Series of 5 TT. Start/ends near
Coburg Fire Dept. All welcome, tandem category.
Sal Collura, 541-747-3336, obra.org
World Tuesday Night Championship
May 1–August 28
Vancouver, BC. Road 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 on the campus of UBC Thunderbird
Stadium. 604-734-4241, escapevelocity.bc.ca
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Thursday
Champion Thursdays
May 10–September 6
Ashland, OR. Thursday night racing. Distance varies as daylight permits. 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. Good event to work on team strategy. Ed
Garfield, 541-840-0713, obra.org
PGCC Series
April 26–September 8
Prince George, BC. Local race series, events vary
weekly. Includes TT, RR and criterium. See website
for location. 100 points system for overall placement
plus sprints points in the criterium. Prince George
CC, pgcyclingclub.ca
Rose Garden Circuit Race Series
April 5–26
Portland, OR. Steven Beardsley, 503-317-5836,
obra.org
weekly series
Seward Park Criterium Series
Vanport Summer Kermesse Series
April 5–August 30
August 16–30
Seattle, WA. Criterium. Short 0.8-mile raindropshaped loop in the park. Very good pavement,
200m hill each lap, 140 degree turn. Race directions
vary. $10 per night. Juniors and women only $5.
Registration on race day only. Opens at 4:30pm, first
start at 5pm, last at 7pm. Nightly cash and primes.
Pts 6 deep. Northwest Velo, northwestvelo.com
Thursday Challenge Series
May 10–August 30
Richmond, BC. 1.4km criterium flat course at
Riverside Industrial Park. Sign in 5:30pm at
Horsehoe Way & Horseshoe Place. Open to all, split
into 3 racing groups: A, B and C. Points allocated
after each race. Men & women. Todd Hansen,
604-838-4462, teamcoastalcycling.com
Portland, OR. 3-event series in and around PIR.
This course contains no dirt, it will be messy and
bumpy and could be raced on either road (w/ 25+c
tires) or cross bike (w/ big ring, no knobbies). The
road surface is smooth to broken asphalt, with
approximately 500m of gravel per lap (good kind).
There will be no follow vehicles and no pits, flat =
done. 1 lap = 6km. First start 9am. Doug Moak,
503-998-4481, obra.org
Friday
Downtown Longview Twilight Criterium
June 15–July 6
Longview, WA. Janice Forbes, Highlander Cycling,
360-353-3623, highlander-cycling.com
Road calendar
NW Race Guide
February
Feb 19: Cherry Pie Road Race
Corvallis, OR. 25-mile course
features many rolling hills and a
few short steep climbs with an
uphill finish. Tandem class offered.
Distance: 1 or 2 laps. Cash prizes.
Jim Fisher, 541-990-8979,
willamettevalleycycling.com
Feb 19: Mashel Nisqually Kermesse
Eatonville, WA. At Mashel Loop
Field. Race covers 7-10 laps of
Mashel-Nisqually loop, 1-mile
road, 2.25-mile dirt. Open to all.
Michael Pruitt, 206-227-7111,
OhopCommons.org
Feb 26: Jack Frost Time Trial
Vancouver, WA. 12.4-mile outand-back, nearly flat on good
pavement. Open to all including tandem and recumbent.
Starts at Vancouver Lake Park.
Registration closes 9am. First
rider off 9:45am. Erik Voldengen,
503-819-4895, bbcbike.com
Feb 26: Keller Rohrback RR
Eatonville, WA. Runs through
Eatonville and surrounding
area. Short, fast, hard 6.65-mile
course with one punchy climb.
All categories, no separate
Junior start. First race 9am.
Michael Pruitt, 206-227-7111,
OhopCommons.org
March
Mar 3: Ice Breaker TT
Auburn, WA. 10-mile flat out and
back course on Green Valley Rd.
near Flaming Geyser State Park.
First riders off at 9am. All categories welcome. Part of WSBA
Senior BARR, Cascade Time Trial
Series. Earl Zimmermann, Cucina
Fresca Cycling Team,
425-802-4222, supersquadra.com
Mar 3: Southern Oregon TT #1
Medford, OR. See race series for
details. Tim Turk, 541-482-2130,
oregonrunner.com
Mar 4: Banana Belt #1
Hagg Lake, OR. See race
series for details. Jeff Mitchem,
503-233-3636, obra.org
Mar 4: EV Spring Series #1
Langley, BC. River Road - flat,
square circuit beside the Fraser
River. Part of EV Spring/Summer
Series. Jeff Ain, dEVo,
escapevelocity.bc.ca
Mar 4: Hammer at the
Slammer RR #1
Boise, ID. See race series for
details. Mike Cooley, Boise CC /
George’s Cycles, 208-343-3782,
georgescycles.com
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Road calendar
Mar 4: Mason Lake RR #1
Mason Lake, WA. 12-mile loop
around Mason Lake. No major
climbs – rolling terrain. First start
9:30am. Distance varies between
48 and 60 miles depending on categories. David Douglas, Northwest
Velo, northwestvelo.com
Mar 4: Wawawai Landing TT & HC
Pullman, WA. Flat 20km TT out
and back. First rider off at 11am.
Second race: 11km mass start hill
climb with 1950'+ of climbing. Start
2pm. Ted Chauvin, Garage & Kryki
Sports, tedchauvin.tumblr.com
Mar 10–11: OSU Collegiate Race
Corvallis, OR. psucycling.com
oregonrunner.com
Mar 10: Tour de Dung #1
(Sequim RR)
Sequim, WA. Sequim RR. First
of 2 races in the rain shadow
of beautiful Olympic Mountain
Range. Same 12-mile fast flat
and sometimes windy course as
previous years. First start 9:45
at Dungeness State Park & Rec.
Day of reg. only. See race series
for details. Jason Bethel, Garage
Racing, 206-282-5575,
garagebilliards.com/racing
Mar 17–18: EV Spring Series #3/4
Abbotsford, BC. Bradner course
on Saturday. Atomic course
on Sunday. Part of EV Spring/
Summer Series. Jeff Ain,
Mar 17: Meridian Speedway
Omnium
Meridian, ID. Track racing-style
on a road bike on a 1/4-mile
semi-banked asphalt oval.
Scratch 40-lap race, Miss and
Out, Points race. 4 start times
based on categories. Points system - riders with the least points
wins. Cash and primes. John
Roger, Bob’s Bicycle CC,
208-284-9671, idomnium.com
oregonrunner.com
Mar 17: Tour de Dung #2
(Sequim RR)
Sequim, WA. Sequim RR. Race
in the rain shadow of beautiful
Olympic Mountain Range. Same
12-mile fast flat and sometimes
windy course as previous years.
See race series for details. Part
of POC Cat 4 Women’s Series.
Jason Bethel, Mike Hone,
206-282-5575,
garagebilliards.com/racing
Part of EV Spring/Summer Series.
Jeff Ain, escapevelocity.bc.ca
Mar 24: 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. Part of WSBA Senior
BARR, POC Cat 4 Women’s
Series. Erik Anderson, Sound
Velo Cycling, ssvr.weebly.com
Mar 24–25: University of WA
Omnium
North Bend, WA. Devon Simpson,
University of WA Cycling Team,
[email protected]
Mar 25: Dirt Bag Dash #1
Glenns Ferry, ID. Veterans
Memorial Hall. First start 11am,
distance varies from 24-60 miles
depending on category. See race
series for details. James Lang,
Lactic Acid Cycling, 208-571-1853,
joyride-cycles.com/dirt_bag_dash
Mar 31: Gran Fondo Ephrata
Ephrata, WA. 78 miles, mass start
9am. Timed to provide recognition
to top finishers. Glimpse some
very remote, out of the way parts
of central WA. Limit 100.
Jake Maedke, Vicious Cycle,
509-754-6361, rideviciouscycle.com
Mar 11: Banana Belt #2
Mar 18: Banana Belt #3 - OC#1
Mar 31–Apr 1: Missionary Omnium
Mar 11: EV Spring Series #2
Mar 18: FareStart TT
Mar 31: Sublime Sublimity
Circuit Race
Hagg Lake, OR. See race
series for details. Jeff Mitchem,
503-233-3636, obra.org
Aldergrove, BC. Aldergrove
long course. Part of EV Spring/
Slammer RR #2
georgescycles.com
Mar 11: Mason Lake RR #2
Mason Lake, WA. 12-mile loop
around Mason Lake. No major
climbs – rolling terrain. Distances
vary between 48 and 60 miles
depending on category. David
Douglas, Northwest Velo,
northwestvelo.com
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Hagg Lake, OR. See race series
for details. Part of Oregon Cup.
Jeff Mitchem, 503-233-3636,
obra.org
Everett, WA. 9-mile flat out and
back course. Start at the county
line and then east on LowellSnohomish River Rd towards
Snohomish. Turnaround just
before the overpass. All categories plus retro. Neal Goldberg,
206-619-8262,
thumbprintracing.com
Slammer RR #3
georgescycles.com
Mar 24–25: EV Spring Series Classic SR #5/6
Langley, BC. Omnium format.
Saturday - am: Murrayville criterium, Saturday - pm: TT on River
Road. Sunday: Murchison RR.
Walla Walla, WA. Collegiate
event. TTT and circuit race.
Simon Pendleton, 603-892-6482,
whitman.edu/cycling/content
Sublimity, OR. Scenic, rolling
13.2-mile course along mostly
Christmas tree farms. 1400' of
climbing per lap, uphill finish.
Depending on the field, racers
complete 2-4 laps. First race
9am. David Kuhns,
503-910-4208, obra.org
Mar 31–Apr 1: Tour of Ontario
Ontario, OR. New event. An
exciting 2-day, 3-stage race on
the border of Oregon and Idaho.
Malheur Butt TT, historic Union
Pacific Train Depot Criterium and
Ontario Heights Circuit Race.
Bring 53x11, it’s going to go fast.
John Rogers, 208-283-9671,
thetourofontario.com
Road calendar
Mar 31: Town Hall - EV #7
Mission, BC. Full loop 7.2km,
youth racers do shorter lap. A
group: 115km, B group: 86km,
C group: 64km. Kid’s race. Part
of EV Spring/Summer Series.
Galen Kehler, 604-826-1411,
phoenixvelo.ca
April
Apr 7: Piece of Cake RR - OC#2
Amity, OR. 17.4-mile loop with 2
miles of gravel road. Flat, likely
windy and wide roads. Start at
Perrydale School. Fields limited
to 50 riders, except for Cat 1/2/3
to 75. No Junior 10-12 race. Part
of Oregon Cup. Hugh Givens,
PrestoVelo Cycling Team,
503-309-0054, prestovelo.com
Apr 7: Rocky Mountain Roubaix
Frenchtown, MT. A 1-day spring
classic! 40-60-mile road race.
Tamara Bassett, 406-214-5474,
[email protected]
Apr 8: Barry’s Roubaix
Pitt Meadows, BC. Local Ride’s
“Barry’s” Roubaix is a tooth
rattling, gritty good time! 10km
mostly flat circuit is 40% gravel.
First start: 8:30am. Barry Lyster,
Local Ride Bike Shop,
604-466-2016, localride.ca
Apr 8: Western Bike Works TT
Portland, OR. At PIR. Nick
Blacklock, 503-821-6034, obra.org
Apr 12: Thunderbird - EV #8
Langley, BC. 6.1km circuit.
Distance varies from 73 to
122km for group A, B and C.
Juniors race shorter length. Kid’s
race. Part of EV Spring/Summer
Series. Galen Kehler,
604-826-1411, phoenixvelo.ca
Apr 14–22: CWU Road Race
Ellensburg, WA. Collegiate
event. nwcollegiatecycling.org
Apr 14: Kings Valley RR - OC#3
Pedee, OR. La Doyenne of
Oregon road races. Perfect for
strong men and women. Rolling
19.5-mile loop on good to excellent roads. Start 10am. For
Cat 1/5 men, Cat 1/4 women,
Masters 40/50+. Part of Oregon
Cup. Scott Goldstein,
541-343-4833, obra.org
Apr 14: Northshore Hill Climb TT
Bellingham, WA. Short 8-mile
TT with 350' of elevation on a
series of rollers with steep finish.
All categories. Part of Cascade
Time Trial Series. Stewart
Bowmer, Shuksan Velo Club,
360-319-7809, web.me.com/
stewbee41/Shuksan_Velo_Club
Apr 14: Ronde Van Palouse
Spangle, WA. Circuit course in
open farm country. Good pavement except for sections of
graded gravel road. Constant
rollers and wind favors strong
all-around riders. Finish 2 miles
northeast of Liberty HS. Puncture
resistant tires recommended.
Part of WSBA Senior BARR.
Mike Sirott, Spokane Rocket Velo
Cycling Team, 509-868-8604,
spokanerocketvelo.com
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Road calendar
Apr 14: Skagit Valley TT
Bellingham, WA. 9-mile TT,
staged at Bay View State
Park, first rider start 9am. All
categories from Juniors 10-14
to Masters 50+ and tandem.
Juniors need to use regular
road bike, no aero bars or disc/
tri wheels. Part of Cascade
Time Trial Series, POC Cat
4 Women’s Series. Stewart
Bowmer, Shuksan Velo Club,
360-319-7809, web.me.com/
stewbee41/Shuksan_Velo_Club/
Welcome.html
Apr 15: BC Masters Series #1
Langley, BC. 70km rolling road
race. Start at Thunderbird Show
Park at 11am. Double points.
See race series for details.
Galen Kahler, BC Masters
Assoc., bcmasterscycling.net
Apr 15: Chicken Dinner RR
McMinnville, OR. 6 miles out and
back for a 12-mile race on an up
and down course. Open to men,
women, Juniors, Masters. Day of
registration only. Kevin Nichols,
971-237-1206, obra.org
Apr 28: BC Masters Series #2/3
Mill Bay, BC. Saturday: Mill Bay
600m HC. Start at noon, followed
by 9km HC 5-10% grade - 2pm
at Shawnigan Lake. See race
series for details. Tony Hoar, BC
Masters Assoc., 250-743-9915,
bcmasterscycling.net
Apr 28–28: Deschutes River
Valley TT Festival
Maupin, OR. 3 individual
stages. Staging at Imperial River
Company. Open to all 19+ riders.
Tandem and recumbent categories. Registration 6:30-8:30am.
1st race: 25 miles at 9am. 2nd:
8-mile hill climb at 3pm. 3rd:
49 miles at 8am on Sunday.
Terri Gooch, 541-354-1520,
raceacrossoregon.com
Nampa, ID. 36-63 miles. Start at
Deer Flat and Perch Rd, south of
Nampa. Part of George’s Spring
Series. Mike Cooley, Boise CC /
georgescycles.com
Apr 28: Eugene Roubaix - OC #4
Bellingham, WA. 36-60 miles
depending on category. Steep
rollers, false flats, fast downhills,
headwind, and difficult 200m finish. First start 9am. Cash prize.
Stewart Bowmer, web.me.com/
stewbee41/Shuksan_Velo_Club/
Welcome.html
Apr 28: Olympic View RR /
State Championships
Apr 15: Northshore Road Race
Apr 20–22: Tour of Walla Walla
Stage Race
Walla Walla, WA. 3- or 4-stage
race event depending on category. Friday RR hilly with uphill finish for Pro 1/2 men, Cat 3 men,
Masters 40+ and Pro women
1/2. All categories, Saturday 9.3mile TT and 8-corner downtown
crit. Sunday hilly RR. No day-of
reg. Steve Rapp, 509-525-4949,
tofww.org
Apr 21: NWCCC Championships RR
Palouse, WA. Collegiate event.
Samantha Nelseon, University
of WA Cycling Team,
[email protected]
Apr 22: Beautiful Estacada TT
Estacada, OR. Geri Bossen,
Team Bossen, 503-297-2434,
obra.org
Apr 22: Rhonde Van Boise
Boise, ID. Group hill(s) climb.
georgescycles.com
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Apr 28: As the Raven Flies TT #1
NW race guide
Eugene, OR. 13-mile loop with
one dirt/gravel section, the rest is
smooth and mostly flat. Registration
opens 8:30am off Nielson, near
parking lot. Cat 1/5 men, Cat 1/4
women, Masters men, women 40+.
Jennifer Hughes, obra.org
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. Part of WSBA Senior
BARR. Erik Anderson, Sound Velo
Cycling, ssvr.weebly.com
Apr 28–29: Race the Ridge
Maple Ridge, BC. Challenging
3-stage race. Saturday: RR and
TT, Sunday: Crit. Exciting, highspeed, and spectator-friendly
events on tried and true courses.
Includes Youth Stage Race for
youth under 17 and free kid’s
race. Barry Lyster, Local Ride Bike
Shop, 604-466-2016, localride.ca
Apr 29: BC Masters Series #4
Maple Bay, BC. 65km RR on rolling terrain. Start 12pm at Moose
Hall. See race series for details.
David Mercer, BC Masters
Assoc., 778-430-0646,
Apr 29: Emmett-Roubaix RR - SS#3
Boise, ID. Start at Emmett City
Park at 9:30am. Distances
between 45-65 miles. Part of
George’s Spring Series. Mike
Cooley, Boise CC / George’s
Cycles, 208-343-3782,
georgescycles.com
Apr 29: Green Valley TT
Auburn, WA. 12-mile course on
Green Valley Rd. Start/finish
at Green Valley Rd and 218th.
Registration 7:15-8:45am. Start
9am. All categories. Part of
Cascade Time Trial Series.
Rory Muller, BuDu Racing,
206-920-3983, buduracing.com
Apr 29: Volunteer Park Criterium
Seattle, WA. 0.8-mile loop inside
Volunteer Park with small 150yard hill climb. Part of POC Cat 4
Women’s Series. Cucina Fresca
Cycling Team, supersquadra.com
May
May 2–6: SRAM Tour of the Gila
Silver City, NM. 5-day stage race
(TT, crit, 3 RRs) for Pro men,
women 1/2, Cat 1/2 men, Cat 3
men and Masters A men. 4-day
stage race (ITT, Crit, 2 RRs)
for men Cat 4, Masters B and
women 3/4. Part of UCI America
Tour calendar as 2.2 category
race and NRC schedule. Team
invitation only for Pro men. Jack
Brennan, Tour of the Gila Inc.,
575-388-3222, tourofthegila.com
May 4–6: Collegiate
Road Nationals
Ogden, UT. Chad Sperry, Breakaway Promotions, usacycling.org
May 5: As the Raven Flies TT #2
McMinnville, OR. 6 miles out and
back for a 12-mile race on an up
and down course. Open to men,
women, Juniors, Masters. Day of
reg only. Kevin Nichols,
971-237-1206, obra.org
May 5–6: BC Masters #5/6
Penticton, BC. 10km HC, 10-12%
grade on Saturday. 80km RR mostly flat on Sunday. Start 10 am. See
race series for details. Des Snider,
BC Masters Assoc., 250-493-3363,
May 5: EV Spring Series #9
Langley, BC. Armstrong course.
Road calendar
May 5: Liberty Road Race #1
Spokane, WA. Excellent pavement in rolling farm country of
the Palouse. Two 29-mile loops.
Fast course with a few good rollers, no major climbs. Team tactics and wind could be a factor.
Start/finish on top of gentle climb
east of Liberty HS. Part of Inland
Road Race Series. Mike Sirott,
Spokane Rocket Velo Cycling
Team, 509-868-8604,
May 5: Vance Creek RR
Elma, WA. Starts by cooling
towers on top of Fuller Hill in
Satsop. 13.5-mile loop includes
narrow European-style farm road
and 1km climb to finish. Course
encourages opportunistic racing strategy. First race 9am. No
separate Junior category. Erik
Anderson, ssvr.weebly.com
May 6: Jason Broome TT
Boise, ID. 10-mile ITT. First
rider 9am, intervals are 30 seconds. Start at truck stop (exit
71) on I-84, 16 miles east of
Boise. Part of George’s Spring
Series. Mike Cooley, Boise CC /
georgescycles.com
Tenino, WA. Mostly flat with a
couple of rollers on a twisty and
winding road with good pavement. Staged at Tenino City
Park. Pre-reg. mandatory. First
racer start 9am. Medals and prizes to top 3. Junior C & D 10km,
Junior B 20km, all others 40km.
Part of Cascade Time Trial
Series. Erik Anderson, Sound
Velo Cycling, ssvr.weebly.com
May 12: OBRA RR
Championship Day 1
May 6: WA State TT Warm Up
May 11–12: Idaho TT Festival
Boise, ID. 2-day, TT stage race.
Friday Mini Bogus T, Saturday
40km. Must enter all stages to
be eligible for cash and medals.
All categories. John Rogers,
Team Bobs Bicycles,
208-284-9671,
idahottfestival.com
May 12: Belt Creek Omnium
Belt, MT. Dean Hatch,
montanacycling.net
Langley, BC. Wix Brown course.
Salem, OR. Jim Allen,
503-316-3540, obra.org
May 12–13: Oregon Cycling
Challenge
Beaverton, OR. 200- and 400mile races. Solo, 2 or 4-person
team. Showcases the beautiful
Willamette Valley and rugged Oregon coastline. Selfsupported. 400 is qualifier for
RAAM. Part of RAAM Challenge.
Soul Events, 720-381-6053,
oregon.raamchallenge.com
May 12: Ravensdale RR
Ravensdale, WA. 9-mile loop on
county roads. A few small hills.
Registration opens 7:15am, first
group 8:30am. Open to men
1-5, women 1-4, Masters. Part
of POC Cat 4 Women’s Series.
Deanna Muller, DuBu Racing,
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Road calendar
straightaways and fast left- and
right-hand turns. Team Dobbiaco,
teamdobbiaco.com
May 20: Forest Grove Omnium
Forest Grove, OR. Circuit race
and criterium. Jeff Mitchem,
503-233-3636, obra.org
May 24–28: Exergy Tour
Boise, ID. The only UCI 2.1
women’s race in North America.
5 stages in 5 days. Qualifying
events for London 2012, with top
riders in that nation attending.
NRC race. Heather Hill,
208-559-1203, exergytour.com
May 26: Bend Don’t Brake - OC#4
Jacob Rathe
Photo courtesy of Team Garmin-Cervélo
May 13: Dirt Bag Dash #2
Bend, ID. Horseshoe Bend City
Park. First start 11am, distance
is 30 miles. All categories. See
race series for details. James
Lang, Lactic Acid Cycling,
208-571-1853,
May 13: Forest Grove Omnium Hagg Lake RR
Forest Grove, OR. Jeff Mitchem,
503-233-3636, obra.org
May 19–21: BC Masters
Series #7/10
Kamloops, BC. Friday: 16km TT
and criterium. Saturday: 66km
RR (double points). Sunday:
14km HC. See race series for
details. Peter Bartel, BC Masters
Assoc., bcmasterscycling.net
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. Part of
Oregon Cup, Norm Babcock Cat
4/5 Women’s Series. Amanda
Atwill, West Coast Women
layitoutevents.com
Langley, BC. Part of EV Spring/
May 26–27: Human Power
Challenge
Portland, OR. 13th annual presented at PIR. Open to all types
of HPV (recumbent or upright).
Several disciplines: RR, TT, Drag
Racing, Auto Cross, 200m, short
track. Social activities & exhibits.
Jeff Wills, ohpv.org
May 19: Mt. Tabor Circuit Race
May 26: Lewis & Clark Ultra 12/24
May 19–20: Mutual of Enumclaw
Stage Race
May 26–28: Pro Road & TT Nat’ls
Portland, OR. Tough, 1.3-mile
hilly and curvy circuit that
encircles the upper reservoir and
passes the neck of the ancient
volcano that formed Mt. Tabor.
Each lap has 136.6' of climbing.
Nathan Hobson, 503-679-5191,
obra.org
Enumclaw, WA. $10,000 in prizes
and merchandise. Saturday: flat
TT in am, followed by figure-8 criterium course downtown. Sunday:
RR up Mud Mountain.
Erik Anderson, Spokeswomen,
mutualofenumclaw.com/stagerace
May 20: Belle District Criterium
Nampa, ID. 1.1km spectatororiented course with long
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Vancouver, WA. 12- and 24-hour
TT race. Start at Hockinson
Middle School and travel through
rolling hills and farmland to
Bonneville Dam, over Old Man
Pass and the Swift Reservoir.
Start 7am. OBRA sanctioned.
Part of UMCA. Glenn Johnson,
360-718-0173, lacultra.com
Greenville, SC. Road, ITT and
criterium races. usacycling.org
May 27: ICO Criterium #1
Twin Falls, ID. ntdom.net
May 27: Mission Gran Fondo
Mission, BC. 120 and 70km
course on undulating terrain.
Joe Dixon, Outback Events,
250-863-3208, missionclassic.ca
May 27: Summit Criterium
Bend, OR. Sal Collura,
541-747-3336, obra.org
May 28: Western Bike Works TT
Portland, OR. Nick Blacklock,
503-821-6034, obra.org
June
Jun 1–3: Robert Cameron Law
Cycling Series - BC Road
Championships
Victoria, BC. Friday: Russ Hayes
5km TT on Dallas Rd at 6pm.
Saturday: Classic Mount Tolmie
RR starts at 8am. Counts as BC
Road Championships. Sunday:
11am Bastion Square Criterium
and kid’s race. Jon Watkins,
250-686-4012, victoria-cycling.com
Jun 2: Hammer Velo Criterium
Hillsboro, OR. Singlespeed
championships of the universe.
Part of Norm Babcock Cat 4/5
Women’s Series. Jeff Tedder,
503-473-7650, obra.org
Jun 2: LP 200 Team Challenge
Boise, ID. USCF-sanctioned
event from Boise to Sun Valley.
Teams of 4 riders - sum of each
rider’s USCF category must be
10 or greater for the team to
qualify. 10 sections and each
team picks (in advance) who
is racing. LP 100 Team and LP
100 solo availalble. Mike Cooley,
George’s Lightweight Cycles,
208-343-3782,
georgescycles.com
Jun 2: Mary’s Peak Hill Climb
Corvallis, OR. 9.5-mile climb up
the wide, smooth Mary’s Peak
Rd. Averages about 6-8% grade.
Goes past beautiful vistas of the
Willamette Valley. Starts at the
intersection of Mary’s Peak Rd.
and Hwy 34 (1200') and will end
at the parking lot on top (3600’).
All categories, including
tandems. Will O’Donnell,
eugenecyclingteam.com
Jun 2: Second Ascent
Ballard Criterium
Ballard, WA. A classic. 1km,
almost flat, 4-corner crit course.
Slight raise to finish on cobbles.
Registration at start/finish
area, day of event only. Cat 5
limited to 50 riders. Start
3:30pm, main race 7:30pm.
Part of WSBA Senior BARR ,
POC Cat 4 Women’s Series.
Road calendar
Step Down Racing,
stepdownracing.com/twilight.htm
Jun 2: Spokane Road Race
Spokane, WA. Part of Inland
Road Race Series. Mike Sirott,
Spokane Rocket Velo Cycling
Team, 509-868-8604,
Jun 3: Cow Country Classic
Wolf Creek, MT.
teamgreatdivide.wordpress.com
Jun 3: OBRA TTT
Jun 3: WA State TT Championships
Tenino, WA. Mostly flat with a
couple of rollers on a twisty and
winding road with good pavement. Staged at Tenino City
Park. Pre-reg mandatory. First
racer start 9am. Medals and
prizes to top 3. Juniors C & D
10km, Juniors B 20km, all others
40km. Cost $30, $20 for Juniors.
Part of WSBA Senior BARR. Erik
Anderson, Sound Velo Cycling,
ssvr.weebly.com
TBA, OR. Kenny Graham, obra.org
Jun 7–10: Mt. Hood Cycling Classic
Post Falls, ID. Fast, semi-flat,
1.13-mile crit on the wide open
streets of Riverbend Commerce
Park. Most of the course is less
than technical, and the advantage is given to the rider who’s
comfortable making turns at
speed. Staging and start/finish
at the Buck Knives factory and
headquarters. First race at noon.
Part of Inland Road Race Series.
Team Two Wheeler / Specialized,
509-868-8604,
Hood River, OR. 4-day, 4-stage
event for pros. Thursday
Columbia Hills RR, Friday Gorge
TT, Saturday downtown criterium, Sunday Three Summits
RR. OBRA categories on the
same courses. Chad Sperry,
Breakaway Promotions,
541-980-2344,
mthoodcyclingclassic.com
Jun 3: Riverbend Criterium
Jun 9–10: Great Northern
Stage Race
crit, TT up Big Mountain and
challenging circuit race with
approx 500' of elevation per lap.
Located 4 hrs from Spokane.
Rob Hagler, 406-899-1670,
fvbr.wordpress.com
Jun 9–10: Wenatchee Velo Omnium
Wenatchee, WA. TT course:
rolling, 9-mile out and back.
Criterium: 1km, 4 corners, small
hill. Road course - 2 loops:
short loop 12 miles with 1400' of
climbing, big loop 27 miles with
2000' of climbing. Pre-reg by
May 13. Enter all or individually.
Must start all 3 to be eligible for
overall prize. Steve Johnston,
Wenatchee Valley Velo, The
Wenatchee Sports Council,
bikewenatchee.org
Jun 10: BC Masters Series #11
Mill Bay, BC. Start at Kerry
Park arena. See race series for
details. Larry Pommen, BC Lung
Assoc., 250-652-5815,
Whitefish, MT. 2-day, 3-stage
event consisting of a downtown
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Road calendar
Jun 10: Dirt Bag Dash #3
Mountain Home, ID. Dream
River Ranch. First start 11am.
Distances are 23 to 58 miles
depending on category. See
race series for details. James
Lang, Lactic Acid Cycling,
208-571-1853,
Jun 10: Gran Fondo Vernon Tour de Okanagan
Vernon, BC. 100-mile (161km)
ride through breathtaking scenery along Kalamalka, Wood, and
Okanagan Lakes and through
Armstrong/Spallmucheen rural
areas. This will be a 5.5–7.5hour ride based on group
speeds. 250-549-4478,
members.shaw.ca/mybike/index.htm
Jun 10: Westside Cycling Classic
Vancouver, BC. Starts at W 10th
and Sasamat, going counterclockwise around Pacific Spirit
Regional Park near UBC.
10.5km loop completely closed
to traffic. 7-12 laps depending
on category. Open to Juniors
to Masters C. BC Cancer
Foundation fundraiser. Jonathan
Wornell, Wedgewood Cycling
Team, 604-836-9993,
teamwedgewood.com
Jun 14–17: Banff Nat’l
Park Bike Fest
Banff, AB. Five challenging
races throughout Banff National
Park. More than $21,000 in prize
money. Micaela Zagozewski,
Banff Lake Louise Tourism,
403-762-0284,
banfflakelouise.com/bikefest
Jun 15–17: Capital Stage Race
Olympia, WA. New. 3 days, 4
stages: Friday - RR, Saturday
- TT & criterium, Sunday - RR.
Pre-reg mandatory. Scenic
routes in Olympia, and also
Thurston, Grays Harbor, and
Lewis Counties. Erik Anderson,
CBC Racing, 360-870-5025,
capitalstagerace.weebly.com
Jun 15: Cirque du Cycling
Criterium
Portland, OR. Family ride 1:30pm.
Racing at 5pm with Cat 3, followed by Pro 1/2 at 6pm. Course
between N. Shaver & N. Fremont
St. Elongated figure 8 course
provides 2-way racing. $5,000
purse. Danny Knudsen, Good
Sport Promotion, 503-502-9880,
cyclingcircus.com
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NW race guide
Tyler Farrar being helped back to the pack after a mechanical in Tour de
Quatar. Photo courtesy of Team Garmin-Cervélo
about 9200' of climbing. Start
Jun 16–17: Greenwood Stage Race
3am on MLK Way at I-90 bike
Greenwood, BC. Saturday: 5.2km
path. Support vehicles allowed.
HC on 10-12% grade and 16km
Redmond Cycling Club, 425-739ITT. Sunday: 130km road race. All
8609, redmondcyclingclub.org
funds raised will pay for playground
equipment. Nipper Kettle, 250-4439016, grandforkscyclingclub.com
Jun 16: ID State District RR
TBD, ID. Team Dobbiaco,
teamdobbiaco.com
Jun 16: OBRA RR Championship
Day 2 - OC#5
Salem, OR. Part of Oregon Cup.
Jim Allen, 503-316-3540, obra.org
Jun 17: Cobblestone Classic
Criterium
Nanaimo, BC. Peter McCaffery,
250-244-1597,
Jun 17: Idaho State TT
Championships
TBD, ID. [email protected]
Jun 17: OBRA TT
Peoria, OR. Part of Norm
Babcock Cat 4/5 Women’s
Series. Jordan Staples,
360-597-3879, obra.org
Jun 18: Mt Hood Cycling Classic
Kids Race
The Dalles, OR. Largest kids race
in the NW. Kid-a-gories to choose
from: 4< yrs, 4-5 yrs, 6-7 yrs,
8-9 yrs, and 10-12yrs. Raced on
a closed circuit with good pavement. Chad Sperry, Breakaway
Promotions, 541-980-2344,
mthoodcyclingclassic.com
Jun 20–24: Elite, U23, Junior &
Para Road Nationals
Augusta, GA. Road, ITT and
Jun 23: Cannonball
Seattle, WA. One day ultramarathon event. 276 miles with
Jun 23: Design District Criterium
Victoria, BC. Nighttime race on
technical 0.75km course. Roadies,
trackies, mountain bikers all welcome. 40-lap race for A group, 20
for B group. Singlespeed event.
Part of Victoria International
Cycling Festival. Vancouver
Island Alley Cat Racing Assoc.,
designdistrictcrit.com
Jun 23–24: Eastern WA
Senior Games
Walla Walla, WA. 50+ Masters
bike racing events for men and
women. No racing experience
needed. 2 TTs, 1 RR, 1 crit.
Enjoy our area’s award-winning
wines with great food at the celebratory dinner on Saturday night.
Charles Stanger, 509-520-2288,
[email protected]
Jun 23: EV Spring #12
TBA , BC. Part of EV Spring/
Summer Series. Central Valley
CC, escapevelocity.bc.ca
Jun 23: ICO Criterium #2
Mount Home, ID. ntdom.net
Jun 23: Ironclad Criterium
Hillsboro, OR. Flat and fast
city course in downtown
Hillsboro. First start 10am, last
one 2:35pm. Race time varies
between 30-50 minutes. Dave
Aldersebaes, 310-591-9415,
[email protected]
Jun 23: Victoria Gran Fondo
Victoria, BC. 260km epic
ride around beautiful southern Vancouver Island. David
Sudbury, 250-389-6177,
victoriagranfondo.com
Road calendar
Jun 24: Historic Albany
Criterium - OC#6
Albany, OR. L-shaped, flat, 1km
course with 300m straight finish.
Roads are wide, fast and safe
with plenty of excellent spectator spots in historic downtown.
Racing from 9am-5:30pm. Part
of Oregon Cup, Norm Babcock
Cat 4/5 Women’s Series. Eric
Adams, 541-971-2456, obra.org
Jun 24: Longbranch RR/
State Championships
Longbranch, WA. Masters/
Juniors RR State Championships.
New mildly rolling loop added
to course. Start at Longbranch
Improvement Center. 1 steep
1/2-mile climb and 2 gradual
1/4-mile climbs. Reg 7:30am.
First start 9:30am. Part of WSBA
Senior BARR. Matt Swanson,
253-359-4241, wsbaracing.com
Jun 29–Jul 1: Baker City
Cycling Classic
Baker City, OR. Brian Vegter,
bakercitycycling.org
Jun 29: NWX Criterium
Bend, OR. Mostly flat neighborhood streets, 2 lanes wide. Men
Pro 1/2, Cat 3, Cat 4/5, women,
Junior, Tandem and kids races.
Start/finish on John Fremont/
NW Crossing Dr. Part of the
NorthWest Crossing Hullabaloo.
Matt Plummer, Central Oregon
Racing, 541-385-7413,
deschuteshoney.com
Jun 30–Jul 1: BC Masters
Series #12/13
Kelowna, BC. Saturday: criterium
in Windfield. Sunday: RR. See race
series for details. Ray Morrison,
BC Masters Assoc., 250-491-2205,
Jun 30–Jul 1: BYRDS - Junior
Tour of Idaho
Boise, ID. Junior-only event for
riders 10-18 years old. RR, crit/
circuit, hillclimb, crit. All Junior
age groups for girls and boys
ages 10-12, 13/14, 15/16, 17/18.
Individual and team awards.
Savannah Rice, Endurance
Training & Fitness,
208-429-6382, byrdscycling.com
Jun 30: ICO Criterium #3
Boise, ID. ntdom.net
Jun 30: Tacoma Twilight Criterium
Tacoma, WA. From 3-11pm in
downtown Tacoma.
wsbaracing.com
Jun 30: Whitworth Criterium
Spokane, WA. Slightly technical
and very fast 0.9-mile course on
University grounds. Open to all,
no separate Juniors class. 45-60
minute race. Kid’s race. Part of
Inland Road Race Series. Mike
Sirott, Spokane Rocket Velo
July
Jul 4: Hailey Criterium
Hailey, ID. Exciting 4-corner
course in downtown Hailey
immediately following the
parade. USA Cycling sanctioned,
all USCF rules apply. Youth 12 &
under race free. Bill Olson, Sun
Valley Road & Dirt Cycling Club,
208-788-2117, roadanddirt.org
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Road calendar
Jul 4: Joe Matava Memorial
Classic Criterium
Burien, WA. 1km, 4-corner, closed
course in downtown Burien. All
categories. Start 8:30am. Also
Junior State Championships. Jeff
Brain, Wheelsport Cycling Team,
253-863-5399,
wheelsportcycling.com
Jul 6–8: Tour de Bozeman
Bozeman, MT. Omnium stage race
- 3 events 20km TT, downtown
match sprint and 70-mile RR with
4600' of climbing. $5K in cash.
Amy Frykman, 406-579-0944,
tourdebozeman.com
Jul 6–8: Tour de Delta
Delta, BC. 3 days, 3 stages. MK
Delta criterium, Brenco Criterium
and White Spot RR - 140km
men, 85km women. $25K cash
prize. Start of BC Superweek.
Pro 1-2, women open. Part of
BC Superweek. Laurie Collicutt,
Municipality of Delta,
604-946-3304, tourdedelta.com
Jul 6–7: Wallace Omnium
Wallace, MT. montanacycling.net
Jul 7: Allan Butler
Memorial Criterium
Idaho Falls, ID. Through historic
downtown. 1km flat, technical,
L- shape criterium. All categories. Start 5:30pm. Intermediate
primes. Rob Van Kirk, United
Cyclists of Jackson Hole,
208-881-3407, ucjh.org
Jul 7: Gran Fondo Highwood Pass
Longview, AB. 147km ride over
the highest pass in the Canadian
Rockies. Cut-off 12hrs. Limit 600
riders. Aaron McConnell,
403-668-7537, transrockies.com
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Jul 7–8: High Desert Omnium OC#7
Bend, OR. 3 events. Saturday:
morning 30-50 min criterium,
9-mile TT in the afternoon.
Sunday: road race at Edison
Sno-Park near Mt Bachelor.
Omnium format. Open to all,
tandem category, no separate
Junior class. Part of Oregon
Cup, Norm Babcock Cat 4/5
Women’s Series. Cate Hass,
Bend Bella Cyclists,
541-480-1852, obra.org
Jul 7: Seattle to Spokane (S2S)
Lake City, WA. Ultra-marathon
1-day, 284-mile ride from Seattle
to Spokane on SR-2. 12,000' of
climbing. Redmond Cycling Club,
425-739-8609, redmondcyclingclub.org/index.html
Jul 8: Blue Ribbon Road Race
Idaho Falls, ID. Rolling 28-mile
course is a challenge and will
favor the rider who is not afraid
to go on the attack. Junior,
women and men categories.
$500 cash, prizes/trophies. First
start 9am, Cat 1/2 11am.
Kevin Rowher, Races2Race,
435-770-9852, races2race.com
Jul 8: Lake Oswego Criterium
Lake Oswego, OR. Steven
Beardsley, 503-317-5836,
obra.org
Jul 8: WA State Criterium
Championships
Bellingham, WA. Senior and
Masters categories. Three corner
1k loop. Back stretch can be
windy before the finish. Part of
WSBA Senior BARR. Stewart
Bowner, Shuksan Velo Club,
283-602-9319, wsbaracing.com
Jul 10: UBC Grand Prix Criterium
Vancouver, BC. Presented at
UBC on 1.5km circuit. Primes
and $10,000 cash prize. Kid’s
race and corporate challenge.
Part of BC Superweek. Part of
BC Superweek. Mark Ernstring,
ubcgrandprix.com
Jul 11: Gastown Grand Prix
Vancouver, BC. Criterium in
downtown Vancouver. Super fast
and exciting 1.2km course with
hairpin turn. 2 races, men Pro
1/2, women Pro 1/3. Part of BC
Superweek. Mark Ernsting,
globalrelayGGP.org
Jul 12: Giro di Burnaby
Burnaby, BC. 1.85km fast,
challenging criterium course
throughout the Burnaby Heights
neighborhood. Prize purse
$15,000. Evening race. Part of
BC Superweek. Rainy Kent,
604-842-7830, girodiburnaby.com
Jul 13–15: Tour de White Rock
White Rock, BC. Omnium
format. Friday: 2-uphill climbs
(700m/16%). Amateur race
5:30pm, Pros 7pm. Saturday:
twilight criterium. Sunday: 130km
RR with long steep climb and
quick descent. Cash prize. Part
of BC Superweek. Part of BC
Superweek. Lisa Kempton, White
Rock Leisure Services,
604-541-2161, tourdewhiterock.ca
Jul 14–15: BC Masters
Series #14/16
Courtenay, BC. Saturday: Dove
Cove 16.5km TT and in the afternoon, Mt Washington 10.3km HC.
Sunday: 65km flat in Dove Creek.
See race series for details. Ray
Wagner, Comox Valley Cycling
Club, 250-334-4900,
Road calendar
Jul 14: Boise Exergy
Twilight Criterium
Boise, ID. Flat, 4-corner classic course. 1km loop through
downtown. 1 hour plus 5 laps for
main event and 30 to 45 minutes
plus 1 lap for preliminary races.
Cash and merchandise. Start
3:15pm, awards 10pm. Kid’s ride
at 2:30pm. NCC event.
Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782,
boisetwilightcriterium.com
Jul 14: 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
Jul 14: RBC Gran Fondo Kelowna
Kelowna, BC. 140km of rolling roads, 1,750m of elevation gain. Matt Freeman, Toit
Events, 604-568-8648,
RBCGranFondoKelowna.com
Jul 14: Redmond Derby Days
Redmond, WA. America’s longest running bicycle race. Some
of the fastest cyclists race on a
flat fast 0.5-mile loop in downtown Redmond. Racing from
2-8pm. Kid’s parade, live concert,
carnival and fireworks. Part of
WSBA Senior BARR , POC Cat
4 Women’s Series. Lisa Rhodes,
Pro-Motion Sports, 425-556-2360,
redmond.gov
Jul 14: Rolf Prima
Main St. Criterium
Cottage Grove Lake, OR.
Steve Cash, Dark30 Sports,
541-868-1715 ext. 208,
dark30sports.com
Jul 15: Idaho State Criterium
Championships
Hidden Springs, ID. 1km, 8-corner course. Kurt Holzer, Lost
River Cycling, 208-890-3118,
lostrivercycling.org
Jul 17–22: Cascade Cycling Classic
Bend, OR. 5-day stage race
for Cat 1 men, Cat 1/2 women, 4
stages for Cat 2/3, 4, and Masters.
NRC event M/W. Chad Sperry,
Mt. Bachelor Ski Education
Foundation, 541-388-0002,
cascade-classic.org
Jul 20–22: BC Masters
Series #17/20
Grand Forks, BC. Friday: 7pm
- 4km ITT. 3km flat + 1km hill
climb. Saturday: 40km out and
back ITT flat. Sunday: 74km
Australian pursuit RR on rolling
terrain. Race one or all. Sunday
counts double. See race series
for details. Nipper Kettle, Grand
Forks Cycling Club,
250-443-9016,
grandforkscyclingclub.com
Jul 21: Cougar Mountain
Climb for Cancer
Issaquah, WA. Individual TT
up “Zoo Hill.” 2.5-mile, 7.2%
average gradient. Donations
go to Fred Hutchinson Cancer
Research. Open to all. Joel M.
Blatt, Climb4Cancer,
425-246-6699, climb4cancer.net
Jul 21: Liberty Road Race #2
Spokane, WA. Excellent pavement in the rolling farm country
of the Palouse. Two 29-mile
loops. Fast course with a few
good rollers, no major climbs.
Team tactics and the wind are
important factors. Start/finish line
is on top of climb east of Liberty
HS. Part of Inland Road Race
Series. Mike Sirott, Spokane
Rocket Velo Cycling Team,
509-868-8604,
Jul 21–22: Race Across Oregon
Hood River, OR. Ultra-cycling
event. 527-mile route through
eastern Oregon with more rolling
hills, steeper grades and greater
isolation than in the past. RAAM
qualifier. Solo, 2- & 4-person
relay teams. 200-mile option
available. Terri Gooch, Race
Across Oregon, 541-354-1520,
Jul 22: Last Chance Criterium
Butte, MT. 100-mile race with
16,000' elevation gain. 50-mile
option available. Course is 70%
trails, 30% road and jeep trails.
S/F Basin Creek Reservoir picnic
area. Randall Green,
montanacycling.net
Jul 22: Prospera Valley
GranFondo
Fort Langley, BC. 160km
GranFondo, 80km MedioFondo.
Solo or team entry. TTT result
counted on 5th rider. Men, women
and co-ed category. Jeffrey
Hansen-Carlson, Canadian Velo
Events, valleygranfondo.com
Jul 22: Tigard Criterium
Tigard, OR. Kevin Thompson,
503-481-7662, obra.org
Jul 24–27: Giro de Canada
Whitehorse, YK. 4-day stage
race. Criterium, 170km, 150km
and 100km point-to-point road
race. Team or individual entry.
Megan Rose, Giro de Canada,
girodecanada.com
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Road calendar
Jul 27–29: NW Juniors
Classic Stage Race
Aug 4: Downtown
Redmond Criterium
Jul 27–28: Saints to Sinners
Bike Relay
Aug 4: Franz Bakery Criterium
Olympia, WA. wsbaracing.com
Salt Lake City, UT. Ride in relay
teams from SLC to Vegas. Over
500 miles with elevations from
1,500 to 10,500'. Ride around
the clock. Fundraiser for ALS/
Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Steven
Tew, Cycling Events, LLC,
801-822-4870,
SaintstoSinners.com
Jul 28: LWV Circuit Series #1
Silvana, WA. Flat course and
sometimes crosswinds make this
a fun and fast course. Start 9am
- Masters B/C; 9:05am - Cat 4/5
men; 11am - Cat 3 men; 11:05am
- Cat 4 women; 1:05pm - Cat 1/2
men; 1:10pm Cat 1/3 women.
See race series for details. Alan
Adams, Hagens Berman Cycling
Team, 206-909-1192,
Jul 28: Pro Criterium Nationals
Grand Rapids, MI. Road, ITT and
Jul 28: Swan Island Rose
Festival Criterium
Portland, OR. Criterium race featuring all categories & 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
Jul 29: Vancouver Courthouse
Criterium
Vancouver, WA. Charlie Warner,
360-624-1801, obra.org
August
Aug 4: Boston Harbor Circuit Race
Olympia, WA. 6-mile loop with
rolling profile. Start at Boston
Harbor Elementary School. First
start 9am. Part of POC Cat 4
Women’s Series. Erik Anderson,
CBC Racing, ssvr.weebly.com
Aug 4: Cascade Gran Fondo
Bend, OR. Join Chris Horner for
80 miles, or 30-mile option. Top
3 get prizes. Chad Sperry,
541-296-1904,
cascadegranfondo.com
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Redmond, OR. Trinity Bikes,
trinitybikescycling.com
Portland, OR. 1.1km course features a winding technical downhill, 40' of climbing and a fun
points race-style format. Part of
Norm Babcock Cat 4/5 Women’s
Series. Charlie Warner,
360-624-1801, franzbakerycrit.com
Aug 4: Mission Kermesse
Club, 250-442-0421,
grandforkscyclingclub.com
Aug 11: LWV Circuit Series #2
Gig Harbor, WA. Short and steep
climbs make for an eventful
day with rolling hills and some
speedy sections. Make sure
you are ready for this course.
See race series for details. Alan
Adams, Hagens Berman Cycling
Team, 206-909-1192,
Aug 11: Monroe Kermesse
Monroe, OR. David Kuhns,
503-910-4208, obra.org
Mission, BC. Challenge the hills
of Mission. 5.6km lap. Distance
varies based on categories. Kid’s
race. Galen Kehler,
604-826-1411, phoenixvelo.ca
Aug 11: OBRA Crit Championships
Salmon Arm, BC. Sunday: 40km
TT on flat terrain, double points.
Monday: 54km hilly RR. See
race series for details. Olav
Stana, BC Masters Assoc.,
Aug 12: BC Masters Series #22
Aug 5–6: BC Masters
Series #21/22
Aug 5: OUCH
Corbett, OR. 16.53 miles, 3,816'
uphill TT at Larch Mountain.
Starts at Corbett School Complex.
Benefits the Corbett School
District, NEMCCA and OBRA.
Ernie Conway, 503-329-7978,
Consystency.Net/OBRA/OUCH
Aug 7–12: Larry H. Miller
Tour of Utah
Various, UT. America’s toughest
stage race, UCI 2.1. 6 stages,
400 miles, Pro/1 men only.
Come and watch the best. Bruke
Swindlerhurst, tourofutah.com
Aug 10: Portland Twilight Criterium
Portland, OR. Course surrounds
the North Park Blocks of downtown Portland. Cash prize and
primes. Start 6:30pm. Brad Ross,
Good Sport Promotion,
503-459-4508, portlandtwilight.com
Aug 11: Caribou Migration
Quesnel, BC. Race between
Quesnel and Barkeville on highway 26. 100km, rises from 474
meters above sea level to 1200m.
Calf Caribou available. Benefits
projects to protect local mountain
caribou. Next day Barkerville
MTB race. Lori, 250-992-2480,
wellsbarkervilletrails.com
Aug 11: Grand Fork TTT
Grand Forks, BC. 4-person TTT
over 86km. Grand Forks Cycling
Bend, OR. NWX course. Mostly
flat neighborhood streets, 2
lanes wide. Start/finish on
John Fremont/NW Crossing
Dr. Matt Plummer, Central
Oregon Racing, 541-385-7413,
deschuteshoney.com
Cowichan, BC. 40km TT on
rolling roads. Start 12pm at
Duncan Meadows Golf Club.
Double points. See race series
for details. Ian Birch, BC Masters
Assoc., 250-477-6475,
Aug 12: Crystal Mountain Hill Climb
Crystal Mountain, WA. State
Championships. 6 miles,
approximately 1612' elevation
gain. Course is on US Nat’l
Forest Land. First rider start
11am. No day-of reg, prizes
for heaviest bike, slowest time
and weight ratio. Part of WSBA
Senior BARR. Dave Bachman,
Wheelsports Cycling Team,
wsbaracing.com
Aug 12: Montana State TT
Opportunity, MT.
montanacycling.net
Aug 12: Mt. Spokane Hill Climb
Spokane, WA. Start at Mitcham’s
Barn, climb 10 miles and 3500'
of vertical on 5-15% grade. BBQ
to follow at the summit. Open
to all, no separate Junior class.
Fundraiser for MS Society. Part
of Inland Road Race Series.
Mike Sirott, Spokane Rocket Velo
Family Friendly Ride or Event
Supports Bicycle Alliance of WA
Supports Bicycle Transportation
Alliance of Oregon
Road calendar
Aug 16: Gran Fondo Paradise
Eatonville, WA. Tentative date.
Ohop Valley to Paradise (Mt.
Rainier). 100 miles, 23 ascents
with lots of flats. Pre-reg only.
Michael Pruitt, wsbaracing.com
Aug 17: PDX Street Sprint
Portland, OR. Tentative date.
Clint Culpepper, obra.org
Cowichan, BC. 70km RR with
2 big hills. See race series for
details., BC Masters Assoc.,
Aug 18: Bogus Basin Hillclimb
Boise, ID. 39th annual. Mass
start with separate time for all
age groups. 14.5 miles/3500' elevation gain. Time limit 3 hrs, 500
riders only. Pre-reg. mandatory.
Prime halfway up. Mike Cooley,
George’s Lightweight Cycles,
208-343-3782, georgescycles.com
Aug 18–19: Coup de Cascades 425
Redmond, WA. Ultra-marathon
race of 425 miles to end Polio.
Solo or team of up to 8 riders.
Kelly Kyle, Redmond Rouser
Rotary, 425-765-5433,
coupdecascades.org
Aug 18: Cypress Challenge
Vancouver, BC. 14km mass
start hill climb up Cypress is
open to everyone with a bike, a
helmet, and the determination to
pedal up the mountain. Multiple
categories to ensure riders of
all ages and abilities enjoy the
event. Benefits the Pancreatic
Cancer Research Fund at the
BC Cancer Foundation. Gotman
Simpson Cycling, glotmansimpsoncycling.ca/cypress-challenge
Aug 18: Giro di Portland - OC#8
Portland, OR. Part of Oregon
Cup. Steven Beardsley,
503-317-5836, obra.org
Nanaimo, BC. TTT, rolling on
Nanaimo Lakes Rd. See race
series for details. Peter Lawless,
BC Masters Assoc.,
Aug 19: Ronde Ohop (Roubaix)
Eatonville, WA. Race 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,
Master 35+ and women. Michael
Pruitt, 360-832-2434,
eatonvilleoutdoor.com
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Aug 21–25: BC Seniors Games
Burnaby, BC. Thursday: 16km
TT. Friday: road race - distance
varies. Saturday: hill climb. Open
to anyone 55 and over. 5-year
age group categories.
2012bcseniorsgames.org
Aug 25: BC TT Championships
Mission, BC. Tentative. Galen
Kehler, 604-826-1411,
phoenixvelo.ca
Aug 25: Longview Grand Prix
Criterium
Longview, WA. 3rd annual. 0.5mile oval, flat, wide and fast
course. 11 races for all categories,
$2500 cash purse, primes and
free kids race. Janice Forbes,
Highlander Cycling, 360-353-3790,
highlander-cycling.com
Aug 25: Snake River
Metric Century
TBD, ID. Mike Cooley, George’s
Lightweight Cycles, 208-343-3782,
georgescycles.com
Aug 25: The Werst Race
La Grande, OR. Pitting runners
against cyclists on an insanely
steep gravel road up Morgan
Lake. 2.35-mile uphill race starts
at Eastern Oregon University
campus. Use road, mountain
or ‘cross bike. Proceeds benefit Leukemia and Lymphoma
Society. Sean Williams, La
Grande Ride, 915-247-2633,
lagranderide.com
Valley. Cash prizes. Part of
Norm Babcock Cat 4/5 Women’s
Series. Sal Collura,
541-747-3336, obra.org
September
Sep 1: Lewis & Clark Ride-N-Tie
Carson, WA. 180-mile course
on paved road, some sections
of dirt and gravel. Mountainous
terrain. Two-person teams ride
relay-style. Glenn Johnson,
360-260-5879, lacultra.com
Sep 2: BC Masters Series #26
Cobble Hill, BC. 65km RR with
one big hill. Start 11am. Double
points. See race series for
details. Kim Gard, BC Masters
Assoc., 250-370-2689,
Sep 5–9: USAC Masters Road Nat’ls
Bend, OR. All age groups and
tandems. Chad Sperry,
719-434-4200, usacycling.org
Sep 7–8: Ring of Fire 12/24hr TT
Maupin, OR. Non-stop individual
or team time trial. Choose 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. 541-354-1520,
Sep 8: LOTOJA Classic
Logan, UT. European-style classic. 206 miles. Logan to Jackson
Hole, WY. Must finish before
dark. Pre-reg only. Epic Events,
801-546-0090, lotojaclassic.com
Cedar, BC. 63km RR on
Gould Road. See race series
for details. Mike Sevkov, BC
Masters Assoc., 250-748-6457,
Sep 9: RBC Gran Fondo Whistler
Carnation, WA. Carnation Farms
circuit. The speed and intensity
of criterium racing meets the
wide open tactics of road racing.
Flat and fast. See race series
for details. Alan Adams, Hagens
Berman Cycling Team,
206-909-1192,
Sep 16: Mt. Ashland Hillclimb
Aug 26: LWV Circuit Series #3
Aug 26: OBRA Hillclimb
Government Camp, OR. Hill
climb TT. Erik Voldengren,
503-818-4985, obra.org
Aug 31–Sep 2: Eugene Celebration
Stage Race
Eugene, OR. Challenging
courses in beautiful Willamette
Vancouver, BC. 120km from Sea
to Sky race in dedicated cycling
lane from downtown Vancouver
to Whistler. 60km also available. Matt Freeman, GranFondo
Canada, 604-568-8648,
RBCGranFondoWhistler.com
Ashland, OR. TT up Mt. Ashland.
Starts at Lithia Park. 25 miles.
All categories start 9am.
Registration open 7:30am. First
10 miles rolling, the rest climbing. 6500' elevation. Allan Goffe,
obra.org
Sep 23: Sun Peaks HC
Kamloops, BC. Sun Peaks 35km
HC on Heffley Creek - no points.
Peter Bartel, BC Masters Assoc.,
INside look
A fixture on the
national team, Craig has
been attending Worlds for
10 years. A well-rounded
rider, his collection of
national champion jerseys
is impressive, from short
track to Super D and
marathon events, he also claimed the Singlespeed
World Championship in 2007. He made his Olympic
debut in 2008, placing 29th. Craig made an impressive comeback in 2010 following an early season
ACL surgery, yet he still managed to make the
U.S.World squad and crank out top 30 results.
Stephen Ettinger
(Cashmere, WA / BMC Development)
A rising star on the Elite circuit, he was named
the USA Cycling male athlete of the year in 2011.
The BMC Development Team rider and U23
National Champion may be considered a long shot
for this Olympic selection, but 2016 is lining up
nicely. The changing of the guard is coming.
Georgia Gould (Ketchum, ID / Luna Chix)
After successfully defending her national title
in 2011 and taking second in the Pro XCT series,
Gould is ready to renew her Olympic experience.
She placed 8th in 2008 and was second at the test
event in 2011.
Geoff Kabush (Courtenay, BC / Scott-3Rox)
Photo courtesy of Scott USA
The highest internationally ranked Canadian (28th),
Kabush is changing colors
in 2012 as he prepares for
the Olympics, and will don
the Scott-3Rox jersey. A
national team member since
his Junior years, he raced in
the Olympics twice, placing
9th in 2000 and 20th in 2008.
His best results in 2011
were a 7th place at the Mont Sainte Anne World
Cup (Canadian stop) and a 10th place at the World
Championships. A six-time consecutive National
Championship winner, his streak was broken in
2011 as he took second to Max Plaxton.
Spencer Paxson (Seattle, WA / Kona)
An emerging rider on the national scene, he
can be found consistently in the top 10 at national
events. Although he made the USA Worlds team
the last two years, he is considered a long shot for
this Olympic cycle.
Catharine Pendrel
(Kamloops, BC / Luna Chix)
One sure way to secure a
place on the start line of the
London cross-country race is
to make the automatic selection criteria, and that’s exactly
what Pendrel did in Campery
last September as she claimed
the World Championships — a
title that had eluded Canada
for the past 15 years (since
Alison Sydor won). “Kika”
has been moving up the international ranks steadily, placing 4th at the Beijing
Olympics, winning the 2010 World Cup overall
title, and the 2011 Olympic test event in addition
to multiple World Cup podiums. She is among the
favorites in the race for gold.
Max Plaxton (Victoria, BC / Specialized USA)
In 2011 Plaxton was
finally able to clinch
the Canadian National
Elite Championships
title, stopping Geoff
Kabush’s record
streak. Well-known on
the U.S. racing circuit,
Plaxton claimed the
Pro XCT title last
season. A Worlds
bronze medalist in the
U23 category back in 2006, he has yet to crack the
Elite top 20 at Worlds but was second at the 2011
Pan American Games. Should he qualify for one of
the two Canadian spots, London would be his first
Olympic appearance.
Photo courtesy of CanadianCyclist.com
Adam Craig (Bend, OR /
Robobank-Giant)
Photo courtesy of USA Cycling
mountain bike olympic hopefuls
Sam Schultz (Missoula, MT / Subaru Trek)
Racing in one of the toughest groups to qualify
in, Schultz has his work cut out to ensure he gets an
Olympic ticket. He is currently ranked 35th on the
UCI list — the second American behind Todd Wells.
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INside look
Mountain bike race series
All Gravity Series - AGS
Mar 23–25; Jun 16–17; Jul 14–15; Aug 18–19;
Sep 29–30; Oct 20–21
Various, ID. 6-event series with venues in WA, ID.
Technical downhill and enduro downhill/Super D
style. Overall calculated on points. 6 age groups,
4 categories for both men and women. USA
Cycling sanctioned. Josh Tofsrud, 509-262-4122,
AllGravitySeries.com
Fat Tire Revolution Series
and Grinder qualify for Nationals. Events on: 4/7,
5/12, 6/9, 6/16, 6/30. Hal Miller, Knobby Tire Series,
knobbytireseries.com
NW Cup
Apr 6–Aug 5
Various. Series of 6 DH events. Overall calculated
on 5 best results. USA Cycling sanctioned. Events
on: 4/6, 4/26, 5/11, 6/15, 7/20, 8/3. Scott Tucker,
N-Dub, nwcup.com
NW Epic Series
Apr 28–Jul 14
Various, WA. FTRS. A new 6-event series in Western
Washington. Point system determines overall. Events
on: 4/28, 5/12, 6/2, 6/16,
6/23, 7/21. Jake Maedke,
Vicious Cycle, 509-7546361, beezleyburn.com
May 19; Jun 9; Jul 14; Aug 25
New series. 4 endurance events. Roger Michel,
4th Dimension Racing
LLC, 425-301-7009,
NWEpicSeries.com
Oregon Enduro Series
Jun 2–3, 23–24; Jul
14–15; Aug 26; Sep 8–9
FVMBA Spring Series
Feb 26; Mar 4, 18; Apr 1, 15
Various, BC. 5-event point
series that includes XC,
Super D, and all mountain
events. Overall calculated
on points for men, women
and Juniors. Cash at
every race and for overall winners. Matt Scott,
FVMBA, fvmba.com
Island Cup Series DH
Photo courtesy of BC Bike Race / Dave Silver - davesilverphoto.com
Apr 22–Jun 10
Vancouver Island, BC. 5-event series on some of the
best courses from Victoria to Port Alberni. Open to
all. Point system determines winner in each category.
Bring non-perishable food bank donation. Events on:
4/22, 5/6, 5/20, 6/3, 6/9. islandcupseries.com
Island Cup Series Marathon
Jun 3–Sep 30
Vancouver Island, BC. 4-event series on 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: 6/3, 6/16, 9/2, 9/16. islandcupseries.com
Island Cup Series XC
Mar 11–Jun 9
Vancouver Island, BC. 8-event series on 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: 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/15, 5/6, 5/13, 5/27,
6/9. islandcupseries.com
Knobby Tire Series
Apr 27–Jun 30
Various, ID. Series of 5 events. Overall standings
calculated on points counting 4 best results. If you
move up on points, half points will follow you. Top
15 in each category Coyote Classic, Soldier Mtn
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Various, OR. Series of
5 events, 4 to count for
overall. Pts awarded 12
deep. Highest points
total wins. 3 to 6 Super
D stages per weekend,
reduced timed climbs,
non-timed transition.
Devon Lyons,
503-222-2851,
oregonsuperd.com
Oregon XC MTB Series
Mar 3–Jun 24
Various, OR. Series of 9 XC races, with points
awarded to overall series winner. Best 6 results
counts (top 4 for juniors), ties decided on placement
at final race. Teams count best 4 riders’ results per
race. See individual events for location and start
times. 25 categories, individual and team standings.
Events on: 3/3, 4/1, 4/28, 5/13, 5/19, 5/27, 6/2, 6/16,
6/24. Mike Ripley, oregonxcseries.org
Washington High School Cycling League
Mar 25; Apr 15, 29; May 20
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, washingtonmtb.org
West Side MTB Series
Feb 12; Mar 4, 18, 25; Apr 14, 29
SeaTac. WA. 6-event series. Points awarded to
each finisher. Best 4 out of 6 results count for overall. U-19, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+ divisions, selfseeding categories: Beginner, Sport, Expert/Open,
Singlespeed, Clydesdale. Start time - Beg: 9:00am,
Open/Expert/SS: 10am, Sport/Clydesdale: 11:30am.
Start at Dash Point Trails. Rory Muller,
Weekly series
Monday
double to pass. Reg. starts at 5pm, B race at 6pm
(30 min), A race at 6:40pm (40 min). Matt Plummer,
541-385-7413, centraloregonracing.net
Jacksonville STXC
June 4–25
Jacksonville, OR. Series of 4 events. Short loop
with some fire roads, singletrack and some climbing.
Expert, Sport and Beginner. 20- to 40-min races.
Scoring on points, tie broken by placing in last race.
Different course each week. Joe Davis, Echelon
Events, 541-951-2831, echelonrace.com/stxc
Portland MTB Short Track Series
June 4–July 30
Portland, OR. Multiple laps on fun and challenging 3-5 minute course with a lot of bumps and
turns. From 5:30-8pm on the infield of Portland Int’l
Raceway. MTB or cyclocross bike. All ages, abilities,
free kiddie races. Points 15 deep. Best 6 of 7 count
toward overall cash. Weekly prizes. Kris Schamp,
503-466-9007, portlandracing.com
Salem STXC
July 30–August 20
Series of 4 events. Jeff McNamee, obra.org
Wednesday
May 2–30
Bend, OR. 5-event series. presented at Central
Oregon Community College. Lots of singletrack with
February
Feb 26: FVMBA Spring Series #1
Mission, BC. Mass start XC at
Heritage Park. See race series
for details. Matt Scott, FVMBA,
fvmba.com
March
Mar 3–4: Echo Red to Red XC
Echo, OR. All classes, Junior
(12mi) through Pro (30mi). Course
April 4–August 29
Seattle, WA. Racing at South Seatac starts at 6pm
for the beginners and 7pm for others. Men and
women classes. No points, no overall, just plain fun
on a course that changes every week. Excellent for
training. Big end of year party. $10/race. Wick,
206-919-5741, [email protected]
Wood River Cup
May 30–June 27
Hailey, ID. 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.
Bill Olson, 208-788-9184, powerhouseidaho.com
Thursday
Duthie Hill TT Series
May 10–August 14
Central Oregon STXC Series
NW Race Guide
Wednesday Night World Championships
Race every second week. 8 races, 6 count toward
overall. Men, women, singlespeed - beginner, sport
and expert. XC TT at Duthie Hill Mtn Bike Park. Race
5pm. Free to Evergreen MBA members. Evergreen
Mountain Bike Alliance, evergreenmtb.org
Mountain bike calendar
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. Part of Oregon XC MTB
Series. 509-374-8424,
echohillstrailbuilders.com
Mar 4: FVMBA Spring Series #2
Mission, BC. Super D at Bear
Mountain. See race series for
details. Matt Scott, FVMBA,
fvmba.com
Mar 4: West Side MTB Series #2
Sammamish, WA. King County’s
Soaring Eagle Park. See race
series for details. Rory Muller,
BuDu Racing, 260-920-3983,
BuDuRacing.com
Alliance of Oregon
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mountain bike calendar
Mar 10: Dirty Duo
North Vancouver, BC. The most
challenging cycling race on the
North Shore. 30km of tough
uphill and technical downhill.
Enter the bike-only category or
as a relay team; runner does
25km, rider does 30km. Start
at Jaycee House. Heather
MacDonald, Mountain Madness:
Dirty Duo, 604-990-9815,
dirtyduo.com
Mar 11: Victoria XC
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
Mar 18: Cobble Hill XC
Cobble Hill, BC. Tentative date.
Part of Island Cup Series XC.
Everti Cycling Club,
islandcupseries.com
Mar 18: FVMBA Spring Series #3
Chilliwack, BC. Super D at
Vedder Mountain. See race
series for details. Matt Scott,
FVMBA, fvmba.com
Lakewood, WA. Fort Steilacoom.
260-920-3983, BuDuRacing.com
Mar 23–25: Double Down
Hoe Down - AGS #1
Spokane, WA. Enduro DH and
DH races at Beacon Hill. Full
face helmet mandatory. USAC
sanctioned. Start 12pm. See
race series for details. All Gravity
Series, 509-392-7729,
allgravityseries.com
Mar 25: Campbell River XC
Campbell River, BC. Part of
Island Cup Series XC. River City
Cycing Club, islandcupseries.com
Mar 25: Wash. HS League Race #1
Fort Flager, WA. Cross-country.
Lisa Miller, 206-291-7773,
washingtonmtb.org
Coupeville, WA. Cookin’ in the
Kettles. Parking at Ft. Ebey State
Park. See race series for details.
April
Apr 1: FVMBA Spring Series #4
Mission, BC. XC mass start at
Red Mountain. See race series
for details. Matt Scott, FVMBA,
fvmba.com
Apr 1: Mudslinger - OXC #2
Blodgett, OR. Longest running
MTB race in the NW. 12- or
22-mile course with gravel road
climbs to split you up and great
singletrack on the way down. Fun
for all levels and free food for racers after. Part of Oregon XC MTB
Series. Mike Ripley, Mudslinger
Events, 541-225-7946,
mudslingerevents.com
closer look
April 14-15: Columbia Gorge Fat Tire Festival
This inaugural event consists of three races over the weekend,
where riders can choose to participate in either one, two, or all
three to earn points toward becoming the King, or Queen, of the
Gorge. The 2.5-mile TT course winds to the top of Eagle Caves for
an uphill finish with views to cherish. The short track course is 1.25
miles long and includes both single and double track that is fast and
smooth, meaning plenty of room to pass the competition. The finale,
a cross-country race on a 6.5-mile loop, zips through wildflowers and
oak groves and is on 70% singletrack. Big rings will be utilized on all
courses so keep that in mind while choosing your setup if racing on
a singlespeed. To finish: Moderate spring fitness level. To place:
Strong technical skills and the ability to attack with short intense
bursts followed by a quick recovery. To win: An excellent early season fitness level and superb tech skills while staying in the big ring
on the short climbs and the flats.
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Apr 6–8: NW Cup #1
Port Angeles, WA. At Dry Hill.
3-day event with practice starting on Thursday. Pro qualifier on
Saturday, racing on Sunday. Part
of NW Cup. Scott Tucker, N-Dub,
nwcup.com
Apr 7: Sage Brush Scramble KTS #1
Boise, ID. Mountain Home.
STXC. Action-packed short track
racing 23 miles SE of Boise.
Racing and BBQ starts at noon.
Race, hang out and have fun.
Part of Knobby Tire Series.
Knobby Tire Series,
Apr 14: Barking Spider Bash
Nampa, ID. 10-mile loop on rolling terrain with twisty descents
and a challenging climb near
course’s end. Tasty lunch and
beverages. Cash prizes. Wild
Rockies, 208-608-6444,
wildrockiesracing.com
Apr 14–15: Columbia Gorge
Fat Tire Festival
The Dalles, OR. TT 2.5-mile
singletrack course to the top
of Eagle Caves. Short track on
a 1.25-mile fast and smooth
course. XC 6.5-mile loop 70%
single and 30% double track.
Amazing views. Chad Sperry,
Breakaway Events,
541-980-2344, gorgefattire.com
Apr 14: West Side MTB Series #5
Black Diamond, WA. Black
Diamond Real Life Church Trail.
See race series for details. Rory
Muller, BuDu Racing,
Apr 15: Cumberland XC
Cumberland, BC. Part of Island
Cup Series XC. UROC,
islandcupseries.com
Apr 15: FVMBA Spring Series #5
Abbotsford, BC. All-mountain
at Sumas Mountain. See race
series for details. Matt Scott,
FVMBA, fvmba.com
Apr 15: Wash. HS League - Race #2
Washougal, WA. MX challenge.
Lisa Miller, 206-291-7773,
washingtonmtb.org
Apr 21–22: Spring Brake Super D
Sandy Ridge, OR. Weekend of
Super D races at Sandy Ridge.
Kyle von Hoetzendorff, obra.org
Apr 22: Cumberland DH
Cumberland, BC. Part of Island
Cup Series DH.
islandcupseries.com
Apr 22: West Coast Super D
Balcarra, BC. 2.25km long.
Estimated finish time 12-15 minutes. Lots of singletrack. Gordon
Longden, West Coast Racing,
westcoastracing.ca
Apr 26–29: NW Cup #2
Saturday, racing on Sunday. US
Pro GRT. Part of NW Cup. Scott
Tucker, N-Dub, nwcup.com
Apr 28–29: Bear Springs MTB OR MTB #3
McCubbins Gulch, OR. Saturday
short track, Sunday XC. 10, 20
& 30 miles, depending on class.
95% singletrack. 500'-2,000' of
elevation. Single lap format. Part
of Oregon XC MTB Series.
Petr Kakes, Hurricane Racing,
503-272-0146, skibowl.com
Apr 28: Beezley Burn - FTRS #1
Ephrata, WA. XC on challenging, desert-like 7-mile loop
with lots of short climbs and
fast descents. Pro pay out and
lots of prizes. Part of Fat Tire
Revolution Series. Jake Maedke,
Vicious Cycle, 509-754-6361,
beezleyburn.com
Apr 28–29: Race the Ranch BC up #1
Kamloops, BC. At Kamloops
Bike Ranch. Intermediate level
course with U15 friendly sections. Citizen and US riders
welcome. Short shuttle on paved
road. Henry Pejril, Kamloops
Performance Cycling Center,
250-828-2783,
mountainbike.cyclingbc.net
Apr 28–29: Shoot Out Super D
Jacksonville, OR. Super D /
Enduro. Start at Table Rock
Overlook for 6.84 miles and
1900' of declination. Sunday
epic new course, 3.72 miles and
1000'. Saturday and Sunday
times combined to determine
winner. Joe Davis, Echelon
Events, 541-951-2831,
echelonrace.com/stxc
Apr 28: Velopark Grand Prix #1
Eagle, ID. Eagle Bike Park.
3-mile twisting, turning course.
First start 9:30am, Pros at noon.
veloparkgrandprix.com
Apr 29: Wash. HS League Race #3
Lakewood, WA. Fort Steilacoom
Invitational. See race series for
details. Lisa Miller,
206-291-7773,
washingtonmtb.org
Apr 29: West Side MTB Series #6
Maple Valley, WA. King County’s
Maple Ridge Open Space Henry Ridge Trail. See race
series for details. Rory Muller,
BuDu Racing, 260-920-3983,
BuDuRacing.com
Alliance of Oregon
oregonxcseries.org
3/03 #1 Echo Red to Red
4/01 #2 24th Mudslinger
presented by Peak Sports
4/29 #3 Bear Springs Trap
5/13 #4 Cascade Chainbreaker
presented by Webcyclery
5/19 #5 Spring Thaw XC
5/27 #6 Sisters Stampede
6/03 #7 Return on the Jedi
6/16 #8 Test of Endurance 50
6/24 #9 Picketts Charge
Finals
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May
May 4–6: Sunshine Coaster
Roberts Creek, BC. Friday:
Super D at 6pm. Saturday: 25
& 50km marathon XC race.
Sunday: DH race on Mash
Chicken. For omnium classification race all 3 events on
the same bike. BBQ and beer
garden. Sue Duxbury, Sunshine
Coast Cycling, 604-886-3841,
sunshinecoaster.net
May 5–6: Super D on
Dog River Trail
Hood River, OR. Petr Kakes,
skibowl.com
May 6: Coast Hills Classic
Newport, OR. Elliot Crowder,
obra.org
May 6: Port Alberni DH
Port Alberni, BC. Tentative date.
Port Alberni Lake Trails. Part of
Island Cup Series DH. Alberni
Valley Riders, islandcupseries.com
May 6: Powell River XC
Powell River, BC. Tentative
date. Part of Island Cup Series
XC. Powell River Cycling Club,
islandcupseries.com
May 11–13: NW Cup #3
of NW Cup. Scott Tucker, N-Dub,
nwcup.com
May 12: Coyote Classic - KTS #2
Boise, ID. High speed rolling
double track, tight, technical
sagebrush singletrack, water
crossings, quick steep drops,
nasty little granny gear climbs.
Singlespeeders’ dream. Qualifier
for Nationals. Part of Knobby
Tire Series. Knobby Tire Series,
May 12: Echo Valley Rally FTRS #2
Chelan, WA. A killer race overlooking Lake Chelan. Part of Fat
Tire Revolution Series.
509-754-6361, beezleyburn.com
May 12: 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,
604-898-5195, testofmetal.com
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May 13: Cascade Chainbreaker
Bend, OR. Oregon’s biggest
MTB race of the year. Over
300 riders on a great mix of fun
singletrack, double track and fire
roads. Tandem category. Part of
Oregon XC MTB Series. Kevin
Gorman, 888-759-2453,
webcyclery.com
May 13: Hammerfest XC
Parksville, BC. Tentative date.
Part of Island Cup Series XC.
Arrowsmith MTB Club,
islandcupseries.com
May 13: Salty Dog 6 Hour Enduro
Salmon Arm, BC. Team categories for men, women and mixed
and solo for elite/sport racers. Jr.
3-hour enduro for U15 on a 5km
course, teams of 2 only. Junior
Salty Pup for 12-16” wheels,
and Salty Pup 1-hour enduro.
Skookum Cycle & Ski,
250-832-7368, skookumcycle.com
May 13: Unravel the
Scratchgravel
Helena, MT. Presented in the
Scratchgravel Hills it is open to
all categories. 6.35-mile loop,
700% double track, 30% singletack. Juniors (11-14) race the
short course for 3 miles. Kid’s
race available. Chad Dexter,
Big Sky Cyclery Race Team,
bigskybikes.com
May 18–19: Velopark
Grand Prix #2/3
Eagle, ID. Eagle Bike Park.
3-mile twisting, turning course.
May 19–20: Spring Thaw
MTB Festival
Ashland, OR. Saturday: XC at
Lithia Park - beginners start 9am
for 9 miles, others 9:30am for
23.5 miles. Kids 1pm. Kenda
Cup qualifier race. Sunday: thrilling 1.7-mile DH, w/ technical
sections, tight switchbacks and
slight uphill finish. Every age and
ability. Part of Oregon XC MTB
Series. Joseph Davis, Echelon
Events, 541-601-9663,
echelonrace.com/springthaw
May 19: Stottlemeyer 30/60 NWES #1
Port Gamble, WA. Technical
singletrack winding through forest, followed by fast gravel trails.
There are logs to jump, natural
whoopties, and forgiving terrain.
Perfect to test your skills. 30 and
60 miles. Limit 400. See race
series for details. Roger Michel,
4th Dimension Racing LLC,
425-221-1651,
NWEpicSeries.com
May 19–20: Williams Lake Peel Out
Williams Lake, BC. Two-day
event includes downhill, jump
jam and super-downhill. Also
a live concert Saturday night.
Williams Lake Cycling Club,
ridethecariboo.ca
May 20: Duncan DH
Duncan, BC. Part of Island Cup
Series DH. Cowichan Cycles,
islandcupseries.com
May 20: Herron Hammer
Kalispell, MT. Sheli Thomas,
[email protected]
May 20: Kelowna Spring Classic
Kelowna, BC. Presented at
Myra-Bellview Park. Darrin
Caruso, chainlinecycle.com
May 20: Wash. HS League Race #4
TBA, WA. State Championships.
See race series for details. Lisa
Miller, 206-291-7773,
washingtonmtb.org
May 26–27: 24 Hours
Round the Clock
Spokane, WA. 24-hour race
for all ages and ability levels at
Riverside State Park. Solo and
teams from 2-10 people. Onsite
camping and vendors. Memorial
weekend. Free kid’s race Sunday.
Wendy Bailey, Round & Round
Productions, 509-953-9831,
roundandround.com
May 26: Nimby Fifty
Pemberton, BC. 35km, boasting
a lung busting 101 switchbacks
of pristine singletrack climbing.
This ain’t your typical XC race.
Start 11am. Limit 300.
Dean Linnell, nimbyfifty.com
May 26: Velo Park Dual Slalom
Eagle, ID. Darren Lightfield, Wild
Rockies, wildrockiesracing.com
May 27: Port Alberni XC
Port Alberni, BC. Port Alberni
Lake Trails. Part of Island Cup
Series XC. Alberni Valley Riders,
islandcupseries.com
May 27: Sisters Stampede XC
Sisters, OR. Pro and Cat 1 men
race 27 miles, while others cover
26 miles. 12-mile beginners loop.
Terrain is rolling, with many lava
strewn technical sections. Let
the cowboy on horseback lead
you out. Part of Oregon XC MTB
Series. Joel Palanuk, 541-3909683, sistersstampede.com
May 27: 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/kamloops
May 28: Velo Park Downhill
Eagle, ID. Darren Lightfield, Wild
June
Jun 2: Bavarian Bike & Brew
Fest - FTRS #3
Leavenworth, WA. Gibbs
Organic Farms. Rigorous 8.6mile loop with 1800' gain per
lap. Four creek crossings, challenging singletrack, water bars,
spectacular scenery. Part of Fat
Tire Revolution Series. Christine
Munly, Das Rad Haus and Der
Sportsmann, dasradhaus.com
Jun 2–3: Oregon Enduro Hood River
Hood River, OR. Held in Post
Canyon. Drop 3600' in 7 miles
with 500' of climbing. See race
series for details. Devon Lyons,
541-301-0132, oregonsuperd.com
Jun 2–3: Return on the Jedi
Grants Pass, OR. Saturday: SD
(8 miles on 40 mph fire roads,
jeep trails and singletrack) and
STXC (1-mile loop on stunning
singletrack), Sunday: XC distance
vary from 12 to 30 miles depending on categories. Part of Oregon
XC MTB Series. Cliff MaCann,
541-659-4104, obra.org
Jun 2: Wade’s Excellent Adventure
N. Vancouver, BC. Stage 1:
Technical TT with bonus for riding observed sections clean.
Stage 2: Enduro style. Stage
3: undecided at press time.
Corporate teams of 5-8 riders battle for Froome Cup.
Fundraiser for NSMBA.
Wade Simmons, nsmba.ca
Jun 3: Hammerfest DH
Parksville, BC. Tentative date.
Part of Island Cup Series DH.
islandcupseries.com
Jun 3: Sproat Lake Marathon
Jun 9–10: Evergreen MTB Festival
Issaquah, WA. At Duthie Hill MTB
Park. Jump contest, dual slalom
race, demo bikes from all the big
bike companies. Friday social
gathering, Saturday STXC TT
race, Sunday fun ride at Summit
Ridge in Black Diamond. Peter
Sherrill, Evergreen Mountain Bike
Alliance, evergreenmtb.org
Jun 9: Humbug Hurry-up
Yreka, CA. 6- to 8-mile circuit
multi-loop courses depending
upon race category. The Monster
Mile is back; climbs, chutes,
descents, smooth to rough
trails, service roads, singletrack,
trees galore, shade and sun. At
Greenhorn Park. 530-842-9622,
humbughurry-up.com
Port Alberni, BC. Part of Island
Cup Series Marathon.
Jun 9: Knobby 9 to 5 Ultra
Endurance
North Vancouver, BC. Held at
Inter River Bike Park. Demo
bikes, pump track, guided or selfguided rides, learn to ride clinics
and events for kids ages 5-15.
Friday: Chainless DH. Saturday:
Enduro. Sunday: Super D.
James Wilson, North Shore Bike
Festival, 604-789-2453,
northshorebikefest.com
Jun 9–10: NW Adventure
Sports Festival
Jun 8–10: North Shore Bike Fest
Jun 9: Echo Valley 30/60 NWES #2
Lake Chelan, WA. 30- and
60-mile options. Superfly single
and double track, breathtaking views in one of eastern
Washington’s premier locations
to ride. Limit 400. See race
series for details. 4th Dimension
Racing LLC, 425-221-1651,
NWEpicSeries.com
Boise, ID. 9 to 5 … need we say
more? Great trails, this is one of
the better races around. Part of
Knobby Tire Series. Knobby Tire
Series, knobbytireseries.com
Port Gamble, WA. Twisted Sister
MTB race on 14-mile course. All
ages and abilities. Also kayaking,
trail run, paddleboard, triathlon.
Spring Courtright, 360-297-4659,
[email protected]
Jun 9–10: Port Alice XC / DH
Port Alice, BC. XC Saturday, DH
Sunday. Double points for XC
& DH finals. Part of Island Cup
Series XC, Island Cup Series DH.
Nitro Club, islandcupseries.com
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Jun 9: Washougal 6 Hour MTB Race
Washougal, WA. A relay/endurance XC MTB event. Racers
do multiple, up and down laps
on a varied 6- to 8-mile loop at
Washougal MX Park. Food and
support included. David Saltzberg,
360-823-9778, obra.org
Jun 10: Pedal by the Puddle
Williams Lake, BC. 6-hour
enduro race. 10km of solid, fun
riding with 80% singletrack,
rolling, twisty trails with steady
climbs and swooping descents.
Teams of two and solo categories. Barking Spider,
250-392-5177, ridethecariboo.ca
Jun 14: Velopark Grand Prix #4
Eagle, ID. Eagle Bike Park. 3
mile twisting, turning course.
Jun 15–17: Ski Bowl - NW Cup #4
Mt Hood, OR. Part of NW Cup.
Petr Kakes, nwcup.com
Jun 16: 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. Solo counts
toward XCM series. Part of
Island Cup Series Marathon.
Jeremy Grasby, 253-336-8250,
islandcupseries.com
Jun 16–17: Silver Mt - AGS #2
Kellogg, ID. See race series for
details. All Gravity Series,
509-392-7729,
Jun 16: Soldier Mountain XC
Fairfield, ID. On Soldier
Mountain Resort’s “epic” XC
course. Known for big climbs
and big descents. Qualifier for
Nationals. Part of Knobby Tire
Series. Knobby Tire Series,
Jun 16: Squilchuck Chainsmoker FTRS #4
Wenatchee, WA. USAC Nat’l
qualifier. Classic XC race with
lots of climbing, lots of prizes,
and lots of fun. Brand new
singletrack. Part of Fat Tire
rideviciouscycle.com
Jun 16: Test of Endurance 50/100
Blodgett, OR. 100 miles, 14000'
of climbing monster course, a
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day that will cement your place
in Endurance lore. The 50 miles,
6,400 ft goes to the Coast Range
and back. Amazing support. Do
it at your own pace. Only the 50
is part of the Oregon XC Series.
Part of Oregon XC MTB Series.
Mudslinger Events, 541-225-7946,
Jun 16: Test of Metal
Squamish, BC. SOLD OUT.
testofmetal.com
Jun 17: Dirty Feet - 6 Hour Enduro
Kamloops, BC. Ride as a team
of 2 or 4 or go solo. Phil Hiom,
dirtyfeet.ca
Jun 17: Discovery XC Race
Anaconda, MT. Chad Lanes,
[email protected]
Jun 22–23: Jumpship
Victoria, BC. The world’s elite
slope riders will ride a floating
course built upon a 180' barge.
Invitational event. Free for spectators. Qualifier: Saturday: 2-5pm,
Best Trick Jam 6-7:30pm. Sunday:
Finals - 2-5pm. Jeff Pendrel,
250-686-2425,
jumpshipcontest.com
Jun 23: 6 &12 Hours of
Capitol Punishment
Olympia, WA. The 12 Hours
of “Hard Time” and the 6-hour
“Plea Bargain” using the trails
of Capitol Forest. 10-mile semitechnical singletrack with rolling
climbs. Start 9am. Solo, duo,
teams of 3-4 and “Here for the
Beer” teams of 5+. Trey Wilson,
360-402-0967,
12hoursofcapitolpunishment.com
Jun 23–24: Ashland Mtn
Challenge Enduro
Ashland, OR. Multiple timed
stages on last year’s Super D
course and new trails. All categories. $7000 in prizes.
William Roussel, 541-499-2298,
ashmtnadv.com
Jun 23–24: Jug Mountain Ranch XC
& Super D Championships
McCall, ID. Saturday: regular
XC and 10-mile run. Sunday:
Super D Championships. Darren
Lightfield, Wild Rockies, 208608-6444, wildrockiesracing.com
Jun 23–24: Oregon Enduro Ashland
Ashland, OR. See race series for
details. Devon Lyons,
541-301-0132,
oregonsuperd.com
Jun 23–24: Rundle Revenge
Canmore, AB. MTB enduro
and trail running ultra. Aaron
McConnell, 403-668-7537,
transrockies.com
Jun 23: Sun Mountain Big Ring
Bash - FTRS #5
Winthrop, WA. XC on the trails
of Sun Mountain. Part of Fat Tire
beezleyburn.com
Jun 24: Pickett’s Charge
Bend, OR. XC racing for all
levels. Pro/Elite/Expert: 30-35
miles, Sport: 20 miles, Beginner:
10-15 miles. Day of registration
8:30-9:30am. Start 10am. Cash
purse and raffles. Held on west
side trails, start/finish at Phil’s
Trailhead. Tandem class. Part of
Oregon XC MTB Series.
Gina Miller, 541-318-7388,
sunnysidesports.com
Jun 30–Jul 7: BC Bike Race
N. Vancouver, BC. An epic 7-day
adventure from Vancouver to
Whistler on some of the world’s
sweetest singletrack. Epic or
Challenge classes. Categories:
solo, teams of 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Sells out quickly. Dean Payne,
BC Bike Race, 778-846-5746,
bcbikerace.com
Jun 30–Jul 1: Bear Mountain
Challenge - BC Cup
Mission, BC. Race the Fraser
Valley. Saturday: 9km loop on lush
singletrack through pristine rainforest. Nice challenging course.
Open to all categories. Sunday:
Oldest DH in Canada. Gary
Harder, FVMBA, 604-853-4563,
bearmountainchallenge.com
Jun 30: Big Jugs Marathon
McCall, ID. 44-mile MTB race.
Wild Rockies, 208-608-6444,
Jun 30–Jul 2: Furious3 - Fernie
Fernie, BC. 3-day stage race for
riders of all levels on some of
the best trails in the area. Solo,
teams of 2 and relay categories.
Limit 400. furious3.com
Jun 30: Galena Grinder
Ketchum, ID. Series Finals.
White Henry Memorial at Galena
Lodge. Two 22.5-mile loops
with 50% singletrack. Distance
10-22.5 miles, depending on category. For shorter distance, do
the regular XC. Pro UET series
#4. Qualifier for Nationals. Part
of Knobby Tire Series. Hal Miller,
Knobby Tire Series,
Jun 30: Oregon State ST
Championship
Mt Hood, OR. Petr Kakes,
skibowl.com
July
Jul 1: 6 Hours of Skibowl
Government Camp, OR. Multiple
40' to 50' laps on an up-anddown loop around Skibowl East.
Each lap offers great views, fullystocked aid station, DJ music
and more. 2-person, multi-person
(3 to 6) or solo. Start 10am. All
ages & abilities. Kris Schamp,
503-466-9007,
portlandracing.com
Jul 1: Cascade Cream Puff 100
Westfir, OR. America’s toughest 100-mile MTB race. Riders
complete three 33-mile loops.
Climbing on gravel road, 50%
singletrack and 18,000' of climbing. 110-rider limit. Time limit: 15
hours. Register early.
Scott Taylor, 541-517-4278,
cascadecreampuff.com
Jul 1: Ride Sun Valley Festival Super Duper D
Sun Valley, ID. Ellen Gillespie,
Sun Valley Events, 208-726-2777,
ridesunvalley.com
Jul 3: Ride Sun Valley Festival Fat Tire Crit
Sun Valley, ID. Ellen Gillespie,
Sun Valley Events, 208-726-2777,
ridesunvalley.com
Jul 5–8: XC MTB Nationals
Sun Valley, ID. Chad Sperry,
Jul 14–15: Canada Cup Finals
Canmore, AB. XC all categories.
canadian-cycling.com
Jul 14–15: Missoula XC
Missoula, MT. Pro XCT event.
Training Friday, racing Saturday.
All categories. Elite women 3pm,
men 6pm. Shaun Radley,
406-544-5270,
montanacycling.net
Jul 21: Roslyn Rush - FTRS #6
Jul 14–15: Padden MTN Pedal
Jul 21–22: Silver Star DH BC Cup
Bend, OR. Tentative date. See
race series for details. Devon
Lyons, oregonsuperd.com
Bellingham, WA. 20th annual.
Saturday: XC - multiple laps,
steep climbs and technical
descents. For all levels, food,
music and more. Sunday: group
ride on Bellingham trail system.
Mark Peterson, indieseries.org
Jul 14–15: Schweitzer Resort AGS #3
Sandpoint, ID. See race series
for details. All Gravity Series,
Jul 14–15: Sun Peaks - BC Cup DH
Kamloops, BC. 2.6km with 500m
of lost elevation. Features fun,
fast, technical sections. Training
on Saturday, race Sunday. Henry
Pejril, Kamloops Performance
Cycling Center, 250-578-5411,
[email protected]
Jul 14: White River 50/100 Mile
MTB - NWES #3
White River, WA. Tentative.
Roger Michel, 4th Dimension
Racing LLC, 425-221-1651,
CapitolForest100.com
Jul 19: Tense-N-Grity
Springfield, OR. Short track
event. Taylor Buhshnell, obra.org
Jul 20–22: Gravity MTB Nationals
Jul 8: Rev El Stoked Race
Jul 20–22: Ski Bowl - NW Cup #5
Revelstoke, BC. Marathon. 35km
of sweet, relentless singletrack
and logging road at the Mount
MacPherson Nordic Ski Trials.
Kid’s race for 3+. Used to be
called Get Rev El Stoked.
Skookum Cycle & Ski,
250-814-0090, skookumcycle.com
Bend, OR. 100 mile race. 1 loop
and 75 miles of trail that crest
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,
541-225-7946,
Jul 14–15: Oregon Enduro - Bend
Jul 7–8: Canadian Nat’l
Championships - DH
Beaupre, QC. Patrice Drouin,
Gestev Inc, velirium.com
Jul 21: High Cascades 100
Beech Mountain, NC.
usacycling.org
Mt Hood, OR. Part of NW Cup.
Petr Kakes, nwcup.com
Jul 21–22: Gear Jammer
XC & Flow Super D
Squamish, BC. 52km point-topoint race for singletrack lovers.
Mass start through Squamish
singletrack. Limit 500. No U14.
Start 11am. Sunday: Gear
Jammer Flow Super D. Jo-Anne
Sykes, SORCA, gearjammer.ca
Roslyn, WA. Series finale. Part
of Fat Tire Revolution Series.
509-754-6361, beezleyburn.com
Vernon, BC. Stephen Exley,
[email protected]
Jul 28–29: Brundage Super
D and DH
McCall, ID. Saturday:
Bomberman Super D. Sunday:
DH Championships. Wild
Jul 28: Butte 100
Butte, MT. 6th annual. 100-mile
race with 16,000' elevation gain.
50-mile option available. Course
is 70% trails, 30% road and jeep
trails. S/F Basin Creek Reservoir
picnic area. Bob Waggoner,
TripleRing Productions,
406-490-5641, tripleringprod.com
Jul 28–29: Canada Cup DH Finals
Panorama, BC. BC Cup. Nancy
Brush, Panorama Resort,
panoramaresort.com
Jul 28–29: Stage Coach XC/OBRA
Championships
Jacksonville, OR. XC and Super
D State championships. Action
packed weekend. Based off the
original Revenge of the Siskiyous
Jacksonville course. 23, 16, and
10-mile options. Prizes and a raffle. Joseph Davis, 541-951-2831,
echelonrace.com/stagecoach
Jul 28–Aug 3: TransRockies X
Fernie, BC. 400km route to
Canmore, AB. Spectacular
course includes ample singletrack, mountains, complete rider
support. Choose 7-day team
event or 3-, 4- or 7-day solo.
Aaron McConnell, 403-668-7537,
transrockies.com
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Jul 28: Trinity Bikes Fat Tire Crit
Redmond, OR. On a mixture
of paved and dirt roads. Trinity
Bikes, trinitybikescycling.com
August
Aug 3–5: Great Northern
MTB Stage Race
Whitefish, MT. Craig Kemp,
montanacycling.net
Aug 3–5: NW Cup #6
Stevens Pass, WA. New venue.
of NW Cup. N-Dub, nwcup.com
Aug 4–5: Pomerelle Pounder
DH Stage Race
Albion, ID. DH event with 2 different but equally challenging
courses. Saturday’s course is
steep and rocky, Sunday is flatout speed and tight slalom-style.
Darren Lightfield, Wild Rockies,
Aug 4: Ride of the Walkyries
Whistler, BC. Tentative date.
Finest trails in Whistler and surrounding area with 45-55 km
of outstanding riding. Wicked
climbs and thrilling descents.
Grant Lamont, 604-938-1799,
cheakamuschallenge.ca
Aug 4–5: Western Open - BC Cup
Golden, BC. Kicking Horse
Resort. Twisty singletrack and
plunging DH descents. DH,
dirt jump and trials competi-
tion. Sunday racing. Master the
4-minute+ course. Kids race.
$5000 cash purse plus swag.
Stephen Exley, SE Racing and
Promotions, western-open.com
Aug 5: Alsea Falls 6 Hours
Monroe, OR. 10-mile loop with
1900' of climbing on excellent
singletrack, good climbing, logging roads. This course is deep
in tree cover to keep you cool.
Limit 150. Mudslinger Events,
541-225-7946,
Aug 10–19: Kokanee Crankworx
Whistler, BC. DS, DH, Fat Tire
Crit, Air DH, trick showdown,
jump jam, enduro and more.
Whistler Events Bureau,
604-938-7376, crankworx.com
Aug 11–12: Capitol Forest
Classic Festival
Olympia, WA. Saturday - XC:
9, 18 and 28 miles. Also poker
run and youth courses. Sunday:
6-mile, 2100' descent. Weekend
omnium format. Raffle and
BBQ. Onsite camping. Proceeds
benefit Capitol Forest trails. Erin
Roe, Friends of Capitol Forest,
capitolforestclassic.com
Aug 11–12: Lost in the
Woods Weekend
Port Townsend, WA. Saturday:
Anderson Lake XC. Sunday:
Gibbs Lake XC. Distances vary
based on category. Kids race at
11:30am both days. Lost in the
Woods, lostinthewoodsmtbrace.
blogspot.com
closer look
August 25: Capitol Forest 50/100 (WA)
Located on more than 90,000 acres of open space just south of
Olympia, Wash., the singletrack of Capitol Forest is spectacular —
both buttery smooth and fast. Part of the NW Epic Series, riders can
choose either 50 miles or double it to complete 100. Expect the usual
bottleneck start before sorting through the pack once the trail narrows. The first 27 miles is ridden on continuously undulating trails
before coming to the seven-mile service road climb to reach the
race’s highest elevation of 2,400'. From the summit the route transforms into a fast and technical descent, complete with off-camber
switchbacks and big disorganized roots to maneuver through, before
bottoming out at Pine Creek, where a short but steep climb awaits.
From there it’s a rapid ride down Green Line #6, an amazing section
to hammer out the remaining miles back to the finish. To finish:
Proper nutrition, hydration and a steady pace. To place: A consistent
pace and no crashes. To win: Endurance legs and lungs, no mechanicals, and the ability to suffer more than your competitors.
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Aug 11: OBRA Criterium
Bend, OR. Matt Plummer,
541-385-7413, obra.org
Aug 12: Barkerville Boneshaker
Barkerville, BC. 35km route on
wilderness around Wells and
Barkerville, including historic
Ditchline trails. Many of the trails
date back to the Goldrush era.
Road race the day before.
District of Wells, 250-994-3330,
wellsbarkervilletrails.com
Aug 12: Dirty Feet - 6 Hour Enduro
Kelowna, BC. Ride as a team of
2 or 4 or go solo. dirtyfeet.ca
Aug 12: Tamarack Resort Super D
McCall, ID. Darren Lightfield, Wild
Aug 18–19: AGS #4
Sandpoint, ID. Tentative.
Schweitzer Resort. See race
series for details. All Gravity
Series, allgravityseries.com
Aug 18: 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 24–26: Furious3 - Whistler
Whistler, BC. 3-day stage race
for riders of all levels on some of
the best trails in the area. Solo,
teams of 2 and relay categories.
Limit 500. furious3.com
Aug 25: Capitol Forest 50/100
Mile MTB - NWES #4
Olympia, WA. 50- and 100mile options. Endless miles of
smooth, fast singletrack, & free
camping. 80% on singletrack.
Open men, women, Masters and
singlespeed categories. Limit
400. See race series for details.
425-221-1651, CapitolForest100.com
Aug 25–26: Mt Washington
Mount Washington, BC.
Provincial championships.
Saturday: XC - course offers
steep climbs, rock face descents
and sweet singletrack. Sunday:
DH - fun and long. Mike Manara,
Mount Washington Resort,
888-231-1499 Ext. 744,
mountwashington.ca
Aug 25: North Shore Ovelord
N. Vancouver, BC. Teams of 2
or 4 ride for 6 hours over Mt.
Fromme 33 trails. Teammates
must stay together. GPS/GSM
tag track team’s progress. Most
mileage wins.
northshoreoverlord.com
Aug 26: Oregon Enduro - Oakridge
Oakridge, OR. Tentative date.
Devon Lyons, 541-301-0132,
oregonsuperd.com
Aug 31–Sep 2: Hemlock MTB Festival
- BC Cup Finals
Agassi, BC. DH at Hemlock
Valley Ski Resort in BC’s Lower
Mainland. Friday: course inspection. Saturday: training. Sunday:
race. Evening festivities each day.
Karla Stowards, 604-861-3882,
hemlockvalleyresort.com
September
Sep 1–2: Rossland Rubberhead
Rossland, BC. Tentative date.
MTB festival on some of the
greatest trails in the province.
Dreadhead Super D and Bike
Jam. Tyler Merringer,
rosslandrubberhead.com
Sep 2: Campbell River 50km
Campbell River, BC. Staged at
the PRT Nursery on outer edges
of town bordering Pumphouse
and Snowden Demonstration
Forest. 2 loops of 27km each,
98% singletrack. Free camping. Part of Island Cup Series
Marathon. Dan Clement,
islandcupseries.com
Sep 8–9: High Cascade 24
Bend, OR. Rde around a 16-mile
loop of great Central Oregon singletrack with 1400' per lap. Teams
of 2, 3-4, 5-6 racers or solo. Fun,
beer and food. Limit 150 teams.
Mudslinger Events, 541-225-7946,
Sep 8–9: Oregon Enduro Hood River
Hood River, OR. Tentative date.
Devon Lyons, oregonsuperd.com
Sep 9: WERKS XC
Helena, MT. montanacycling.net
Sep 15: Marathon MTB Nationals
Bend, OR. Chad Sperry,
Sep 16: The Ramble Marathon
Parksville, BC. Tentative
date. 60km epic ride. Part of
Island Cup Series Marathon.
islandcupseries.com
Sep 16: Velo Park Dual Slalom
Eagle, ID. Trail run on Saturday,
DS on Sunday. Wild Rockies,
Sep 22: Oakridge Fat 55
Oakridge, OR. Point to point
55-mile race with 10,099' of
climbing/descending over
Oakridge’s best trails. 40%
singletrack, 40% dirt & 20%
paved roads. Start at Oakridge
High School 8:30am. Benefits
GOATS and local youth unicycle
club. Limit 155 riders. Eugene
Carthart, obra.org
Sep 22–23: Ski Bowl DH Final Blast
Mt Hood, OR. Team race.
Fundraising event. Petr Kakes,
skibowl.com
Sep 23: Test of Humanity
Summerland, BC. Designed for
beginner to expert. Fun for the
whole family, with individual categories and courses for all ages.
Benefits Canadian Humanitarian.
Nic Seaton, 250-809-6764,
testofhumanity.com
Sep 29–30: 24-Hour MTB Nationals
Colorado Springs, CO.
usacycling.org
Sep 29–30: Silver Mt - AGS #5
Kellogg, ID. SilverRoxx festival.
See race series for details. All
Gravity Series, 509-392-7729,
October
Oct 19–21: Collegiate MTB Nat’ls
Angel Fire, NM. usacycling.org
Oct 20: Berm, Bangers & Smash
Olympia, WA. 3-stage downhill
race in Capitol Forest. Justin
Self, capitalbicyclingclub.org/
bermbangersandsmash
Oct 20–21: Moscow Arms Race AGS #8
Moscow, ID. Finals. See race
series for details.
Oct 21: Dumpster Dive Super D
Victoria, BC. Hartland MTB Park.
Pro City Racing, 250-380-7877,
procityracing.com
November
Nov 3–4: 25 Hours of Frog Hollow
Hurricane, UT. The longest
24-hour race ever, there’s an
extra hour of racing with the
double midnight lap due to the
fallback time change. 13-mile
long course in the UT desert
combines sweet singletrack,
with some technical sections
and great climbs. Costume
contest. Solo, duo, 4-10 person
team. Cimarron Chacon, GroPromotions, 970-759-3048,
gropromotions.com
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track olympic hopefuls
Zach Bell
(N.Vancouver, BC / Team SpiderTech)
With the 2011 Omnium World Cup title in hand
and multiple World Cup victories, Zach Bell has
already secured his place for the Olympics. His
sights are now set on leading the Canadian contingent at the Games and claiming gold as he races
around the London track.
Jennie Reed
(Seattle, WA / Ouch)
After years of going
at it alone racing Sprint
and Keirin events on
the international scene,
the 2008 World Keirin
Champion Jennie Reed
is now taking a group
approach as she hopes
to carve out a spot for
herself on the Team
Pursuit squad and
clinch a berth to her
third Olympic games.
Photo by WheelsInFocus /
Amara Edwards
Stephanie Roorda
(Vancouver, BC / Dr. Vie Superfoods)
Laura Brown
(Vancouver, BC / Dr. Vie Superfoods)
The competition for a spot on the Team
Pursuit crew is intense, and this endurance rider
is vying for one of them. A multi-talented rider
with multiple international podiums, including a
silver at Worlds, she can also ride the Scratch and
the Pursuit.
Tela Crane (Sammamish, WA)
Is on the long list for the Team Sprint event.
She is considered a long-short for these Olympics.
Kevin Mansker
(Portland, OR / Project London 2012)
Mansker will be a force to reckon with for a
spot on the national team, as the Project London
2012 rider grabbed a Team Sprint seventh place
finish at the 2011 Cali World Cup. Combine that
with his Keirin and Sprint results on the world
stage, Mansker could be multi-tasking in London.
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Also looking to join the team pursuit squad is
the talented Roorda. She shares many international successes with teammate Laura Brown and
is equally capable in mass start races.
Dean Tracy
(Portland, OR /
Project London 2012)
2011 was a fantastic
year for Tracy, as he
became the co-holder
of the National Team
Sprint record (44.036)
alongside teammates
Jimmy Watkins and
Michael Blatchford,
and also claimed the
Time Trial record
(17.876). In addiPhoto by WheelsInFocus /
tion, he collected a
Amara Edwards
pair of silvers at the Pan American Games and
Championships. Tracy’s main competition for an
Olympic spot comes from three of his teammates
on Project London 2012, a Portland-based team.
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track race series
Monday
GVVA Sprint Night
Victoria, BC. 200m, 500m, Kilo, Match Sprint.
Weekly points based on number of riders attending
each event plus 1. Overall for A, B and C categories. Weekly program varies. Race 6:30-8:30pm. No
racing on 8/6. Cancel if raining. GVVA, gvva.bc.ca
MVA Monday
June 4–August 27
Redmond, WA. Men Cat 4, Juniors racing alternate
Madison, TT, Sprint Mania. Start 7pm. USA Cycling
license or a one-day license required. Canceled if
raining. Free spectator admission. Harley Sheffield,
206-957-4555, velodrome.org
GVVA Bunch Races
Victoria, BC. 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. Cancel if
raining. gvva.bc.ca
Thursday Night Racing
Redmond, WA. Marymoor Velodrome. Designed
for newcomers (Cat 4 & 5). Program determined
nightly. Must have racing license and be an MVA
member. Cancel if raining. Harley Sheffield,
Tuesday
Friday
June 12–August 21
May 4–August 31
TRC Master/Junior TT Series
Portland, OR. Track racing event for Junior and
Masters only. Schedule changes weekly. Cancel if
raining. Meg Mautner, 503-805-1361, obra.org
Wednesday
Wednesday Night Racing
Redmond, WA. Marymoor Velodrome. Women/
men Cat 4 and Masters (35+). Start 7:30pm. USA
Cycling license or one-day license required. Cost:
$20. Bike rental available. Free spectator admission. See website for nightly program. Cancel if
raining. Harley Sheffield, velodrome.org
Thursday
Alpenrose Thursday Series
Portland, OR. Alpenrose Velodrome. Event schedule posted on website a few days before each race
night. No race on 6/23. Charles Warner,
360-624-1801, obra.org
Fast Twitch Fridays
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 racing 7/6, 13, or 8/3.
Jen Featheringill, 503-227-4439, bike-central.com
Friday Night Racing
June 1–September 7
Redmond, WA. Marymoor Velodrome. Racing 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. Start 7:30pm. See website for evening
program. Cancel if raining. Harley Sheffield,
Friday Night Track Series
January 6–March 9
Burnaby, BC. Racing from 6:30-9:00pm, Cat A, B,
C, Novice and Women. Scratch, Elimination, Points
and Sprint. Score top 5 places in all events, tie
broken by number of wins. Jeremy Storie, Burnaby
Velodrome, burnabyvelodrome.ca
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March
Mar 2: Smashmouth Racing
Burnaby, BS. Start at 6:30pm.
Category A, B, C, D and Women.
Events: Scratch, Snowball,
Elimination, Points Race.
May
May 5: Eric Kautzky Memorial Race
Portland, OR. Alpenrose
Velodrome. Proceeds benefit the Eric Kautzky Memorial
Scholarship Fund at Tigard
High School. Race the first
Omniums and Points races of
the season. Categories: Juniors,
Women 4, Masters women 40+,
Women 1/2/3, Men 5, Men 4,
Men 3, Men 1/2, Masters men
50+, Masters men 40+, Kiddie
Kilo. Canceled if raining. Darell
Provencher, 503-657-0568,
teamrosecity.org
June
Jun 3: Alpenrose Heartbreaker
Portland, OR. Full day of racing
with events for all skill levels
and a women’s only Madison.
Cash and merchandise. Program
includes Points Races, Keirins,
Madisons. Steven Beardsley,
503-317-5836, obra.org
Jun 15–16: GVVA Track Fest #1
Victoria, BC. Two days of racing
action. Program to be determined. Corporate challenge on
Sunday. gvva.bc.ca
Jun 17: Blue Ribbon Race
Jul 13–15: 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 kid’s races.
Charlie Warner, 360-624-1801,
alpenrosechallenge.com
Jul 20–21: Marymoor Grand Prix
Redmond, WA. Daytime features individual and team timed
events (Flying 200 and Sprints,
500, Kilo, Pursuits, Team Sprint).
Nighttime showcases mass start
racing (Sprint Finals, Keirin,
Scratch, Miss and Out, Points &
Madison). Open to Elite M/W and
Masters. Cash purse.
David Mann, 206-621-8868,
fsagrandprix.com
Jul 21: Collegiate Track Event #1
nwcollegiatecycling.org
August
Aug 2–7: Masters Track Nationals
Colorado Springs, CO.
usacycling.org
Aug 5: Embrocation Track Omnium
Portland, OR. Clint Culpepper,
971-235-5994, obra.org
Aug 5–6: GVVA Track Fest #2
Victoria, BC. Two days of racing
action. Program to be determined. GVVA, gvva.bc.ca
Aug 11: Collegiate Track Event #2
nwcollegiatecycling.org
Portland, OR. Phil Sanders,
Aug 17–18: International Omnium
Track Nationals
Portland, OR. The only outdoor
6-day race in North America.
Full program of exciting racing, including Madison events.
See website for schedule. Mike
Murray, 503-667-6220, obra.org
Aug 18: Junior & Team Track
Championships
Jun 25–30: Alpenrose Six-Day
July
Jul 6: Senior Track Championships
Portland, OR. Candi Murray,
503-667-6220, obra.org
Jul 11–15: Junior Track Nationals
Trexlertown, PA. usacycling.org
Rock HIll, SC. usacycling.org
503-667-6220, obra.org
Aug 18–19: State Master
Track Championships
Redmond, WA. Harley Sheffield,
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of WheelsInFocus / Amara Edwards
September
Sep 7–8: State Elite Track Champ.
Redmond, WA. Harley Sheffield,
Sep 21–23: Collegiate Track Nat’ls
Frisco, TX. usacycling.org
Sep 27–30: Elite Track Nationals
TBD. usacycling.org
November
Nov 9–11: Bare Bones
Burnaby, BC. Tentative date.
Multiple categories and events.
Racing starts Friday night.
On-site registration. Kelyn
Akuna, Burnaby Velodrome,
burnabyvelodrome.ca
Velodrome locations
Alpenrose Velodrome
6149 SW Shattuck,
Portland, OR
Stats: Concrete, 268m, 43º banks
Marymoor Velodrome
Marymoor Park, Redmond, WA
Aug 24–26: BC Provincial
Track Championships
Burnaby Velodrome
7564 Barnet Highway,
Burnaby, BC
Stats: Wood, 200m, 47º banks
Aug 25: OBRA Masters
Track Championships
Juan de Fuca Velodrome
1767 Island Highway,
Victoria, BC
Victoria, BC. Program to be
determined. GVVA, gvva.bc.ca
obra.org
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Dan Norton (Renton, WA / Redline)
A fixture of the
Northwest cyclocross scene, Norton
has been an integral
part of the development of the sport
in the Northwest
since the mid-80s.
Instrumental in
creating and operating what is now
known as the Seattle
Cyclocross race
Dan Norton
series, he tirelessly
Photo courtesy of Dan Norton
searches for new
venues, sets up courses, and is continuously looking for ways to grow the sport while helping riders
reach the next level. In January, he brought home
his first Masters World Title, winning the 60-64
men’s category.
WheelsInFocus / Amara Edwards
cyclocross profile and disclaimer
Cross calendar disclaimer
The 2012 calendar has yet to be fully established by the various cycling associations in the
Northwest. At press time, few events had confirmed dates, rendering it impossible for us to
provide you with a complete schedule.
Unless otherwise noted, the dates listed in this calendar are solid. Due to permitting issues, some locations are yet to be confirmed, even if the dates are.
Please refer to Bicyclepaper.com later in the
season to get up-to-date event information.
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cyclocross race series
Cascade Cross Series
Oct 6–Jan 12
Bellingham, WA. Tentative dates. Various courses.
Self-seeding categories A, B, C and youth.
cascadecross.com
Cross Crusade
Sep 30–Nov 11
Portland, OR. Tentative dates. Largest cyclocross
race series in the nation. Brad Ross, 503-806-6943,
crosscrusade.com
Cross on the Rock
Sep 9–Nov 18
Various, BC. Tentative dates. Series of 7 events.
Multiple categories. Norm Thibault,
crossontherock.com
Crossaflixion Cup
Sep 22–Nov 10
Bend, OR. Tentative
dates. Series of 3 cross
events raced around
Bend. MTB and CX bike
ok. Gina Miller, Lay It
Out Events,
crossaflixioncup.com
Eagle Island
Cyclocross Series
Nov 24; Dec 22
Inland NW CX
Oct 6–Nov 18
Various, WA. Tentative dates. Series of 10 events.
Michael Emde, 509-326-6983, emdesports.com
Interior Cross
Sep 22–Nov 4
Kamloops, BC. Tentative dates. 4-event series in
the Penticton, Vernon, Kamloops, Kelowna area.
nteriorcross.weebly.com
MFG Cyclocross
Sep 9, 23; Oct 7, 21, 27; Nov 11
Various, WA. 6 events open to all. First start
9:30am, last one 2:15pm, no license required. Day
of reg. closes 20 minutes before each start. 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. Terry
Buchanan,
mfgcyclocross.com
Psycho Cross Pseries
Sep 8–Nov 25
Eugene, OR. Tentative
dates. Series of 5 events
presented at Camp
Harlow. Sal Collura,
Eagle, ID. 3-event
Give ‘cross a try and experience the usually muddy
series at Eagle Island
SCX Enumclaw. Photo by WheelsInFocus / Amara Edwards
State Park. MTB
friendly but remove bar-ends. All categories. A,
Seattle Cyclocross Series
B, C and D groups. Points to top 15. Overall GC
Sep 16, 30; Oct 14, 28; Nov 4, 18, 25
based on points. Prize: 1/3 entry fee given back to
Various, WA. Series of 7 events raced around the
top 3 in each category. First start at 10:30am. $60
Seattle area. Open to all categories. Overall calculatfor the series or $25 per race, Junior $15 (includes
ed on points. Race categories - age as 12/31/2012.
Park entry fee). USCF sanctioned. Brad Streeter,
MTB without bar ends are ok. Series final earns
Treasure Valley Cycling Club, 208-866-3384,
double points. Registration closes 20 minutes prior to
idahocyclocross.com
start. First start 9:15am. All categories, including singlespeed and kids race. Dan Norton, seattlecx.com
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Weekly series
NW Race Guide
Tuesday
Wednesday
September 4–25
September 26–October 24
Blind Date at the Dairy
Hutch’s Twilight Cross Series
Eugene, OR. Tentative dates. Racing for every
level. Sal Collura, 541-521-6529, obra.org
Portland, OR. Tentative dates. Raced under the
lights at Alpenrose Velodrome. Bike and helmet lights
allowed. Joe Field, 503-228-9115, crossseries.com
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May
May 6: Krugers Kermesse
Spring Relay
Portland, OR. Criterium-style
race on farm roads! Same great
location as the Kruger’s Crossing
cyclocross race. All ages - all
levels - all bikes allowed. Free
kids races. Kris Schamp, Portland
Racing, 503-466-9007, obra.org
August
Aug 26: Krugers Kermesse
Portland, OR. Kris Schamp,
Portland Racing, obra.org
September
Sep 8: Cross Fest
Spokane. Tentative date. Emde
Sports, emdesports.com
Sep 23: Rapha-Focus
Gran Prix - MFG #2
Cyclocross calendar
Issaquah, WA. Lake Sammamish
Park. See race series for details.
Terry Buchanan, mfgcyclocross.com
Sep 30: Seattle Cyclocross #2
TBA, WA. See race series for
details. Dan Norton, seattlecx.com
Sep 30: Vanier Park
Cyclocross Classic
Vancouver, BC. Race in Vanier
Park. BC Cup event. West Coast
Racing, westcoastracing.ca
October
Oct 7: SCCA / Starbucks - MFG #3
North Bend, WA. Mountain
Meadows Farm. See race series
for details. Terry Buchanan,
mfgcyclocross.com
Oct 28: Seattle Cyclocross #4
November
Nov 4: Seattle Cyclocross #5
Nov 11: Woodland Park GP MFG #6
Seattle, WA. Woodland Park Zoo.
See race series for details. Terry
Buchanan, mfgcyclocross.com
Nov 17–18: Canadian Cross National
Vancouver, BC. Cycling BC,
canadian-cycling.com
Nov 18: Krugers Crossing CCX
Sauvie Island, OR. Tentative date.
Kris Schamp, portlandracing.com
Oct 14: Seattle Cyclocross #3
Kirkland, WA. At Big Finn Hill Park.
Oct 21: Magnuson Park - MFG #5
Nov 24: Eagle Island Cross #1
Hood River, OR. Tentative dates.
Double weekend of ‘cross.
Jeff Lorenzon, obra.org
Oct 27–28: Crosstoberfest
Sep 9: Kick-Off Cross - MFG #1
Sep 15–16: Hood River Double Cross
Sep 16: Last Chance CX
Helena, MT. Mark Brooke,
montanacycling.net
Sep 16: Seattle Cyclocross #1
Sep 21–23: Monster Cross Weekend
Montpelier, ID. 2 cross races in
one weekend as well as a race/
tour on the back roads of the Bear
Lake Valley in Idaho/Utah. Jared
Eborn, Action Wipes, 801-5999268, bearlakemonsterride.com
Sep 23: Battle at Barlow
Gresham, OR. Tentative date.
Sam Barlow High School.
Charles Warner, obra.org
Seattle, WA. Magnuson Park.
Ketchum, ID. Bill Olson,
208-788-9184,
powerhouseidaho.com
Oct 27: Raceway CX - MFG #4
Redmond, WA. Marymoor Park.
Eagle, ID. See race series. Brad
Streeter, idahocyclocross.com
December
Dec 2: Cowlitz Fairgrounds CX
Longview, WA. Janice Forbes,
highlander-cycling.com
Oct 27: Rolling Thunder CX
Dec 22: Eagle Island Cross #2
Oct 28: Pumpkin Cross
January 2013
Missoula, MT. Shaun Radley,
MontanaCyclocross.com
Maple Ridge, BC. Tentative.
Halloween-themed. All categories. Barry Lyster, Local Ride
Bike Shop, 604-466-2016,
localride.ca
Eagle, ID. See race series. Brad
Streeter, idahocyclocross.com
Jan 2–6: Cyclocross Nationals
Madison, WI. Tentative date.
usacycling.org
Jan 12: Chiller Cross
Bellingham, WA. Tentative date.
cascadecross.com
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multisport calendar
March
Mar 10: Dirty Duo
North Vancouver, B.C. The most
challenging cycling race on the
North Shore. 30km tough uphill
and technical downhill. Enter the
bike only category or enter a relay
team; runner does 25km, rider
does 30km. Mountain Madness,
604-990-9815, dirtyduo.com
Mar 10: Lake Sammamish Run
Snohomish, WA. 3rd annual.
Half-marathon, Issaquah to
Redmond, flat and fast course.
60% smooth gravel, 40% pavement. Shuttle back available.
Roger Michel, 4th Dimension
Racing LLC, 425-301-7009,
4thdimensionracing.com/duathlon
Mar 25: Dirty Feet - Trail Run
Kamloops, BC. Half-marathon,
10 and 5km trail run. Phil Hiom,
dirtyfeet.ca
Mar 30–31: Badger Mountain
Challenge
Richland, WA. 100-mile endurance run, 50km ultramarathon,
15km trail run. Eric Jensen,
Eastern Oregon Sports Training
LLC, 541-969-9724,
eosportstraining.com
April
Apr 1: Seattle RainMan Triathlon
Seattle, WA. Sprint distances.
15-minute pool swim, 30-minute
indoor bike and 2.97-mile run
around Green Lake. Max 300
people. All athletes get a Tech
T-Shirt, post-race food and
finishers certificate. Melissa
Newbury, TriFreaks,
425-270-1407, trifreak.com
Apr 11: BEAST Adventure
Race Series #1
Newcastle, WA. 1.5- to 4-hour
weeknight adventure race involving road or MTB, running, and
basic navigation. Good way
to try adventure racing. Solo
or teams of 2 to 4. Meridian
Geographics, 206-291-8250,
beastrace.com
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Apr 14: Rage in the
Sage Duathlon
May 9: Junior Ridge to River
Relay
Apr 21: Wenatchee Marathon
May 12: Elk Beaver Ultras
Benton City, WA. Kiona Winery
and Vineyards. Start 9:30am.
Solo, co-ed, women’s only
teams. 2.5-mile run x 2, 10-mile
MTB. Age groups from 13+. Eric
Greager, 509-942-7137, 3rrr.org
Wenatchee, WA. Marathon,
half-marathon, and 10k. Start at
Centennial Park.
wenatcheemarathon.com
Apr 22: Peaks to Prairie
Adventure Race
Billings, MT. From Beartooth
Mountains to Yellowstone River.
8.8-mile run, 43-mile bicycle, and
23-mile paddling. Competitors
choose between triathlon or
duathlon. Yellowstone Valley CC,
peakstoprairie.org
Apr 28: Weiser River Trail 50
Council, ID. 50km point to point
(30+miles) from Council to
Midvale using the scenic Weiser
River Trail. Runs alongside the
river, through canyons and across
open farmland. Very little elevation change. Barb McGann,
208-286-7279, weiserrivertrail.org
Apr 29: Cherry Blossom
Fitness Festival
The Dalles, OR. Duathlon. Chad
Sperry, Breakaway Promotions,
541-296-8908,
cherryblossomfitnessfestival.com
Apr 29: Spokane Trailquest
MTB Orienteering
Newman Lake, WA. Mountain
bike orienteering. Find 24 controls in 3 hours. For all ages,
various categories and levels.
Solo or team of two. Start across
from boat ramp. Ken Bell,
509-2580-5251,
spokanetrailquest.weebly.com
May
May 6: Fight For Air
Seattle, WA. 5km run or walk
presented at Magnuson Park.
Last minute registration from
7:30-8:30am. Min. $100 fundraising. Amy Holan, 206-441-5100,
lungseattle.org
Wenatchee, WA. For “mini” racers. Teams of school-aged children tackle running, paddling, biking and an obstacle course. Ages
5-12. Start at Walla Walla Point
Park. 509-662-3461, r2r.org
Victoria, BC. 50km, 50-mile or
100km trail run. Also 26.2-mile
first time marathon. 25-mile ultra
walk. Start 6am. Run 10km loop
around the lakes.
pih.bc.ca/elk-beaver-ultra.html
May 12: Over the Dam Run
Grand Coulee, WA. One of the
most scenic and unique runs
in the NW - the Grand Coulee
Dam. 5km, 10km and halfmarathon open to runners and
walkers. In conjunction with
Colorama festival.
Melissa Newbury, TriFreaks,
May 12: Sunflower Marathon
and Relay
Mazama, WA. Run through some
of the most spectacular fields of
wildflowers. Trail run, 26.2 miles
from Mazama to Twisp. Solo or
team entry. MVSTA,
509-996-3287, mvsta.com
May 12: The Fiasco in Pasco
Pasco, WA. International XC
Course on Road 36. 5km run,
30km bike, 5km run. All dirt and
sand trails. All age groups. Start
8:30am. 3rrr.org
May 19–20: Pole, Pedal, Paddle
Bend, OR. Teams, pairs or individuals alpine ski, cross-country
ski, bike, run, canoe/kayak and
sprint to the finish. Starts at
Mt Bachelor and ends in Les
Schwab Amphitheater. Mini
PPP on Sunday for kids grade
1-6, team entry. 541-388-0002,
mbsef.org
May 20: Barkerville Rush Relay
Barkerville, BC. 8-stage, 100km
running relay from Quesnel to
Barkerville. Legs vary in length.
Hilly terrain along Hwy 26 with
snow on occasion. Leg 7 is on
dirt road. Various categories/
age groups. Max 11 runners per
team. Diane Dagneau, Quesnel
multisport calendar
Triathlon Assoc., 250-992-7783,
barkervillerushrelay.com
May 20: Duck Bill Thrill Triathlon
Fall Creek, OR. 6th annual.
Olympic distance, open water
1500m swim, 40km bike, mostly
flat 10km run. Relay, co-ed,
high school and solo categories.
University of Oregon Triathlon
Team, duckbillthrill.com
May 20: Spokane Trailquest
MTB Orienteering
Spokane, WA. Mountain bike orienteering. Find 24 controls in 3
hours. For all ages, various categories and levels. Solo or team
of two. Start at Great Northern
Elementary School. Ken Bell,
509-280-5251,
spokanetrailquest.weebly.com
May 26: MOMAR - Island
Burnaby, BC. One-day sprint
adventure race over 30 or 50km
of rugged West Coast terrain.
Kayak, MTB, trail run, trek, orienteering, bushwhacking. Solo or
teams of 2-4. Approx. finish time
4-8 hours. Bryan Tasaka, Mind
Over Mountain Event Co., 866912-331, mindovermountain.com
May 26: Soaring Eagle Trail Run
Samamish, WA. Distances: 5 &
10 miles, marathon and 50km.
Goes from Pipeline Trails to multiple singletracks. Roger Michel,
425-301-7009,
May 26: Spring Festival 5/10km
Moses Lake, WA. Run and Walk
staged at Surf n’ Slide Water
Park. Race mainly on residential
roads. Categories: 6 and under
to 70+. Rory Mueller, BuDu
Racing, 206-920-3983,
buduracing.com
May 27: Coeur d’Alene Marathon
Coeur D’Alene, ID. Boston qualifier. Multiple age groups for men,
women and wheelchairs categories. Half-marathon and 5km.
Coeur d’Alene Marathon, 509326-6983, cdamarathon.com
May 27: Happy Girl
Bend, OR. Half-marathon, 5km,
and 1.5km runs. Mix of gentle
trails, groomed paths, and paved
surfaces. 541-318-7388,
layitoutevents.com
May 27: Onion Man Triathlon
Walla Walla, WA. Bennington
Lake. 1.5km swim, 40km bike,
10km run. Start 9am. Dan
Elsom, 509-529-9187,
wwmultisports.com
May 27: Ski To Sea Race
Bellingham, WA. The Grand
Daddy of all multi-sport relay
races with 7 race legs and 7
different sports over 90 miles
of pure fun. Start on the ski
slopes of Mt Baker and end on
Bellingham Bay at Marine Park.
Mel Monkelis, Whatcom Events,
360-746-8861, skitosea.com
May 28: Heart of the
Valley Tri & Du
Corvallis, OR. Sprint triathlon,
sprint duathlon, kid’s triathlon.
Osborn aquatic center.
racecenter.com
June
Jun 1–3: Wild Canyon Games
Antelope, OR. Adventure race
includes sprint, run, treasure
hunting with GPS, off-road triathlon, chariot race, zip-lining,
climbing and more over a 3-day
weekend. Teams of 7 members.
Washington Family Ranch.
wildcanyongames.org
Jun 2: Gap2Gap
Yakima, WA. Comprised of five
legs: field run, MTB, kayak/canoe,
road bike and 10k run. The Sport
Gap2Gap includes in-line skating,
short MTB, and a 5k run. Junior
Gap2Gap for kids 6-14 includes
run, bike, rollerblade, paddle and
obstacle course. Start/finish at
Sarg Hubbard Park. Liz Fonfara,
Yakima Greenway Foundation,
yakimagreenway.org/g2g
Jun 2: Issaquah Triathlon
Issaquah, WA. Lake Sammamish
State Park. Sprint distance triathlon, a duathlon, a 5km and
10km race and a kid’s triathlon.
Frank Souliere, 425-392-3866,
issaquahtri.com
Jun 2: MOMAR - Mainland
Burnaby, BC. 30 to 50km course.
Kayaking, MTB, trail running, trekking, orienteering. Beginners to
advanced. Solo or teams of 2 or
4. Bryan Tasaka, 866-912-3331,
mindovermountain.com
Jun 2–3: 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.
RogueMultiSport.com
Jun 3: North Olympic
Discovery Marathon
Port Angeles, WA. Point to point
marathon and half-marathon
from Sequim to Port Angeles on
the Olympic Discovery Trail. Also
5, 10km and kids’ marathon.
360-452-6216, nodm.com
Jun 3: San Juan Marathon
Friday Harbor, WA. Marathon
and half-marathon. Start 8:30,
10km start after. Paul Hopkins,
360-472-0908,
islandathleticevents.com
Jun 9–10: Blue Lake Triathlon
Fairview, OR. Blue Lake Park.
Sprint event on Saturday,
Olympic distance on Sunday.
Duathlon option. 503-644-6822,
racecenter.com/bluelake
Jun 9–10: Gerick’s Wasa Triathlon
Cranbrook, BC. Wasa Lake.
TriKids Tri, Short Course Tri and
Olympic Tri. $4200 cash purse.
BC Olympic Championships.
Solo and relay categories.
Charlie Cooper, 250-427-0021,
rmevents.com
Jun 9: Ironman 70.3 Boise
Boise, ID. Half Ironman. 1.2-mile
swim, 56-mile bike, 13.1-mile
run. Scott Langen, Ironman
North America, 813-868-5940,
ironmanboise.com
Jun 9: 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, 206-920-3983,
buduracing.com
Jun 15: Friday Night Swim Race
Kent, WA. 0.5-, 1.2- and 2.4-mile
open water swim races. Wetsuit
or non-wetsuit division. Kathy
Morrisson, Raise the Bar,
206-779-7727,
fridaynightswimraces.com
Jun 16: Cottage Lake Tri &
Tri Again
Woodinville, WA. Swim 400
yards, bike 9 miles, run 2 miles.
Start 8am. Family wave, relay
and elite races. Mary Meyer Life
Fitness, 206-282-3959,
marymeyerlifefitness.com
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Jun 17: Beat the Train
Team Triathlon
Salmon Arm, BC. Blackburn
Park. 35km bike, 10km run, 8km
paddle. Race day registration
7:30am, start 9am. Junior, open,
Masters, mixed, family, corporate, duo and solo categories.
Tiffany Lomabert, 250-832-0998,
salmonarmtriathlon.com
Jun 17: Wine Capital Of
Canada Triathlon
Oliver, BC. 10th annual. Sprint
and Olympic distances. Race
at the most northern point of
the Sonoran Desert in BC’s
Okanagan Valley. Joe Dixon,
Outback Events, 250-863-3208,
outbackevents.ca
Jun 22–24: Pacific Crest
Sports Weekend
Sunriver, OR. Sunriver Resort.
Kid’s triathlon, adult long course
and Olympic distance triathlon/
duathlon, marathon and halfmarathon. Marathon is a Boston
qualifier. 503-644-6822,
racecenter.com/pacificcrest
Jun 23: Great Urban Race
Portland, OR. Teams of two solve
twelve clues. Wild city adventure
and fun challenges while discovering Portland. Start noon. Limit
500 teams. 773-770-6032,
greaturbanrace.com
Jun 23: Lake Padden Triathlon
Bellingham, WA. Competitive:
swim 1/2 mile, bike 21 miles,
run 5.2 miles, starts at 8:30am.
Recreational: swim 1/4 mile, bike
10 miles, run 2.6 miles, starts
at 1pm. Bellingham Park and
Recreation, 360-778-7000,
cob.org/services/recreation/
races/padden-triathlon.aspx
Jun 23: Rock n’ Roll Seattle
Seattle, WA. Half-marathon and
marathon. Start/finish at Seattle
Center. 800-311-1255,
rnrseattle.com
Jun 23: Scorched Sole Ultra
Kelowna, BC. 50-mile, 25km and
50km run. One big loop on fire
road and trails. 250-862-2515,
scorchedsole.com
Jun 23: Taylor Mountain Trail Run
Issaquah, WA. Distances: 5
miles, half and full marathon
and 50km. Course offers beautiful singletrack, lush forest and
views of Rainier. 4th Dimension
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Racing LLC,
Jun 24: Ford Ironman Coeur D’Alene
Sunday: sprint distances, 5km
run. Lay It Out Events,
541-318-7388, layitoutevents.com
Coeur d’Alene, ID. 2.4-mile
run. Pre-reg only.
888-280-9097 x 27, ironman.com
Jul 14: Knee Knackering North
Shore Trail Run
Federal Way, WA. .25-mile lake
swim, 14-mile MTB, 3.1-mile run.
Age groups, 2- & 3-person relay,
Athena categories. Rory Muller,
Jul 14–15: Ocean Shore Big
Weekend Tri & Foot Fest
Jun 30: Five Mile Lake Sprint
Co-Ed Triathlon
Jun 30: Oyster Race Series
West Vancouver, BC. 30-mile
mountainous point-to-point race
on rough trails. Kelsy Trigg,
604-787-8097, kneeknacker.com
Ocean Shores, WA. Sprint,
Olympic, half iron, kids triathlon
and duathlon. Running races on
Sunday. Staged at North Bay
Park. Multiple categories for
serious racers to kids. TriFreaks,
Bend, OR. Teams run-bikepaddle-climb and perform other
crazy stunts in a race around
the city, answering clues and
completing tasks. Team Player
oysterracingseries.com
Jul 14: Olympia Traverse
Richland, WA. Howard Amon
Park. Half-mile swim, 12-mile
MTB, 3-mile run. For 13 years
old +. Solo, team, coed, women
only. Eric Greager,
509-942-7137, 3rrr.org
Jul 14: Oyster Race Series
Jun 30: Righteous Richland
Sprint Triathlon
July
Jul 7: CitySolve Urban Race
Seattle, WA. Unique urban adventure race, solve clever clues, face
challenges while discovering the
city. Start 11am. Jason Hofsess,
citysolveurbanrace.com
Jul 8: XTERRA Vashon
Offroad Triathlon
Vashon Island, WA. Staged at
Dockton Park. Course: 800m
swim / 14-mile MTB / 3.5-mile
trail run. Standard USAT age
group categories, Clydesdale,
Athena, Challenged & relay.
Start 9am. Deanna Muller,
Jul 12: Xterra La Grande
La Grande, OR. Swim 1km in
Morgan Lake, bike 25km up
Glass Hill Rd and down Suicide
Hill, run 10km on some dirt road
and trails around the lake. Start
9am. Brian Sather, La Grande
Ride, 915-247-2633,
lagranderide.com
Jul 14–15: Deschutes Dash
Bend, OR. Saturday: Olympic
distance triathlon & duathlon,
10km run, kids splash & dash.
Olympia, WA. A multi-sport
adventure relay for solo, tandem
and teams. The course starts out
in the Capitol Forest and winds
its way into downtown Olympia.
Todd Elsworth, Bellingham
Benefits, 360-527-2722,
bellinghamtraverse.com
Seattle, WA. See June 30
for details. Team Player
Jul 15: Dirty Feet - Trail Run
Vernon, BC. Half-marathon,
10 and 5km trail run. Phil Hiom,
dirtyfeet.ca
Jul 21–22: ChelanMan
Multisport Weekend
Chelan, WA. From beginner to
Olympic distance triathletes.
Swim in Lake Chelan, run
around it and then bike along the
Columbia River. Off-road events
from short to long. Julie Pittsinger,
509-669-5753, chelanman.com
Jul 21: Lake Padden Duathlon
Bellingham, WA. Run 2.6 miles,
bike 14.5 road miles, run 2.6
miles. Start 9am. Bellingham Park
and Recreation, 360-778-7000,
cob.org/services/recreation/races/
padden-duathlon.aspx
Jul 21: Let’er Try & Let’er Du
Pendleton, OR. Sprint triathlon
(750m pool swim, 20km bike, 5km
run) and duathlon (20km bike,
5km run). Multiple classes. Eric
Jensen, Eastern Oregon Sports
Training LLC, 541-969-9724,
eosportstraining.com
multisport calendar
Jul 21: Urban Bike Adventure
Portland, OR. For all skill levels.
Solve puzzle and riddles to find
out checkpoints and plot your
course. 3hr limit to finish.
Urban Bike Adventure,
urbanbikeadventure.com
Jul 21–22: Warrior Dash - Wash #1
North Bend, WA. Conquer 12
obstacles such as mud-crawling,
fire-leaping, extreme run on
the most challenging and rugged terrain over a 3.55-mile
course. Multiple waves starts.
Meadowbrook Frams.
warriordash.com
Jul 22: Salmon Arm
Classic Triathlon
Salmon Arm, BC. Tentative
date. Second oldest triathlon in
BC. 1.5km out and back swim
on Shuswap Lake - avg. temp
70 degrees. 10.5km run on a
hilly course, 40km mainly flat
bike leg. No drafting. Tiffany
Lomabert, Salmon Arm Triathlon
Assocation, 250-832-0998,
salmonarmtriathlon.com
Jul 28: Ellensburg Sprint Triathlon
Ellensburg, WA. Distance:
0.25 / 13.75/ 2.7. Start 8am at
Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park.
Standard age group categories,
relay and Clydesdale/Athena.
Jul 28: Federal Escape Triathlon
Federal Way, WA. Sprint,
Olympic and Tri-for-Kids distances. Stages at Five Mile Park.
Features a pre-race expo, postrace food, and more.
Melissa Newbury, TriFreaks,
Jul 28–29: Race the River
Coeur d’Alene, ID. .5-mile
swim, 11-mile bike, 3.1-mile run.
Riverstone Lake. 500 person
limit. Portion of the proceeds
will go to Boys and Girls Club.
racetheriver.com
Jul 28: Rolf Prima Tri at the Grove
Cottage Grove Lake, OR. Sprint
& Oly distance courses with
indiv & relay team options.
Registration opens 10am 1/1/12.
Steve Cash, Dark30 Sports,
541-868-1715 ext. 208,
dark30sports.com
Jul 29: Girlfriends and the
Dudes Triathlon
Vancouver, WA. Short distance
triathlon along the beautiful
Columbia River including a Kids
Tri. 503-287-0655,
nwwomensfitness.com
Jul 29: Whisky Dick Triathlon
Ellensburg, WA. Individual and
team events. 1-mile swim in the
Columbia River at Vantage, 26.4mile bike to Ellensbert (1900'
climb in first 12 miles), 8.8-mile
run on John Wayne Trial. Start
8:30am. Tough but not impossible. Also 10km fun run.
August
Aug 4: CitySolve Urban Race
Portland, OR. Unique urban
adventure race, solve clever
clues, face challenges while
discovering the city. Start 11am.
Jason Hofsess,
citysolveurbanrace.com
Aug 4: Grand Ridge Trail Run
Issaquah, WA. Distances: 5
miles, half and full marathon and
50km. Start and finish at Grand
Ridge Trailhead. Offers double
and singletrack. Roger Michel,
425-301-7009,
Aug 5: Haulin’ Aspen
Bend, OR. Full and half-trail
marathon. Shorter 7-mile race
available. Limit 500 runners.
Gina Miller, FreshAir Sports,
541-318-7388, layitoutevents.com
same course (2 loops or 1 loop).
Great PNW singletrack for both
bike and run. Finish the day with
a great meal, raffle, and awards.
Kathy Morrisson, Raise the Bar,
206-779-7727,
xterrablackdiamond.com
Aug 7: BEAST Adventure
Race Series #4
Seattle, WA. See April 11 for
details. Meridian Geographics,
206-291-8250, beastrace.com
Aug 11: Bellingham Youth
Triathlon
Bellingham, WA. Arnie Hanna
Aquatic Center. Separate divisions
6-8, 9-10, 11-13. Day of registration. Noon start. Bellingham Park
and Recreation, 360-778-7000,
cob.org/services/recreation/races/
bellingham-youth-triathlon.aspx
Aug 11: The Great Urban Race
Seattle, WA. Teams of two solve
twelve clues. Wild city adventure
and fun challenges while discovering Seattle. Start noon at Jillian’s
Seattle. Limit 500 teams. The
Great Urban Race, 773-770-6032,
greaturbanrace.com
Aug 12–18: Idaho Expedition
Coeur d’Alene, ID. 600km co-ed
4 person team event. Ascending,
MTB, mystery, orienteering, rappelling, trekking and white water
paddling. Presented at Silver
Mountain Resort. 208-664-0135,
expeditionidahorace.com
Aug 5: Kids Rock Triathlon
Aug 12: Rat Race 2012
Aug 5: Stormy
Aug 18: Oyster Race Series
Black Diamond, WA. Kids off
road triathlon. Includes a 75-yd
deep water swim, 1-mile off road
bike, and .5 off road run. Each
kid receives a prize for finishing.
Kathy Morrisson, Raise the Bar,
206-779-7727,
kidsrocktriathlon.com
Squamish, BC. 50 and 100 miles
on singletrack trails and forest
roads. 604-892-5142,
stormytrailrace.ca
Aug 5: Troika Triathlon
Spokane, WA. Half-Ironman
distance (1.2 / 56 / 13.1 miles) at
Medical Lake’s Waterfront Park.
Bike leg on Centennial Trail.
Start 7am. No drafting. Scott
Ward, troikatriathlon.com
Aug 5: Xterra Black Diamond
Black Diamond, WA. Off road
triathlons. Two distances on the
Redmond, OR. Pool-based
sprint triathlon/duathlon centered
around Redmond’s Cascade
Swim Center. 500m swim,
12-mile bike and 5km run. Solo
and team. Benefit Redmond
Area Parks & Rec. District.
Trinity Bikes, 541-604-6150,
racetherat.com
Portland, OR. Make life awesome
for a few hours! Teams run-bikepaddle-climb and perform other
crazy stunts in a race around
the city, answering clues and
completing tasks. Team Player
Alliance of Oregon
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Aug 19: Columbia Muddy
Buddy Portland
Portland, OR. 2 mudslinging
competitors, 1 bike, team trail
run & ride, fun obstacles, costume contest, world famous
mud pit and beer garden. Total
distance 6-7 miles. Competitor
Group, Inc., 800-311-1255,
muddy-buddy.competitor.com
Aug 19: Danskin Triathlon
Seattle, WA. Staged at Genesee
Park. 1/2 mile swim in Lake
Washington, 12-mile bike, 3.1-mile
run. Start 6:45am. Enter as solo, 2or 3-person teams. 800-452-9526,
danskintriathlon.net
Aug 19: West Plains Wunder
Woman Triathlon
Medical Lake, WA. Women’s
sprint distance event. Start 9am.
.25-miles swim, 10.2-mile bike,
3-mile run. Marla Emde,
509-326-6983, emdesports.com
Aug 19: XTERRA Wild Ride Triathlon
McCall, ID. Off-road triathlon featuring 3/4-mile swim,
20-mile MTB, and 6km trail run.
Individual and 2- to 3-person
teams. Staged at Ponderosa
State Park. Great prep for
Nationals. Darren Lightfield,
Wild Rockies, 208-608-6444,
Aug 21–25: BC Senior Games
Burnaby, BC. Must be 55+ to
participate in any of the 28 sports
presented. Sharon Oates, BC
Games Society, 778-426-2940,
bcseniorsgames.org
Aug 24–25: Vikingman
Heyburn, ID. Friday: family fun
run. Saturday: Half and Olympic
distance triathlon, duathlon,
aquabike, and half marathon.
Solo and team events. Lisa
Clines, Viking Man Triathlon,
208-431-0463, vikingman.org
Aug 25: Cutthroat Classic
Mazama, WA. 11.1-mile trail run
through the North Cascades.
Follow Pacific Crest Trail and over
Cutthroat Pass. Start elevation
4800' top off at 6800'. MVSTA,
509-996-3287, mvsta.com
Aug 25: Lake Sammamish
Triathlon
Issaquah, WA. Age group, relay,
and kids (13-16). Distance: 400m
run. Also Retro-Tri: no wetsuit,
no high-tech gear. Support the
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Aug 26: Ironman Canada
Penticton, BC. Staged at
Okanagan Park. 3.8km swim,
180km bike, 42.2km run.
888-280-9097, ironman.ca
Aug 26: Lake Meridian Triathlon
Kent, WA. Includes super sprint,
sprint, and Olympic distance triathlons. Based at Lake Meridian
Park and includes a pancake
breakfast. Raise the Bar,
206-779-7727, lakemeridiantri.com
Aug 26: Sammamish Splash
Kids Triathlon
Issaquah, WA. Age group,
relay, and kids tri for ages 5-15.
Start 7am. Distances vary by
age group: 50-150 yards swim,
2-mile bike, 1-mile run. Staging
Lake Sammamish State Park.
Mary Meyer, Mary Meyer Life
Fitness, 206-282-3959,
marymeyerlifefitness.com
September
Sep 1: Bonney Lake Triathlon
Bonney Lake, WA. Allan Yorke
Park. Sprint or Olympic distances. Swim in Lake Tapps. First
start 8am. Rory Muller, BuDu
Racing, 206-920-3983,
buduracing.com
Sep 1–2: North Bend Multicross
Fast & Furious
North Bend, WA. A triathlon
with a twist. Swim, cyclocross
and trail running. Solo or relay
options. Stefan Newbury,
425-766-8787, multicross.net
Sep 2: Walk in the Park
Kamloops, BC. Ultra-marathon.
54km, 3 loops on hilly double
and singletrack trails. Also 18
and 36km distances. Chris
Larouche, 250-374-8072,
members.shaw.ca/witp
Sep 8: 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,
Sep 8–9: Warrior Dash - Oregon
North Plaines, OR. Mudcrawling, fire-leaping, extreme
run on the most challenging and
rugged terrain. 12 obstacles over
3.11 miles at Horning’s Hideout.
warriordash.com
Sep 9: Seattle Escape from
the Rock Triathlon
Mercer Island, WA. Sprint event
Luther Burbank Park. Individual,
physically challenged and relay
categories. Limit 800.
Enviro-sports Productions,
envirosports.com
Sep 15: 7 Summits 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 in one day. Start 6am. Finish
in Wells with post-challenge dinner. Dave Macarthy, Bear’s Paw
Cafe, 866-994-2345,
7summitsbikeandhike.org
Sep 15: Bellingham Traverse
Bellingham, WA. Run, MTB,
road bike, trail run, paddle and
trek. Solo, tandem or relay on
a course that celebrates the
lifecycle of wild salmon while
raising money for local/regional
non-profits. Todd Elsworth,
Bellingham Benefits, 360-5272722, bellinghamtraverse.com
Sep 15: Frosty Mountain
Manning Park, BC. BCUTS final.
50km on very hilly and scenic
trails. Also 13km and 27km. trailwhisperer.ca/FrostyMountain
Sep 8: Cottage Lake Tri &
Tri Again
Sep 15: Grand Columbian
Super Triathlon
Sep 8: Dirty Feet - Mountain Run
Sep 16: Ole’s Assault
Woodinville, WA. Swim 400
yards, bike 9 miles, run 2 miles.
Start 8am. Various racing option
including friends and family
wave, relay and elite races. Mary
Meyer Life Fitness, 206-2823959, marymeyerlifefitness.com
Sun Peaks, BC. 5 and 16km
mountain run. Phil Hiom,
dirtyfeet.ca
Grand Coulee, WA. Super,
ultra, long, and Olympic distances
courses. Amazing high desert
scenery. Swim in Banks Lake.
Ride across the dam. USAT sanctioned event. Melissa Newbury,
TriFreaks, 206-499-1903,
thegrandcolumbian.com
Astoria, OR. Adventure race
that will challenge you with 10
multisport calendar
obstacles. Simple navigation.
6-8 miles long. 971-223-2825,
xdogevents.com
Sep 21–22: Hells Canyon Relay
Baker City, OR. 200+ mile running relay race from Baker City
to La Grande via Joseph and
Enterprise. 142 miles. Walk option.
Teams of 7-12 runners or ultra
runners team (6 or less). Legs
vary between 3-8.7 miles. Scott
Douglass, Cascade Lakes Race
Group, LLC, hellscanyonrelay.com
Sep 22: MOMAR - Island
Cumberland, BC. Adventure race
over 30 or 50km of rugged West
Coast terrain. Bryan Tasaka,
Mind Over Mountain Event Co.,
866-912-331,
mindovermountain.com
Sep 22: San Juan Island Quest
Orcas Island, WA. Adventure
race. 12- and 6-hour race format.
Navigate to various check points.
Kayak, trek, run, mtb and more.
Solo or team. Paul Hopkins,
360-472-0908,
islandathleticevents.com
Sep 22: Warrior Dash - Wash #2
Bonney Lake, WA. Conquer 12
obstacles and rugged terrain
over a 3.15-mile course. Multiple
wave start. Kelley Farm.
warriordash.com
Sep 23: Freshwater Trust
Portland Triathlon
Portland, OR. Fourth annual,
downtown Portland at Waterfront
Park. One of the greenest races in
the country, according to Runners
World magazine. Part of Portland’s
Riverfest. Olympic and sprint and
relay distances. Limit 800 singles
and 80 relays. Must be 13.
Ken McCarty, portlandtri.com
October
Vancouver, WA. Designed
specifically for women to get
together to do something good
for themselves and to help support a very important women’s
cause - breast cancer research.
Cycling BC
Affiliated to the Canadian Cycling Association,
Cycling BC is the sport governing body in British
Columbia. A non-profit organization, it sanctions
races for road, track, mountain bike, cyclocross
and BMX. They also license riders, provide sports
injury and liability insurance coverage, train officials, coaches and organizers, and conduct athlete
development and high performance programs
for aspiring elite level athletes. Cycling BC is a
member of the Union Cycliste International (UCI).
cyclingbc.net
Oregon Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA)
The mandate of this non-profit organization is to
oversee all matters pertinent to racing in Oregon,
from road, track, mountain and cyclocross events
to training officials and providing support and
equipment to organizers. OBRA establishes the
state’s annual racing calendar and manages the
statewide series and classifications. The association also assists with Junior development programs
and race equipment needs. OBRA is affiliated with
FIAC, the Federation of Independent Associations
for Cycling. obra.org
Washington State Bicycle Association (WSBA)
As the governing body for bicycle racing in
Washington, WSBA is affiliated with USA Cycling
Oct 20: Columbia River
Power Marathon
Umatilla, OR. 8km, Half and full
marathon and power marathon
relay. Don’t miss the potato bar
and post-event festivities. Eric
Jensen, Eastern Oregon Sports
Training LLC, 541-567-6151,
columbiarivermarathon.com
Oct 28: Tri-City Marathon
Richard, WA. 26.2 miles. Flat
and fast. Qualifier for the Boston
Marathon. 3rrr.org/marathon
November
Nov 10: Columbia River Classic
Oct 14: Girlfriends Half Marathon
NW Race Guide
503-287-0655,
nwwomensfitness.com
Richland, WA. 2- and 10-mile
run in the park along Columbia
River. Flat scenic run mainly on
bike paths. Begins at Hampton
Inn near Howard Amon Park.
Benefits local Habitat for
Humanity. Terry Frye,
509-430-9669, 3rrr.org
Statewide Organizations
(USAC). The not-for-profit’s main role is to oversee
road cycling competitions in order to provide organizers, racers, officials and spectators with safe and
well-run events. To that effect, WSBA offers different services that help reduce the cost of putting on
events, promoting racing, and keeping registration
fees affordable. wsbaracing.com
Working for all cyclists
State and provincial non-profit organizations
that work diligently to ensure all cyclists, from
school kids to daily commuters and elite racers, have infrastructures that suits their needs.
They advocate at the various legislative levels to
promote cycling as part of healthy and sustainable communities. Their tireless work ensures
adequate funding is dedicated to non-motorized
travel and that legislators, city planners, and all
others involved consider cyclists when developing
transportation projects. They work in collaboration
with multiple regional advocacy groups.
• Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) Membership $35, btaoregon.org.
• Bicycle Alliance of Washington (BAW) Membership $35, bicyclealliance.org.
• British Columbia Cycling Coalition (BCCC) Membership $30, bccc.bc.ca
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