Western US Mountain Bike Racing ( ID, MT, NV, AZ, CO, WY, NM, CA)

2022 Regional (ID, WY, MT, NV, CO, AZ ) Weekly MTB Race Series Bike Events Calendar (Regular Event Schedule is Below)

May 13-June 24, 2022 — Missoula TGIF Friday Night Race League, Missoula, MT, Various courses., Shaun Radley, 406-219-1318, [email protected], montanacyclocross.com/events/

May 24-August 10, 2022 — Gallatin Valley Summer Series, Bozeman, MT, Weekly series that includes road races, time trials, criteriums, mountain bike races and more, Alex Lussier, [email protected], Phil Rotherman, [email protected], Mollie McKiernan, [email protected], Patrick Wessel, [email protected], gallatinvalleybicycleclub.org

July 27-August 24, 2022 — Humday Downhill Series, Whitefish, MT, Wednesday downhill, Josh Knight, 406-862-2900, [email protected], skiwhitefish.com/events

2022 Western States (ID, WY, MT, NV, CO, AZ, CA, NM) Mountain Bike Racing, Enduro Racing, Downhill Racing Event Calendar

August 3, 2022 — VRD Camp Hale Hup, Vail Town Series, Red Cliff, CO, Vail Recreation District Sports , 970-479-2280, [email protected], vailrec.com/sports-activities/vail-race/mountain-bike-racing/camp-hale-hup

August 6, 2022 — Pierre's Hole MTB Race, National Ultra Endurance Series, Alta, WY, 12th Annual! Registration opens February 21, 2022. The 100 K category will be capped at 250 racers and the 50 K category at 300 racers. There will not be a 100-mile race this year The racecourse is on an IMBA Epic trail at Grand Targhee. The 100 k is a NUE marathon series race, Andy Williams, 800-TARGHEE ext. 1309, [email protected], grandtarghee.com/pierres-hole-50-100-mountain-bike-race/

August 6-7, 2022 — Emerald Mountain Epic, Mountain Town Challenge Series, Steamboat Springs, CO, 52 mile singletrack in the beautiful backcountry of Routt County with a total of roughly 3,500ft elevation gain before returning to the transition/finish area. Solo and duo team options available, Eli Campbell, [email protected], emeraldmtnepic.org

August 6-7, 2022 — Tamarack Twister & Enduro, Knobby Tire Series, Donnelly, ID, Cross country on Saturday and enduro race on Sunday at a beautiful venue.  Cross County race,  Fast and flowy, Alex Phipps, 208-841-4120, [email protected], twistedturtleracing.com

August 6, 2022 — Party at Paja, Trail Party, Los Alamos, NM, Downhill race, Trail Party , , trailparty.com

August 6, 2022 — Snowmass 50, Snowmass, CO, This race will highlight a 25 mile singletrack loop ascending 5000 feet. Solo competitors will have the option of 1 or 2 laps while teams of 2 can race 1 lap each., Aspen Snowmass , 970-923-1227, [email protected], aspensnowmass.com/while-you-are-here/events/audi-power-of-four-mountain-bike

August 6, 2022 — Maah Daah Hey 100, Medora, ND, The Maah Daah Hey 100 race course takes you across one of the most majestic single-track adventures in the world, with miles of uninterrupted trail through the heart of the rugged Badlands. Make no mistake, this event will push competitive riders to their limits while giving every participant an experience they will remember for the rest of their lives., experienceland.org

August 6, 2022 — Colorado State MTB Championship, Bailey, CO, The course delivers everything you would expect from a XC mountain bike race. It's a 5 mile world cup style course packed with solid climbing, twisty turns, short technical sections, and fun descents., Dave Muscianisi, 303-817-6523, [email protected], rattlerracing.com/event/fangdango/

August 7, 2022 — Race Montana Triathlon, Great Falls, MT, Sprint and Olympic Distances along with the option of a solo or team triathlon. Long and short events are offered for youth participants. Beginner adults can sign up for “Try A Tri” Triathlon (100-meter swim, 3-mile bike, and 1-mile walk/run). All participants get a free pass to the Electric City Water Park on the day of the event., Ron Ray, 406-761-2222, [email protected], racemttri.com

August 10, 2022 — Summit Mountain Challenge: Soda Creek Scramble, Breckenridge, CO, XC and Enduro only options with timed and untimed sections., Jeff Westcott, 970-390-4760, [email protected], mavsports.com/soda-creek-scramble/

August 13-14, 2022 — Pomerelle Pounder DH, Go-Ride Gravity Series, Albion, ID, Two USAC sanctioned downhill races in two days., Ron Lindley, 801-375-3231, [email protected], go-ride.com, utahdh.org

August 13, 2022 — Leadville Trail 100, Leadville Race Series, Leadville, CO, One of the most notorious and challenging bike races in the world. 100 mile out-and-back., Paul Anderson, 719-219-9364, [email protected], leadvilleraceseries.com

August 13-14, 2022 — 12 and 24 Hours of Flathead, Kalispell, MT, A non-profit race to provide awareness and adaptive equipment to individuals living with paralysis and other life altering disabilities. Race features both bicycle and hand cycle courses. Held in Herron Park., Tia Celentano, 406-261-1769, [email protected], 24hoursofflathead.org, facebook.com/24HoursOfFlathead

August 13, 2022 — Enduro Pescado Whitefish Enduro, Montana Enduro Series, Whitefish, MT, Montana Enduro Series , [email protected], Eric Sivers, [email protected], montanaenduro.com

August 13-14, 2022 — Oak Flats MTB Race, New Mexico Off Road Series, Albequerque, NM, Well marked course with a separate kids course and equal pay. Family oriented, spectator friendly, with unique hand made trophies, a positive atmosphere and more. Fast, flowy course with a little bit of everything for everybody. Event Saturday: Cat 3, Cat 2 & Short track for Pro and Cat 1; Sunday:Juniors, Kids, Pro & Cat 1, Jan Bear, 505-670-4665, [email protected], Par , 505-730-2615, [email protected], nmors.org, oakflatsmtb.com

August 14, 2022 — Colorado Trail Race, Durango, CO, The Group Start for the 2022 CTR is going to be Sunday, August 14th, 4:AM, Waterton Canyon TH/North Terminus of the CT. Group Start will again be limited to 74 riders., Jefe Branham, [email protected], jwookieone.com/2022-colorado-trail-race

August 17, 2022 — VRD Town Mountain Bike Race Series: Berry Creek Bash, Vail Town Series, Edwards, CO, XC Race, Vail Recreation District Sports , 970-479-2280, [email protected], vailrec.com/sports-activities/vail-race/mountain-bike-racing/davos-dash

August 20, 2022 — York 38 Special, York, MT, Ride 38 or 76 miles on single track, gravel, and Forest Service roads through breathtaking scenery in the Helena National Forest gaining 3000 vertical feet!, York Fire Rescue , [email protected], york38special.org

August 20-21, 2022 — Snowmass Enduro, Revolution Enduro Series, Snowmass, CO, Encompassing thousands of feet of descent, you won't want to miss this lift served, two day, gravity filled Enduro., David Scully, 970-846-5012, [email protected], revolutionenduro.com/snowmass-colorado-enduro/

August 20-21, 2022 — Idaho Senior Games, Eagle, ID, Held at Eagle Cycle Park, Cross Country and Hill Climb events, Mike Thornton, 208-861-8000, [email protected], Katie Hedrich, 951-733-5198, [email protected], Stewart Hindman, 208-461-8877, [email protected], idahoseniorgames.org

August 27, 2022 — Big Sky Biggie, Big Sky, MT, Starting in Big Sky's Town Center (Meadow Village) and climbing into the scenic views from Lone Peak and Buck Ridge, riders will ride some of the area's most exhilarating (and challenging) pieces of single-track, double-track, gravel roads and the occasional paved segment, Natalie Osborne, 907-223-0858, [email protected], bigskybiggie.com

August 27, 2022 — La Tierra Torture Mountain Bike Race, New Mexico Off Road Series, Santa Fe, NM, fast and flowy course, Jan Bear, 505-670-4665, [email protected], nmors.org, core-crew.com

August 27, 2022 — Lake City Alpine 50, Lake City, CO, This lung-busting race will take you by the iconic Lake San Cristobal before climbing through the alpine tundra to the two of the highest passes in Colorado: Cinnamon Pass (12,640 feet) and Engineer Pass (12,800) feet. The race will feature over 7,500 feet of climbing through some of the most incredible sections of the San Juan Mountains. This is a USA Cycling sanctioned event. benefit the Town of Lake City and the Lake Fork Valley Conservancy., Michael Fleishman, [email protected], lakecityalpine50.com

August 27, 2022 — King of the Rockies, XC Mountain Bike Race Series, Winter Park, CO, XC race. There is a category for everyone from junior riders to professional racers – even first time racers., Jen Miller, 970-726-1570, [email protected], winterparkresort.com/things-to-do/competition-center/summer-programs/winter-park-classics-bike-race-series

August 28, 2022 — Santa Fe Big Friggin Loop, New Mexico Endurance Series, Santa Fe, NM, The Santa Fe BFL returns in 2021 with a new route! This year's route features the classic trails, a handful of new trails, less roads (paved or otherwise), less hike-a-bike, and generally less tedium. It will also be FULLY SELF-SUPPORTED! Bring your favorite method of water treatment, as there will not be a water drop this year., Bailey Newbrey, , nm-es.weebly.com/santa-fe-big-friggin-loop.html

August 31, 2022 — Peaks Trail Time Trial, Breckenridge, CO, Jeff Westcott, 970-390-4760, [email protected], mavsports.com

August 31, 2022 — Salida to the Sea, Salida, CO, Salida to the Sea is a self supported bikepacking race. The race begins in Salida, Colorado and finishes in Port Orford, Oregon. The route is roughly 2,000 miles long and traverses through 5 states in Western America. facebook.com/Salida2Sea/, Brian Steele, , americantrailrace.com/salida-to-the-sea, bikereg.com/salida-to-the-sea

September 3, 2022 — Rendezvous Enduro, CANCELLED for 2020, Montana Enduro Series, Teton Village, WY, Montana Enduro Series , [email protected], Eric Sivers, [email protected], montanaenduro.com, montanabicycleguild.org

September 4, 2022 — Signal Peak Challenge MTB Race, Cancelled for 2022, back in 2023, New Mexico Off Road Series, Silver City, NM, 12, 25, and 31 mile races, Jan Bear, 505-670-4665, [email protected], Martyn Pearson, 575-654-3966, [email protected], signalpeakchallenge.com, nmors.org

September 4, 2022 — Dakota Five-0, Spearfish, South Dakota, 50 miles, A lollie-pop loop, begins in Spearfish City Park with a mass, neutral roll out, and leaves town to the west up Tinton Road., Perry Jewett, 605-641-4963, [email protected], dakotafiveo.com

September 9-11, 2022 — NW Cup Downhill Series (TBA), Northwest Cup Downhill Series, TBA, TBA, Downhill race. Held at Whitefish Bike Park. Friday will be open practice. Saturday will be split practice by category. Pro/JuniorX seeding Saturday evening. Sunday racing all categories, Scott Tucker, 360-797-4288, [email protected], nwcup.com

September 10, 2022 — Race the Rails, Ely, NV, Race the train in Ely! Fun for the whole family! Race a coal fired steam engine that is over 100 years old. The event will accommodate both road and mountain bike riders of all ages., Kyle Horvath, 775-289-3720, [email protected], elynevada.net

September 10, 2022 — Party at Purg, Trail Party, Durango, CO, Downhill race, Trail Party , , trailparty.com

September 10, 2022 — The Fall Classic, Breckenridge, CO, Jeff Westcott, 970-390-4760, [email protected], mavsports.com

September 10, 2022 — Pocatello Fall Ultra, Pocatello, ID, Join us for the premier ultra mountain bike race in Southeast Idaho.  Participate in a 100K or 50K ride in one of America's best mountain biking areas. 100K RACE: – Over 9,000 ft. of elevation gain?– Over 45 miles of singletrack on the 100K course.?– Looped course, 80% Singletrack 50K RACE: – Over 6,500 ft. of elevation gain.?– Looped course, ALL singletrack., Jeff Hough, 208-251-1033, [email protected], pocatellofallultra.com

September 11, 2022 — High Altitude Classic, New Mexico Off Road Series, Cloudcroft, NM, Jan Bear, 505-670-4665, [email protected], Chubby Tire , 575-649-8292, [email protected], nmors.org

September 16-18, 2022 — 12 Hour of Albuquerque Race and MTB Festival, Albuquerque, NM, The weekend will be full of activities with the anchor event being the 12 Hours of Albuquerque from 7am to 7pm on Saturday. The course for the 12 Hours of Albuquerque is 11+ miles of fast, fun, occasionally technical, but mostly flowy singletrack in the beautiful pine forests above Albuquerque, Seth Bush, 505-554-0059, [email protected], ziarides.com

September 16-18, 2022 — Chuska Challenge Mountain Bike Race, Tour de Rez Cup, Red Valley, AZ, The Navajo Nation's premier mountain bike event of the year, taking place the final weekend of September in the Chuska Mountains. The Chuska Challenge Tour includes 35-mile and 20-mile noncompetitive options, offer riders some awesome riding in some of the most beautiful country in Dine' Bikeyah. The competitive Mountain Bike Race includes avariety of routes and distances, and includes awards for top riders.  There will be a Skills Course set up for riders to play on throughout the weekend, and there will be a Youth Race on Saturday. On the Sunday of Chuska weekend, there will be a 55-mile and 35-mile Arizona Endurance Series event on the Cove Classic route, Tom Riggenbach, 928-429-0345, [email protected], navajoyes.org, runsignup.com/Race/AZ/RedValley/ChuskaChallengeMountainBikeRide

September 17, 2022 — Barn Burner 104, Leadville Race Series, Flagstaff, AZ, 104 mile mountain bike race, Solo, Duo, Teams, Kaibab and Coconino National Forest, Camping on private land. 26 and 52 mile options. Party afterwards with music, food, and beer, Jeff Frost, 928-380-0633, [email protected], Paul Anderson, 719-219-9364, [email protected], barnburnermtb.com, leadvilleraceseries.com

September 17, 2022 — Fire on the Rim Mountain Bike Race, Pine, AZ, 15, 30, and 45 mile mtb races near Payson, AZ, Janet Brandt, [email protected], fireontherim.com

September 17-18, 2022 — Mountain Rats Firebird 50k and 25k Mountain Bike Race, Eagle, CO, New in 2022- Firebird 25K- now you can choose between the full or short course. Experience uphill grinds and beautiful singletrack. Both the 50K and 25K courses are a great test of stamina and give a culmination of summer training. Racers will have three aid stations (one for the 25K) and will receive a finisher's memento and age group awards, Reid Delman, 303-249-1112, [email protected], Kyla Claudell, 303-249-1112, [email protected], geminiadventures.com

September 17-18, 2022 — Big Mountain Enduro, Big Mountain Enduro Series, Bend, OR, Series finals, Brandon Ontiveros, [email protected], bigmountainenduro.com

September 24, 2022 — Coyote Classic Round 1 of 3, DVO Fall XC and E-Bike Coyote Classic Series, Boulder City, NV, Downhill Mike, 518-524-9805, [email protected], bootlegcanyonracing.com

September 25, 2022 — Horny Toad Hustle MTB Race, New Mexico Off Road Series, Las Cruces, NM, Held on the Dona Ana trails, Jan Bear, 505-670-4665, [email protected], Dave Halliburton, 575-312-5991, [email protected], nmors.org

October 1-2, 2022 — Beti Bike Bash, Beti Bike Bash, Lakewood, CO, Women's only mountain bike race and festival including: Little Bellas Girls Camp and VIDA MTB Series Clinic. All ages and abilities welcome., Jennifer Barbour, 303-503-4616, [email protected], Natalie Rabourn, 303-503-4616, [email protected], betibikebash.com

October 1, 2022 — Tour of the White Mountains, Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ, Arizona's longest standing mountain bike event. At 7,000 feet, The Tour is a grassroots event with laid back vibes among a gathering of bike-minded individuals., Dave Castro, 520-623-1584, [email protected], Dave Castro, [email protected], epicrides.com

October 1, 2022 — Great Trail Race, Truckee, CA, Ride or Run between Truckee and Tahoe City. The Great Trail Race follows roughly the same route as The Great Ski Race between Truckee and Tahoe City with one major difference: You choose to run or bike one of two course options, Elite or Classic. The Elite division course adds in more technically challenging terrain., Todd Jackson, 530-546-1019, [email protected], Kiley McInroy, [email protected], bigblueadventure.com, greattrailrace.com

October 1-2, 2022 — Road Apple Rally MTB Race, New Mexico Off Road Series, Farmington, NM, The Road Apple Rally began in 1981 as a competition between horses and bicycles. It has since become a bicycle only race and stands as the longest running annual mountain bike race in the United States. Bring the family for a day of fun and try the children's riding obstacle course. This celebrated mountain bike race features five divisions: Beginner, Pro, Expert, Sport, Single Speed. The Beginner course is a 15 mile loop, all others ride the full 30 mile Road Apple Rally course. Both courses feature the whoops, where you spend more time in the air then on the ground! Course terrain also includes short climbs, flats, sandy arroyos and sharp corners., Jan Bear, 505-670-4665, [email protected], Leslie Mueller, 505-599-1184, [email protected], fmtn.org/277/Road-Apple-Rally, nmors.org

October 1, 2022 — MEGA Party, Trail Party, Angel Fire, NM, Downhill race, Trail Party , , trailparty.com

October 8, 2022 — Rad Dirt Fest, Trinidad, CO, 38, 99, 165 mile options, Deep in the Southern Colorado plateau lies an untouched plethora of gravel unlike any other. The towering Spanish Peaks and expansive mesas serve as the backdrop for the 3 unique courses of the ‘Rad Dirt Fest.  The courses are all more than 90% maintained, gravel roads and mostly rolling routes, Paul Anderson, 719-219-9364, [email protected], Lifetime Events , [email protected], theraddirt.com

October 9, 2022 — Sunrise Ski Resort Enduro, Sunrise Ski Resort, AZ, Tim Racette, 480-442-4229, [email protected], mbaa.net

October 13-16, 2022 — USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships, Durango, CO, Collegiate National Championships and Montana High School Championships, Chuck Hodge, 719-434-4200, [email protected], Chad Sperry, [email protected], Ben Horan, 312-502-5997, [email protected], usacycling.org

October 15, 2022 — Prescott 6er, Prescott, AZ, 6 hour and 12 hour mountain bike race on a 9 mile loop with solo, duo, junior, masters and singlespeed categories, Breanna Bissell, 480-734-0558, [email protected], prescott6er.com

October 15-16, 2022 — Wild West Fest, Ruidoso, NM, 6 hour and 12 hour race, along with a 40 miler marathon option and pedalduro held at Grindstone Lake and the Cedar Creek trails, Seth Bush, 505-554-0059, [email protected], ziarides.com

October 22, 2022 — Coyote Classic Round 2 of 3, DVO Fall XC and E-Bike Coyote Classic Series, Boulder City, NV, Downhill Mike, 518-524-9805, [email protected], bootlegcanyonracing.com

October 23, 2022 — USA Cycling Marathon MTB National Championships, Frederick, MD, Chuck Hodge, 719-434-4200, [email protected], usacycling.org

October 30, 2022 — Mt. Lemmon Enduro, Tucson, AZ, Tim Racette, 480-442-4229, [email protected], mbaa.net

November 5-6, 2022 — Race the Face, Boulder City, NV, This race will combine all three stages down the face of Bootleg. For those wanting to participate in open practice before, unlimited shuttle rides will be offered to the top. Ride resembles three full-length downhill runs with each participant required to pedal to all stages., Downhill Mike, 518-524-9805, [email protected], bootlegcanyonracing.com

November 5, 2022 — Austin Rattler, Leadville Race Series, Austin, TX, Paul Anderson, 719-219-9364, [email protected], leadvilleraceseries.com/lutsen-99er/, austinrattlermtb.com

November 6, 2022 — Mingus Mountain Enduro, Jerome, AZ, Tim Racette, 480-442-4229, [email protected], mbaa.net

November 19, 2022 — 6 and 12 Hours of Fury, Fountain Hills, AZ, The 6 and 12 Hours of Fury aims to test experienced mountain bikers while welcoming new riders to dip their tires in the dirt. The challenge remains the same, do the most laps possible within 6 or 12 hours, Jeremy Graham, 623-330-0913, [email protected], 4peaksracing.com

December 3, 2022 — Hawes Enduro, Mesa, AZ, Tim Racette, 480-442-4229, [email protected], mbaa.net

December 3, 2022 — Coyote Classic Round 3 of 3, DVO Fall XC and E-Bike Coyote Classic Series, Boulder City, NV, XC, E-Bike, and Gravity Fest, Downhill Mike, 518-524-9805, [email protected], bootlegcanyonracing.com

December 10, 2022 — Dawn to Dusk AZ, Fountain Hills, AZ, Endurance mountain bike relay. Compete as a solo, duo, or team on a fast, fun course in McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Family friendly camping and event expo promises a fun weekend! Space is limited to 125 solo riders, 100 two-person, 50 four-person, and 10 corporate entries, Seth Bush, 505-554-0059, [email protected], ziarides.com

December 10, 2022 — DVO Blue Diamond Enduro, Boulder City, NV, Downhill Mike, 518-524-9805, [email protected], bootlegcanyonracing.com

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