Klootchy Creek Trails, Clatsop County, OR
Map to trails: https://goo.gl/maps/mZcHN89N7qVouV1S6/

Whiskey Run Trails, Coos County, OR
Map to trails: https://goo.gl/maps/5JLMCCiKdUiHz2EH9/

Wilder Trails & Big Creek Trails, Newport, Oregon
Map to Wilder Trails: https://goo.gl/maps/Jkgd7gaE6ApETkQW6/
Map to Big Creek: https://goo.gl/maps/V5vDYpFyqR51Ywnz7/

Ride the Dirt Wave
Klootchy Creek ~ Whiskey Run ~ Newport

Ride the Dirt Wave was created to showcase mountain bike trail systems on the Oregon Coast. Each location has active bike clubs and trail builders that have been working hard to build these awesome trials. We work directly with the members of the clubs and they will be our tour guides of the best trails in each region. We welcome everyone to come and see what the OregonCoast has to offer as we Ride the Dirt Wave!

This year we will be highlighting three trail systems on the Oregon Coast. We start with Klootchy Creek Trails on the North Coast just outside of Cannon Beach & Seaside, off HWY 26. Klootchy Creek has trails for all levels of riders from flowy & fast jump lines on advanced blue & black diamond trails to family friendly/beginner short and sweet trails, perfect for new riders and little shredders to session!

Next we will venture to the South Coast where Whiskey Run Trails await. This purpose built mountain biking trail system in the Coos County Forest sits between Coos Bay & Bandon. There are trails for all levels of riders from family friendly/beginner areas to advanced jump lines and Double Black diamond trails.

Our final event will take place in Newport on the Central Oregon Coast. We will spend one day riding the many trails at Wilder where there are plenty of options for beginner to advanced riders. Our race day will take place at the brand new Big Creek Trails where we will have the Flow Duro Championship event.

Ride the Dirt Wave has the option for two days of riding in each location. Day one has several ride options open to many levels of riders. These rides will be led by the local bike clubs and trail groups who built and maintain the trails. These will be “fun rides” and showcase the favorite trails in the area and be open to a broad range of people. There will be food, beverages, music, and information on the trails, clubs, and local area.

Day two is race day! The Flow Duro Challenge Race is a fun, fast paced, timed competition down a short, flowy, mostly downhill trail. It combines all of our favorite elements of friendly competition down sweeping trails with a small amount of climbing and a large amount of fun!

Each race takes place at a different location on the Oregon Coast. Every race course will have different terrain, difficulty, length, elevation, & times. There will be two timed runs down the course and the fastest time will be kept. You are encouraged to attend all 3 races to be in contention for the “Champion of the Dirt Wave Series!”

Ride the Dirt Wave - Flow Duro Challenge Race
Klootchy Creek ~ Whiskey Run ~ Newport

Description: The Flow Duro Challenge Race is fun, fast paced, timed competition down a short, flowy, mostly downhill trail. It combines all of our favorite elements of friendly competition down flowy trails with a small amount of climbing and a large amount of fun!

This race is limited to 100 riders. Racers will be placed in divisions by age and class and have two timed runs on trail. Best time is kept and points will be awarded to top 3 finishers in each category. Points will be assigned after each race and posted on the OBRA website. Points will accumulate for all 3 races in 2023. The series championship in Newport will be the final race to determine the “Champion of the Dirt Wave.”

Each race takes place at a different location on the Oregon Coast and each will be very different. Every race course will have different terrain, difficulty, length, elevation, & times. The race will be timed and start at the top of the hill (yes, you have to climb to the top but it won’t be timed!). You will have 2 timed rides and the fastest time will be kept. We highly recommend you check out the Trailforks description of each race course so you are aware if it is a black diamond or blue trail, the amount of climbing to get to top, and profile of trail.

Ride the Dirt Wave was created to showcase trail systems on the Oregon Coast. Each location has active bike clubs and trail builders that have been working hard to build these awesome trials. We work directly with the members of the clubs and they will be our tour guides of the best trails in each region. We welcome everyone to come and see what the Oregon Coast has to offer as we Ride the Dirt Wave!

Points: Top 3 Finishers in each category will receive points. Points will accumulate at each race (3 races total). The more races you attend, the more points you can earn towards winning the overall category. The final race in Newport will name winners for the best times of that day and also do awards for the overall winners of the series.
1st place = 15 points
2nd place = 10 points
3rd place = 5 points

Champion of the Dirt Wave Series: You must attend all 3 races in order to qualify. We will combine all 3 times to determine who has the fastest time overall and they will be named the “Champion of the Dirt Wave.” This will be determined by the fastest time overall and not done by category.

Category Descriptions:
Please read the following descriptions to determine what category is most appropriate for you. We advise you to look at the trail forks information for each of the races as all differ in difficulty, length, elevation, and terrain.

Expert riders are highly skilled and comfortable with a wide range of obstacles encountered on a trail, including steep and loose terrain and technical rock gardens. They can navigate most trail features confidently including black diamond trails that may have jump lines and larger obstacles.

Sport riders possess the ability to handle technical terrain, smaller jumps and drops, and are skilled at cornering. They are capable of completing most trails without stopping to walk a section, but may choose to go around larger jumps or drops. While some may have racing experience, it is not a requirement for a sport rider.

Categories:
Categories may be combined if less than 5 people sign up for a given group.
Expert: Men - 19-31, 32-44, 45+ & Junior 9-13 & 14-18
Women - 19-31, 32-44, 45+ & Junior 9-13 & 14-18
Sport: Men - 19-31, 32-44, 45+ & Junior 9-13 & 14-18
Women - 19-31, 32-44, 45+ & Junior 9-13 & 14-18

E-Bikes:
E-bikes are welcome. They must be a Class 1- pedal assist only. No throttles are allowed. For this first year, e-bikes will be in their own class. You can choose Expert or Sport. Class will not be split by age or gender.

Prizes & Awards: Award will be given to 1st place in each category. 1st - 3rd place will be recognized on the podium. Awards & prizes will be given at the final Championship to the top winners of the series overall.

Saturday Schedule:

• 9:00 AM: Check in & day of registration
  
• 10:30 AM: Rides start
  
• 10:30AM - 1PM: Rides led by bike club
  
• 11:00AM - 3:00PM: Food & beverage garden open for purchase
  
• 12:00 - 12:45 PM: Packet pick up & Registration for the Flow Duro Challenge
  
• *1:00 PM: Pre-Ride of Flow Duro Challenge Course (Klootchy & Whiskey only)
  *No official pre-ride for Newport.
  
• 1:00 - 3:00 PM: Trail celebration ~ Music, food & beverage garden
  
• 3:00 PM: End of Day at trails

Sunday Schedule:

• 7:00 AM: Check in & day of registration
  
• 8:15 AM: Check in Closes
  
• 9:00 AM: Race begins
  
• 9:00 - 1:00 PM: Flow Duro Challenge - 2x’s down Race Course
  
• 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM: Food & beverage garden open for purchase
  
• *1:30 - 2:30 PM: Awards Ceremony

We will have several options for packet pick up and registration.

Saturday
9:00 AM Check in & Registration under event tent.
12:00-12:45 PM Packet pick up & Registration for the Flow Duro Challenge.

Sunday
7:00-8:15 AM Check in & day of registration for Flow Duro Challenge under event tent.

Klootchy Creek Trails: Access Permit Required
Trail forks maps for more information:
www.trailforks.com/region/klootchy-creek-trails/

Access Permit Required for Klootchy Creek Event Only
A free access permit is required. Click here to sign up online.
Create an account, then request an Oregon Permit. It will be emailed to you immediately.
Please print out and have with you.

Whiskey Run Trails:
Trail forks maps for more information & videos of trail:
www.trailforks.com/region/whiskey-run-trails-21273/

Newport Trails:
Trail forks maps for more information:
Wilder Trails:
www.trailforks.com/region/wilder-trails-22041/?activitytype=1&z=12.6&lat=44.59127&lon=-124.04072
Big Creek Trails:
www.trailforks.com/region/big-creek-trails-27942/?activitytype=1&z=14.1&lat=44.66339&lon=-124.01677

Klootchy Creek:
The Cannon Beach Chamber site has links to all lodgings options in the area:
www.cannonbeach.org
Beachcomber Vacation Homes has many rental options:
www.beachcombervacationhomes.com
Visit Seaside has options as well: www.seasideor.com

Whiskey Run:
Coos Bay Area Lodging: Oregon Coast Trips Vacations - Places to Stay:
www.oregonsadventurecoast.com/lodging
The Bandon Chamber site has links to all lodgings options in the area:
www.bandon.com/lodging

Newport:
The Newport Chamber has links to lodgings options in the area:
business.newportchamber.org/list/ql/lodging-travel-15

Camping:
Newport is home to two fantastic State Parks; South Beach State Park & Beverly Beach State Park: https://stateparks.oregon.gov/

There are also camping options at Port of Newport:
www.portofnewport.com/rv-parks

CAN I REGISTER ON RACE DAY/
Yes, please see above schedule for packet pick up.

ARE HELMETS REQUIRED?
Yes, helmets will be required for both events.

WHAT IS MINIMUM AGE TO RACE THE FLOW-DURO CHALLENGE?
The minimum age is 9 years old based on the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association guidelines.
This is not a race for beginners as the courses are fast & technical and have steep climbs to reach the top where race begins.

WILL THERE BE A PRE-RIDE OF FLOW-DURO COURSE?
Klootchy Creek & Whiskey Run will both have a Pre-Ride of the course on Saturday @ 1 PM.
Newport will not have an official Pre-Ride of the race course. The trails are open to the public and you are welcome to pre-ride on your own before the race. Parking is limited at the trail head so we suggest you park at the gravel lot next to Big Creek Park and take a warm up ride to the trail head.

DO I HAVE TO DO ALL 3 FLOW DURO CHALLENGE RACES? OR CAN I JUST SIGN UP FOR ONE?
You can sign up for one or all of the Flow Duro Challenges races. You can only be considered for the “Champion of the Dirt Wave Series” if you attend all 3 races.

WHY ARE THERE ONLY 100 SPOTS AVAILABLE IN THE FLOW DURO CHALLENGE RACE?
We are only allowing 100 people to register for the race so we have plenty of time to do 2 timed laps down the race course and need to allow time for climbing back to the top in between.

HOW DO I GET TO THE TRAILS?
Klootchy Creek Trails, Clatsop County, OR
Map to trails: https://goo.gl/maps/mZcHN89N7qVouV1S6/

Whiskey Run Trails, Coos County, OR
Map to trails: https://goo.gl/maps/5JLMCCiKdUiHz2EH9/

Wilder Trails & Big Creek Trails, Newport, Oregon
Map to Wilder Trails: https://goo.gl/maps/Jkgd7gaE6ApETkQW6/
Map to Big Creek: https://goo.gl/maps/V5vDYpFyqR51Ywnz7/

WHERE DO I PARK AT THE TRAILS?
Klootchy Creek: We will have volunteers directing parking at Klootchy Creek Park.

Whiskey Run: On Saturday, the road will be closed for our event. Please show your ticket to the volunteers and/or let them know you are doing a day of registration for the event. You will be parking along the road and in the limited gravel parking areas. On Sunday, road will not be closed. Park along side of road and limited parking in gravel parking areas.

Newport: On Saturday, parking will be available along the side of road on SE Harborton Street and at the Oregon Coast Community College parking lot. Please do not park in the parking lot for the local businesses or apartments.

On Sunday, we will have parking available in designated lots near check in. We will have more information soon on exact locations for Sunday parking.

WILL THERE BE FOOD OR DRINKS AVAILABLE?
We will have extra water available for riders at the trail head. Come prepared with your own water, power bars, snacks, etc. We will have a food cart on site from 11-3pm on Saturday and 11-2 on Sunday for you to purchase food on your own. We will have local beer on tap for purchase as well.

I AM A BEGINNER RIDER, WHAT SHOULD I SIGN UP FOR?
Each Saturday event has a beginner option. If you have been interested in coming to check out the trails but weren't sure where to ride, this is the perfect event to have a fun & supportive "Guide" show you the trails. The Beginner Ride is great for someone new to riding that wants to
check out the trails at a mellow pace.

Our Sunday event is for riders who have some technical skills as the race courses vary from advanced blue to black diamond (Advanced) trails. We suggest checking each course on trailforks to see the profile and description and if it is within your level of riding. The Flow Duro Challenge Race is not designed as a beginner event, especially if there are wet conditions.

HOW DO I SUPPORT THE LOCAL TRAILS?
Klootchy Creek Trails: You may donate directly to the Northwest Trail Alliance, the local bike club that builds and maintains the trails.

Whiskey Run Trails: You may donate directly to the Wild Rivers Coast Mountain Biking Association, the local bike club that builds and maintains the trails.

Newport: You may donate directly to the Newport Trail Stewards (NEWTS), the local bike club that builds and maintains the trails.

WILL THIS EVENT TAKE PLACE AGAIN NEXT YEAR?
Yes, we have a three year commitment from the Oregon Coast Visitors Association to grow this event on the Oregon Coast. This first year we wanted to start small with three venues but would like to include more venues in the coming years to showcase the awesome trails we have to offer on the Oregon Coast! If you have a trails system in your area that we should consider for the 2024 “Ride the Dirt Wave Series,” please reach out to: Director@OregonRides.com

For event-related questions, please click on the Contact the Organizers button on the left-hand side of this page.