Ride the Dirt Wave
Klootchy Creek ~ Whiskey Run ~ Newport
EVENT FAQ’s:
WHEN IS THE PACKET PICKED UP?
We will have several options for packet pick-up and registration.
Saturday:
9:00 AM Check-in & Registration under the 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 the event tent.
CAN I REGISTER ON RACE DAY:
Yes, please see the above schedule for packet pick-up.
ARE HELMETS REQUIRED?
Yes, helmets will be required for both events.
WHAT IS THE 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 the race begins.
WILL THERE BE A PRE-RIDE OF THE 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 trailhead.
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 trails: Wilder Trails https://goo.gl/maps/Jkgd7gaE6ApETkQW6
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, the road will not be closed. Park along the side of the road and limited parking in gravel parking areas.
Newport: On Saturday, parking will be available along the side of the 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 the exact locations for Sunday parking.
WHERE DO WE STAY?
Klootchy Creek:
The Cannon Beach Chamber site has links to all lodgings options in the area:
https://www.cannonbeach.org/
Beachcomber Vacation Homes have many rental options:
https://www.beachcombervacationhomes.com/
Visit Seaside has options as well: https://www.seasideor.com/
Whiskey Run:
Coos Bay Area Lodging: Oregon Coast Trips Vacations – Places to Stay
The Bandon Chamber site has links to all lodgings options in the area:
https://bandon.com/lodging/
Newport:
The Newport Chamber site has links to lodgings options in the area:
Camping: Newport is home to two fantastic State Parks; South Beach State Park & Beverly Beach State Park. There are also camping options at the Port of Newport.
WILL THERE BE FOOD OR DRINKS AVAILABLE?
We will have extra water available for riders at the trailhead. Come prepared with your own water, power bars, snacks, etc. We will have a food cart on site from 11-3 pm on Saturday and11-2 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