Saturday, August 2 & Sunday, August 3, 2025

Big Creek Trails, Newport, Oregon

Big Creek https://goo.gl/maps/V5vDYpFyqR51Ywnz7a
Trailforks: https://www.trailforks.com/region/big-creek-trails-27942/

ABOUT Newport Trails:

Discover the adventure waiting at Big Creek, Newport’s up-and-coming mountain biking destination! Built with passion by the local bike club, NEWTS, in partnership with the City of Newport, these trails are a testament to community spirit and a love for the ride.

While it’s a smaller system, Newport Trails pack plenty of thrills! They’re perfect for beginners looking to build confidence and seasoned riders eager to test their skills – especially during the high-energy Flow Duro Challenge.

Race day brings the excitement to the Norm!, Dude Sweet, and Learning Curves trails, spanning 1.3 miles of fast descents, flowy turns, and technical fun. The climb to the top is as scenic as it is invigorating, weaving through towering trees and lush coastal forests – plan about 40 minutes from Big Creek Park to reach the start line.

After the race, stick around to celebrate! Enjoy delicious eats from food carts, sip on ice-cold beers, and groove to live music as the community comes together to toast a weekend of epic riding.

Join us on the Central Oregon Coast for two unforgettable days of mountain biking, camaraderie, and coastal vibes. See you on the trails!

Saturday, Aug 2, 2025

9:00 AM Check-in & day of registration @ Big Creek Park
10:30 AM Rides start
10:30 AM-1:00 PM Rides led by Local Riders (see below for options).
10:30 AM Advanced/ Ride
11:00 AM Intermediate Ride
11:00 AM-3:00 PM Food & beverage garden open for purchase
11:30AM Beginner Ride
12:15-2:00 PM Packet pick up & Registration for the Flow Duro Challenge (if you are able to pick up your packet during this time, you will not need to arrive early on Sunday morning and can go straight to the race course by 9 am)
1:00 PM Pre-Ride of Flow Duro Challenge Course
1:00 – 3:00 PM Trail celebration ~ Music, food & beverage garden
3:00 PM End of Day at trails
5:30PM  Dirt Wave Social @ bier one brewing

Don’t Miss the Final Dirt Wave Social of the Year in Newport!

Wrap up an epic season of riding with a fun-filled evening after an exciting day on the Big Creek Trails! Join your fellow mountain bikers at Bier One Brewing on Saturday, August 2nd, at 5:30 PM for the last Ride the Dirt Wave Social of the year. Let’s celebrate the trails, the community, and the memories made!

Event Highlights:

Location:  bier one brewing 

Date & Time: Saturday, August 3rd @ 5:30 PM

Join us for a fun and relaxing gathering to wrap up the season! Connect with fellow riders and coastal bike clubs, swap stories from your adventures, and savor a tasty meal (with veggie options available) alongside refreshing beverages for purchase.

Don’t miss this opportunity to catch up with the new friends you’ve made while Riding the Dirt Wave this year. We can’t wait to see you there!

SATURDAY RIDE OPTIONS:
Saturday, August 2, 2025~

Big Creek Trails:  Trailforks: https://www.trailforks.com/region/big-creek-trails-27942/

Advanced Ride:

10:30 AM Advanced Ride

This ride is for Advanced fast-paced riders.  The local club riders will lead you to the top of The Dirt Wave Flow Duro Race Course so you can experience the entire race course + some fun extra trails.  You will have a chance to ride all of the trails in the Big Creek system on this ride. This ride consists of green, blue, & black level trails.  You can practice some fun turns in the new skills park at the bottom before heading back in the shuttle to the shop to the park for some afternoon food & beverages.    

Intermediate Ride

11:00 AM Intermediate Ride

Our intermediate ride is a no-drop ride covering  Level Up + Top Level + Dude Sweet + Learning Curves which are a combination of Green and Blue trails. This ride is designed for energetic and experienced trail riders who crave a faster pace but want to stay together as a group. We’ll maintain a decent speed while exploring sections of mostly intermediate-level Blue and some beginner-friendly Green trails. There will be plenty of breaks to rehydrate, socialize, and catch your breath. Local riders will be leading this ride, which is ideal for those possessing basic to intermediate mountain biking skills and who may not be prepared for the entire system but want to check out our newest trails. 

11:30 AM Beginner Ride

This fun ride will be on mostly green trails with a bit of blue thrown in and possibly some time in the new skills park area.  Our local NICA team will be leading this ride which is ideal for newer riders or kids looking to get into the sport. 

Sunday, August 3, 2025

7:00 AM Check-in & day of registration (only for those that did not pick up packet on Saturday)
8:00 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 *or within 45 minutes of the race finish
2:30 PM End of Day

“Flow Duro Challenge” – Sun. Aug. 3, 2025

Get ready to test your skills and speed at the Flow Duro Challenge! This thrilling, timed race takes you down a dynamic mix of black, blue, and green trails, offering excitement for riders of all levels.

Racers will compete in age and class divisions, with two action-packed runs on the Norm + Dude Sweet + Learning Curves course. Your best time from the two laps will determine your spot on the leaderboard—so bring your A-game!

This 1.3-mile course features a heart-pounding 474 ft. descent with a perfect blend of loamy tread, flowing contours, and steep grades. Get ready to tackle drops, roots, and fadeaways as you navigate this technical and fast-paced trail. With average run times around 4 minutes and 30 seconds, the Flow Duro Challenge promises an adrenaline rush you won’t forget.

Do you have what it takes to conquer the course? Join us and find out!

Here is link to the Big Creek Park where weekend event will take place: https://goo.gl/maps/HvqRGFtP6XzwS5WX8

Categories:

Categories: Categories may be combined if less than 5 people sign up for a given group. 

Cat 1 (Expert): Men – 19-31, 32-44, 45+ & Junior 9-13 & 14-18
Women – 19-31, 32-44, 45+ & Junior 9-13 & 14-18 

Cat 2 (Sport): Men – 19-31, 32-44, 45+ & Junior 9-13 & 14-18
Women – 19-31, 32-44, 45+ & Junior 9-13 & 14-18 

E-Bike Requirements:
Only Class 1 E-bikes are allowed at this event (both Saturday & Sunday).  Class 1 E-bikes are pedal assist only.  No throttles are allowed.
E-bikes will be in their own class.  No age categories:

Cat 1 (Expert): Men & Women
Cat 2 (Sport): Men & Women. 

EVENT BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

Oregon Coast Visitors Association
Oregon Rides & Events

SPONSORS:

Newport Trail Stewards (NEWTs)
City of Newport
Destination Newport

CONTACT:

Daniella Crowder, Director
Oregon Rides & Events
Email: Director@OregonRides.com

WHEN IS THE PACKET PICKED UP?

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

Saturday, August 2, 2025
9:00 AM Check-in & Registration at Big Creek Park

Saturday, August 2, 2025
12:15-2:00 PM Packet pick-up & Registration for the Flow Duro Challenge at Big Creek Park. (If you are able to pick up your packet during this time, you will not need to arrive early on Sunday morning and can go straight to the race course by 9 am). 

Sunday, August 4, 2024
7:00-8:00 AM Check-in & day of registration for Flow Duro Challenge at Big Creek Park. (This is only for those that did not pick up your packet on Saturday)

CAN I REGISTER ON RACE DAY?

Yes, but we prefer you register earlier.  If you must register on race day you will pay a higher price.  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?

Yes, there will be a Pre-Ride of the course on Saturday @ 1 PM.

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.

CAN I CHANGE MY RACE CATEGORY ONCE I HAVE RACED?

You cannot switch race categories on the same day. However, if you’ve finished racing for the day, you can change your category for the next race, either moving up or down. Please note that any points you earned in your original category will not transfer to the new category.

We recommend staying in the category you originally registered for. Additionally, prize money is only available for those registered in CAT 1. If you placed on the podium in CAT 2 last season, you may want to consider registering for CAT 1 this year.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Event Director Daniella Crowder at Director@OregonRides.com.

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?

LOCATION: Big Creek Trails, Newport, Oregon
Big Creek https://goo.gl/maps/V5vDYpFyqR51Ywnz7

Parking is limited so please see below for directions on where to park.

WHERE DO I PARK AT THE TRAILS?

Please park at Agate Beach Wayside from here you will need to bike or walk the .09 mile “Ocean to Bay Path” to Big Creek Park.  If you still need to pick up your race packet on Sunday, you will need to check in at Big Creek Park between 7-8:00 AM and then ride the 3 miles to the top of the race course.  If you picked up your race packet on Saturday, arrive w/ enough time to park and ride in to the race course.    Please allow yourself plenty of time (at least 40 minutes) as the race will start promptly at 9 am.  

There will be water and a porta-potty at the bottom of the race course.  

We will have limited designated parking available near Big Creek Park in a gravel lot.  This trail system is in a neighborhood and we want to be respectful of taking over all the parking so we suggest parking at Agate Beach Wayside and riding your bike or walking the “Ocean to Bay Trail” which will bring you to Big Creek Park. 

WHAT IF MY FAMILY WANTS TO WATCH?

Access to this race course is a bit limited (similar to Klootchy Creek) unless you are on a bike.  We will have limited vans shuttling people from Big Creek Park to the bottom of the race course.  Shuttles are not for racers, only spectators. The shuttles to the race course for spectators are for Sunday only. They will begin running in the morning from Big Creek Park at 7:45 AM.  Only event vehicles are allowed on the dirt road during the event as the road will be closed to through traffic.  Family members are welcome to ride their bikes the 1.5 miles on the closed gravel road to the bottom of the race course and then find a safe place along the course to watch.  The finish line is close to the gravel road and will be a fun place to watch them come in.  

There will be water and a porta-potty at the bottom of the race course.

WHERE DO WE STAY?

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. 

A bit off the beaten path is a great HipCamp option that can accommodate a lot of campers.  BeaverCreek Artfarm/ Heart Barn is a 22 acre farm just 20 or so minutes from Newport (not far off 101) and in a world of it’s own!  @heartbarn https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/oregon-beavercreek-artfarm-heart-barn-4nelh026?shareid=p4oxxiqrkk

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 11-3pm on Saturday and 11-2:30 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?

Our 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. Beginner Ride: Easy, no-drop ride for adults. 

Our Sunday Race is not really recommended for beginner riders. The course demands that riders have some technical skills as the course is fast and there is a steep, black diamond area at the top.

HOW DO I SUPPORT THE LOCAL TRAILS?:

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