Ride the Dirt Wave
Rules and Guidelines
Race Format
Ride the Dirt Wave is Oregon’s only Enduro race series. Racers compete individually in age and class divisions and complete two timed runs on the course. Your best time counts. Each event is limited to 100 riders.
Racing Age
Your racing age is determined by your age on December 31, 2026.
Race Order
For the first timed run, we ask that you seed yourself honestly based on your knowledge of how fast you are relative to other riders. If you have raced with us over the past three years, we know you! Returning riders may be seeded at the first event of the season based on how they placed the previous year. Riders will be spaced one minute apart for the first run. For the second timed run, riders will be seeded by fastest first run time with 30 seconds between each rider. We will take into consideration any crashes or mechanical issues that may have affected your first run time.
Series Points and Championship
The top 10 overall finishers at each event, for both acoustic bikes and e-bikes, earn points toward the series total. Category (Cat 1 or Cat 2) and age group do not factor into series points. Only overall finishing time counts. You must remain in your original registered category throughout the series to accumulate points.
Participants must compete in all three events to be eligible for end of series championship awards.
Points Per Finish: 1st: 100 points 2nd: 80 points 3rd: 60 points 4th: 50 points 5th: 40 points 6th: 35 points 7th: 30 points 8th: 25 points 9th: 20 points 10th: 15 points
Champion of the Dirt Wave Series
To be eligible for the Champion of the Dirt Wave Series title, participants must compete in all three races. The highest point scorer in both the male and female categories will be crowned Champion of the Dirt Wave. In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined by combining the fastest times from each race, with the fastest overall time declared the winner.
E-Bike Champion of the Dirt Wave
To be eligible for the E-Bike Champion of the Dirt Wave title, participants must compete in all three races. The highest overall point scorer across all e-bike categories will be crowned E-Bike Champion of the Dirt Wave. Category, age, and gender do not factor into e-bike series points. Ties will be broken by combined fastest times across all three races.
Cash Prizes
Cash prizes are awarded at each individual event to the fastest overall Cat 1 Expert male and female finishers. Prize money is exclusively available to riders registered in Cat 1 Expert regardless of times posted by riders in other categories. Even if a Cat 2 Sport rider posts a faster time, only Cat 1 Expert riders are eligible. Full prize money details will be posted on the registration page and at thedirtwave.com.
E-Bike Requirements
Only Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes are permitted at this event. No throttle-operated e-bikes are allowed. E-bikes are subject to inspection at any time during the event weekend. Riders found using a non-compliant e-bike will be removed from results.
Safety
Injured Rider on Course We have course marshals positioned throughout the race course. If you hear a whistle blowing on the course, it means there is a rider down and you should slow down and proceed with caution. The race will be stopped and no additional riders will be sent from the start until the course director gives the all clear. If you come upon an injured rider on the course, ask if they are ok. If they are non-responsive, stop and stay with them and yell out for a course marshall. We have many course marshalls on the course and you will be heard. If another rider passes you, ask them to ride ahead and alert the nearest course marshal or race staff immediately. Do not attempt to move an injured rider.
Concussion Protocol In the event of a head injury with noticeable symptoms, a race first responder will assess the rider. If the first responder deems it unsafe to continue, the rider will be escorted off the course and encouraged to seek medical attention. The rider will not be allowed to participate in any on-bike activity for the remainder of the event weekend. For any subsequent event within 14 days, a medical certificate from a doctor is required to resume participation. All first responder decisions are final.
Helmets All participants are required to wear a helmet specifically designed for mountain biking at all times while riding. Helmets must have been purchased or manufactured within the past three years. Helmets with detachable chin protection are permitted.
Safety Equipment Wearing a helmet is mandatory. Riders are solely responsible for ensuring proper fit and condition. Additional protective gear including knee pads, elbow pads, gloves, full face helmets, and torso protection is strongly recommended but remains optional.
Spectators
We love having spectators on course cheering riders on! Please remain off the race course at all times during the race. You are welcome to walk to a viewing spot before the race begins and return once the race has concluded. Walking on the course during the race will result in a race pause for rider safety. Only registered racers may ride on the course on race day. An exception is made for parents or coaches of youth racers who wish to follow their rider down the course. The youth racer must complete the course entirely under their own power. The parent or coach may not pull, push, or carry the rider in any way.
Animal Policy
All dogs must remain on a leash at all times at the event venue. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dog. No dogs are allowed on the race course or trails during event weekend.
Results and Protests
Official results will be posted following each race. Riders have 10 minutes after results are posted to file a protest. All protests must be submitted to the OBRA judge on site. After the 10 minute window has closed, results are considered final.
Weather and Course Modifications
Ride the Dirt Wave reserves the right to modify the race course at any time due to extreme weather conditions or other circumstances affecting rider safety. A modified course may be shorter, longer, or on an entirely different trail than originally planned. We will communicate any course changes to all registered riders as quickly as possible. Rider safety is always our top priority and no refunds will be issued due to course modifications.