Ravens
Ridge
DH
June 23, 2024
The 2nd Annual Raven's Ridge DH
A.K.A. Portland World Champs
Join in on an epic day of racing bikes and good times in the Tillamook State Forest for what has quickly become known as "Portland World Champs". Held on the Northwest classic, Raven's Ridge.As with any of our races, it doesn't necessarily matter how fast you are. It's all about just having fun in the woods and celebrating the community around mountain biking. So whether it's your first downhill race, or your a veteran - as long as you feel comfortable on the trail, we warmly invite you to come out and race.
There's only 75 spots available this year with no race day registration. So sign up ASAP to secure your spot!
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A note about race categories! The ‘open’ class is a lower pressure, for-fun category where we it’s really all about having a good time. For riders looking to lay down their best run and be competitive, we encourage you to go for the ‘pro’ class!
Limited Edition Tees
The official 2024 Ravens Ridge DH tee. A limited run of t-shirts to commemorate this years race. Limited to 65 tees.
A midweight 100% cotton tee in a slightly boxy unisex fit. Printed locally in Portland on a tee dyed with a low-impact dye process that conserves water and energy.
This is a pre-order - Tees available online or in shop early July.
Ravens ridge Recap - 2023
Location
About an hour west of Portland, off of HWY 26, Ravens Ridge trail is tucked away in the Tillamook State Forest.
This purpose built downhill trail was originally built by volunteers many years ago and now stands as a legal, shuttable downhill trail. As the raven flies, it's not a far distance from Fear and Loaming trail.
The Track
Track Length: 1.7 miles
Descent: 1,250 feet
Avg. Race Times: 4 ½ min - 6 min
The top half of the track is in the woods featuring steeper sections, plenty of roots, and some rocks. The lower half once you cross the road is in the clear-cut. It's not as steep but features wide-open fast sections, and a few crucial corners.
While the trail requires some technical riding skill, there are no mandatory features. Everything is roll-able. Any modern mountain bike will do. Most racers are riding bikes with 130-180mm travel and that's just fine.
We encourage riders to pre-ride and practice the course prior to racing. This trail is open to the public. Get some laps in and find your speed on this track before race day. Time for practice on race day will be limited.
Race Categories
We want this to be a race for all racers.
We're encouraging riders who are just looking to have fun to sign up for the 'open' categories. If you're looking to lay down a heater of a run and make the history books, sign up for 'pro'!
We offer free race entry for juniors age 9-13 years old. Racers under the age of 9 cannot race due to race insurance unfortunately.
There's only 75 available spots for this years race! Grab a spot ASAP.
Race Categories
Pro Men | Pro Women | Pro Non-Binary
Open Men | Open Women | Open Non-Binary
Junior Men | Junior Women | Junior Non-Binary
Raffle Prizes
We’re excited to offer raffle prizes from some awesome brands for all racers. So no matter how your race run goes, as long as you lined up to race, you have a chance of winning something rad.
Raffle Prize From Our Amazing Sponsors
Chris King | SRAM | Tenet
Burgtec | Dynaplug | Deity | Five Ten | Muc-Off | Smith Optics
Race Day Schedule
Let's talk logistics. Here's how race day will pan out.
8:00am - 8:30am | Number plate pick up at main pit area. Reehers Camp parking lot.
8:30am | We begin shuttling riders to the top of the trail for their practice run. There’s only time on race day for one practice run, so make it count! Note that the practice run is optional.
10:15am | Rider meeting to go over logistics and safety notes. We just want to emphasize, it’s your responsibility to be done with your practice run and at the bottom/finish area at this time.
10:30am | Shuttles for race runs begin
11:00am | Racing begins with Pro Categories, then Amateur, then Juniors. Each racer gets 1 1/2 minute gaps.
After you finish your race run we’ll have the BBQ firing, snacks and beverages. Podiums and raffles to follow.
Registration
Registration, race timing, and results are managed by OBRA (Oregon Bicycle Racing Association)
There's only 75 available spots for this years race.
Race registration is $50 per racer. Juniors 9-13 race for free.
You must also have an OBRA racing membership to race.
- One-day racing membership is $5
- Annual OBRA racing membership is $50. 19-22 year olds $10
- All racing memberships are free to juniors 17 and under
You can register for the Ravens Ridge DH via the link below
