Ravens Ridge Downhill
The Raven Returns
June 6th is the return of (the return of) the Ravens Ridge Downhill. Dust off the shred-sled, it's time to put your bike control skills to the test in what's affectionately known as the “Portland World Champs,” a proper between-the-tape Downhill race brought to us by our partners at Cyclepath and RockShox.
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 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 & Loaming trail.
The Track
Track Length 1.7 miles
Descent 1,250 feet
Avg. Race Times 4 ½ mi – 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. Unfortunately, racers under the age of 9 cannot race due to race insurance.
Categories
Pro Men | Pro Women | Pro Non-Binary
Open Men | Open Women | Open Non-Binary
Junior Men | Junior Women | Junior Non-Binary
Race Day Schedule
9:00 a.m.
registration opens at Event HQ, located at Reehers Camp10:00 a.m.
Provided shuttles start, transporting participants from Reehers Camp to top of Raven Ridge Trail10:15–11:00 a.m.
Course open for sight laps for all racers11:30 a.m.
Racer's meeting, followed by shuttles to top of course for race runs12:00 p.m.
Racers start in 30-second intervals1:00 p.m.
All racers gather at Reehers Camp. Lunch line opens2:00 p.m.
ODF announcement and podiums/prizes3:00 p.m.
Event ends
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 $75 per racer. Juniors 9–13 race for free.
You must also have an OBRA racing membership to race.
One-day racing membership is $5 (included in the $75 registration fee)
Annual OBRA racing membership is $50. 19–22 year olds $10
All racing memberships are free to juniors 17 and under
Event Sponsors
