Whiskey Run Mountain Bike Festival

Two days of fun biking events on the Southern Oregon Coast!

The Whiskey Run Mountain Bike Festival will showcase this awesome trail system by offering guided group rides led by the people and club who helped build them. Each ride will be led by members of the Wild Rivers Coast Mountain Bicycling Association & local riders.

Something for everyone at the trails with a family ride, beginner ride, intermediate, and advanced ride options. This is a great opportunity to come out and get to know the trails in a fun and supportive environment.

Our celebration of the trails includes food, music & beverages on site. Food carts and beer from 7 Devils Brewery will be available for purchase.

Limited camping is available on a first-come, first-served basis and must be booked on the registration site . See below for other lodging options.

Costs

Saturday, June 4, 2022 ~ $20 + $2 OBRA fee (if not a member)

Sunday, June 5, 2022 ~ “Flow Duro Challenge” $40 + $5 OBRA fee (if not a member)

Schedule of Events

Friday, June 3, 2022 - 5:00-7:00pm

5:00-7:00 PM - Packet Pick Up
South Coast Bicycles 805 2nd St. SE, Bandon, OR, 97411

Saturday, June 4, 2022 - 8:30am-4:00pm

8:30 AM - Check-in & day of registration
10:00 AM - Rides start (see below for Saturday ride options)
1:00-1:45 PM - Packet pick up & Registration for the Flow Duro Challenge
2:00 PM - Pre-Ride of Flow Duro Challenge Course
2:00 - 4:00 PM - Trail celebration ~ Music, food & beverage garden open for purchase.
4:00 PM - End of Day

Sunday, June 5, 2022 - 7:30am-3:00pm

7:30 AM-8:30 AM - Check-in & day of registration
9:00 AM - Race begins
9:00-1:00 PM - Flow Duro Challenge - 2x’s down Gnome Wrecker
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Food & beverage garden open for purchase
1:30-2:00 PM - Awards Ceremony
3:00 PM - End of Day

SATURDAY RIDE OPTIONS:

Advanced Enduro Style Ride - Full Flight Enduro: (~20 miles). Ready to really take flight? Exceptional guided ride for those looking for both miles and hang time, while lapping all the fun downhill-only trails. Take a tour with our local shredders around black and double black jump trails with blue and green climbing in between. This ride is great for those more experienced riders looking to hit the jumps, gaps, and techy fall-line trails all around Whiskey Run. Get your climbing legs ready for this up and down enduro-style ride. Options for pre-ride, re-ride and rip on more challenging features. Bring your hydration and fuel for this longer ride.

• 10:00 AM Advanced-Enduro Ride gathers into groups of 10-15 people.
• 10:15 AM First Advanced- Enduro Ride group leaves led by the Whiskey Run gurus.

Advanced Cross Country Ride - Full Flight XC: Longer, faster-paced no-drop ride for advanced riders comfortable with jumps, gaps, etc. 20+/- miles. Are you looking to push your mileage at a good pace with fellow stoked riders, but not looking to fly through the air just yet? The “advanced ride” is for those who want to keep their wheels (mostly) on the ground and are comfortable on a longer ride at a faster pace. You definitely won’t be racing, but this ride is for those that are confident enough to keep up and enjoy the best of the trail system on all level trails from Green to Black. Guided by Whiskey Run gurus, you will ride in and out of the trees, up and down the slopes, and really get a good taste of what Whiskey has to offer!

• 10:30 AM Advanced Cross Country Ride gathers into groups of 10-15 people.
• 10:45 AM First Advanced Cross Country Ride group leaves led by the Whiskey Run gurus.

Intermediate Ride - Whiskey Sampler: No-drop ride on green and blue trails. 10+/- miles. Ready for a little more, but not yet ready to be the King/Queen of the Mountain? The intermediate ride is great for enthusiastic riders and those with trail riding experience who want to ride a little faster, but still not get left behind. You will ride at a decent pace, enjoying a longer ride on mostly blue (intermediate) and green trails with plenty of stops at crucial intersections to hydrate, chat, and catch your breath. This ride, guided by local enthusiasts, is perfect for those with basic to intermediate mountain biking skills who may not be ready for the entire system, but want a good solid ride with good solid people.

• 11:00 AM Intermediate Ride gathers into groups of 10-15 people.
• 11:15 AM Intermediate Ride leaves led by local enthusiasts.

Beginner Ride - Break the Ice: Easy, no-drop ride for adults. 5+/- miles. This relaxed-paced ride is open for beginner mountain bikers who want to get a taste of the trails at an easy pace, so you don’t need to feel like you’re always having to “keep up.” This ride will venture on both the East and West sides of Whiskey Run and encompass white (very easy), green (easy) and a little bit of blue (intermediate) trails. This no-drop ride will give you a chance to enjoy some of the best of the trails and trees with not too much climbing or difficulty, and plenty of breaks. This group ride is perfect for new-to-mountain biking riders who want a supportive and fun atmosphere to learn new skills.

• 11:30 AM Beginner Ride gathers and grouped by ability & experience.
• 11:45 AM Beginner Ride leaves led by local enthusiasts.

Family Ride: Sippy Cup- Family-Friendly Ride (~3 miles). Slow-paced family-friendly ride. Definitely some pump track! This easy-paced ride is open to families with kids on Striders to beginner youth. Enjoy a 3-mile fun ride with some easy green flow trails in both the woods and the sunshine. This route has minimal elevation change and exposure and is great for those just learning trail riding. There will be some pump track time at the end of the ride too. Our ride leaders are also coaches, so be prepared to learn a few tricks and techniques with your little ones. [A parent or guardian must accompany children on this group ride.]

• 12:00 PM - Family Ride gathers and grouped by ability & experience.
• 12:15 PM - Family Ride leaves led by mountain bike coach, Erin Kessler.

SUNDAY FLOW DURO CHALLENGE

On Sunday, June 5th we will have the “Flow Duro Challenge”. A fun, fast pace, timed competition down a flowy black diamond trail. Racers will be placed in divisions by age and class and have two timed runs on trail.

The Flow Duro Challenge takes place on Gnome Wrecker + Gnome Wrecker Extension, winner will be best of 2 laps. This trail is fast, flows well, and will keep you on your toes. There is a mix of traditional loam tread, mixed flowing contour and steeper grades. Look for drops, roots, & steep fadeaways. This is a ¾ mile trail, with 378 ft. descent, and the average time is approx. 4:00 minutes.

We will have packet pick up and registration on Saturday, June 4th from 1-1:45 PM for the Flow Duro Challenge. There will be a Pre-Ride of the course on Saturday @ 2 PM.

Categories:

• Cat 1 (Expert) Men & Women - 19-44, 45+, Junior 10-13, 14-18
• Cat 2 (Sport) Men & Women - 19-44, 45+, Junior 10-13, 14-18
• Cat 3 (Beginner) Men & Women - 19-44, 45+, Junior 10-13, 14-18

EVENT FAQ’s:

WHEN IS PACKET PICK UP?

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

• Friday, June 3, 2022 - 5-7 PM - Packet pick up at South Coast Bicycles 805 2nd St. SE, Bandon, OR 97411| Stop in to the local bike shop, have a beverage, pick up your packet, register for event, and pick up last minute items needed for weekend.
• Saturday, June 4, 2022 - 8:30 AM - Check in & Registration at Whiskey Run Trails Parking Area (under event tent).
• Saturday, June 4, 2022 - 1:00-1:45 PM - Packet pick up & Registration for the Flow Duro Challenge at Whiskey Run Trails Parking area (under event tent).
• Sunday, June 5, 2022 - 7:30-8:30 AM - Check in & day of registration for Flow Duro Challenge at Whiskey Run Trails Parking area (under 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.

WILL THERE BE A PRE-RIDE OF FLOW-DURO COURSE?

Yes, there will be a Pre-Ride of the course on Saturday @ 2 PM.

HOW DO I GET TO THE TRAILS?

Whiskey Run Trails, Coos County, OR
Map to trails: https://goo.gl/maps/5JLMCCiKdUiHz2EH9

WHERE DO I PARK AT THE TRAILS?

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, road will not be closed. Park along side of road and limited parking in gravel parking areas.

WHERE DO WE STAY?

• Book your lodging in Coos Bay, North Bend or Charleston! Visit our lodging page for options.
• Book your lodging in Bandon! Visit https://bandon.com/lodging/
• Camping Location: https://goo.gl/maps/uCbSmVrxswpg9HT88
  We have made arrangements for limited FREE camping at Bandon City Park/Community Center. You will need to be a paid registrant for the event and then register to camp as well. There is a limited # of tents and RV spots and will be first-come, first-served on our registration page. RVś, Sprinter vans, under 25 feet allowed to park in Bandon Community Center Parking lot. Limited to 20 total vehicles. This is dry camping and no hookups. There is a public restroom across the street at the Disc Golf Course that will be open. NO Showers. NO Fires are allowed.
• Tent Camping - 30 tent spots will be allowed to set up in the grass area next to Community Center Parking lot. Limited to 4 people and 1 vehicle for each tent spot. There is a public restroom across the street at the Disc Golf Course that will be open. NO Showers. NO Fires are allowed. You will need to display your registration paperwork in vehicle to show you have a reserved spot.

WILL THERE BE FOOD OR DRINKS AVAILABLE?

There will be extra water available for riders at the trailhead. Come prepared with your own water, power bars, snacks, etc. There will be a food cart on-site from 11am-4pm on Saturday and 11am-3pm on Sunday for you to purchase food on your own. 7 Devils beer will also be on tap for purchase.

I AM A BEGINNER RIDER, WHAT SHOULD I SIGN UP FOR?

Our Saturday event is perfect for beginner riders. 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. (see above for Saturday Beginner & Family ride options)

Our Sunday event is for riders who have some technical skills as the course is a black diamond (Advanced) trail.

ABOUT Whiskey Run Trails:

Purpose-built mountain biking trail system in the Coos County Forest. Trails for all levels of riders from family-friendly/beginner areas advanced jump lines and Double Black diamond trails. The trail system is located about 23 min (17.9 mi) via US-101 S from Coos Bay (map ); about 13 min (11.8 mi) via US-101 N and Seven Devils Rd. from Bandon (map ); and about 14 min (11.5 mi) via Seven Devils Rd from Charleston (map ) to Whiskey Run.

Here is link to Trail forks maps for more information & videos of trail: https://www.trailforks.com/region/whiskey-run-trails-21273/

SPONSORS:

Bandon Chamber of Commerce||
Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA)
Wild Rivers Coast Mountain Bicycling Association
Travel Southern Oregon Coast
Wild Rivers Coast Alliance
Oregon Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston
South Coast Bicycles

CONTACT:

Oregon Rides & Events
Email: Director@OregonRides.com