MONROE, Oregon (January 15, 2026) — Mudslinger Events will open its 24th season of Oregon cycling events on March 15, 2026, with the Real West Gravel in Pendleton. Staged from downtown Pendleton, the event also serves as the opening round of the Oregon Triple Crown Series. The early-season gravel race features a rolling course averaging 50–60 feet of climbing per mile, making it an approachable yet tactical season opener for riders throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Mountain biking remains a cornerstone of Mudslinger Events, whose history dates back to the inaugural Mudslinger XC in 1987. The Central Oregon calendar continues with the popular Sisters Stampede, which regularly reaches its 500-rider capacity, followed by the High Cascades 100. Returning for its 18th edition, the High Cascades 100 remains one of the region’s longest-running and most respected endurance mountain bike races.
The schedule expands one week prior to the High Cascades 100 with Bend Dirt Fest, offering competition for both gravel and mountain bike racers while serving as the finals for the Oregon XC Series and the Oregon Triple Crown. The season wraps up on September 26 with the Ring of Fire, a 50-mile race known for its technical and demanding terrain.
The full 2026 schedule is available at www.mudslingerevents.com/events.
Events:
- March 15 — Real West Gravel, Oregon Triple Crown Series, Pendleton, OR, Gravel with sweeping ranch-country vistas, fast roads, big climbs, and true frontier adventure. 3 hrs from PDX/Spokane or Boise Experiance the Real West, Mike Ripley, 541-225-7946, [email protected], mudslingerevents.com/real-west-gravel
- April 11 — Sasquatch Duro, Oregon Triple Crown Series, Carlton, OR, 45 Minutes from PDX where gravel-meets-wineries for a perfect early season adventure, Mike Ripley, 541-225-7946, [email protected], mudslingerevents.com/sasquatch-duro
- April 18 — Mudslinger Classic, Oregon XC Series, Blodgett, OR, Oregon’s original spring MTB race—Gravel climbs, some muddy insane downhills, and a spirited classic since 1987, Mike Ripley, 541-225-7946, [email protected], mudslingerevents.com/mudslinger-xc-mountainbike-race-oregon
- May 2 — Oregon Coast Gravel Epic, Oregon Triple Crown Series, Waldport, OR, Coastal forest gravel at its finest—towering trees, stout climbs, ocean air, and a true fun fest with 3 route choices, Mike Ripley, 541-225-7946, [email protected], mudslingerevents.com/oregon-coast-gravel-epic
- May 3 — West Coast Gravel, Yachats, OR, A fast, scenic coastal gravel ride with ocean views, rolling forestry roads, and a welcoming early-season vibe, Mike Ripley, 541-225-7946, [email protected], mudslingerevents.com/west-coast-gravel
- May 16 — Oregon Gran Fondo, Oregon Triple Crown Series, Cottage Grove, OR, A premier 100 or 70-mile Gran Fondo, all-road challenge through Cottage Grove’s western forests, vineyards, and historic landscapes, Mike Ripley, 541-225-7946, [email protected], mudslingerevents.com/oregon-gran-fondo
- May 24 — Sisters Stampede, Oregon XC Series, Sisters, OR, The iconic Memorial Weekend MTB race—fast, fun high-desert singletrack under the Three Sisters. Sells out January annually, Mike Ripley, 541-225-7946, [email protected], mudslingerevents.com/sisters-stampede
- June 6 — Northwest Tandem Rally, Cottage Grove, OR, Two days of scenic rides, community fun, a vendor fair, and a celebration for tandem cyclists across the region. Solo bikes welcome, Mike Ripley, 541-225-7946, [email protected], mudslingerevents.com/nwtr-2026-cottage-grove
- June 27 — Takelma Gravel Grinder, Oregon Triple Crown Series, Canyonville, OR, Start inside Seven Feathers Casino Resort, left at the craps table and out on course for one stout day!, Mike Ripley, 541-225-7946, [email protected], takelmagravelgrinder.com
- July 11 — Bend Dirt Fest, Oregon Triple Crown Series, Bend, OR, Multi-discipline event featuring gravel, MTB, and trail running in Bend, Oregon, on the west side of town. Life is an adventure in Bend, OR, Mike Ripley, 541-225-7946, [email protected], mudslingerevents.com/bend-dirt-fest
- July 11 — Bend Dirt Fest, Oregon Triple Crown Series, Oregon XC Series, Bend, OR, Multi-discipline event featuring gravel, MTB, and trail running in Bend, Oregon, on the west side of town. Life is an adventure in Bend, OR, Mike Ripley, 541-225-7946, [email protected], mudslingerevents.com/bend-dirt-fest
- July 18 — High Cascades 100, Bend, OR, Oregon’s legendary 100-mile endurance MTB race since 2009—massive singletrack, high-alpine flow, and big-day adventure in Bend. We finish 90% who start!, Mike Ripley, 541-225-7946, [email protected], mudslingerevents.com/high-cascades-100
- September 26 — Ring of Fire MTB, Bend, OR, A classic 50-mile NUE Series race packed with fast descents, big forest climbs, and miles of flowy singletrack, Mike Ripley, 541-225-7946, [email protected], mudslingerevents.com/ring-of-fire
