Friday, October 3

Self Guided Rides all day long
Free maps are available at Winthrop Mountain Sports, the MVSTA office, Methow Cycle & Sport and Sun Mountain Lodge Activities Shop.

Cycling Film Night—Off Road to Athens 8:00 p.m. at the Twisp River Pub
Enjoy a meal or just the film at this Valley favorite eatery and watering hole.

Saturday, October 4

Pancake Breakfast, Saturday, 6:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. at the Winthrop Barn
Fuel up for a day of mountain bike and road riding! $6.00 adult, (9 and older); $4.00 children (8 and under). Everyone is welcome. Purchase tickets at check-in Friday, or at the door. A fundraiser for the Methow Valley Junior Nordic Team.

Bike 101 Repair Clinic - Saturday, 2:00 - 3:00pm at the Winthrop park.
Participants will learn to change a flat tire by either patching the tube or replacing the tube, as well as how to repair a broken chain. Bring your bike and—if you have them—a chain tool, spare tube, patch kit, and tire levers. Clinic is limited to 15 participants. Register online; Friday, 3:00-5:45 p.m. at the Winthrop Barn, or or Saturday, 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Winthrop Barn. Cost: $10.00

Road Rides, Saturday, 8:00 a.m. start at the Winthrop Barn
Sponsored by the Winthrop Inn
Come and explore the Methow and lower Okanogan Valleys on your bike. Choose between two guided rides The Tour de Methow along the Chewuch River, follows the Twisp River to Carlton and back along the highway and back roads through alfalfa and hay fields (approximately 35 or 70 miles). Click here for the map and directions.

Or use your pedal power on the Tour d' Okanogan Century. The 100-mile route meanders from Winthrop to Twisp, up over the Loup Loup Mountain Pass (4300’) into Malott, down to Brewster and back up the valley to Winthrop. Click here for the map and directions.

Maps are provided. Methow Valley Cycling Club riders and a sag wagon accompany both road bike tours. Bring a checkbook to pay for any unexpected repairs. Register online; Friday, 3:00-7:00 p.m., or Saturday, 6:30-7:45 a.m., at the Winthrop Barn. Cost $35.00. Registration fee includes food stops and Potato Bar.

Buck Mountain Ride, Depart Saturday, 8:30 a.m., from the Winthrop Barn
Sponsored by Winthrop Mountain Sports
For the Buck Mountain Ride, you and your bike are chauffeured Methow-style to the top of Banker Pass. The ride is 25 miles with some technically challenging sections. Register online; Friday, 3:00-7:00 p.m. or Saturday, 6:30-8:15 a.m., at the Winthrop Barn. Cost, $40.00. Registration fee includes food stop and Potato Bar. Click here for the map.

Mazama Ride, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. start from Brown’s Farm
Sponsored by the John L Scott Methow Valley
Great ride on the valley floor for riders of all ages not wanting to climb single track. Riders meet at Brown’s Farm (Wolf Creed Road, just off highway 20) to ride the Community Trail over the suspension bridge, up to Goat Creek, down into the Mazama Junction for a small food stop at the community club. From there, you’ll ride out to Jack’s Hut at Wilson Ranch before pedaling back to your car. Register online, Friday, 3:00-7:00 p.m., or Saturday, 6:30-8:30 a.m., at the Winthrop Barn. Cost: $15.00. Registration fee includes food stop and Potato Bar.

Potato Bar, Beer Garden, Exhibitors, and Contests, Saturday, 1:00-5:00 p.m. and the Winthrop Barn and Park. Recover from the day’s activities and whet your appetite for dinner. Everyone registered for Saturday rides and races is invited to enjoy a hearty Potato Bar at the Winthrop Barn. In addition, relax and enjoy the beer garden and music. Visit exhibitors and vendors Kona, Winthrop Mountain Sports, MVSTA, Methow Cycle & Sport, Black Diamond, Shimano, Hutchinson, and Methow Time, among others.

Kids' Rodeo, Saturday, 2:00 p.m. start at the Winthrop Park
Sponsored by Winthrop KOA and Winthrop Red Apple
A favorite for the budding bike rider. Come to the Winthrop Park and put your bike through the many challenges offered to kids 10 years or younger. Snacks and goodie bags for all participants. Free. No need to pre-register; just show up.

Mountain Bike Beginner Skills Clinic, Saturday, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., at the Winthrop Park
Participants will learn basic bike handling skills involving balance, body position, braking, climbing, and riding over small obstacles. After some building exercises, we’ll take a short ride and put the new skills into practice. Bring a helmet, bike, gloves, and water. Clinic is limited to 20 participants. Register online; Friday, 3-7 p.m., or Saturday, 6:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m., at the Winthrop Barn. Cost: $20.

Sunday, October 5

Cross Country Races: Sunday, 9:00 a.m. start at Chickadee Trailhead, Sun Mountain
Sponsored by Methow Cycle & Sport and Sun Mountain Lodge
Races for all ages and skill levels. Choose from Beginner, one lap; Sport, two laps; and the Expert, three laps of a course with varied terrain. Kona bike demos. Register on line; Friday, 3 - 7 p.m., or Saturday, 6:30 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Winthrop Barn; or Sunday, starting at 7:30 a.m., at the Chickadee Day Lodge. All registration must be completed 1 hour prior to start time. Cost; $25.00; $20.00 for juniors (17 years and younger).
Click here for the map

Kids' Cross Country: Sunday, 11:45 a.m. start at Chickadee Trailhead, Sun Mountain
Sponsored Winthrop Mountain Sports
This race is run in conjunction with the adult cross-country race, on a 3 mile course for the budding racer 12 years and younger at Sun Mountain. Prizes for all participants are awarded at the conclusion of the race. Register online; Friday, 3-7 p.m., or Saturday, 6:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., at the Winthrop Barn; or Sunday 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Chickadee Day Lodge. Cost is $10.00 Click here for the map.

Schedule

Friday, October 3
All Day Long: Self-Guided Rides (maps provided) Maps available at Winthrop Mountain Sports, the MVSTA office, Methow Cycle & Sport and Sun Mountain Lodge Activities Shop.
3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Registration and packet pick-up at the Winthrop Barn
8:00 p.m. Film Night at the Twisp River Pub

Saturday: October 4
6:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. Pancake Breakfast at the Winthrop Barn.
6:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Registration and packet pick up at the Winthrop Barn for most events: Mountain Bike Rides, Kids’ Rodeo, Road Rides, Cross Country Races, and Potato Bar
8:00 a.m. Road Riders leave from the Winthrop Barn
8:30 a.m. Buck Mountain Ride loads up and leave from the Winthrop Barn
9:00 a.m. Mazama Ride leaves from Brown’s Farm at Wolf Creek Rd & Hwy 20
1:00-5:00 p.m. Potato Bar, Beer Garden, and Exhibitors.
2:00 p.m. Kids' Rodeo at the Winthrop Park

Sunday: October 5 : Cross Country Mountain Bike Races
7:30 a.m. Registration and packet pick up at Chickadee Day Lodge, Sun Mountain
9:00 a.m. Cross Country races begin (see below)
      9:00 a.m. Beginner & Junior Cross Country Race Begins
     10:00 a.m. Sport Cross Country Race Begins
     11:30 a.m. Expert Cross Country Race Begins
     11:45 a.m. Kids' Cross Country Race Begins
     2:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony & Raffle drawing for custom Curtlo frame

Registration

Online Registration is now closed. In-person registration opportunities include:

* Friday from 3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Registration and packet pick-up at the Winthrop Barn
* Saturday from 6:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Registration and packet pick up at the Winthrop Barn for most events: Mountain Bike Rides, Kids’ Rodeo, Road Rides, Cross Country Races, and Potato Bar
* Sunday at 7:30 a.m. Registration and packet pick up at Chickadee Day Lodge, Sun Mountain

General Info:

AWARDS AND RANDOM PRIZES
The awards ceremony will be held at the conclusion of each race. Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each 10 year age group division for adults, two year age groups for juniors and "kids". Random prizes will be given at the conclusion of each award ceremonies.

FESTIVAL T-SHIRTS
T-shirts will be on sale at the Winthrop Barn throughout the festival and Chickadee Day Lodge on Sunday.

SOCKS:
Socks are provided to all participants who pre-register.

HEAD PROTECTION IS A MUST….ANSI HELMETS REQUIRED

INFORMATION: call the Methow Valley Sport Trails Association @509-996-3287 or e-mail us at events@mvsta.com

RACE RESULTS: posted upon the conclusion of each race at the finish line and on our results page on Sunday, October 5th.

NO CAMPING AT SUN MOUNTAIN OR CHICKADEE PARKING LOT. Go to www.methownet.com/recreation.html for camping information.

DOGS MUST BE ON A LEASH!

RAFFLE: A custom CURTLO bike frame, made by local resident, Doug Curtiss will be given away on Sunday at the conclusion of the last race. You do not need to be a participant of the bike festival to enter this raffle. Tickets are available starting September 1 at the MVSTA office in Winthrop until Friday, October 7 at noon or at any of the race registration venues throughout the weekend. Tickets cost $2.50 each or 5 for $10.00. Odds of winning depend on the number of tickets sold. Sponsored by CURTLO bikes and the Methow Valley Sport Trails Association.

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS, BECAUSE THEY SUPPORT THE BIKE FESTIVAL. THANKS!