One of the four guiding pillars of the OTTA is Community; our core mission is building a welcoming community of public land stewards and trail users. In an effort to include those often overlooked or excluded by the cycling and outdoor recreation communities, we are offering five $1,000 scholarships to support and encourage Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color as well as gender expansive, trans, non-binary, women, and queer riders to make their adventure on the Oregon Timber Trail a reality.
This $1,000 scholarship can be used for anything you need to begin your adventure at the Grand Depart on July 10th: gear; travel expenses; food; rent; child care; whatever you need.
Along with the $1,000 scholarship, BikeFlights has generously donated five $300 shipping vouchers and BikeFlights Bike Boxes in case any scholarship recipients need to ship their bikes to/from the trail. We hope that you can join us and look forward to learning more about you with your application.
Apply
Whether you’ve already registered or if you were considering signing up but there were barriers stopping you, we invite you to apply.
Donate
These scholarships are funded by the community. If you would like to contribute to the scholarship fund, go to our donation page and select the scholarship option.
Scholarship Timeline
April 9th: applications open
April 25th: applications close Extended until Friday April 30th
April 30 - May 4th: applications reviewed & selections made
May 5th: recipients announced
July 9th, 6:00PM: Grand Depart kickoff BBQ in Lakeview, OR
July 10th, 8:00AM: Grand Depart
As a reminder:
If you are considering the TT700, the challenge is completely self-supported; there is no entry fee, no aid-stations, and no prize money. All racers and riders must be experienced backcountry travelers and understand their responsibilities.
The rules for the Timber Trail 700 are intended to be simple and concise for all participants. Ultimately, it’s up to each individual to complete the route under their own power. Whether you are trying to set the Fastest Known Time or simply finish, respect the rules of the event, the other riders and the trail itself.