The Oregon Timber Trail Grand Depart (TT700) is a 700 mile point to point bikepacking challenge. The course traverses the state South to North from California to Washington primarily on rugged backcountry mountain bike trails through the diverse landscapes found in Oregon. To complete the full route, one will gain over 67,000 vertical feet and pass through some very stunning and remote segments.

Some people think they can ride the whole thing in 7 days. We don’t believe them. What do you think the course record will be?

July 8th

Lakeview, OR

5-9pm: Pre-race check in event.

July 9th

Lily Lake, CA

8am: Grand Depart

Now in our 7th season, we’re excited to finally bring you the event that so many have asked for.

The TT700 is similar to The Colorado Trail Race, The Arizona Trail Race, and the Tour Divide. A route description, GPX track, suggested start time and list of results will be provided. Complete the full route under your own power with no outside support, caches, crews and pre-arranged meetings. Riders must be experienced backcountry travelers and courteous to all trail users and display proper etiquette at all times: yielding to other trail users, following Leave No Trace principles, and obeying all laws.

There is no entry fee, no support, and no prize money. It is a self-timed Individual Time Trial (ITT): all that is provided is a route description, a suggested start time, and a list of results. However, all individuals participating are strongly encouraged to donate time or money to the Oregon Timber Trail Alliance.

RACE LOGISTICS

Anyone can attempt a course record at any time. Rules, official GPS tracks, course descriptions, and course records are found on our Race the OTT page.

Keep reading for more info on our suggested start date of July 10th.

TIER OR TOTAL?

The suggested July 10th start date is focused on the full OTT route—688mi and 69,230’ of elevation gain. If you’re more interested in attempting a course record on an individual tier (120-200mi) see our Race the OTT page. Either the full OTT course or any of the individual tier records can be attempted at any time.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

While this is a free event, we recognize there are many barriers to an endeavor like this. 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.

Apply or donate to the Scholarship fund here.