Single steed mens 1 @kerryw24 and 2 @theopentrail right now coming over the summit of mt bachelor.
1 mile out on the gravel descent into transition. The course conditions are without a doubt the best we have ever had. Single track hero dirt and fast firm gravel. At 9 am today the temperature was in the late 30’s until a mile into the road decent where it jumps to mid 40s.
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Join us for this final edition of the best of both presented by @masibikes staring from wanoga snow park in less than 24 hours. There will be no in the day registration but you can Register at packet pickup 3-7 pm at @crowsfeetbend see the event guide agate link in our bio for the full lowdown on this epic final effort.
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#racethebestofboth #rideraceorrelay
We have riders coming from 8 states to this years event and heres California rolling into town for the third year running - @dbetcher44 @g_bum and Pizza Steve.
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A lot of folks out enjoying the great dirt and mild weather while reconning sections of the 2022 course. This is the last year to get stoked on multiple bike options and our super diverse terrain - the best of both finale!. Come sign up at packet pickup tomorrow held at @crowsfeetbend 3-7 PM and get your game on!
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#racethebestofboth2022 #shreditforcredit #inbend #bendoregon #mtb #singletrack
Ride your bike! Happy World Bicycle Day!
#WorldBicycleDay #bikes #ride #rideyourbike #race
✨ LAST DAY OF GIVEAWAY ✨
We want to give one lucky (randomly chosen) winner a jumpstart to their Best of Both race as we are just 1 month away from the event on June 18th!
TO ENTER:
🎁 Like this post
🎁 Follow @TBOBBEND on Instagram
🎁 Tag a friend
You have until Sunday, May 22nd to enter! A winner will be randomly selected..
Giveaway Items:
- 1 free entry to Race Best of Both for one rider (meaning if its a relay the other rider still needs to pay)
- Best of Both Hydroflask
- Best of Both T-Shirt
Good luck!
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Panning around the beautiful emerald green Devils lake, the beginning of a climb that leads you over the highest paved road on mount bachelor and into the several -mile decent into transition 2.
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The earth is warming. Outdoor cycling is back on the agenda. Register at the link in our bio for the most unique and exciting mixed- terrain bike race in North America #racethebestofboth2022 . Let’s go. 💪🏽
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#oregonbikeracing #thetransitionrace #singlesteedquiverkiller #bestofbothteamrelay #inbend #bendoregon #outdoorcycling #rideon
Climbing the first dial-track sector / climb with both of our solo women’s champs in one shot. @akmegale @amityvil
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News of the 2022 edition coming soon with some off-the-bike (on topic) activities and a scenic day 2 recreational ride on the agenda. Stay tuned via our email list at the link in bio.
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#thejoyrideBoB #transitionrace #singlesteedquiverkiller #racethebestofboth2022 #rideraceorrelay #inbend #oregonbikeracing #rideon
At the end of the the first dirt / gravel section, riders enter Transition 1. Relay teams out fresh legs into the race. Transition racers switch bikes and single steed riders blast straight through or switch wheels. So many options. Plenty of decisions. But fewer rules and an emphasis on the rider and equipment.
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#racethebestofboth2021 #transitionrace #teamrelay #roadbike #gravelbike #mountainbike #inbend #bendoregon
Day 2. #racethebestofboth2021 brings a short course 2/3 lapper on dirt - one bike over gravel and Single track. Get yourself into the group of the first 3 riders at the conclusion of lap 2 and race a 3rd lap for the win.
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% if your entry benefits outlet very own hometown @bendcomposite junior @nationalmtb team
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All details to follow in the event guide later today or on the website at the Mixed Surface Showdown link.
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#sıngletrack #gravelbike #onebikerules #inbend
Day 2. For those hardy souls with something left in the bottom of the tank, this 2nd day, morning race, The Mixed Surface Showdown, is stripped back to the bones. Race over single track and various (indescribable) gravel style surfaces on a 8.5 mile loop. 850 feet of elevation gain per lap. Timing comes from Strava and the three visible leading male and female riders after two laps, turn a third lap and compete for the win. Winner takes all and it’s a one bike race - and non-motorized bike.
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The specifics and logistics will appear in the forthcoming 2021 event guide. 25% of your ticket benefits The @bendcomposite @nationalmtb team.
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#themixedsurfaceshowdown #dirtworks #gravelbikes #mountainbike #racethebestofboth2021 #inbend #bendoregon #letsgo #bendcomposite #nicamtb
We literally saw the future yesterday while up on the course. Heads up to @cascadiacycling and @cogwild for helping more kids enjoy bike riding. #morekidsonbikes
#repost @cascadiacycling
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Cog Kids got out for a pedal around Wanoga today. One more week for these kids, who have been making tons of progress on their trail skills. 👍
Feel like racing something different and unique? One bike. 90 miles over paved roads, northwestern gravel, dirt dual-track, and sublime single track. The Best of Both.
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Bend, Oregon. June 19th. Don’t miss it.
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#racethebestofboth2021 #allterraincycling #onebikerules #roadcycling #gravelracing
The delicate crunch of gravel. Re-conning some of our amazing course yesterday and I find that the forestry service has done you guys a favor, inadvertently resurfacing this gravel stretch with their logging trucks.
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At a little over month out and with an agreed cap on the field size this year our registration capacity is getting tight. Jump in if you’re ready to do something adventurous and challenging on June 19th here in Bend. First come, first served. No exceptions when we hit the limit.
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#racethebestofboth2021 #rideraceorrelay #roadbike #gravelbike #mountaunbike #endurancecycling #bikeracing #oregonbikeracing #allterraincycle #inbend #pnwadventures
Throw back to our debut year in 2018. What started as a fun idea and curiosity - what would happen if road and mountain bike racers competed over a balanced, on and off-road, course? We welcomed @the_excellent_adventurers and @tdub2555 from the @clifproteam . The good people at @pelotonmagazine - and the talented @pete_burr covered the action on video.
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Hit the link in our bio to read about the evolution of @racethebestofboth and the new formats and courses for 2021 including our single bike option - #thesinglesteed solo race.
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#racethebestofboth2021 #rideraceorrelay #mountainbike #roadbike #gravelbike #endurancecycling #mixedsurfacecycling #cyclinglife #rideon #inbend
A great example of the unique energy at this race. Two of our fast locals, Brig Brandt and Cody Peterson, coming in from the 62-mile road loop and into transition yesterday - switching from road to mountain bikes.
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#oregonbikeracing #mountainbike #roadbikerace #racethebestofboth2019 #inbend #racethebestofboth2021
2021 - Our most ambitious year yet and a chance to try something new, unique, and challenging on your bike(s). Test yourself at the most unique mixed-surface bike race in the nation.
The Single Steed Race - Take one bike over all surfaces - Dual track dirt, gravel, paved roads, and singletrack dirt.
The Transition race - Use up to three bikes to complete the entire 87-mile course transitioning from bike-to-bike at dedicated transition points.
Or bring your crew for the Team Relay - Split the course down between 2 - 3 riders and leave it all out there for the best time.
Navigate 87-Miles of everything we can throw at you within our new 2021 course.
Check www.racethebestofboth.com for details and registration.