Ring of Fire
📍 Oregon, USA
mtb
Date
26 September 2026
Distance
50 miles
Elevation
1,639 m
Difficulty
mtb
Sawtooth Stage Race
Minnesota, USA · 21–23 August 2026
Difficulty: 4/5 — Very hard
A challenging three-day mountain bike stage race in Minnesota covering a total of approximately 55 miles and nearly 1600 meters of elevation across primarily technical singletrack, with some paved and dirt sections.
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- 6.8mi · 29mi · 20mi
- Elevation
- 762 m
- Surface
- singletrack, tarmac, dirt
- Typical W/kg
- 3–4.5
Rider fit
Who it's for
This race is designed for experienced mountain bikers who possess strong technical skills and endurance, and are looking to test their multi-day racing strategy on demanding trails.
Who will struggle
Riders who are new to mountain biking, lack advanced technical skills, or are unprepared for sustained efforts over multiple days on remote, challenging terrain will likely find this event very difficult.
Training focus
Training should emphasize building multi-day endurance, refining technical bike handling skills for features like drops, and practicing effective recovery strategies between consecutive high-intensity race efforts.
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FAQs
What are the different race categories?+
Participants can compete for awards in three classifications: overall Stage Wins for individual fastest times, the General Classification (GC) for the shortest cumulative time over all courses, and the Gravity Classification for the shortest cumulative time across nine independently timed technical segments.
Can beginners participate in this race?+
No, the race is explicitly described as taking place on difficult and technical singletrack mountain bike trails, including black-rated sections with drops and remote wilderness areas, making it unsuitable for beginners.
What kind of terrain should I expect?+
The race features primarily challenging singletrack mountain bike trails, with sections of paved road for climbs, two-track, and goat trails, including technical features and remote wilderness segments.
Are there any restrictions on participation?+
Registration is capped at 100 riders and is open to ages 15 and above. E-bikes are strictly prohibited in accordance with US Forest Service regulations for the trails.
What are the individual stage details?+
The race consists of a Friday evening 6.8-mile Individual Time Trial prologue with 500ft of climbing, a Saturday 29-mile 'Queen Stage' with 2,500ft of climbing, and a Sunday 20-mile final stage with 2,200ft of climbing.
What is the registration fee structure?+
The race entry fee for ages 15+ is $90 until June 30, increases to $110 from July 1-31, then to $135 from August 1-20, and is $155 for race day registration.