Summer Event Update: Post-Stampede Reflections & The Dirt Ahead

Dear Race Fans, Riders, and Community Partners,

What an incredible Memorial Day Weekend! As the dust settles on the Peterson Ridge Trail system and we look back at another thrilling edition of the Sisters Stampede, we are officially shifting gears into an action-packed summer event season.

We want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who made our spring events a success, and give you a preview of what’s coming down the pipeline at MudslingerEvents.com.

🚵‍♂️ Reflections on the Sisters Stampede

The energy in Sisters Country was unmatched. Hosting 500 riders—from first-timers and Cat 3 series-final competitors to seasoned pros—reminded us exactly why we love producing these events.

A massive Thank You goes out to:

• The Volunteers & Trail Crews: For keeping the Peterson Ridge singletrack fast, clean, and safe.
• Our Local Hosts: Shout out to Blazin’ Saddles Bike Shop for hosting a fantastic packet pickup and kickoff, and our local businesses for welcoming racing families with classic Central Oregon hospitality.
• The Racers: Thank you for bringing your passion, grit, and sportsmanship to the trails. Whether you podiumed or just conquered a personal goal, you made the weekend unforgettable.

☀️ What’s Next: Summer Event Schedule

The spring series may be wrapping up, but the summer calendar is just heating up! Registration is moving fast, so head over to MudslingerEvents.com to secure your spot for our upcoming signature events:

• 🌲 Northwest Tandem Rally (NWTR) | June 5th–7th A weekend dedicated to Tandems, but SOLO road bikes are always welcome
• 🪨 Takelma Gravel Grinder | June 27th Get ready for one of the absolute best days you can have on a gravel bike. Deep forest roads, epic elevation, and an incredible ride through Seven Feathers Casino Resort
• 🪵 Bend Dirt Fest (Run/MTB/Gravel) | Saturday, July 11th Featuring the highly anticipated Cat 2 and above Series Finals for the Oregon XC Series and also the Oregon Triple Crown Finals! Whether you run, ride, or grind gravel, this multi-discipline dirt festival celebrates the very best of Bend's trail culture. Dont forget about the Half Marathon Run to create your perfect 3-person team
• 🏔️ High Cascades 100 | Saturday, July 18th The big one. If 100 miles of Bend’s finest singletrack is your "A-Race" for the summer, don't wait to register—the roster is building fast. (Plus, we just unveiled the brand new 2026 Finisher Medals

• Ring of Fire end of Season and almost 50% full on September 26th

Keep the momentum rolling,

Mike, Andi, and the Mudslinger Events Crew