Odyssey of the VOG
Chapter 06 · Oregon Bikepacking Triple Crown

OB3C

Three iconic Oregon bikepacking races. One calendar year. One challenge.

The Oregon Bikepacking Triple Crown (OB3C) refers to completing the three most iconic bikepacking races in Oregon during one calendar year.

May · ~350 mi

Odyssey of the VOG

Coast Range, Pacific Coast, Willamette Valley.

Open → July · ~700 mi

Oregon Timber Trail

The longest of the three. Cascades and forest singletrack.

Open → October · ~350 mi

The Big Lonely

Central Oregon high desert. Late-season grit.

Open →

While riders are encouraged to compete in the Grand Depart for each event, participants in the OB3C can also complete the challenge by doing an Individual Time Trial (ITT) of any of the three races, so long as all three routes are completed in one calendar year. To qualify, riders must submit their GPS-tracked times or have their attempt documented on the mapping partners’ site.

Standards

  • Complete the routes as posted by the race organizers on their website for that calendar year.
  • Complete the routes under your own power, riding a continuous line with no time limit.
  • Complete the routes self-supported.

All finishers of the OB3C will receive a finisher’s award, and the results for each year will be posted on all three of the route websites.

Declare your intent

To declare your intent to race the OB3C in this calendar year, please complete the form:

OB3C Declaration Form →