Questions & Answers
Find everything you need to know about the Dirty Bloom 50 XC MTB Event, logistics, and more.
F.A.Q.
WHAT TIME DOES THE RACE START?
The Full Pull (50 miles) starts at 8:00 AM, and the Taste Test (15 miles) starts at 10:00 AM. Registration and packet pickup open at 6:00 AM the day of the event or you can pick up your packet the day before at Ridge Cycle Sports Located at 509 Western Ave Suite 106 Wenatchee, WA
WHERE CAN I FIND THE MOST UP-TO-DATE NEWS?
Our Facebook page will have the most up-to-date information, but we will try and get it on our website ASAP to let all participants and volunteers know any updates.
CAN I REGISTER ON RACE DAY?
On the day entries are available at our events as long as the event has not sold out prior to the event day. We are limiting this event to 200 participants, so pre-entry is highly recommended!
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION?
Registration includes full route marking, mechanical support, professional medical support, 3 fully stocked aid stations with hydration and nutrition(you will go through each of them two times), T-Shirt, Number Plate, all finishers received a post-race custom award and everybody receives meal ticket!
WHAT IS THE COURSE LIKE?
The course encompasses Sage Hills, Horselake Preserve, Twin Peaks and No.2 Canyon. Expect a mix of natural singletrack, twin-track forest roads, continuous climbs, and fast descents. The Full Pull encompasses over 8,000 ft of elevation gain!
IS LUNCH PROVIDED?
Yes! All registered racers receive a meal ticket for the post-race festivities. We are lucky to have Sweetwood BBQ providing lunch for this event. Additional tickets can be purchased for family and friends.
WHERE CAN I PARK MY CAR?
Parking info is coming soon, but will be staged near the Kenzie's Landing starting area. Volunteers will direct you upon arrival. We highly encourage carpooling if at all possible.
WHERE IS THE START LINE?
The start line stages at Kenzie's landing and will encompass Sage Hills, Horselake Preserve, Twin Peaks and No.2 Canyon. Follow the signs for "Racer Staging" when you arrive.
WHERE CAN I FIND RESULTS & AWARDS?
Results will be posted live on our website and at the timing tent near the finish line. Final results will be archived under the "Results" tab. The top 3 in each category will receive a prize!
IS THERE CASH PRIZES?
Yes! We will expand on this much more as we get closer to the race.
WILL THE COURSE BE MARKED?
Yes! The course will be well marked with yellow and black tape. We will identify any challenging features or routing for better navigation and saftey
WHEN CAN WE SEE THE FULL COURSE LAYOUT?
We expect approval for all of our proposed trails any day. Once we do have that we will post a GPX link and provide a detailed route guide(The Race Bible) that will identify all turns, trails and distances.
WHERE WILL THE AID STATIONS BE?
There will be three(3) aid stations that you will travel through each of them two(2) times each. Arlberg has sponsored Aid Station 7107. Full Circle Cycle Bike Shop has sponsored the Stairway to Heaven Aid Station. Ridge Cyclesport has sponsored the Horselake Aid Station. As always PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BIKE SHOPS!
CAN I VOLUNTEER?
ABSOLUTELY! Volunteers are the backbone of our event and every person helps make these events run smoothly. If you would like to volunteer, please visit our volunteer tab or reachout to us directly at admin@dirtybloom50.com and we will get back to you. All voluteers get some cool swag, meals and a free race entry!
HOW CAN I HELP PROVIDE MORE SUPPORT?
There are a few things that we are passonite about. That is getting out into nature, riding our bike and supporting our local trails. If you haven't already, sign up for Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance(Central Chapter, THATS US!) They work closly with land owners and managers to help provide some of the best trails in our state and region. Donate to Chelan~Douglas Land Trust! They help make all of these trails possible by working with local organzations, businesses and individuals to proetect what we all hold dear to us, protecting our natural areas while providing our freedom to enjoy it! MOST OF ALL, Support your local Bike Shops! Shops like Ridge Cyclesport, Arlberg Sports and Full Circle Cycle bike shop keep our community spinning!
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IS THERE A HOST HOTEL?
Yes! The Holiday Inn Express in Wenatchee is offering a discount to Participants. Call 509-663-6355 and ask for the "Bloom" Rate. Download the Flyer
