​Road Racing at It's Purest
Are you ready for the most challenging and rewarding bike race of 2026?
With Baker City Cycling Classic you'll get two road races with legendary courses cumulating with the tremendous 101 mile Dooley Mountain Road Race on Stage 4. A great new Time Trial on beautiful Pocahontas Road and a fast and fun Criterium in Downtown Baker City featuring one of the widest finishing straights in the Northwest. All of this is set in the backdrop of the beautiful Elkhorn and Wallowa Mountain ranges.
"For Velo Kings Racing, Baker City Cycling Classic is one of the highlights of our season. The Baker City experience is definitely worth the journey"
- Mark Tucker, Velo Kings Racing team manager
Stage overview
Stage 4 - Dooley Mountain Road Race
Our final stage is the legendary Dooley Mountain Road Race as Baker City Cycling Classic returns to Dooley for 2026. Stage 4 is an epic 101 mile course. Baker City Cycling Classic is unique as all categories ride the same challenging courses. Dooley Mountain Road Race is a euro style point to point road race with a summit finish in at the top of Dooley Mountian near Forest Service Rd 11. To finish Baker City Cycling Classic and Stage 4 all category all riders prove they can tackle our pro level road race courses.
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2026 Tech Guide has not been published but will follow similiar rules and guidelines as in 2025 that are in provided link
Event overview
Timing/Scoring
Lowest elapsed time wins. This is a traditional stage race where general classification is determined based on cumulative elapsed time
Weather
Weather can fluctuate at this time of the year in the inland Northwest. Temperatures could be anywhere from high-50s all the way up to 100 degree highs. Bring your knee and arm warmers, vest and a jacket, as anything could happen.
Time Trial Rules
The time trial rules will be split based on your category. Full aero gear and time trial bikes will be allowed for Men Pro 1/2, Women Pro 1/2/3, Masters Men 35+ 50+1/2/3 and Masters Men 60+ Open. For all other categories, the TT will be an Merckx-style time trial where athletes ride their normal road bikes.*
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* Cat 3 riders and below can still ride their time trial bikes, but will incur a time penalty if they choose to do so.
Stage Check-In
You'll need to check in and show us your race number in the proper position prior to the start of each stage.
OBRA Event
Baker City Cycling Classic is sanctioned by Oregon Bicycle Racing Association and will follow all OBRA rules.
Bloom to Baker Series
Baker City Cycling Classic is now the series final in the Bloom to Baker Series. If you love stage racing, be sure to sign up for the whole series, including Tour de Bloom in May and BCCC in June.
Prizes and Awards
The 2025 event offers $4000 in cash prizes and trophies to the top 3 in each category. The race leader will don the race leaders jersey on each stage. Click here to learn more.
2026 TECH GUIDE
Sponsors
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