Prepare for Launch! This years Arcadia Lake Tour De Dirt race is blasting off into a whole new orbit as we send riders into the Outer Space Trails. Mission control has cleared us for launch on September 27th for fifth race of the Tour de Dirt Series. Oklahoma Mountain Bike Association, Phat Tire Bike Shop, and OMBA are all systems go to sponsor this race.

Come race and ride with us on the Outer Space Trails Arcadia Lake Trails. Weve got something for everyone from balance bikes and wee shredders in Kids Kup, to juniors, Cat 3, Cat 2, Cat 1, Ebikes, and single speeds.

Register for the Kids Kup race here: Kids Kup Dam Race [https://runsignup.com/kidskupdamrace]

TO ENTER THE PARK ON RACE DAY - GO THROUGH THE GATE TOWARDS THE DAM AT 9000 E 2ND ST, ARCADIA OK 73007

CHECK OUT THE SEGMENTS ON STRAVA:

check markCat 1 and Cat 2 segment: 2026 TdD Cat 1 & 2 | Strava Ride Segment in Edmond, Oklahoma [https://www.strava.com/segments/41999040]

check markCat 3 segment: 2026 TdD Cat 3 | Strava Ride Segment in Edmond, Oklahoma [https://www.strava.com/segments/41999045]

check markEveryone starts and ends in the field below the dam (normal spot by the chain-link fence area). Cat 1 and 2 will take the new boardwalk into Deep Space, Cat 3 will do the shorter Inner Space loop. For the downhill, Postville section, Cat 1 and 2 will take PTSD; Cat 3 will take Postmortem.

Lap counts:

Cat 1 4 laps (~26 miles)

Cat 2: 3 laps (~20 Miles)

Cat 3: 2 Laps (~10 miles)

About Tour de Dirt
Tour de Dirt is a nonprofit mountain bike race series run by racers for racers, celebrating Dirt. Community. Oklahoma. We host competitive, timed XC races across Oklahoma, with divisions for all ages and skill levels. A core part of our mission is Kids Kup, our youth program for riders 12 & under that helps grow the next generation of Oklahoma cyclists. As the longestrunning mountain bike series in the U.S., Tour de Dirt is proud to support local trails, riders, and communities across our state.

How to Race
All racers are required to make a onetime $25 purchase for a season race plate with an integrated timing chip (replacements only needed if lost or damaged). Please note: this purchase is separate from race registration. Still need yours? Be sure to grab your Tour de Dirt [https://runsignup.com/tourdedirt] plate before race day

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS & START TIMES - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH

KIDS KUP

alarm clock 9:00 AM
Distance varies by age group

CAT 3 RACE

alarm clock 10:30 AM
Categories: Cat 3, Clydesdale and Juniors
Distance: 10 miles

CAT 1 RACE

alarm clock 12:00 PM
Categories: Cat 1 Men
Distance: 26 miles

CAT 2 RACE

alarm clock 12:10 PM
Categories: Cat 2, Single Speed, E-bike, 60+ Open and Cat 1 and Cat2 Womens combined start
Distance: 20 miles

Accommodations: Visit Edmond and the Race Director have secured special rates at the following hotels closest to the event. USE DISCOUNT CODE SPORTS WHEN BOOKING.
check markLa Quinta Inn and Suites (200 Meline Dr, Edmond OK 73034) 405-513-5353
check markFairfield Inn & Suites (301 Meline Dr, Edmond OK 73034) 405-341-4818
check markHampton Inn (300 Meline Dr, Edmond OK 73034) 405-844-3037
check markArcadia Lake Camping - Information [https://www.edmondok.gov/352/Camping]