Sisters Stampede to host OBRA XC Championships 2026
Mike Ripley
Hope all of you are well and taking advantage of the cool, but sunny skies!
This has never happened before to add the XC Champs to Sisters Stampede, and now the fastest high tempo mtb race just got a bit more spicy! 85% full, so dont get left in the dust and miss out! REGISTER
Also, we added Cat 3 Men 80+ for this race on the short course, as well as Non-Binary as a Stampede category, which will race on the long course and compete for the OBRA XC Champs for all annual members.
For Immediate Release:
Sisters Stampede will proudly host the 2026 OBRA MTB XC Championships, staging from Blazin Saddles Bike Shop. This event consistently brings together the best competitors in the region, and in 2026, OBRA Annual Members will have the opportunity to race for an official OBRA MTB Championship title.
Eligible riders will earn OBRA MTB Championship medals, with custom OBRA Championship jerseys awarded to first-place finishers, presented on the same schedule as standard Sisters Stampede awards.
Become an OBRA Annual Member and compete for this prestigious championship title. LINK
Info on the 22 Long Course and 6 Short Course Categories on the website. The staging will not change, so dont worry about that.
Advice: Work on raw power with a smile, or like most, come for the fun and good times, not everyone can podium every time.
If you're not able to come to Stampede this year, use the code 2026Race and save 15% off any of our other events through 2/1 as a thank you for being a Stampeder. 25 uses for this jump start to your 2026. Real West Gravel is on the Horizon 3/15 or use it on the discounted OTC 3,4,5,6 event pass!
Our Events Tab LINK for reference
Thank you all, and to Chuck from OBRA for the collaboration, and to Michelle in OBRA marketing.
Have a wonderful rest of January and Go Patriots! I had to pick a team to role for the NFL as mine are all done!
Mike and Andi Ripley and Family and Crew, and especially the awesome community of Sisters, Oregon, for visiting.