What is Bogstomp?
It is a RACE, but also a gathering of like-minded bike people, friends and family, a barn party, and, well, just a darn good time!
The race format is simple: It is a lap race and the riders completing the most laps in the least amount of time win! The approximately one mile lap includes mixed surfaces. There is some pavement, some gravel, and some singletrack in the woods.
There are two races; a 30 minute plus one lap or 50 minute plus one lap. If you sign up for both you are automatically entered in the DoubleDown category! The DD will factor overall time from both the 30 minute and the 50 minute races.
NOTE: Racers racing both the 30 and 50 will NOT be awarded podiums in the 30 minute results. :)
There are also two free short-course kids races for kids 11 years old and under.
ebikes: Bogstomp is a NO ebike event for 2025. Bring out your dusty old acoustic bikes an feel the burn!
When do things happen?
- November 15th Event Schedule:
- 12:00pm 30 minute race
- 12:45 Free kids races followed immediately by kids' podiums
- 1:30-ish 50 minute race
- 3:00-ish Podiums and raffle
- 3:30-ish Shenanigans in good company and revelry until dusk
Important to note at Bogstomp:
- There is no cell service at the venue
- IT IS CASH ONLY (bring some cash to buy raffle tickets and treats from RCMBA and HCMTB)
- Please drive carefully in the big parking field
- Please leave your doggies at home.
- If you aren't racing but want to eat and be merry please register for meal(s) using the Tacos Don Paco Meals link. We humbly suggest a small cash donation to the bar as well.
Where is Bogstomp?
The event is in Elk RIver, near Eureka, CA. Follow the signs toward to Headwaters Forest Reserve. On race day there will be signage directing you to the venue. The venue will open at 11a.m. should you want to pre-ride the event. Generally we close it down by 6:30p.m. by which time it will be dark. Keep in mind there are no street lights, no cell service, and there is no electricity available.
~Thanks to our 2025 partners & sponsors~
The Ethniks
The Ethnkis have been gracing the Bogstomp with their lovely sounds since 2008! Rain or shine they make our hearts happy :)
Check out this Bogstomp article on Pink Bike
This blog has some old Bogstomp photos and results...
Old Bogstomp Blog
