The iconic Sierra Crest to town mountain bike race and festival.
XC Race & Super D Race + Festival with River Jump / Log Pull / Swimming Hole / Downtown Expo & Live Band
August 6th - 9th — The best weekend of the year!
New in 2026 - All Mountain Sport Category!
The Downieville Classic sells out, so make sure to get in on registration early.
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Downieville Classic
Mountain Bike RaceAll Mountain World Championships
Cross Country Adventure Race
Downieville Downhill Race -
Mountain Bike
FestivalDowntown bike expo and shenanigans
Big Air River Jump
Live music! -
28 years of
Good timesBe a part of supporting the trails
Race or don’t race...
Just have fun.
Come to prove yourself, or just come to have fun.
August 6th - 9th, 2026
Race or ride the epic 26.5 mile cross country to the Sierra Crest and back to town, or take in a double dose with 15 miles of the Downieville Downhill in the All Mountain World Championships. Or just come to enjoy the bike festival for the weekend. Either way, you win.
The Downieville Classic has been named one of the top 10 best bike festivals by Outside Magazine
Check Out the Festival Schedule of Events!This race supports Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship's trailwork.
Here is what we have done since 2003:
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Miles of NEW Trail Built
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Pro Trail Crews in 2026