About this race
Race Overview Dusty Cyclocross, A Cyclocross Race for Women+ Riders Event Details Date: 2026-09-24 Location: 1518 Tower Street, Missoula, MT URL: Dusty Cyclocross Registration About the Race Never heard of cyclocross? Perfect. This race is for you. Do you love CX and want some more time on the course? You got it here. Dusty Cross is a women's cyclocross race for anyone who wants to try out one of the most fun, chaotic, and addictive styles of bike racing out there, without the men's and junior men's fields in the mix. Just women and non-binary riders, a weird and wonderful course, and a whole lot of good energy. What is Cyclocross? Think of it as an obstacle course on a bike. You'll loop around a course that might include: Terrain: Grass, dirt, barriers, off-camber turns, a run-up or two, and more. Bikes: Ride a gravel bike, a cyclocross bike, or a mountain bike—whatever you’ve got works. Action: Expect to be on the bike, then off the bike and running with it over and around obstacles. Challenge: It’s fast, it’s weird, and it’s a blast! Race Format The lead rider will complete enough laps to total roughly an hour of racing. Key details include: Finishing: Everyone finishes on the leader's lap, so if the leader does 6 laps and you’re on your 5th when she crosses the line, you’re done at 5. Fun Element: It’s genuinely hard to tell who’s winning unless it’s you, and that’s part of the fun. What to Expect No experience necessary: Open to everyone. Bikes: Gravel, CX, or MTB bikes all welcome. Timing: Very unofficial (we’re talking pencil and paper). Prizes: Podium prizes and ext…