The Dam Race - Space Edition - Arcadia Lake

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. We’ve got something for everyone — from balance bikes and wee shredders in Kids Kup, to juniors, Cat 3, Cat 2, Cat 1, E‑bikes, and single speeds.

Check out the segments on Strava: 

✔️Cat 1 and Cat 2 segment: 2026 TdD Cat 1 & 2 | Strava Ride Segment in Edmond, Oklahoma

✔️Cat 3 segment:  2026 TdD Cat 3 | Strava Ride Segment in Edmond, Oklahoma

✔️Everyone 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 longest‑running 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 one‑time $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 plate before race day

Schedule of Events & Start Times - Sunday, September 27th

Kids Kup

⏰ 10:00 AM
🔁 Distance varies by age group

Cat 3 Race

⏰ 12:30 PM
🚴 Categories: Cat 3, Clydesdale and Juniors
📏 Distance: 10 miles
 Cat 1 Race

⏰ 11:00 AM
💪 Categories: Cat 1 Men
📏 Distance: 20 miles
 Cat 2 Race

⏰ 11:00 AM
🚴 Categories: Cat 2, Single Speed, E-bike, 60+ Open and Cat 1 and Cat2 Women’s combined start
📏 Distance: 26 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. 
✔️La Quinta Inn and Suites  (200 Meline Dr, Edmond OK 73034)   405-513-5353
✔️Fairfield Inn & Suites         (301 Meline Dr, Edmond OK 73034)   405-341-4818
✔️Hampton Inn                      (300 Meline Dr, Edmond OK 73034)   405-844-3037
✔️Arcadia Lake Camping - Information