Rules/Prizes

Pre-registration race entry is $25, day-of registration will be available on-site for $30. Registering for a second category costs $10 (including Juniors).

Inhabit Portland has again generously sponsored the Junior races meaning that it is free to sign up within the Junior Categories at Trophy Cup for the 5th season in a row! ($10 2nd race fee)

Berkshire Ginsberg and Portland Design Works are generously providing race entry for the entire Beginner Women’s field! Longtime supporters of Trophy Cup, they really are the best.

Ira Ryan Cycles brings the holeshot prize of $50 at each race for the Women Single Speed & Open Single Speed.

Series prizes will be awarded to the top 3 riders of each category except Beginner and will total at least $6000.

All racers must be current OBRA license holders. Licenses will be available at registration or can be purchased in advance online. Look up your CROSS CATEGORY within OBRA and sign up within your ability. OBRA RULES on Cyclocross Categories and Upgrades.

Weekly points are awarded 15 deep in each race.
Points schedule:
1st. 25
2nd. 20
3rd. 16
4th. 13
5th. 11
6th. 10
7th. 9
8th. 8
9th. 7
10th. 6
11th. 5
12th. 4
13th. 3
14th. 2
15th. 1

Ties will be broken by greatest number of wins, or, if still tied, by the placing in the final race.

Double points given for those adhering to the Single Speedo rule in the Single Speed category. Activating this rule must be mentioned at the start line and may only be used once per rider per season.

Inclusion Statement

Notes on categories:

Portland Trophy Cup is a safe and inclusive space for all
What were previously known as "men's" fields are open to all racers: men, women, and non-binary racers
Women's races are open to all cis-women, trans-women, and non-binary racers
Junior categories are considered open to all juniors, racers may select the race that they feel most comfortable racing
Non-elite athletes (Categories 3, 4, and Beginner) may self-select the field, within their category, that best fits with their gender identity, or that they feel is most athletically and socially appropriate for competitive purposes
Elite athletes (Categories 1 & 2) may participate in the gendered field which is most athletically appropriate, as determined by OBRA and Transgender Athlete Participation Policies on Elite Competition
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT PERFECT AND OUR LANGUAGE IS still EVOLVING, we are doing what we can to include everyone who does not benefit from cis-male privilege and we are all better because of inclusion
OBRA RULES in regards to gender can be found in section 20 of the racing rules
Discrimination or harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, or national origin will not be tolerated at our events

Rules/Prizes

Inclusion Statement

Notes on categories:

Portland Trophy Cup is a safe and inclusive space for all

What were previously known as "men's" fields are open to all racers: men, women, and non-binary racers

Women's races are open to all cis-women, trans-women, and non-binary racers

Junior categories are considered open to all juniors, racers may select the race that they feel most comfortable racing

Non-elite athletes (Categories 3, 4, and Beginner) may self-select the field, within their category, that best fits with their gender identity, or that they feel is most athletically and socially appropriate for competitive purposes

Elite athletes (Categories 1 & 2) may participate in the gendered field which is most athletically appropriate, as determined by OBRA and Transgender Athlete Participation Policies on Elite Competition

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT PERFECT AND OUR LANGUAGE IS still EVOLVING, we are doing what we can to include everyone who does not benefit from cis-male privilege and we are all better because of inclusion

OBRA RULES in regards to gender can be found in section 20 of the racing rules

Discrimination or harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, or national origin will not be tolerated at our events