Welcome to Dark Timber

Dark Timber MTB is a self-supported mountain bike race series built for riders who crave raw, unfiltered adventure. There are no aid stations, no support crews, and no guarantees—just you, your bike, and the backcountry. You’ll receive a start time and a GPX track. From there, the responsibility is entirely your own.

Each route covers varied, and often remote terrain, where preparation is essential and self-reliance is key. Riders are expected to thoroughly study the course, understand their limits, and be ready for whatever gets thrown their way.

Each event is capped at 74 participants.

There is ZERO outside assistance allowed, and no one will be available to pick you up or bail you out. We offer no safety net or assistance. You navigate alone. You solve your own problems.

For your safety, we strongly encourage carrying a satellite communication device such as a Garmin inReach or similar tracker.

Dark Timber MTB is commitment to adventure and the challenge of complete self-sufficiency.