Bend Summer Criterium Series returns for five-week cycling event

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Bend Summer Criterium Series, presented by McGlone Property Group-EXP Realty, is returning for a five-week series. The cycling event will take place around Pacific Crest Middle School in Bend, Ore., from June 24, 2026, to July 22, 2026.

Organized by the Horner Cycling Foundation, the series offers racing categories for various age groups. Horner Law, LLP will sponsor free racing for all junior participants.

The race schedule for the series includes multiple categories. The Kiddie Crit, for ages 0-8, will be one lap and start at 5:10 p.m. for 10 minutes. Junior Open and Junior Women categories, for ages 9-12, will begin at 5:25 p.m. and last 20 minutes.

Additional races include Women one/two/3, Women four/5, Women four/five Masters and Women one/two Masters, starting at 5:50 p.m. for 30 minutes. The Open four/5 race begins at 6:25 p.m. and runs for 40 minutes. The Open one/two/three and Open one/two Masters races will start at 7:10 p.m. and last 51 minutes.

All participants must have an OBRA membership. Single race and annual OBRA memberships are available online and at the event. Online registration closes by noon on race day at obra.org/schedule. Day-of registration starts at 3:00 p.m. under the OBRA tent at Pacific Crest Middle School, located at 3030 NW Elwood Lane, Bend, Ore.

The Horner Cycling Foundation's mission is to establish an inclusive junior road cycling team. This team is designed to be accessible to all socioeconomic backgrounds, focusing on skill development, team building and cultivating a lifelong passion for cycling.

The Bend Summer Criterium Series begins today, June 24, 2026. More information can be found at www.hornercyclingfoundation.org, or by contacting Molly Cogswell-Kelley at 541-480-6975.