Volunteers needed for 2026 Cascade Cycling Classic Criterium in Bend

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Cascade Cycling Classic Downtown Criterium, presented by Hayden Homes and Simplicity, is scheduled for Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Bend, Ore. This one-day road cycling event will feature races from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with the start and finish line located on NW Wall St. near the Tower Theatre.

Organized by the Horner Cycling Foundation, the event benefits the foundation and seeks volunteers for various positions, including course marshalling, setting up and tearing down the course. The criterium draws road cyclists from across the country to test their technical skills and endurance.

Racers will complete as many laps as possible within a time limit determined by their category. The course will take cyclists north on NW Wall St., then right onto NW Oregon, followed by a right onto NW Bond St. Racers will then make a lefthand turn onto NW Minnesota, a righthand turn onto NW Lava to NW Franklin and a right turn on NW Franklin back to NW Wall St.

The day's events include the Kiddie Crit for children ages zero to eight at 3:55 p.m. Following this, the Bend Classic Mile run, hosted by the FootZone, will begin at 4:15 p.m. Spectators can also cheer on Bend's own Horner Cycling Foundation Junior Team as they race from 3:25 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.

The event is sponsored by Hayden Homes, Simplicity, Worthy Brewing, CMG Home Loans, Horner Law, LLP, Horner Cycling Foundation, Argonaut Cycles, Red Bird Physio, High Desert Sports and Spine, Hydro Flask, the Source Weekly, Sagebrush Cycles, Modus Sports and OBRA.

Individuals interested in volunteering or learning more about the event can visit www.cascadecyclingclassic.com. Further inquiries can also be directed to molly@hornerlawllp.com.