15th Carrabassett Backcountry Cycle Challenge

Saturday July 18, 2026

 


 

  2025 100k/50k/25k Results

 

****** 2025 Course Maps *******


 

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Online registration for the 2026 Carrabassett Backcountry Cycle Challenge will open on February 1 at 7:00 AM EST. Sign up early to secure your spot as the CBCC will be capped at 500 total racers (175 racers for the 100k, 200 racers for the 50k, and 125 racers for the 25k).

 

 

 

Participation in this race will support Carrabassett Region NEMBA trail maintenance and development, youth bike camps, and the Town of Carrabassett Valley mountain bike race fund for future events. It’s the largest yearly fundraiser for the local trails!
The 100k race is part of the National Ultra Endurance Mountain Bike Race Series.

 

 

 

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Rider Support

A racers guide will be sent out the week of the race with additional details needed for race day.

Course Maps

Course maps for the 2025 CBCC below.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Racers, your race entry fee includes free vehicle and tent camping at the Outdoor Center and Sugarloaf Mountain as well as free shuttle bus rides.  See complete details below…

Vehicle camping at the Outdoor Center will be in the lower parking lot area and tent camping in the “stadium” field (no vehicles on the field). Vehicle camping at the Outdoor Center is reserved for vehicles that fit in ONE SPOT. The Outdoor Center will be open during the day for restroom use; however, showers will not be available. Please note, there will be a limited number of vehicle camping spaces at the Outdoor Center (first come, first serve). 

If your camper vehicle is large (requires more than one parking spot), then you’ll need to camp at Sugarloaf Mountain, in parking lot D. There will be no exceptions.

Portable toilets will be available at both locations.  Gray and black water must be stored within vehicle storage tanks; there is no water supply or dumping stations.  Fires are not permitted. 

Sugarloaf Mountain will be offering free shuttle bus rides (which includes a bike trailer) on race day.  It will run back and forth from Sugarloaf (Lot D)  to the Outdoor Center. Shuttle hours: 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM.   

If you prefer to book a room, see below for local lodging options. Maine’s Northwestern Mountains is also a great resource for lodging options and more; their website is https://www.mainesnorthwesternmountains.com/ 

Sugarloaf Mountain is offering a lodging discount at the Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel and lift ticket discounts at the Sugarloaf Bike Park for the CBCC weekend.  Use promo code cbcc26 and visit https://www.sugarloaf.com/events/carrabassett-backcountry-cycle-challenge for more info.  

 

Local Restaurants

 

Make it a Weekend!

Plan to make it a weekend in Carrabassett Valley.  Festivities kick off Friday with free live music on the Beach at Sugarloaf from 4-7pm.  Save your legs for the downhill and enjoy the fun, flowy turns in Sugarloaf’s new lift-access bike park!  Tickets are just $25/pp all weekend long with lift hours of 10am-6pm Friday & Saturday, 10am-4pm on Sunday.  For a change of pace you can hike or bike to one of the Maine Huts & Trails huts or visit Sugarloaf for a scenic chairlift ride, axe throwing, or disc golf.  Visit Maine’s Northwestern Mountains for additional info about our neck of the woods!   

Previous Sponsors

 

 

  • Darling’s Auto Group
  • The Town of Carrabassett Valley
  • Carrabassett Region NEMBA
  • Sugarloaf Mountain
  • Maine Huts & Trails
  • Skowhegan Savings Bank
  • Sugarloaf Ski Patrol
  • Backcountry Builders
  • Franklin Search & Rescue
  • Carrabassett Valley Academy
  • Gorham Bike & Ski
  • Jotul North America
  • Carrabassett Sanitary District
  • Baxter Brewing Company
  • Pine State Vending
  • Tumbledown Brewing
  • Hammer Nutrition
  • Cole Harrison Insurance
  • Bisson Family
  • Bikeman
  • Ayotte’s
  • Pedro’s
  • Geary’s
  • Fotter’s Market
  • Poland Spring
  • Rolling Fatties
  • The SugarBowl
  • Valley Gas & Oil
  • Coca Cola of Farmington
  • Orange Cat Cafe
  • The Bag & Kettle
  • Mountainside Images
  • Gifford’s Ice Cream
  • F.I.S. Sports Ski and Bike
  • Carver Bikes
  • Adam Platz
  • Maine Bureau of Parks & Lands
  • Penobscot Indian Nation
  • KC’s Creations
  • Tailwind
  • Tranten’s
  • The Rack
  • Rose Bike Shop
  • Honey Stinger
  • Carrabassett Valley Police Department
  • Northstar
  • Anti-Gravity Complex
  • Allspeed Cyclery & Snow
  • Carrabassett Coffee Company
  • Northern Lights Hearth & Sports
  • Squirt Lube
  • Jordan Lumber Company
  • Carrabassett Valley Bike

Make it a Weekend!

Make it a Weekend!

Plan to make it a weekend in Carrabassett Valley.  Festivities kick off Friday with free live music on the Beach at Sugarloaf from 4-7pm.  Save your legs for the downhill and enjoy the fun, flowy turns in Sugarloaf’s new lift-access bike park!  Tickets are just $25/pp all weekend long with lift hours of 10am-6pm Friday & Saturday, 10am-4pm on Sunday.  For a change of pace you can hike or bike to one of the Maine Huts & Trails huts or visit Sugarloaf for a scenic chairlift ride, axe throwing, or disc golf.