Three amendments to OBRA’s racing and administrative rules were passed by vote at the 2026 Annual Meeting on February 28, 2026. OBRA Rules will be updated with these amendments as stated below.
Racing Rule 6.1 striking the series podium auto mandatory upgrade:
6.1.1
Riders who have been mandatorily upgraded and are more than halfway through a mountain bike or cyclocross series may request an exemption allowing for the completion of that specific series under the conditions below. The mandatory upgrade is in effect for all other races.
(i)The request is approved by the race series director and the OBRA executive director.
(ii)The exemption is granted for a maximum of three event days. (iii)The exemption may only be used once per rider per category.
Racers who podium in a series will automatically be upgraded to the next highest category.
Racing Rule 20: eliminating current rule, replacing it with:
20. The Oregon Bicycle Racing Association has a policy of diversity and inclusion, as set forth in the OBRA Code of Conduct and Bylaws.
20.1 For all OBRA-sanctioned events and categories (including State Championships), a member may self-select the gender category that best aligns with their gender identity in everyday life.
20.1.2 Members who identify as non-binary or gender expansive may choose to compete in the category (Men/Open or Women) that they feel is most appropriate for them.
20.1.3 If a member files a grievance, they must provide evidence (that their gender identity does not match that of their everyday life). OBRA will not investigate the gender identity of its members and racers.
OBRA Administrative rules
Under section II Events: Competitive and Non-Competitive
Adding Subsection L
L. Unmanned Aircraft (UA)
Unmanned Aircraft including drones are prohibited at OBRA-sanctioned events with the following exception:
1. The pilot has obtained a Remote Pilot Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration.
2. The pilot provides OBRA with a certificate of liability insurance naming OBRA as an additional insured on the policy.
3. The limits of the insurance policy must match or exceed the limits on the insurance policy held by OBRA.
4. Any unmanned aircraft operation at an OBRA sanctioned event must be pre-approved by the OBRA executive director.
5. The pilot must be pre-approved by the Race director and the venue.