OBRA and the Washington State Bicycle Association (WSBA) are teaming up again this year for the second annual Pacific Northwest Cup, a four-race series that kicked off on Saturday, March 28, with the Mason Lake Road Race.
The PNW Cup offers racers the chance to win prizes at each of the races, series prizes and custom-designed leaders’ jerseys crafted by Castelli Cycling.
Three more races in this series in Oregon and Washington will provide OBRA racers with BAR points:
April 19 – Banana Belt Road Race
May 2 – Breakfast at Boston Harbor
May 9 – Barton Park Road Race
See the results from Saturday’s PNW Cup Race #1 at Mason Lake and the series points tally here.
More Details about the 2026 PNW Cup
How does the PNW Cup work?
Each race will be scored 18-deep following this scoring matrix: 26,20,16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1
What are the eligible categories?
The following categories will be scored:
Men Cat P/1/2, Cat 3*, Cat 4/5 and Women Cat P/1/2, Cat 3* and Cat 4/5.
*(If Cat 3 is combined with another field, only results from a race with P/1/2 will be scored, but they will be scored separately.)
Do I have to race all four races to qualify?
No, but they all count in the series standing.
What is the tiebreaker if needed?
Any ties will be broken by the highest placing in a PNW Cup race, and then by number of placing, and finally by the most recent placing.
Do I have to be an OBRA member to race in Oregon?
Yes! You can always get a one-day membership, but an annual membershipoffers a substantial discount of $20 off for all WSBA members, provided by OBRA. Just email wsba.pres@gmail.com for the code.
Do I have to be a WSBA member to race in Washington?
No, but we highly encourage it! It will make things easier for you, and current OBRA members receive a $20 discount. Email ckenlan@obra.org for the code.
Do I need a USAC license to race in Washington?
Yes, but you can always get a one-day license. If you’re planning on doing multiple races outside of Oregon, you can get an annual USAC license here.
When will races be scored?
At each race. Leaders’ jerseys will be given during podium awards.
Do I need to be present to receive a leaders’ jersey if I’m awarded one?
Yes!
