This year Downieville Classic racers can earn their entry fees back by doubling them through donations to Connected Communities, the cornerstone project of the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship . Riders will be reimbursed ALL their entry fees (minus the non-refundable BikeReg surcharge) if they raise at least twice what they paid to enter in donations. Racers who meet the minimum donation will be reimbursed within two weeks following the event on the credit card used for original payment. 

This year, we are providing a fundraising opportunity as part of our race registration process that enables racers to earn their entry fees back, as well as play a pivotal role in a bigger mission to ensure longterm economic prosperity in the Lost Sierra region. Racers who choose to fundraise will be rallying their networks for donations for Connected Communities, the cornerstone project of the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship, the nonprofit organizer of the Downieville Classic and Lost & Found Gravel races. The goal? Raise at least double your entry fees, and you'll get your fees back (minus a BikeReg surcharge).