Let’s talk dirty. The inaugural Bend Dirt Fest, organized by longtime endurance event director Mike Ripley and his company, Mudslinger Events, rolls into town on Friday, July 12, offering a mix of trail running, gravel grinding, and mountain biking fun—with a distinct local vibe. The Bend Dirt Fest is a spiritual successor to one of Ripley’s most beloved events: The Oregon 24, a 12- and 24-hour mountain bike relay that ran for 15 years and drew up to 500 participants.
