Trifecta 2026 · The wrap
500 people.
One great night.
Horseshoe » Knob Hills » Northshore
Three trails, eight hours, and a finish line at Northshore with a band, a beer and everyone you know. You showed up, you rode, and most of you made it under the arch. Here is how Saturday, November 7 went.
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By the numbers
The day in figures.
Not a race. No timing, no podium. Just three trails, a headtube badge and a party.
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Headtube badges
283 badges earned.
Four ways to finish Trifecta. Here is how many of you did each.
162
30 Geared
Horseshoe, Knob Hills, Northshore east
102
40 Geared
All of all three
11
30 Single Speed
One gear, 30 miles
8
40 Single Speed
One gear, all of it
Finished but we ran out of your badge? It is on its way. Extra badges are being made and will be handed out at the December DORBA Drafthouse.
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Riders, two things are waiting for you
Claim what you earned.
Your finisher certificate
Checked out under the arch? Enter your last name and the email you registered with. Download it, print it, post it. Powered by Laurel.
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Your free recovery session
Every registered rider gets one complimentary service at Pause Studio, Southlake: leg compression, LED light or cryotherapy. Plus 30% off any other service. Code TRIFECTA, through November 30, 2026.
Book your session »
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Moments from the finish
Trifecta Treasures and one very fresh badge.
Tags were hidden out on the trails. Riders who found one brought it to the DORBA merch tent and went home with something from our supporters.
Trifecta Treasures
The first treasure claimed
A $25 Bike Mart gift card and a SRAM towel, handed over at the DORBA merch tent.
Trifecta Treasures
Sara Caz wins one of the USWE packs
One tag on the trail, one USWE hydration backpack at the finish.
Headtube badge
Alexey Berd, badged
Straight off Northshore and onto the bike. This is what finishing looks like.
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On course
Find yourself.
Three photographers were out on the trails. Find your shot, and if it is for sale, buy it. That is how they keep showing up.
Horseshoe
Mike Schoenstein Images
Rider photos from Horseshoe, the first trail of the day. Prints and downloads for sale.
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DORBA Trifecta 2026
Brad Wulfsberg
A full gallery from the day. Prints and downloads for sale.
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Shared album
John Szlosek
An album from the day, shared for riders to enjoy. Not for sale.
View album »
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Rider videos
The day, from the saddle.
Jayson Barker (RiderUp). Ride and review.
Tim Cox (Timridesmtb). The 30 and the 40, both.
Made one too? Tag @_dorba_ and use #Trifecta26. Official logos for your edit: Trifecta · DORBA |
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Supported by
Thank you.
The brands behind the Trifecta Treasures, the rider perks and the festival.
Pause Studio, Southlake gave every registered rider a free recovery session, and put Pause Passes out on the trails.
USWE sent hydration backpacks for the Trifecta Treasures.
YETI put 40% off on the trails for treasure finders.
Bike Mart stocked the treasure hunt with gift cards and discounts.
Community Beer Co. added gift cards to the hunt.
Sun & Ski Sports supplied the sign-up raffle prizes.
Palio's Pizza Cafe, Pickle Juice and Dusty Roads Bicycles backed the day too. Thank you.
At the festival
The shops, food, drinks, makers and good causes that turned the MADD Shelter into a festival, and Luna On Fire, who closed it out.
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The crew
It does not happen without them.
Check-in desks, parking, trail marshals, the finish arch, the merch tent and the gate. Every one of these volunteers gave up a Saturday so 332 riders had a day to remember. Named or not, thank you.
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Thank you for riding.
Share your photos and stories. Tag @_dorba_ and use #Trifecta26.
One more thing: the Dirt Draw fall raffle is open until Sunday, November 22 at 7 PM CT. Get your tickets. |