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SAVE THE DATE !!!

HOT LAPS IS BACK @ PORT GAMBLE

May 29-31, 2026

2026 EVENT INFO
COMING SOON!!

REGISTRATION OPENS in MARCH

Hot Laps is your ultimate weekend on two wheels — a laid-back mountain bike event packed with fun, friends, and good times. Featuring a relaxed “best of 3” race format, skills clinics, jump jams, bike demos, raffles, and camping, it’s all about riding your way and having a blast. No pressure, no stress — just good laps and great company. At Hot Laps, we live by one rule:

NO BAD TIMES.

Founded by Jill Kintner, Matt Orlando, Bob Stensen & Natasha Weiss.

EVENT OFFERINGS

PORT GAMBLE
TRIALFORKS MAP

Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park is located in Kitsap County, 7 miles from the Kingston ferry dock and just 80 miles from
Sea-Tac International Airport.

FERRY SCHEDULE: WSDOT

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HOTLAPS MERCH

Hot Laps T-shirts in Heathered Crimson, Black, and a Black Crewneck Sweatshirt available for presale now!!

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Camping- Yes, we offer camping in town with a view of the water for only $10/ night, but it is very primitive - a grass field with porta-potties and a sink. Quiet time will be at 10pm. No fires.

    If you need power and facilities - book the Kitsap Memorial State Park Campground 5-ish miles away.

    Feel free to also find a local air bnb, Hotel, or other campgrounds near by.

  • Parking will be in Port Gamble. You will pedal 15-20 minutes uphill to get to the event site.

    We will have parking at the campsite, the RC Field, the stump lot, and also there will be 80 spaces in the new lot at the top of Gamble way starting in March fro VIP and vendors. We will have a loading zone to drop off and pick up at top of the paved road this year.

  • The Invitational rider list has been pre-selected by Matt Orlando. PRO Riders who want a spot can send an email to Hotlaps@gmail.com about getting on the reserve list if there is room prior to the event. Apologies if we missed you, please reach out if you are pro and want to race!!! Event capped at 100 riders for quality.

    The amateur slalom will also have 100 entries, so if you are not a pro, come race the same trail and get your best time in a chill 2 hr session!!

    Spots fill up fast.

  • Demo bikes are first-come, first-served. Visit the vendor row, sign up at the demo tent, and provide your ID. $20 gets you unlimited demos at the event. Once registered, you'll get the details to pick and ride the bikes you want.

    Bring your gear (helmet, shoes, etc.) and check with the vendor for any specific requirements.

  • Absolutely! Come one come all! There will be plenty of things to do at The Top Gun Zone outside of racing. Stop on by and enjoy the bike demos, heckle the racers, eat, and ride some of the most fun trails in the state!

  • $5 Donation to Evergreen West Sound and a wristband are required for the Jump Jam. No pre-registration required. Someone will be at the jump zone entry collecting. Show up and throw down with everyone while supporting your local trail builders.

  • Some of the top racers in the country are slated to compete at the invitational. Keep an eye on our social media for more information!

  • Yes!! There are lots of jump lines, from small tables, to gap jumps, and on up to Ice man and maverick pro lines.

    We have a women’s jump session on Fri evening with professional coaches to help ladies learn to catch air!! Join, it’s free!!!

  • Because you came so far, you might as well get your best effort with multiple chances on short lappable trails.

    Refine your strategy, battle your buddies, and have fun learning racecraft :)

    Of course, you don’t have to do all 3, but you can if you want.

    After you complete the full course once, then you can tackle trails in any order, regroup with friends, and get after it!!! Up to you.

    NO BAD TIMES HERE :).

  • Yes, but you have to have the correct timing chip, and only have so much time and energy:) You will have a tough time getting all the laps on both bikes. E bikes will start the day….

  • Anyone who wins a stage will go into the stage raffle for that prize. There are some high value prizes, so skill and luck will come in. We also have raffle prizes you can try to win if you have your eye on a new bike bag, helmet, builders pack, bars, Brakes, etc. This event rewards the amateurs, and pays the pros $100 per stage win on top of the overall prize.

  • Hot Laps donates to Evergreen West Sound to support the trail building within the park. A portion of enduro entries, jump jam proceeds, and raffle money keeps the trails flowing after the event, and all year long for ya. xoxo

  • Perfect. This event was made for you!!! We have courses to match all leves: Beginner, Sport, Expert, and Pro. You can take this event as slow or fast as you like, do up to 3 races per trail on your course, ride with friends, and enjoy. The hub will have a spot to check times, so you can go back out and try to go faster, or hang and have a coffee and snack and watch or hit the jumps. No membership required.

    Show up with your bike, gear, and positive attitude, register online or at the Race Cascadia tent, and give it a try.

AND VOLUNTEERS!!