Downieville Downhill 2024: MERGE4 Socks Take on the Gnarliest Trails

What a weekend! The Downieville Downhill is always a wild ride, but this year from July 12-14 was something special. We’re talking 5,000 feet of descent, 15 miles of pure adrenaline, and trails that make you earn every bit of that fun. And MERGE4 socks? We were right there in the thick of it, on the feet of mountain bikers and taking the punishment dished out by some of the gnarliest terrain in mountain biking and coming out on top.

The Downieville Classic isn’t just a race—it’s everything that makes mountain biking awesome. The return of the River Jump was awesome, and it was rad to see so many of you sending it across the river with style. Massive props to the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship for making all of this happen. These guys aren’t just about putting on killer events; they’re the backbone of keeping the Downieville Trail Network in prime condition, so everyone can take on these epic trails year after year.

If you don’t know, the Downieville Downhill is legendary for a reason. Starting up at Packer Saddle, you drop down over Butcher Ranch, Third Divide, and First Divide—trails that are as brutal as they are beautiful. Rocks, roots, and some sections that’ll make your heart skip a beat. But here’s the thing—whether you were smashing through rock gardens or cruising through the flowy sections, MERGE4 socks had your back (and your feet), showing just how durable and reliable they are in the toughest conditions.

Big shoutout to Downieville Outfitters for making and having their custom MERGE4 socks out for the crowd. We loved sending people your way and supporting the local businesses there. And a huge thanks to the Downieville Day Spa for keeping our business side functioning. We’re grateful.

To everyone who came out, raced, cheered, or just hung out—you’re what makes this event have such an awesome vibe. Here’s to more good times, epic trails, and keeping the stoke high. See you next year! #MERGE4 #DownievilleDownhill #MountainBiking

For more info on the race and to support the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship, check out Sierra Trails