Editing Downieville, California (section)

===Mountain biking===
The town is a popular destination and central hub for [[mountain biking]] trails and events. The renowned "Downieville Downhill" singletrack trail has a {{convert|4400|ft|m}} drop over its {{convert|17|mi|km}} length.<ref name=singletracks>{{cite web|url=http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/downieville-downhill.html|title=Downieville Downhill Mountain Bike Trail in Downieville, California -- SINGLETRACKS.COM|access-date=18 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ghosttownexplorers.org/ddownhill.htm|title=Downieville Downhill|access-date=18 January 2017|archive-date=August 15, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140815204552/http://www.ghosttownexplorers.org/ddownhill.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> There are shuttles to the trailhead available in town, which is its terminus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.downievilleoutfitters.com|title=Downieville Outfitters - Shuttle Service to the Downieville Downhill|access-date=18 January 2017}}</ref> It includes long and narrow suspension [[footbridges]] across canyons and streams.<ref name=singletracks/>

The town hosts the world-famous Downieville Classic mountain biking races, a two-day event with an Enduro style or Super-D downhill race, and an extremely challenging [[cross-country cycling]] race.{{r|LAT 2019-12-05}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.downievilleclassic.com|title=Downieville Classic Bike Race and Festival|first=Sierra Buttes Trail|last=Stewardship|access-date=18 January 2017}}</ref> In 2003 the Single Speed World Championship was held in Downieville.