For those of you itching to get a little dirt under your fingernails buffing our summer-worn trails into all-weather riding goodness, we have welcome news (aside from the rain)! Here’s our current schedule of fall 2017 work parties: • October 28: Stub Stewart #2 (Drip Torch touchups) • November 4: Sandy Ridge #1 (winter readiness) … Read More
Our plans for 2018 are beginning to form. What would you like to see NWTA do more of in 2018? Is there something you’d prefer we do less of? We’re working for you — member, sponsor, and land manager alike — so please let us know how we can better reflect your desires. Email me … Read More
This year’s SHIFT produced great results and was a total blast! Last weekend started with various group rides all over the mountain from Red Rocks, Blue Lake, Toutle Trail, to the epic Plains of Abraham and Smith Creek. Saturday consisted with 80 people scattered over the mountain like a well orchestrated army working to clear … Read More
Observe the action at the Dirt Lab and it becomes readily clear that the experiment is engaging riders outside the NWTA’s current realm: Weekdays, you’ll see neighborhood moms, encouraging their charges (soon to be chargers) and, on weekends, adults on mountain bikes that were state-of-the-art a decade ago, all intermixed with our usual suspects on … Read More
Not only did we raise $6,000+ for the ongoing development of the Sandy Ridge Trail system, but we had a blast doing it. Once again this event sold out in advance and was a huge success. Special Thanks to Dennis Veatch and Shane Gould for organizing this event as well as the 30 + volunteers who … Read More
Creativity is gratifying personally, and when shared, it makes a better world. Building a trail is an exercise in creativity. Helping build a bike park, more so. A bike park strengthens the surrounding community. Outdoor recreation reduces crime rates, improves educational outcomes, and increases health and well-being. It’s a powerful economic engine that also creates … Read More
The trail conditions and weather will be perfect for this weekend’s ride event. You still have time to RSVP and join the fun. Thanks to our sponsors for helping make this event possible. For our post ride social, Sellwood Cycle is providing the BBQ and Hopworks Brewing is providing the tasty beverages. https://nw-trail.org/events/lapquest-at-stub/
It was another huge weekend for L.L. Stub Stewart (aka Stub). 75+ volunteers turned out to do trail work. Several projects were completed including the creation of a new beginner trail, a major trail re-route of Shoofly, and other bonus trail work. Thank You to Portland Design Work, PDW was the main event sponsor who provided … Read More
Stub Trails need some TLC We are working hard to repair the muddy sections and get the trails dialed in for the summer riding season – and this month’s main event: Lap Quest . This Saturday we will be working on Shoofly trail repairs. Work Party Logistics: 8:45am – 2:00pm Saturday May 6 Meet at Hilltop Parking Lot … Read More