This is the 7th year the Trail Sisters have gathered at Falls Creek! This area never disappoints, and Autumn in the Gifford brings delightful dirt and color. The previous day’s rain made for good dirt and kept us on our toes riding the slick morning roots. Every rider showed up with a sense of adventure … Read More
NWTA hosted the Portland Metro Composite youth mountain bike team for a group ride at Tualatin Mountain Forest (Rocky Point) on Sunday, July 19. Twenty-seven middle and high school riders and 22 volunteer coaches divided into four ride groups and tackled trails all over the north side of the Forest for roughly 2.5 hours. Trails … Read More
NWTA recently hosted a special “Ride with a Forester” group ride at Rocky Point Trails in the Tualatin Mountain Forest, led by Jake Barker, Oregon State University Extension Forester. The event brought riders together for a unique opportunity to experience the forest from both a recreational and ecological perspective. Throughout the ride, Jake guided participants … Read More
Metropolis Cycles Supports Popular Annual Trail Sisters Ride By Janelle Bickford The rain couldn’t stop this year’s Trail Sisters guided ride at Falls Creek. Now in its fifth year, the event drew 19 riders who came ready for a true fall in the forest experience. What began as a grey and damp morning quickly turned … Read More
Written by Janelle Bickford NWTA recently partnered with Adelante Mujeres, a nonprofit based in Forest Grove that provides holistic education and empowerment for Latine women and their families. As part of their Adult Education Leadership class, supported by a grant from ODOT, students put their learning into practice in a way that brought families, bikes, and stewardship together. This year’s event included: One highlight says … Read More
Written by Janelle Bickford Falls Creek never disappoints! It was a beautiful fall day, and the trail was bursting with fall mushrooms. Smiles all around despite a couple of flats. For some, this was their second time joining us, and for others, it was their first time on the trail. Great to connect and share the day … Read More
Written by Sarah Rogers At the end of October, River City Bicycles and the Northwest Trail Alliance held its second annual Halloween weekend night ride at Sandy Ridge. The weather wasn’t as cooperative as last year, and the chilly 30-degree temperatures were partially to blame for a few last-minute cancellations. Eleven strong souls did brave … Read More
Written by participant Troy Mesa Rode on the beginner-guided ride at Rocky Point on September 10 with Elaine. It was amazing. Weather was perfect. Elaine taught us some basics about testing our bikes for safety, and after demonstrating that we had basic bike skills, we hit the trails. We started off toward Andyland, a “green” cross … Read More
By Elaine Bothe The day was another warm one for our Kid’s Ride at Rocky Point on Sept. 10, 2023. We met the kids one by one as they rolled in, introducing ourselves, checking the bikes for safety and making sure everyone had water and snacks with them. While we waited for the last one … Read More
Written by Isabella Taylor of River City Bikes On the last Saturday of August, River City Bicycles and NWTA teamed up for the second year in a row to begin our Women-Led summer ride series. Partnering with NWTA to host these rides has truly been the most wonderful experience. It’s expanded the rider participation compared … Read More