Skills Clinic

Mountain Bike Maintenance Series

Winter is a great time to get your bike tuned up — and to spend some time learning how to do it yourself!  Basic bike maintenance can be daunting if you’ve never delved into it. The biggest challenge in learning is often just asking the questions, and feeling comfortable in doing so.   NWTA is excited … Read More

NWTA Kids Fall After School Recap

Written by Elaine Bothe, NWTA Instructor The fun kept going into Fall during the NWTA’s Kids After School Program  Keeping the momentum going after a successful Summer Program run, the Northwest Trail Alliance’s inaugural After School program got off to a good start this fall. With mostly warm and dry weather with just a couple … Read More

Adult Beginner MTB Clinic Series Recap

Written by Tommy Tuite This August, I attended the four-part NWTA Adult Beginner MTB Clinics at Gateway Green in Portland, OR.   This series was expertly hosted by Elaine Bothe, teaching us the world of mountain bike fundamentals and practical skills.  Gateway Green Mountain Bike Park is a familiar spot for me but was new to a few … Read More