Clinic

Anti-Racism Training – 8/24-25

NWTA is partnering with the Oregon Trails Coalition, Travel Oregon, and many other local organizations for two Anti-Racism events with Anita Naidu: Anti-Racist Mountain Bike Clinic (August 24) and Anti-Racism in the Outdoors discussion (August 25). Both events will have extremely limited participation; more details and registration information coming soon. Being Anti-Racist in Outdoor Pursuits: ... Read More

Suspension Clinic — Bounce House x NWTA – 10/5

This is your chance to get your suspension dialed in with a session alongside a Bounce House suspension tech at Rocky Point. Do you ever struggle with setting up your suspension correctly? Do you ever drop into a new line wondering if your suspension is giving you the best performance possible?Get rid of those worries ... Read More

Saw Certification Course – 10/7-9

USFS-sanctioned Chainsaw- bucking only - Certification Course (3 days) LOCATION Zigzag Saw Training Center 70303 US-26 Rhododendron, OR 97049 ABOUT THIS EVENT Saw Instructors: Vito P. - Josh D. - Gabe S. Max Size of Crew: 12 Hike Distance: < 3 miles Elevation Gain: (in ft) < 500 ft. Hike Intensity: Low to Moderate Work ... Read More

Biomechanics for Biking Clinic with NWTA and Trek Beaverton – 12/12

Join Northwest Trail Alliance and Trek Beaverton for a clinic on proper biomechanics while riding. Have you ever felt discomfort or even pain during or after biking? It turns out that accurate bike fitting (adjusting how your body connects with your bike) and proper biomechanics (the way you position your body on the bike while ... Read More

Trail Sisters Bike Maintenance Clinic at Sellwood Cycle Repair – 1/9

Join NW Trail Sisters for an evening of learning about mountain bike maintenance. Join NW Trail Sisters and Sellwood Cycle Repair for a night of learning about derailleur anatomy, repair, and adjustment! We’ll have a Q&A at the beginning, instruction from our mechanic, Brenna, and breakout groups where teams of two or three get to ... Read More

Body Positioning Presentation: Ladies AllRide x NW Trail Sisters – 2/26

Proper body positioning can elevate your riding! Join Ladies AllRide and NW Trail Sisters for a night of tips and tricks! Get a jump start on your 2025 riding season with some great tips on body positioning from Ladies AllRide coach Ali Halpin!  Ever heard the phrase "just get back!"? We will debunk this and ... Read More

Trail Sisters Intro to Bikepacking at Trek Beaverton – 3/6

Join NW Trail Sisters and Trek Beaverton for a night of learning about all things bikepacking! This will include a presentation and discussion from shop owner Matt Lynch and our fellow trail sisters. We’ll have instruction on basic trailside bike maintenance from a professional mechanic, then hop into a fun presentation about bikepacking, including tips, ... Read More

Advanced Trail School: Reinforcing Berms at Sandy Ridge – 4/5

NWTA's Trail Sustainability Institute (TSI) will be hosting an Advanced Trail School at Sandy Ridge. This Advanced Trail School will focus on teaching the skills to reinforce berms with stone pavers on flow trails. Learn this rare skill from the expert local stewardship team who has decades of collective experience. Northwest Trail Alliance's Trail Sustainability ... Read More

Ride Leader Training with NWTA – 5/15

Ever wanted to help support NWTA's group rides? Interested in building your leadership skills out on the trails? Join us! Have you ever volunteered to lead a group ride and found yourself in over your head?  Unsure how to manage multiple skill levels and puzzled by what to do when riders go different paces?  Have ... Read More