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Ride Leader Training at Gateway Green – 5/31

NWTA is hosting an Introduction to Ride Leader Training in partnership with Elaine B. Bikes. NWTA is hosting an Introduction to Ride Leader Training in partnership with Elaine B. Bikes. This training is a basic introduction to leading rides and what tasks need to happen before, during & after a ride, and what to do ... Read More

Leaping Lizards MTB Bike Skills Camp at Gateway Green – 7/17-20

Mountain Bike Skills Camp (M-Th) for Intermediate level 7-17-year-olds. Mountain Bike Skills Camp July 17th - July 20th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm for Ages: 7-17 Registration for this camp is for 4 days (Monday - Thursday). Please be ready to commit to having your rider attend each day. In partnership with Elaine B Bikes, ... Read More

Green Geckos MTB Bike Skills Camp at Gateway Green – 7/17-20

Mountain Bike Skills Camp (M-Th) for Beginner 7-17-year-olds. Registration for this camp is for 4 days (Monday – Thursday). Please be ready to commit to having your rider attend each day. In partnership with Elaine B Bikes, NWTA is excited to offer mountain bike skills camps. Cost: $120 donation to NWTA (scholarships available email [email protected]) Drop ... Read More

Flying Dragons MTB Bike Skills Camp at Gateway Green – 7/31-8/3

Mountain Bike Skills Camp (M-Th) for Advanced level 7-17-year-olds. Mountain Bike Skills Camp July 31st - August 3rd 9:00 am to 12:00 pm for Ages: 7-17 Registration for this camp is for 4 days (Monday - Thursday). Please be ready to commit to having your rider attend each day. In partnership with Elaine B Bikes, ... Read More

Ride Leader Training at Sandy Ridge – 8/6

Sandy Ridge Trail System 62700 EAST BARLOW TRAIL ROAD, Brightwood, OR, United States

NWTA is hosting an Introduction to Ride Leader Training in partnership with Elaine B. Bikes. NWTA is hosting an Introduction to Ride Leader Training in partnership with Elaine B. Bikes. This training is a basic introduction to leading rides and what tasks need to happen before, during & after a ride, and what to do ... Read More

Dig Season Plan Day/Member Open House – 9/30

Dig Season Plan Day/Member Open House! Join us on Saturday, September 30, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. to learn about upcoming trail work days, and engage with all NWTA does to advocate for trails! There will be stations for members to learn about upcoming Trail Sustainability Institute and Crew Leader trainings, community rides, events and socials, ... Read More

TSI Crew Leader Training – 11/12

NWTA's Trail Sustainability Institute will be hosting Crew Leader Training at Stub Stewart State Park. Crew Leaders are essential to the success of trail building work parties. These individuals provide guidance, vision and share their knowledge with their crew of trail builders. If you are a seasoned Trail Steward who is interested in expanding your ... Read More

Trail School at Step Creek Trail – Tillamook State Forest – 1/20

NWTA's Trail Sustainability Institute will be hosting Trail School at Tillamook State Forest on the Step Creek trail. Trail School teaches the fundamental skills needed to maintain our trails. Participants will be learning safety techniques and tool identification/uses, as well as hands-on training of corridor clearing, drainage, and benchwork. Northwest Trail Alliance's Trail Sustainability Institute's goal ... Read More

Advanced Trail School: Reinforcing Berms at Sandy Ridge – 3/16

NWTA's Trail Sustainability Institute 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 Institute's goal ... Read More

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

Trail School: Fundamentals at Cascade Locks – 11/16

NWTA's Trail Sustainability Institute will be hosting Trail School at Cascade Locks. Trail School teaches the fundamental skills needed to maintain our trails. Participants will be learning safety techniques and tool identification/uses, as well as hands-on training of corridor clearing, drainage, tread repair and benchwork. Northwest Trail Alliance's Trail Sustainability Institute's goal is to foster a ... 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