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TSI Trail School at Klootchy Creek – 1/21

NWTA's Trail Sustainability Institute will be hosting Trail School at Klootchy Creek. REGISTER HERE. 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 ... Read More

January NWTA Member Meeting – 1/24

The January NWTA member meeting will be held Tuesday, January 24 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Chris King Precision Components, 2801 NW Nela St, Portland. In addition to a brief NWTA update, we will hold our annual election for our Board of Directors. Two current Board members, Nell Stamper and Scooter Sutterer, will be ... Read More

Mountain Bike Maintenance Series: Metropolis Cycles – 1/25

Our friends at Metropolis Cycles will be hosting our 4th Maintenance Clinic of the MTB Maintenance Series. We will cover three main maintenance practices for any mountain bike: Suspension, Tubeless Tires, and Drivetrain. If you are like most of us; you have questions regarding these topics. This is the clinic to get answers to ALL ... Read More

NW Trail Sister’s Dig Series: Trail Maintenance at Sandy Ridge – 2/4

Join us for the second installment of the NW Trail Sister's Dig Series: Trail Maintenance sponsored by Fat Tire Farm! REGISTER HERE. DIG SEASON IS HERE! Are you ready to get dirty? Join us at Sandy Ridge for the second installment of the NW Trail Sisters Dig Series - Trail Maintenance. We will focus on ... Read More

Trail School: Benching Clinic – 2/18

The Trail Sustainability Institute presents its first focused benching clinic at Rocky Point Trails. REGISTER HERE. The Trail Sustainability Institute (TSI) presents its first focused clinic on how to properly bench cut a trail. This clinic's instruction centers around the proper techniques and approaches when establishing or maintaining a trail's bench.  What the heck is ... Read More

Trail Sister’s Brake Bleeding Clinic @ River City Bicycles – 3/3

River City Bicycles 706 Southeast Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Portland, Oregon, United States

Join us for a Women-Led Hydraulic Brake Clinic, Friday, March 3rd. In partnership with the Trail Sisters of the Northwest Trail Alliance, RCB Mechanics Isabella, and Sarah are hosting a fun/social opportunity to exchange information and experience working on hydraulic brake systems. Space is limited, all are welcome and women, non-binary, and femme home mechanics ... Read More

Canceled // TSI Trail School @ Stub Stewart State Park – 3/5

Due to snow still on the trails, Trail School at Stub has been canceled this weekend. We'll reschedule. NWTA's Trail Sustainability Institute will be hosting Trail School at Stub Stewart State Park. Trail School teaches the fundamental skills needed to maintain our trails. Participants will be learning safety techniques and tool identification/uses, as well as ... Read More

Trail School @ Easy Climb Trail – Cascade Locks – 4/2

The Trail Sustainability Institute will be hosting Trail School at Easy Climb in Cascade Locks. Trail School teaches the fundamental skills needed to maintain our trails. Participants will be learning safety techniques and tool identification/uses and hands-on training of corridor clearing, drainage, as well as bench and tread work. Northwest Trail Alliance's Trail Sustainability Institute's goal ... Read More

Ride Leader Training at LL Stub Stewart State Park – 4/8

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 and after a ride, and what to do ... Read More

Suspension Clinic: Get Dialed in with Trek and SRAM – 5/13

Are you interested in learning how to dial in your suspension on your bike? Join Trek and SRAM at Gateway Green on May 13th and learn how to setup your suspension, how and why to make adjustments, and when to get your suspension serviced. Bring your bike, helmet and be ready to ride. We will ... Read More

POSTPONED // Trail School: Intro to Building Features – 5/18

POSTPONED ... STAY TUNED FOR A RESCHEDULE. Join us Thursday Evening May 18th at Rocky Point for our first feature building clinic. This is an intro class. No experience necessary, and we welcome all skill levels. Drew Petersen, Derek Kidd, and Charlie Kohlmeier will be teaching members how to build sustainable features. We will focus on ... Read More