Work will include brushing and tread work on either Sicktar Lars or Wilson River Trail, depending on snow levels. REGISTER HERE. Final details (where/when to meet up, what to bring, etc) will be emailed out no less than 3 days in advance. Work days typically include a 1.5-2.0 hr bike ride/hike, work for 3-4 hrs, ... Read More
NWTA's Trail Sustainability Institute will be hosting Trail School at Sandy Ridge. REGISTER HERE. About this event 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 ... Read More
Join us at Rocky Point for the first installment of the NW Trail Sister's Dig Series - Trail Fundamentals, sponsored by Cyclepath PDX! REGISTER HERE. DIG SEASON IS HERE! Are you ready to get dirty? We are excited to announce the Trail Sisters Dig Series, a set of dig days dedicated to skills and confidence ... Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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