NWTA Events

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

Annual General Meeting – 1/28

Enjoy great company at our annual member meeting on Tuesday, January 28, at 6:00pm, at Hopworks Brewery (SE Powell location). We'll give a brief update of events, what's in store for NWTA, and announce the Board of Directors election results. Can't make it? We'll also be posting results here and in our newsletter!

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

Trail Sisters Bike Maintenance Clinic at Metropolis Cycles – 3/13

Join NW Trail Sisters for an evening of learning about mountain bike maintenance. Join NW Trail Sisters and Metropolis Cycles for a night of learning trailside hacks and all about drivetrains! We’ll have a Q&A at the beginning and instruction from Metropolis mechanics. The focus will be on mountain bike drivetrain replacement (chain, casette). Do ... Read More

Member Social at Cascade Bikes – 4/29

Join us on April 29 at Cascade Bikes in Lake Oswego (7 Monroe Pkwy., Lake Oswego, OR 97035) for our upcoming membership social! This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow mountain bikers and trail builders, learn about our latest trail projects, and discover how you can get involved with NWTA. Whether you're a long-time ... Read More

GOOD DIRT, STOP 1: Rocky Point – 5/17

Part of the GOOD DIRT 2025 – The RCB/NWTA Ride Series collection. These are trail rides–requiring a modern trail-capable mountain bike and some trail riding experience–that participants love for the opportunity to meet at the trailhead, be greeted by River City Bicycles and Northwest Trail Alliance, learn about the trail systems from the folks who know them best, and have good times riding in a social group ride format. After riding, we wrap things up socially with a tailgate grill sesh or picnic provided by River City Bicycles. — “modern trail-capable mountain bikes” – recreational or enthusiast-grade mountain bikes featuring larger volume knobby tires, suspension, disc ... Read More

LAPQUEST – 6/7

A group ride with and an endurance challenge. The challenge is to do as many laps you can within 2 hours. LapQuest is a grassroots social ride event with an endurance challenge. A fun-filled day of mountain biking, community camaraderie, and delicious food provided by Qdoba. You set the pace and decide how many laps you want to complete. Whether you're looking to casually ride for a couple of hours or push yourself to complete as many laps as possible. LapQuest is a community-building event to celebrate the amazing volunteers who help build and maintain the trails we love to ... Read More

Sandy Ridge Shuttle Day Fundraiser – 6/14

Sandy Ridge Shuttle Day Fundraiser is back! Join Northwest Trail Alliance for an epic day of shuttle laps. Join Northwest Trail Alliance for a day of shuttled riding at Sandy Ridge. This is a fundraiser for Northwest Trail Alliance. We're putting the money right back into trails for the community to enjoy.  Come out and support the trails you love. What To Bring: Your bike, helmet, riding gear, shoes etc. Water/hydration Food and Snacks A change of clothes for after Schedule: Check in will start at 8:00 a.m. Shuttles start at 9:00 a.m. Lunch 11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Last shuttle: ... Read More

GOOD DIRT, STOP 3: Klootchy Creek – 9/13

Part of the GOOD DIRT 2025 – The RCB/NWTA Ride Series collection. These are trail rides–requiring a modern trail-capable mountain bike and some trail riding experience–that participants love for the opportunity to meet at the trailhead, be greeted by River City Bicycles and Northwest Trail Alliance, learn about the trail systems from the folks who know them best, and have good times riding in a social group ride format. After riding, we wrap things up socially with a tailgate grill sesh or picnic provided by River City Bicycles. — “modern trail-capable mountain bikes” – recreational or enthusiast-grade mountain bikes featuring larger volume knobby tires, suspension, disc ... Read More