Anti-Racism Training - 8/24-25
2024-08-24 08:00 - 2024-08-25 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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: MTB Skills Clinic/Roundtable

Saturday, August 24 · 10am – 6:30pm PDT

Saturday, August 24 will host riders, trail builders, and organization reps of all backgrounds and abilities with the goal of transforming outdoor communities and imagining a different future in mountain sports and beyond. The event will offer hands-on education for effective advocacy strategies and mountain bike skills for all levels. Join us for an engaging day of improving your riding skills, gaining the tools to address our most pressing social issues and being empowered to make significant impact on and off the bike!

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Being Anti-Racist In Outdoor Pursuits: Roundtable Discussion

Sunday, August 25 · 9:30 – 11:30am PDT

Sunday’s roundtable discussion will host participants of all backgrounds and abilities with the goal of transforming outdoor communities and imagining a different future in mountain sports and beyond. The event will offer hands-on education for effective advocacy strategies. Join us for an engaging morning of gaining the tools to address our most pressing social issues and being empowered to make significant impact on and off the trails!

Participation fee includes breakfast.

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Gateway Green Celebration + Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day - 10/5
2024-10-05 10:00 - 14:00
Where: Gateway Green Bike Park, north of Gateway Transit Center (along the 1-205 bike/pedestrian path).

A combined event to celebrate: The completion of the entry plaza, expanded trails, and the annual Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day withbike stations, loaner bikes, refreshments, and more! This incredible event is made possible by Portland Parks & Recreation and TriMet.

Access Info: This is a car-free park.

For more programming and access information, please visit: portland.gov/parks/gateway-green

Suspension Clinic — Bounce House x NWTA - 10/5
2024-10-05 12:00 - 16:00
This is your chance to get your suspension dialed in with a session alongside a Bounce House suspension tech at Rocky Point.

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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 and snag a hands-on session with a suspension technician from Bounce House!This free clinic will give you the chance to grab an hour-long session with a suspension expert. Bounce House will focus on a technique called bracketing. You will establish baselines at both extremes of your settings. Take notes, and then adjust based on your findings. The goal is to settle on the perfect settings while gaining knowledge around the feeling of the extreme ends of your settings. Giving you the knowledge you need to make informed adjustments when riding different terrain types and trail styles.

DateOctober 5th from 12:00pm to 3:00pm

LocationRocky PointBounce House will set up at the road crossing on The BusThis will give riders the ability to do laps on The Bus, Axolotl, and Pillow Talk.GPS coordinates : 45.685320 -122.896045Please ride in and be ready at the location above 10 minutes before the event.*Be ready to pedal!

4 Hour Session Details:Check-in & overview — 12:00 – 12:30Lap, take notes, and adjust settings — 12:30 – 4:00

Sign-upGrab a ticket and show up!Please be ready to go 10 minutes before your start time.

ConsiderationsThis clinic will focus on bracketing your settings to help you figure out what works best for your riding style. Come prepared ready to take notes!Questions?Please reach out to charliek@nw-trail.org with any questions.

Biomechanics for Biking Clinic with NWTA and Trek Beaverton - 12/12
2024-12-12 18:00 - 19:30
Join Northwest Trail Alliance and Trek Beaverton for a clinic on proper biomechanics while riding.

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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 riding) can make or break your time in the saddle. Numb fingers, aching shoulders, and sore feet can all be addressed with a little attention to these important topics. Join us for a discussion on bike fitting and biomechanics.

Annual General Meeting - 1/28
2025-01-28 18:00 - 20:00
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
2025-03-06 18:30 - 20:30
Join NW Trail Sisters and Trek Beaverton for a night of learning about all things bikepacking!

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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, route finding, essential gear, best practices, and more.

Do you have a bike maintenance or bikepacking question you’d like answered during this event? Write it down and bring it up during the discussion!

This event is open to women and nonbinary riders of all skill levels and experience.

We will have snacks and beverages for you as well!

Questions? Email Carrie: carriej@nw-trail.org

Trail Sisters Bike Maintenance Clinic at Metropolis Cycles - 3/13
2025-03-13 18:30 - 20:30
Join NW Trail Sisters for an evening of learning about mountain bike maintenance.

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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 you have a bike maintenance question you’d like answered during this clinic? Write it down and bring it up during the Q&A!

Participation is limited to 20 people. We ask that if you register, please keep your commitment and show up. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your Eventbrite ticket at least 24 hours before the event so your spot can be offered to someone else.

This event is open to women and nonbinary riders of all skill levels and experience.

We will have snacks and beverages for you as well!

Questions? Email Carrie: carriej@nw-trail.org

Member Social at Cascade Bikes - 4/29
2025-04-29 18:00 - 20:00
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 member or new to the community, we welcome you to come share your passion for trails and enjoy an evening of camaraderie. Don’t miss out on this chance to engage with like-minded individuals and support the growth of our local trail systems.

GOOD DIRT, STOP 1: Rocky Point - 5/17
2025-05-17 09:00 - 13:30
Part of the GOOD DIRT 2025 – The RCB/NWTA Ride Series collection.

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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.

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“modern trail-capable mountain bikes” – recreational or enthusiast-grade mountain bikes featuring larger volume knobby tires, suspension, disc brakes, dropper-posts, etc.

“some trail riding experience” – We intend for these trail rides to be open to riders of varying ability levels, but to be prepared, riders should be fairly comfortable on their bikes and ready to advance from beginner trails—like those found at Gateway Green—to those found at the larger trail systems we’ll be touring.

LAPQUEST - 6/7
2025-06-07 08:30 - 15:00
A group ride with and an endurance challenge. The challenge is to do as many laps you can within 2 hours.

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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 ride in Cascade Locks.

Why LapQuest?

Grassroots Glory: LapQuest unites biking enthusiasts for a grassroots challenge that’s all about passion, grit, and community.

Cascade Locks Magic: Chosen for its spectator-friendly vibe, Cascade Locks serves as the perfect backdrop for your biking triumphs.

Scenic Thrills: Set on the banks of the Columbia River, LapQuest offers breathtaking views to accompany your biking feats of endurance.

Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025

Event Schedule:

Check in starts at 8:30 a.m.

Welcome and event safety talk at 9:00 a.m.

Riders stage at 9:30 a.m.

Riders start at 10:00 a.m. and finish by 12:00 (noon)

Social is from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Event Meeting Location: 199 Cramblett Way, Cascade Locks, OR 97014

Trail Information: EasyCLIMB via TrailForks

Once Registered, make sure to sign the LapQuest Event Waiver

Questions: Email tedd@nw-trail.org

Sandy Ridge Shuttle Day Fundraiser - 6/14
2025-06-14 09:00 - 15:00
Sandy Ridge Shuttle Day Fundraiser is back! Join Northwest Trail Alliance for an epic day of shuttle laps.

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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: 3:00 p.m.

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

Email volunteer@nw-trail.org with any questions.

Think your plans might change? Please note our event refund policy.

Archaeology Training w/ NWTA + Oregon Parks & Recreation - 11/14
2025-11-14 13:30 - 16:00
Join NWTA and Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept (OPRD) resident Archaeologist, Nancy Nelson, for an afternoon of archaeology training.

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NWTA is proud to partner with Oregon Parks & Recreation Dept (OPRD) Valley Region Archaeologist, Nancy Nelson, will provide a presentation on the archaeological sites, artifacts and features that may be discovered during project work. In addition, OPRD’s work with the nine Tribes in Oregon and inadvertent discovery protocols will be discussed. The afternoon training will conclude with a site visit to a historic archaeological site within the park.

This training will take place at LL Stub Stewart State Park in the Mountain Dale Meeting Hall. Parking is limited at the meeting hall, please consider parking at the Hilltop Day Use Area and taking the trail down to the meeting hall. Parking passes will be provided for the day.

Although most of the training will be indoors, we will be hiking to an archeology site during the training. Please come prepared with boots/sturdy shoes and forecast appropriate clothing.

Drinks and light snacks will be provided.

Space is limited for this specialty event. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation at least 36 hours in advance of the event, so that others may attend. It is important that we honor our speaker’s time and efforts with our presence.

Please direct any questions to our Trail Stewardship Director, Nancy Stone @ nancys@nw-trail.org
