Trail Sister's Gear Swap @ Chris King - 11/8
2023-11-08 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Gear up for the upcoming riding season at our Trail Sisters & Wednesday Wrippers Gear Swap at NWTA’s beloved platinum sponsor, Chris King.

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Got Gear?? Those gloves that don’t quite fit, a jersey that’s not your color, those pedals that didn’t quite work out. Need Gear?? This is a great opportunity to get what you need (or want!) at a great price, FREE!

NW Trail Sisters (women/non-binary) and Wednesday Women’s Wrippers are hosting a FREE MTB gear swap at Chris King on November 8th from 6-8:30.

Appetizers and Drinks provided

BYOB- Bring Your Own Bag to carry home your loot!

This is not only a good opportunity to rehome your unwanted gear and add some new-to-you items to your collection but to make new friends and find a new riding partner or two, or three!

Don’t have gear to swap? That’s just fine, come and shop regardless.

This event is for all women-identifying folx.

Questions? Contact nancys@nw-trail.org

NW Trail Sisters Guided Beginner/Green Ride — Sandy Ridge - 5/17
2024-05-17 18:00 - 20:00
Join NW Trail Sisters for a beginner level/green ride at Sandy Ridge!

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Attention Trail Sisters! Do you really enjoy green level trails or are newer to mountain biking and looking to ride with other women/non-binary riders? This is your ride!

Join us at Sandy Ridge for an evening of exploring trails. This is a no-drop ride, meaning no one is left behind. We are here to cheer each other on and have a lot of fun!

Assessing your skill level is the best way to ensure you and the people around you will have a good time. As a beginner/green level (not novice) rider, you should be familiar with your bike; how to shift, brake, and overall ride your bike on uneven terrain. We will be riding over roots and smaller rocks as well as riding up to 4 miles with up to 500 feet of elevation.

Once your registered, please ​also sign the ​event waiver HERE

What to bring:

Mountain Bike

Helmet

Gloves

Layers – this is Oregon, ride will happen rain or shine!

Minimum 1 – 2 liters of water in bottles or a Hydration Pack.

Snacks – easy to eat and digest.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your sweet and sassy ride leader, Stacy S. at gaiadog@frontier.com

This event, as well as over 100 trail stewardship events across the region each year are made possible by membership dollars. If you are not a member of Northwest Trail Alliance and would like to join over 5,500 other mountain bikers who bring sweet singletrack opportunities to the PNW, consider becoming a member.

NW Trail Sisters Guided Beginner/Green Ride at Sandy Ridge - 6/5
2024-06-05 18:00 - 20:00
Join NW Trail Sisters for a beginner level/green ride at Sandy Ridge!

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Attention Trail Sisters! Do you really enjoy green-level trails or are you newer to mountain biking and looking to ride with other women/non-binary riders? This is your ride!

Join us at Sandy Ridge for an evening of exploring trails. This is a no-drop ride, meaning no one is left behind. We are here to cheer each other on and have a lot of fun!

Assessing your skill level is the best way to ensure you and the people around you will have a good time. As a beginner/green level (not novice) rider, you should be familiar with your bike; how to shift, brake, and overall ride your bike on uneven terrain. We will be riding over roots and smaller rocks as well as riding up to 4 miles with up to 500 feet of elevation.

Once your registered, please ​also sign the ​event waiver HERE

What to bring:

Mountain Bike

Helmet

Gloves

Layers – this is Oregon, ride will happen rain or shine!

Minimum 1 – 2 liters of water in bottles or a hydration pack.

Snacks – easy to eat and digest.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your sweet and sassy ride leader, Stacy S. at gaiadog@frontier.com

This event, as well as over 100 trail stewardship events across the region each year are made possible by membership dollars. If you are not a member of Northwest Trail Alliance and would like to join over 5,500 other mountain bikers who bring sweet singletrack opportunities to the PNW, consider becoming a member.

Trail Sisters Guided Falls Creek Ride Led by Metropolis Adventure Team - 9/21
2024-09-21 09:00 - 16:00
Join NWTA’s Trail Sisters & Metropolis Adventure Team for a guided ride on the spectacular Falls Creek trail.

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Join the Trail Sisters of Metropolis Adventure Team for a day in the Gifford Pinchot to experience this gem of a Washington trail. We will shuttle to Oldman Pass, connecting to McCLellan Meadows and then to Falls Creek Trail for a partial loop. We divide into groups based on ability, fitness, and riding goals. All groups will have the opportunity to session technical parts of the climbs and descents. There are many great snacking spots with a view, as well as some geological features unique to the Gifford Pinchot. Bring your sense of adventure and join us for a day on the trail!

Please assess your riding skills honestly. This ride requires fitness and technical skills. The trails we will ride are rated blue on Trailforks. If you enjoy riding 44 Trails area, Roger’s camp, Tiger Mountain, or can comfortably ride a couple of loops (to the top and down again) at Sandy Ridge or Post Canyon, this will be a good fit for you. Feel free to reach out and inquire whether this ride is for you! We want everyone to be safe, relaxed, and have a good time.

There will be a riverside BBQ afterwards hosted by Metropolis Cycle Repair. Stay for a beverage, food, or just spend time to chat with the other participants and make more ride plans! Make sure to bring your camp chair.

We are not meeting at an established trailhead, please use these coordinates to get to our meeting spot: 45.922321, -121.947033 on Wind River Road. Expect spotty cell phone service in this area.

What: Trail Sisters Guided Falls Creek Ride lead by members of Metropolis Adventure Team; Intermediate to Advanceskill level ride

Ride is 23 miles and 1,500 ft of technical and punchy climbing; descending is technical with roots and rocks and some exposure

When: September 21st (9:00-9:30 shuttle organization and ride by 10:00; expect to be on the trail for 5 hours (3 pm) and hang out afterwards)

Where: Wind River Road dropped pin at creek crossing

Who: Trail Sisters, non-binary, and trans Trail Sisters welcome!

How: Please bring what you need to ride for a long day (comfortable riding clothes, snacks, sandwich, water, sunscreen, repair kit, tube, helmet, gloves, etc.). Please have your bike ready to go! Be sure your shocks and brakes are properly working! There will be a mechanic at the start for any emergencies. Spotty cell phone service in this area.

Please sign this waiver in order to participate.

Please contact Janelle with any questions: jlynnebickford@gmail.com

Events like these are made possible through funds generated by NWTA membership dollars. If you are digging this opportunity and are not yet a member or need to renew, please do so HERE.

Trail Sisters Black Friday Forest Park Ride - 11/29
2024-11-29 10:00 - 12:00
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Join Trail Sisters for a ride through Forest Park the morning after Thanksgiving!

This ride is open to women; cis, trans, nonbinary.

Meet:

At Fat Tire Farm at 10 a.m. and roll out by 10:30 a.m. (If you drive, please don’t park in the FTF lot.)

Bring:

A gravel/cyclocross bike with knobby 35c/40c tires for maximum fun, but hardtail mountain bikes are also great for this terrain. Full suspension mountain bikes might be a bit heavy, but bring what ya got!

Also, bring the standard stuff to keep you safe and comfy: helmet, gloves, layers, fenders, water, snacks, clear-lens glasses.

Ride:

About 1,400 ft of climbing over about 16 miles. This is a no-drop ride but there may be groups that split up a little depending on who’s feeling peppy and who’s feeling chill 🙂 We will always regroup at natural stopping points.

Route on Ride With GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49006426

Socialize:

Optional (but highly encouraged) post-ride hang sesh at St Honore. Coffee, lunch things, and pastries abound 🙂

See ya there.

Note: An NWTA membership is not required to join this ride. But if you would like to become a member, or donate to the organization that helps maintain Firelane 5, you can do so on the NWTA website: https://nw-trail.org/join/

Trail Sisters Bike Maintenance Clinic at Sellwood Cycle Repair - 1/9
2025-01-09 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 Sellwood Cycle Repair for a night of learning about derailleur anatomy, repair, and adjustment!

We’ll have a Q&A at the beginning, instruction from our mechanic, Brenna, and breakout groups where teams of two or three get to try out their new knowledge. The focus will be on derailleur adjustment; how to address clicking, rasping, slow or skipped shifts, alignment, and general anatomy of mechanical and electric systems.

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 25 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

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 x Cyclepath Maintenance Clinic: How to Make Your Bike Last - 4/3
2025-04-03 18:30 - 20:30
Learn care and maintenance tips from the pros at Cyclepath!

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Our final maintenance clinic of the season will be with our friends at Cyclepath where we’ll learn tips on how to minimize wear and tear and keep our bikes in good shape!

This is a great opportunity to socialize, meet riding buddies, and learn or refresh your skills in a supportive, small-group environment.

This event will mostly involve observing, listening, some interactive learning, and discussing but you do not need to bring your bike to this event.

Snacks and drinks provided.

If you sign up, please plan on attending, or cancel your reservation as soon as you can so we have a good idea of how many folks will be be there.

Any questions?: Email carriej@nw-trail.org

Trail Sisters Bike Maintenance Clinic at Metropolis Cycles - 3/5
2026-03-05 18:30 - 20:30
Join NW Trail Sisters for an evening of learning about derailleurs!

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Join NW Trail Sisters and Metropolis Cycles for a night of learning all about that finicky dangling contraption — the derailleur!

We’ll have a Q&A at the beginning and instruction from Metropolis mechanics. The focus will be on how they work, how to diagnose issues, and then some hands-on work stations.

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

This is a women’s event. Participation is limited to 16 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

WOMEN-LED BIKEPACKING 101 CLINIC - 3/19
2026-03-19 18:15 - 19:30
BIKEPACKING CURIOUS? Join River City Bicycles, Northwest Trail Alliance Trail Sisters and Friends in this fun clinic covering the essentials

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Our experienced group of riders will share their well-honed tips and tricks for getting started and getting the most from your bikepacking adventures:

Sarah from RCBAlyssa from Friends on BikesJanelle from NWTA Trail Sisters/Metropolis Cycle Repair/HiFi Sound Cycling ComponentsMarley from All Bodies On BIkes

Tickets available on March 9.

Trail Sisters Bike Maintenance Clinic at Sellwood Cycle Repair - 3/26
2026-03-26 18:30 - 20:30
Join NW Trail Sisters for an evening of learning about brakes!

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Join NW Trail Sisters and Sellwood Cycle Repair for a night of learning about brake pads, rotors, levers, pistons, hydraulic fluid… and everything you need to know about how they work together to perform the all-important job of helping us control speed on the bike!

We’ll have a Q&A at the beginning, instruction from our mechanic, Brenna, and breakout groups where teams of two or three get to try out their knowledge.

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

Participation is limited to 25 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

Fueling for Performance: A Workshop for Women who Ride - 4/7
2026-04-07 18:30 - 20:30
If you are riding a mountain bike, you are an athlete—fuel like one.

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This is an event for women looking for ways to improve performance, health, and energy on and off the bike.

Hear from fellow trail sisters, Dr. Kortnee Dillon and Functional Nutrition Practitioner Kristin Stevens. Topics include:

The importance of carbs, protein, and fats. And how to adjust your macros for different training days

Nutrient timing: what to eat pre, during, and post exercise, with examples

Hydration

Tips to optimize performance: energy availability, carbohydrate timing, labwork, and supplements

How fueling off the bike is just as important as on the bike.

What does your relationship with food look like?

Food celebration! Food is not meant to be feared but celebrated in its entirety.

Inside the kitchen: Make it fun!

Cost is only $30 and you will receive handouts, recipe books, samples, free consultations with Kris and Kort, and a chance to win some valuable wellness raffle prizes.

This event will likely sell out. Get your tickets early!

Ticket costs go directly to the presenters. Any additional proceeds will benefit NW Trail Sisters. If the price is a barrier for you, please contact us (email below) for scholarship options.

Refunds available up to 4 days prior to event.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The information that will be presented during this event is not a substitute for individual medical advice/appointments. Materials received should not be used as a substitute for personalized diagnosis and treatment or manual therapy. Any information in the materials you may receive is provided simply for your convenience and information.

Questions? Contact: carriej@nw-trail.org
