Northwest Trail Alliance

Stub Stewart Winter Trail Work Party
2019-02-23 08:30 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Event description
Stub Stewart – Winter 2019 Trail Work Parties
Kick off the new year by giving a little back to the trails you enjoyed riding in 2018. And check off your new year’s resolution by getting in some good early-season cross-training to boot!
Winter season work parties at Stub will be focused on two main objectives. First, keep the trails in good riding shape through the wet, rainy season when they need the most TLC. Second, make some great improvements to the trails in advance of peak riding season later this year.
Work Party Logistics:
Who: Volunteers of all experience levels welcome!
When:
9:30am – 3:00pm Saturday, 1/26/2019
9:30am – 3:00pm Saturday, 2/9/2019
9:30am – 3:00pm Saturday, 2/23/2019
9:30am – 3:00pm Saturday, 3/9/2019
Where: Stub Stewart State Park. Meet at the Hilltop parking lot.
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/AcQn6WxaCm52
Volunteers should sign up via the link below.
Registration: https://goo.gl/forms/RnY5t2ySF9I9uqiA3
Direct questions to David Rogers at davidr@nw-trail.org
What to expect:
We will meet at the Stub Stewart Hilltop parking lot at 9:30am to sign waivers, and then proceed to drive back to the mountain bike area. From there, we will hike to the work site, where we will distribute tools and discuss the project, tool use, and trail work safety. Tools will be provided at the site.
We will do trail work, rain or shine, for approximately 4 hours, 9am-1pm. Dress for cold, wet weather but wear layers to shed while working. Work will wrap up between 2-2:30, and the group will hike back to their cars by 3pm.
Riders familiar with Stub Stewart can choose to bring their bikes and may ride back to the work site after checking in at Hilltop.
What to bring: Lunch, water, snacks, and work gloves. Bring your bike helmet to wear for head protection.
What to wear:
Boots
Sturdy work gloves (more than one pair is a good idea)
Long sleeved shirt, and layers for warmth
Rain jacket. Rain pants if you have them
Eye protection is recommended (cycling glasses, safety glasses, etc.
A hard hat or your bike helmet

Gateway Green Tree Planting (Eagle Scout Project)
2019-02-23 08:00 - 11:00
Join Friends of Gateway Green for a Tree Planting Event.
Nathan Koga, a mountain bike enthusiast, will be leading a planting event at Gateway Green — an Eagle Scout project.
Volunteers will be planting bare root trees (mostly Douglas Fir), plus some ground cover plants — in the wooded area

Bob & Crystal Rilee Park Mountain Bike User Group Meeting
2019-02-18 17:30 - 19:30
Come out to our first MTB user group meeting at Barley and Vine in Newberg to learn about the opportunity to create mountain bike trails at Bob & Crystal Rilee Park, voice your preferences, and learn how you can get involved.
The park is between Wilsonville and Newberg on Parret Mt (see below). and has approximately 80 acres that will likely be open to creating bike trails. It’s <30 minutes from home for most folks in the 99W Corridor(Tigard, Tualatin, Sherwood, Newberg). Master planning has not started yet so we are forming up at a great time to strongly influence it and maybe even get some trails in sooner.

When: 6:30pm-8:30pm, Monday February 18th
Where: Barley and Vine 408 E 1st St Newberg, OR – 97132
Agenda
6:30-7:00 – Social time, get food/drinks, etc
7:00-8:00 – Presentation about the Park, Q&A
8:00-8:30 – Social Time

If you plan to attend please fill out this short survey, it will help us with attendance and also understand a bit about the riders coming out. https://goo.gl/forms/fgDe94rrb0z7kKFg2

Hope to see you there!

Silver Falls Fat Bike Ride/Storm Recovery
2019-02-17 09:00 - 13:00
Please check Salem Trail Alliance for the latest updates for this event

Silver Falls Lodge & Conference Center
20022 Silver Falls Hwy SE, Sublimity, OR 97385, USA
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Description:
The Wormhole goes ever deeper! Meet at the Silver Falls Conference Center parking lot for a day of sculpting trail bench. We have tools, hard hats and the after party to share; you will need boots, gloves, eye protection and a day pack with water and a snack for the trail. We work rain or shine so come prepared to be out in the weather.
Salem Area Trail Alliance

Cancelled - Worst Day of the Year Ride
2019-02-10 09:30 - 11:30
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Please check the organizers website for rescheduling details.
Come in costume. Let’s ride the easy 19 mile, chow before and chow afterwards 4 stops in between. It’s well organized and lots of fun. Be there or be square.

Cancelled - Women's Clinic - Switchback Climbing (Intermediate)
2019-02-10 09:00 - 13:00
*** CANCELLED. Due to current trail conditions & forecasted weather we are cancelling this clinic/ride. We hope that you can join us on 03/17 where we will be rescheduling this event. ***
You requested and we listened!
Join Northwest Trail Sisters & Proper Cycle Werks for a Switchback Climbing Clinic.
Come fine tune your climbing skills, especially when it comes to cornering and switchbacks. We will be covering tricks and skills to help you master those tricky turns while climbing. An intermediate ride will follow the clinic.
We ask that you evaluate your skill level in an honest manner to ensure your safety and the safety of the group.
An intermediate rider can be described as:
• You’ve been mountain biking for at least 1 year or have decent general riding skills and good fitness
• You’re capable of controlling bike speed and direction on moderate single-track
• Two to three hour rides are just fine.

Cancelled - Women's Ride - Beginner Level
2019-02-09 09:00 - 11:00
*** CANCELLED. Due to current trail conditions & weather forecast we are cancelling this ride. We hope that you can join us at another time ***

This ride is perfect for women who are newer to mountain biking! You can learn trails, ride at a comfortable pace and meet fellow mountain bikers all in an encouraging and inspiring environment.
We ask that you evaluate your skill level in an honest manner to ensure your safety and the safety of the group. A beginner rider can be described as:
• You’ve been mountain biking for 1 year or so.
• You enjoy it but still lack the skills to tackle terrain beyond beginner level.
• You know how to use your gears and brakes properly but when the terrain gets technical you have to get off your bike and walk.
• You can handle single-track as long as it is smooth and with few rocks or roots.
• You can ride for up to two hours at a time.

Powell Butte Second Saturday Ride!
2019-02-09 09:00
Powell Butte:
This place is best ridden early mornings or weekdays due to lots of hikers and horse riders. Be aware of them at all times. Powell Butte has a few decent singletrack trails that are, however, not very long, but can give you a brief rush. There is nothing technical about Powell Butte. Pretty simple stuff here. The singletrack trails (six of them I think) branch from a doubletrack dirt road.
This a great introductory trail with no technical twists or turns.
Recommended: camel back, extra tube, pump, helmet, snack, etc.
Please arrive as close to on time as possible, we will rollout at 9:15.

Cancelled - Stub Stewart Winter Trail Work Party
2019-02-09 08:30 - 14:00
*** Cancelled due to weather conditions. Please join us for our next work party on 02/23 ***
Event description
Stub Stewart – Winter 2019 Trail Work Parties
Kick off the new year by giving a little back to the trails you enjoyed riding in 2018. And check off your new year’s resolution by getting in some good early-season cross-training to boot!
Winter season work parties at Stub will be focused on two main objectives. First, keep the trails in good riding shape through the wet, rainy season when they need the most TLC. Second, make some great improvements to the trails in advance of peak riding season later this year.
Work Party Logistics:
Who: Volunteers of all experience levels welcome!
When:
9:30am – 3:00pm Saturday, 1/26/2019
9:30am – 3:00pm Saturday, 2/9/2019
9:30am – 3:00pm Saturday, 2/23/2019
9:30am – 3:00pm Saturday, 3/9/2019
Where: Stub Stewart State Park. Meet at the Hilltop parking lot.
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/AcQn6WxaCm52
Volunteers should sign up via the link below.
Registration: https://goo.gl/forms/RnY5t2ySF9I9uqiA3
Direct questions to David Rogers at davidr@nw-trail.org
What to expect:
We will meet at the Stub Stewart Hilltop parking lot at 9:30am to sign waivers, and then proceed to drive back to the mountain bike area. From there, we will hike to the work site, where we will distribute tools and discuss the project, tool use, and trail work safety. Tools will be provided at the site.
We will do trail work, rain or shine, for approximately 4 hours, 9am-1pm. Dress for cold, wet weather but wear layers to shed while working. Work will wrap up between 2-2:30, and the group will hike back to their cars by 3pm.
Riders familiar with Stub Stewart can choose to bring their bikes and may ride back to the work site after checking in at Hilltop.
What to bring: Lunch, water, snacks, and work gloves. Bring your bike helmet to wear for head protection.
What to wear:
Boots
Sturdy work gloves (more than one pair is a good idea)
Long sleeved shirt, and layers for warmth
Rain jacket. Rain pants if you have them
Eye protection is recommended (cycling glasses, safety glasses, etc.)
A hard hat or your bike helmet

Stub Stewart Winter Trail Work Party
2019-01-26 08:30 - 14:00
Event description
Stub Stewart – Winter 2019 Trail Work Parties
Kick off the new year by giving a little back to the trails you enjoyed riding in 2018. And check off your new year’s resolution by getting in some good early-season cross-training to boot!
Winter season work parties at Stub will be focused on two main objectives. First, keep the trails in good riding shape through the wet, rainy season when they need the most TLC. Second, make some great improvements to the trails in advance of peak riding season later this year.
Work Party Logistics:
Who: Volunteers of all experience levels welcome!
When:
9:30am – 3:00pm Saturday, 1/26/2019
9:30am – 3:00pm Saturday, 2/9/2019
9:30am – 3:00pm Saturday, 2/23/2019
9:30am – 3:00pm Saturday, 3/9/2019
Where: Stub Stewart State Park. Meet at the Hilltop parking lot.
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/AcQn6WxaCm52
Volunteers should sign up via the link below.
Registration: https://goo.gl/forms/RnY5t2ySF9I9uqiA3
Direct questions to David Rogers at davidr@nw-trail.org
What to expect:
We will meet at the Stub Stewart Hilltop parking lot at 9:30am to sign waivers, and then proceed to drive back to the mountain bike area. From there, we will hike to the work site, where we will distribute tools and discuss the project, tool use, and trail work safety. Tools will be provided at the site.
We will do trail work, rain or shine, for approximately 4 hours, 9am-1pm. Dress for cold, wet weather but wear layers to shed while working. Work will wrap up between 2-2:30, and the group will hike back to their cars by 3pm.
Riders familiar with Stub Stewart can choose to bring their bikes and may ride back to the work site after checking in at Hilltop.
What to bring: Lunch, water, snacks, and work gloves. Bring your bike helmet to wear for head protection.
What to wear:
Boots
Sturdy work gloves (more than one pair is a good idea)
Long sleeved shirt, and layers for warmth
Rain jacket. Rain pants if you have them
Eye protection is recommended (cycling glasses, safety glasses, etc.)
A hard hat or your bike helmet

Dusty Dads & Muddy Moms - Pizza Party!
2019-01-15 15:30 - 20:00
As the year comes to an end and a new one begins, let’s celebrate the connections made through this group. Let’s come together for a pizza shred at one of our favorite winter riding spots… Lumberyard!! Tuesdays are a natural buy-one-get-one-free night at Lumberyard but when you arrive to check in, let them know you are with us and they will also discount individuals.
Note: Our pizza will not actually be shaped like a bike.
Here’s a brief rundown for the event:
4:30 to 5:00 Everyone shows up. Check in at the NWTA table.
5:00 to 5:30 Ride and socialize
5:30 to 6:15 Pizza and NWTA presentation
6:15 to 6:30 Raffle for all new and current members
6:30 to ~ Ride and socialize

Any questions? Contact John Dendiuk: johnd@nw-trail.org

Women's Ride - Beginner Level
2019-01-12 09:00 - 11:00
Come join the Northwest Trail Sisters & Proper Cycle Werks for a Women’s Beginner Level Ride at the Growlers Gulch Trails in Castle Rock, Washington.
This ride is perfect for women who are newer to mountain biking! You can learn the trails, ride at a comfortable pace & meet fellow mountain bikers all in an encouraging and inspiring environment.
We ask that you evaluate your skill level in an honest manner to ensure your safety and the safety of the group.
A beginner rider can be described as:
• You’ve been mountain biking for 1 year or so.
• You enjoy it but still lack the skills to tackle terrain beyond beginner level
• You know how to use your gears and brakes properly but when the terrain gets technical you have to get off your bike and walk.
• You can handle single-track as long as it is smooth and with few rocks or roots.
• You can ride for up to two hours at a time.

NW Trail Sisters January Book Club
2019-01-10 17:30 - 19:00
We’re starting a book club! The first meeting will be Thursday, January 10 at Lori’s house in NoPo (RSVP that you’re coming and she’ll send you the address). She does have cats so, if anyone’s really allergic, we may need to relocate.
We’ll be reading Breaking Trail by Arlene Blum. (https://www.powells.com/book/-9780156031165) This is the story of a bad ass woman breaking through in the male-dominate sport of high-altitude climbing in the 1970s and forging a path for women to follow in her footsteps.
Please indicate in the comments if you’ll be bringing a snack to share with the group. Lori will have some beer and fizzy water on hand to share, but feel free to bring wine or whatever else you’d like to share.
Elly Blue from Microcosm books will be joining us to talk about Microcosm’s awesome selection of WTF authors and she’ll also have some suggestions for future books for our group. Please feel free to suggest any books/authors you’ve been wanting to read and would like to bring to the group’s attention.
Please RSVP on the Facebook event or, if you’re not down with the FB, email Lori directly.

New Beginnings for New Riders (Women's Clinic & Ride)
2019-01-06 09:00 - 12:00
Join Northwest Trail Alliance’s Trail Sisters & Proper Cycle Werks & Skate on Sunday January 6th at the Growlers Gulch trails in Castle Rock, WA.
The New Year inspires new goals and new intentions. Maybe you’ve been wanting to try your hand at mountain biking but didn’t know where to start. Maybe you weren’t familiar with local trails to ride or you want to build on the basic knowledge that you already have. This Beginner’s Ride is the ride for YOU!
Come learn foundational skills that will build your confidence on the trail in an atmosphere that is encouraging and friendly.
Skill Levels: Novice to Beginner
Novice can be described as:
•You have virtually no experience with off-road mountain biking.
•You may be comfortable on a road bike.
•You may be a casual commuter.
Beginner can be described as:
•You’ve been mountain biking for 1 year or so.
•You enjoy it but still lack the skills to tackle terrain beyond beginner level
•You know how to use your gears and brakes properly but when the terrain gets technical you have to get off your bike and walk
•You can handle single-track as long as it is smooth and with few rocks or roots
•You can ride for up to two hours at a time

Powell Butte Second Saturday Ride!
2018-12-08 09:00
Join the Women’s MTB meetup group for their monthly ride at Powell Butte! The trails are still great, so get out and ride! More details and registration here.

IXS Women’s Gear & Beer night - Proper Cycle Werks & Skate
2018-12-07 17:00 - 20:00
IXS Clothing & Powerful Journeys will be in house for a women’s night.
IXS will have their line of women’s clothing on hand to view & try out. Powerful Journeys will be on hand as well presenting her upcoming women’s cycling trips.
Bring your bike as we will be doing free bike adjustments & suspension set up.
Come and have a beer/wine while checking out new products & opportunities.

NWTS Training Thursday - Waterfront Jog
2018-12-06 17:30 - 18:30

Family MTB Ride @ Growlers!
2018-12-02 12:30 - 14:30
Our friends at Proper Cycle Werks are back leading another ride at Growlers and this one’s fun for the whole family! As you likely know, Growlers is an unmapped system of twists and turns and a testament to what can be accomplished with a devoted team of volunteers. So, bring the family and check out what the NWTA chapter out at Growlers has accomplished.
If you like what you see, come back for a dig day and help keep it going!
More details on the ride and registration here.

December 2nd Sandy Ridge Trail Work
2018-12-02 08:00 - 13:00
December 2nd Sandy Ridge Trail Work
Autumn is here and it’s time to get back the trails back in shape after a long hot summer. We’ll be repairing tread, filling holes, clearing drains, raking off fallen leaves, and whatever else needs doing to keep the trails running well during the wet season.

Work Party Logistics:

Who: Newbies and non-members are welcome; tools are provided. Hardy kids who don’t mind potentially bad weather are invited as we often have a good group of them and will find some tasks for them to work on together.

When: 9:00am – 2:00pm Sunday, December 2nd, 2018

Where: Meet at the Sandy Ridge Trailhead Parking lot. https://goo.gl/maps/FuhqPAy87NK2

What to expect: We will meet at the parking lot at 9:00am, sign waivers, break up into smaller groups and hand out tools for the various maintenance areas identified and be heading out to start working by 9:30. Groups will carpool up to their assigned area with tools. You should expect to work rain or shine for approximately 4 hours. Weather can be variable this time of year so check the forecast and dress accordingly.

We’re working to line up morning coffee/donuts and will update the event when they are confirmed.
A big thanks to our official NWTA beer sponsor, Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB) which has generously provided beer for this event as well as many others.

What to bring: Lunch, plenty of water, snacks, and any other clothing/protection you’d want when doing landscaping type work(digging, raking, cutting/sawing, etc). Tools are provided but you are welcome to bring your own if you’ve got a favorite.

What to wear:

Boots
Sturdy work gloves (more than one pair is a good idea)
A light, long sleeved shirt
Rain gear as appropriate for the weather
Eye protection is recommended (eye glasses, safety glasses, etc.)
A hard hat or your bike helmet if you don’t have one

Registration:
Volunteers should sign up via the link below and direct questions to the Sandy Ridge LST team at SandyRidge@nw-trail.org
https://goo.gl/forms/X6OxqJk4jxU9o8wg2

SATA Joy Ride
2018-12-02 00:00 - 23:59
Join the Salem Area Trail Alliance for a no-drop group MTB Ride! Route will be determined by the participants at the time of the event. Make sure you are one of them! More details and registration here.

SATA Trail work day at Silver Falls
2018-12-01 09:00 - 13:00
Fall is the time to give back to the trails that treated you so well over the summer. Join the Salem Area Trail Alliance for another dig day up at Silver Falls. Don’t forget to take a spin around these trails while you’re there. They’re rad! More details and registration here.

Stub Williams Creek Horseshoe Trail Work Party
2018-11-30 07:30 - 14:30
In partnership with Trailkeepers of Oregon, NWTA is co-hosting a trail work party at LL Stub Stewart State Park to realign the Williams Creek Horseshoe trail – transforming it from an old, overgrown logging road into an undulating, creekside multi-use trail for hikers, equestrians, and mountain bikers.
The realignment follows the contours of Williams Creek south of the Banks Vernonia State Trail and offers beautiful creek views. The Williams Creek Horseshoe realignment project will provide a cross-country trail riding alternative to the paved BVST between the Shoofly MTB trailhead and the Buxton BVST trailhead.
Work Party Logistics:
8:30am – 3:30pm Friday, November 30
This will be a follow up to a first pass of clearing brush and duff material from the flagged corridor planned for the new trail realignment 4,800 feet in length. The corridor is clear, now is the time to build the trail tread!
Directions to the worksite will be provided to registered volunteers no later than 48 hours prior to the work party date, along with any other necessary information.
Registration:
Volunteers should sign up via the Trailkeepers of Oregon Eventbite site below, and direct questions to David Rogers at StubStewart@nw-trail.org.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stub-new-trail-party-registration-52878614359

NWTS Training Thursdays! Lumberyard Meetup
2018-11-29 18:00 - 19:00

Burn Off The Tryptophan On The Trails At LL Stub Stewart!
2018-11-24 00:00 - 23:59
Join the Portland Area Recreational Cyclists for a post-turkey circuit of Stub! More details and registration here.

Lumberyard Adult Shred Event (21+ only)
2018-11-23 21:00 - 23:00
The Lumberyard is hosting their first Adult Shred event here at the ‘Yard. From 10pm-12am for 21+ riders ONLY. Regular pricing applies. The restaurant and bar WILL BE OPEN!

Women's Black Rideday!
2018-11-23 09:00 - 21:00
Join Proper Cycle Werks and the NWTA for a women’s ride and work off your gluttony from the day before. We’ll be riding out at Growler’s Gulch again. Be sure to register via Facebook for more details and directions to the trail head.

Full Beaver Moon Group MTB Ride
2018-11-21 16:30 - 19:30
Head on out to Hood River and join the crew from Mountain View Cycles for their inaugural Full Beaver Moon group MTB ride! Location TBD, so check out on the Facebook event for updates and bring your lights!

Team Dirt Dig Day @ Alsea Falls
2018-11-17 23:00 - 2018-11-18 22:59
Team Dirt is back at it for another dig day at Alsea Falls. If you got some trail time in down there this season, now’s your chance to give back and bank some karma for next year. More details and registration here. (p.s. they usually do shuttle runs after the dig. Dig it?)

HRATS Post Canyon dig day
2018-11-17 08:30 - 16:00
The HRATS need your help getting the trails at Post Canyon cleaned up from the dry, dry summer. Join them on their last dig day of the fall. #teamworkmakesthedreamwork More details on the HRATS FB page.

Women's MTB Ride & Cornering Workshop
2018-11-17 08:00 - 11:00
Proper Cycle Werks and the Northwest Trail Alliance are hosting a Cornering Workshop followed by an Intermediate Women’s Ride at Growler’s Gulch. Come join a fantastic group of women while we improve our riding skills in a fun, encouraging atmosphere.
We will work on cornering technique and principles at the beginning of the ride. Be sure to test out your new skills on the rest of the ride.
Women ages 18 to 118 are welcome to join!
Intermediate Skill Level can be described as:
-You’ve been mountain biking for at least 1 year or have decent general riding skills and good fitness.
-You’re capable of controlling bike speed and direction on moderate single-track
-Two to three hour rides are just fine
*If you are not quite at this level yet, standby. A ride of your skill level will be in the near future.
More details & registration here.
