Come hone those freeride skills and get some airtime with River City Bicycles and the NWTA at Gateway Green on August 28th! Come hone those freeride skills and get some airtime with River City Bicycles and the NWTA at Gateway Green on August 28th! This will not be a skills clinic, but rather a low-key … Read More
Written by Elaine Bothe, NWTA Instructor “How many fingers am I holding up?” the instructor called out to the riders as they rode their bikes away from her. “Four!” said one. “Two!” said another. “Six!” All five participants got their answers correct during this “Looking Back while Riding” drill during the NWTA Intro to Ride … Read More
A class for BIPOC folks (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) interested in learning beginner mountain bike skills and techniques – Gateway Green 7/12 6:00-8:00 pm. About this event Have you ever wanted to learn more about Mountain biking and develop fundamental bike handling skills to help you progress faster? Join us for our BIPOC Beginner … Read More
A class for those interested in learning how to lead mountain bike group rides – Gateway Green 6/28 5:30-8:00 pm. About this event In partnership with Elaine B. Bikes, NWTA presents Ride Leader Training for those interested in leading mountain bike group rides. Leading or helping with group rides is a fun way to find … Read More
Written by Elaine Bothe, NWTA Instructor Big weekend for more kids on bikes! We came, we saw, and we brought bikes! The weekend of May 13-15, 2022, included three kids’ Beginner “Green Gecko” level classes in two different locations. With a fleet of eight capable Marlin hardtails in sizes XXS to M and several helmets … Read More
Congratulations to our very own Tim Copeman for being recognized by The Portland Parks Foundation as a 2022 U.S. Bank Parks Champion. “Tim is one of the Northwest Trail Alliance (NWTA) trail Stewards in Gateway Green. Tim’s support of the park in trail maintenance tasks keeps the park inviting and safe for the riders. Tim … Read More
Mountain Bike Skills Class for Beginner/Intermediate 8-11-year-olds About this event Friday, May 13th, 2022, from 4:00 – 6 pm For Ages: 8-11 Cost: $10 donation to NWTA (scholarships available) Drop off & Pick up location: Gateway Fred Meyer Parking Lot, Corner of NE 99th & NE Pacific Event Location: Gateway Green Rider Experience: Beginner/intermediate with … Read More
Written by Paul Hobson, Vice President ([email protected]) On Sunday, March 27, instructors from NWTA Trail Sustainability Institute and eight new trail stewards gather at Gateway Green for the final Trail School session of the year. During class, students learned the ins and outs of trail anatomy, how water is managed on trails in the Pacific … Read More
Written by Allie Hurtgen Just in time for riding season, NWTA now has three new BICP Certified Fundamental Skills Instructors! The three-day course took place on March 25 – 27 at Gateway Green and was led by coach and instructor, Elaine Bothe. We were joined by an instructor in training, Molly with the Cycle Effect … Read More
Due to inclement weather and snowy conditions, we’re canceling the Ride Leader training scheduled for April 12 at Gateway Green. We will offer it again soon. A class for those interested in learning how to lead mountain bike group rides – Gateway Green 4/12 5-7:30pm. About this event In partnership with Elaine B. Bikes, NWTA … Read More