Week 2 of a 4-week mtb series for adults (18+ up) at Gateway Green About this event In partnership with Elaine B. Bikes, NWTA presents a 5 week series of beginner/intermediate MTB skills clinics. 18+, please. Topics covered: Trail Basics, Cornering, Braking, Descents, and more! Meet at “The HUB” at Gateway Green (near the pump … Read More
Week 1 of a 4-week MTB series for adults (18+ up) at Gateway Green About this event In partnership with Elaine B. Bikes NWTA presents a 5 week series of beginner/intermediate mtb skills clinics. 18+, please. Topics covered: Trail Basics, Cornering, Braking, Descents and more! Meet at “The HUB” at Gateway Green (near the pump … Read More
Written by Ruandy Albisurez, Community Director ([email protected]) The Northwest Trail Alliance’s first all Black and Indigenous Peoples and People of Color (BIPOC) beginner mountain bike clinic was held July 12, 2022, at Gateway Green Bike Park in Portland Oregon. The original 8 slots filled up in about an hour so a few more spots were … Read More
A beginner jump clinic for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) mountain bikers – Gateway Green 8/4 6:30-8:00 pm. About this event The clinic will be covering basic through intermediate jumping skills This will depend on the class level of comfort. Expect to learn proper body position and form for learning and/or improving current jump … Read More
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