group rides

GOOD DIRT, Stop 1: Women-Led at Rocky Point – 5/11

Ride MTB with River City Bicycles and NWTA! Back by popular demand, our social mtb trail rides hosted in partnership with Northwest Trail Alliance… These are trail rides–requiring a modern trail-capable mountain bikes, 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, … Read More

Kids’ Ride at Newell Creek Canyon – 8/20

Kids’ guided mountain bike ride at Newell Creek Canyon; ages 7-12. Join us for a guided ride on some of the best trails around!  These rides will start out with reviewing the most basic skills and will offer light instruction as needed for particular features. We will split the group into Green Geckos (beginners) and … Read More

CANCELED // Ride Leader Training For Group Rides on 4/12

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

Dig Days, Rides, Demos, Shuttles & More!

Summer is just around the corner and, although the rain has set in again, there’s still too much fun to be had on the trail and off to keep track of.  Here’s your NWTA roundup of all of the MTB-related happenings locally and a little further afield. Check out our Community Calendar for longer range … Read More

St. Patty’s Women’s Intermediate Ride

Earn your green beer this year! Join Northwest Trail Alliance & Proper Cycle Werks & Skate for a Intermediate/Advanced ride at Growlers Gulch. This ride will make up for all the calories your celebrating will accrue! Dress to Impress! Green-Your-Gear @ Growler’s, Gals! We ask that you evaluate your skill level in an honest manner to … Read More

Group Ride + DOD event

Last weekend a large group of NWTA members joined the Disciples Of Dirt (DOD) for their annual “All Comer’s Meet” and explored the trails at Carpenter Bypass (Whypass). Groups in attendance included Disciples of Dirt (DOD), Northwest Trail Alliance (NWTA), Team Dirt, and Salem Area Trail Alliance (SATA). DOD volunteers have been building and maintaining this … Read More

2 events completed, 3 more this week + more next week

This week; we are riding indoors, riding outdoors, and riding in the mountains (plus a campout). Next week we have a Happy Hour, pub crawl, more riding, and a large kids event. See the “Events” for more details. All are great options for connecting with fellow riders and meeting new friends.   Join us! https://nw-trail.org/events/trail-fest-2016/