By Ruandy Albisurez On Sunday, October 21, NWTA partnered with Warpaint Magazine to host a BIPOC Intro to Pump Track/Jump Clinic. The weather ended up being a little gray, but that didn’t stop the crew that came out. We had to skip most of the work on the pump track because it was a little … Read More
Learn some basic skills to help get you up to speed riding pump tracks and some jumping basics. Join us for an exciting and inclusive event designed specifically for the BIPOC community! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to improve your skills, this clinic is the perfect opportunity to learn and have fun! Date: Sun … Read More
On the weekend of September 23 & 24, 2023, NWTA hosted a pilot machine operator training program with a beginner class. Seven students – longtime volunteers and crew leads with NWTA – met to learn how to safely operate our mini excavator and get some practice time under local machine building legend Jason Wells. NWTA … Read More
Aug. 14-17, 2023 at Laurelhurst Park Portland’s coolest new bike camp for kids took place during the hottest week of the year! By Elaine Bothe, Coach The week’s weather forecast was in the low 100s but the deep shade on SE Oak Street between SE 37th Ave. and Cesar Chavez Blvd. was refreshingly cool as … Read More
Contributed by Carey Booth I enjoyed the free NWTA class at Easy Climb Trail in Cascade Locks on Sunday, July 16, 2023, with Elaine Bothe. We had bike safety checks and went over the safety ABCs for air, brakes, chain, and crank, etc. My bike is an early 90s Giant brand with no suspension, which … Read More
Attention Parents & Guardians! NWTA in partnership with Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is proud to present basic bike skills for potty-trained kiddos ages 4-6 yrs olds! Registration for this camp is for 4 days (Monday – Thursday). Please be ready to commit to having your rider attend each day. In partnership with PP&R, Project^ … Read More
Attention Parents & Guardians! NWTA in partnership with Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is proud to present basic bike skills for potty-trained kiddos ages 4-6 yrs olds! Registration for this camp is for 4 days (Monday – Thursday). Please be ready to commit to having your rider attend each day. In partnership with PP&R, Project^ … Read More
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 Leapin’ Lizards (intermediates) and split into smaller groups as staffing allows. … Read More
Mountain Bike Skills Camp (M-Th) for Advanced level 7-17-year-olds. Mountain Bike Skills Camp July 31st – August 3rd 9:00 am to 12:00 pm for Ages: 7-17 Registration for this camp is for 4 days (Monday – Thursday). Please be ready to commit to having your rider attend each day. In partnership with Elaine B Bikes, … Read More
Mountain Bike Skills Camp (M-Th) for Intermediate level 7-17-year-olds. Mountain Bike Skills Camp July 31st – August 3rd 9:00 am to 12:00 pm for Ages: 7-17 Registration for this camp is for 4 days (Monday – Thursday). Please be ready to commit to having your rider attend each day. In partnership with Elaine B Bikes, … Read More