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SUMMARY:Ride Leader Training at Sandy Ridge - 8/6
DESCRIPTION:NWTA is hosting an Introduction to Ride Leader Training in partnership with Elaine B. Bikes. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\nNWTA is hosting an Introduction to Ride Leader Training in partnership with Elaine B. Bikes. This training is a basic introduction to leading rides and what tasks need to happen before\, during & after a ride\, and what to do if something goes wrong. This training is designed to increase the confidence of anyone interested in leading\, co-leading\, or sweeping (riding at the back) a ride at any level.  \n\n\n\nYou will learn how to describe the trail\, pace your group and set expectations for the ride. We will discuss the difference between a skills/clinic instructor and a ride leader\, important safety considerations and even practice skills to help you monitor your riders and what to do if something unexpected happens along the way! This class is also a good introduction to leading rides for anyone interested in becoming a certified Ride Leader. (Visit https://icp.bike/ride-leader/ for more information) \n\n\n\nLeading or helping with group rides is a fun way to find riding buddies\, share enthusiasm for mountain biking\, build community and grow the sport. As a ride leader you will be introducing people to new ways to enjoy a ride more comfortably\, safely\, and confidently. You will also be increasing trail stewardship by getting riders at any level\, especially beginners into the sport or a new to them trail system and creating community for folks new to the area. This training is open to all levels of riders; beginner to advanced.  \n\n\n\nNote: This is not a skills clinic\, and skills will not be coached at this clinic \n\n\n\nThis class is limited to NWTA members (see other information on how to become a member if you are not already).  \n\n\n\nPre-registration for this training is required. \n\n\n\nTopics covered in training: \n\n\n\n\nPreparing for a ride\, including planning and the ride\, \n\n\n\nLearning what goes in your backpack and what to bring along\n\n\n\nHow to assess whether a rider is at a level to enjoy the ride you’re planning\n\n\n\nHow to manage the group and what to do if something goes wrong\n\n\n\nHow to describe upcoming trail features\n\n\n\nPractice leading and sweeping a ride\n\n\n\nDiscussing liability: what is your exposure? Do you need insurance or permits?\n\n\n\nRecommendations for additional education and resource\n\n\n\nThis training can help prepare a person to succeed in the BICP’s standalone Ride Leader Certification online course. This certification is not necessary to hold group rides for NWTA.\n\n\n\n\nQualifications & Commitments: \n\n\n\n\nRepresent and follow NWTA trail etiquette \n\n\n\nAbility to commit to leading 1-2 rides per year\, weekday evenings or weekends (sign up link)\n\n\n\nUnderstand the difference between a ride leader and an instructor. A ride leader is watching out for safety concerns and cannot teach/coach on skills\n\n\n\nUnderstand that leading a ride\, is not hosting a clinic/ teaching skills\n\n\n\nKnowledge and comfort of local trails\n\n\n\nEnjoying riding in a group setting\n\n\n\nWillingness and ability to create a safe and fun engaging environment\n\n\n\nCurrent First aid/CPR certification or a Wilderness First Aid certification is highly recommended for ride leaders (it is not required for attendance in this training)\n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring: \n\n\n\nRequired Gear:  \n\n\n\n\nA properly fitting helmet in good condition \n\n\n\nWater bottle and snacks\n\n\n\nClothing appropriate for the weather\n\n\n\nTools for moving the seat up and down if necessary\n\n\n\nPack to carry layers\, snacks\, tools and water\n\n\n\nBike: For this class\, you may bring a mountain bike or hybrid in good working condition with tires suitable for dirt trails. No kickstands or street/smooth tires. Flat pedals are recommended but not required. Fenders are OK as long as they don’t make noise or interfere with the seat\, because we may move the seat up and down for some demos\n\n\n\n\nRecommended Gear: \n\n\n\n\nFull fingered gloves\n\n\n\nKnee and elbow protection\n\n\n\nEye protection\n\n\n\nTools and supplies to change a flat tire\n\n\n\n\nDate\, Time & Location: \n\n\n\nSunday\, August 6th 2023\, Sandy Ridge\, 9a-12p  \n\n\n\nA social to be hosted afterwards \n\n\n\nOther information: \n\n\n\nNorthwest Trail Alliance (NWTA) is a membership organization dedicated to creating\, enhancing\, and protecting mountain bike riding opportunities; advocating for trail access; promoting responsible mountain biking; and building\, maintaining\, and riding sustainable trails. Membership dollars support all of NWTA’s work\, including hosting ride leader trainings such as these. Please support the local MTB community and our work through membership: https://nw-trail.org/join/ \n\n\n\nHave questions? Email elaine.b@elainebbikes.com or chloeh@NW-trails.org
URL:https://nw-trail.org/event/ride-leader-training-at-sandy-ridge-8-6/
LOCATION:Sandy Ridge Trail System\, 62700 EAST BARLOW TRAIL ROAD\, Brightwood\, OR\, 97011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clinic,Lead,Learn,Sandy Ridge,Skills Clinic
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SUMMARY:NW Trail Sister's Dig Series: Trail Maintenance at Sandy Ridge - 2/4
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second installment of the NW Trail Sister’s Dig Series: Trail Maintenance sponsored by Fat Tire Farm! \nREGISTER HERE. \nDIG SEASON IS HERE! Are you ready to get dirty? \nJoin us at Sandy Ridge for the second installment of the NW Trail Sisters Dig Series – Trail Maintenance. We will focus on drainage mitigation\, tread improvement and the overall nuts and bolts of trail maintenance. If that doesn’t sound like enough fun\, Fat Tire Farm will be providing post-dig eats\, drinks\, and shuttles (yup – you read correctly\, SHUTTLES). \nThe dig series is a set of dig days dedicated to skills and confidence building. We have four digs scheduled at multiple locations where we will cover the ins-and-outs of trail building in a fun and supportive environment. \nWe welcome all women and non-binary folks interested in trail building to join us! No prior digging experience is necessary. \nWaiver: Once registered\, please sign the waiver HERE. \nWhat to bring: \n\nWarm clothing & extra layers: We will be outside in the cold\, dress warm and bring extra layers.\nRain jacket (and pants if you have them): It’s January in the PNW\, odds are high it’ll rain and that doesn’t stop us from digging!\nGloves (waterproof are best): It wouldn’t hurt to bring an extra pair\, too. Cold hands suck!\nSturdy shoes\nHelmet or hard hat (required)\nEye protection\nWater\nSnacks & lunch\n\nTOOLS WILL BE PROVIDED. You are not required to bring any tools\, but if you have your own folding saw\, loppers\, rake\, shovel\, or hoe\, feel free to bring it. \nThese events are made possible by NWTA membership dollars. Join NWTA and become one of nearly 6\,000 mountain bikers stewarding trails together in NW Oregon and SW Washington. \nThese events are very popular and sell out quickly. If you are unable to attend for any reason\, please cancel your registration with AT LEAST 24 hours notice so others on the waitlist have an opportunity to come. \nQuestions? Shoot them over to Nancy @ nancys@nw-trail.org
URL:https://nw-trail.org/event/nw-trail-sisters-dig-series-trail-maintenance-at-sandy-ridge-2-4/
LOCATION:Sandy Ridge Trail System\, 62700 EAST BARLOW TRAIL ROAD\, Brightwood\, OR\, 97011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clinic,Dig Days,Learn,NW Trail Sisters,Sandy Ridge,Skills Clinic,Social,Women's Events,Women/Trans/Femme
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SUMMARY:TSI Trail School @ Sandy Ridge - 12/11
DESCRIPTION:NWTA’s Trail Sustainability Institute will be hosting Trail School at Sandy Ridge. \nREGISTER HERE. \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\n\nTrail School teaches the fundamental skills needed to maintain our trails. Participants will be learning safety techniques and tool identification/uses\, as well as hands-on training of corridor clearing\, drainage\, tread repair and benchwork. \nNorthwest Trail Alliance’s Trail Sustainability Institute’s goal is to foster a culture of land stewardship within the mountain bike community. By training people to build sustainable trails\, and by training people to lead crews of trail builders\, we are raising the level of our own stewardship\, and increasing our capacity to build and maintain quality trails. \nOnce registered\, please sign the waiver HERE \nWhat to wear: \n– Work clothes: Light long sleeve shirt\, Long Pants (no shorts)\, Boots\, Gloves\, Eye Protection & Gloves \n– Jacket (be prepared) \n– Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory) \n-Gloves \n-Face mask\, if desired \nWhat to Bring: \n– Water \n– Snacks \n– Lunch \nSTART time is 10am. Please have yourself and your gear ready by that time. You may find it helpful to arrive 15 minutes early. \n*COMMITMENT* We understand life happens\, if you are unable to attend\, please let us know AT LEAST 24 hours in advance. This allows other people the opportunity to attend. \nPlease email NancyS@nw-trail.org with any questions you may have.
URL:https://nw-trail.org/event/tsi-trail-school-sandy-ridge-12-11/
LOCATION:Sandy Ridge Trail System\, 62700 EAST BARLOW TRAIL ROAD\, Brightwood\, OR\, 97011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lead,Learn,Sandy Ridge,Trail Sustainability Institute
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SUMMARY:NW Trail Sisters Gear Swap on 10/3
DESCRIPTION:Got Gear?? Those gloves that don’t quite fit\, a jersey that’s not your color\, those pedals that didn’t quite work out. \n\n\n\nNW Trail Sisters are hosting a FREE MTB gear swap and ride at Sandy Ridge Sunday\, Oct 3.  \n\n\n\nHow to Participate \n\n\n\nCome to the Sandy Ridge parking lot on Sunday\, Oct 3\, 10:00 to 3 PM. \n\n\n\nWould you mind bringing extra/unused gear (clothing\, jackets\, shoes\, gloves\, helmets\, pedals\, tools)? Clean/undamaged only\, please. \n\n\n\nIf you don’t have any extra\, take some stuff home with you! The idea is to get our extra gear out of closets and bags and into the community (vs. the landfill!). \n\n\n\nThis is a FREE “swap”-style event … not a sale! Browse the tables and take what you can use. Please bring your own reusable shopping bag.  \n\n\n\nRides will leave from the parking lot at 10:30 and 11:30. Signups required\, links below: \n\n\n\nTrail Sister’s Beginner Level Ride @ Sandy RidgeTrail Sister’s Intermediate Ride @ Sandy Ridge\n\n\n\nWe’ll have snacks and beverages throughout the day.  \n\n\n\nGuidelines \n\n\n\nBring what you can\, take what you need. \n\n\n\nThere will be a donation jar to contribute to NW Trail Sisters events. \n\n\n\nCOVID Precautions \n\n\n\nWe ask that you are masked up and keep your distance while you participate\, vaccinated or not. \n\n\n\nHave questions? Email nancys@nw-trail.org
URL:https://nw-trail.org/event/nw-trail-sisters-gear-swap-on-10-3/
LOCATION:Sandy Ridge Trail System\, 62700 EAST BARLOW TRAIL ROAD\, Brightwood\, OR\, 97011\, United States
CATEGORIES:NWTA Events,Sandy Ridge,Social,Women's Events,Women/Trans/Femme
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