Here’s your NWTA Weekly Roundup of all the MTB-related happenings locally and a little further afield. Look for updates on or around Wednesday each week and check out our Community Calendar for longer range planning. We hope to see you on the trail!
*Inclusion in this list does not denote an NWTA connection; we’re here to spread the word for all our friends and partners across the region.
NOTE: Unless a group ride indicates that it is an NWTA or NW Trail Sisters ride, it is not affiliated with the NWTA. Please be prepared to self-support on any group ride or event that you attend and be mindful of the skill level required to participate. If you’re unsure of your level, check out our skill level guide as a starting point.
Wednesday, May 2
Ride! Dirty Fingers Wednesday evening ladies-only ride! Meet at Dirty Fingers in Hood River. Roll out at 5:30 sharp. Guided tour of Post Canyon followed by drinks and chats back at the shop. A group of NW Trail Sisters are carpooling out for this. Let ‘em know if you want to join!
Looking for an evening ride a little closer to home? Join the Columbia River MTB Meetup group for an after work ride at Stub.
Trail Karma: Team Dirt will be back out at Mac Forest working on their new line.
Thursday, 5/3
Ride! Is that sniffle a cold? You should probably call in sick to work and head to the coast range with the Columbia River MTB Meetup group for an intermediate co-ed ride or out to the Gorge with the West Side Women’s MTB Adventures Meetup group for a beginner-friendly women’s ride.
Also, Ladies’ night @ the Lumberyard starting at 6.
Friday, 5/4
Social: Filmed by Bike is back! Three days of bike-related movie short fun and festivities. Secure your tickets, bring a friend and get some bike stoke on!
Ride! The local MTB meetup groups are warming up. Join the Women’s MTB meetup at Sandy Ridge for a mid-day, intermediate group ride! Dude friends and significant others are welcome.
Saturday, 5/5
Ride! It’s International Women’s Mountain Biking Day! Where will you be riding to celebrate? Join the discussion on Facebook and show off your pics #NWLadyShred.
Join the NW Trail Sisters and River City for a no-drop, beginner-friendly women’s ride. MTB coach Elaine Bothe will be there to give skills tips and you’ll meet other rad lady shredders! Meet at the Lumberyard at 1 then we’ll ride over to Gateway Green together.
Social: Filmed by Bike is back! Three days of bike-related movie short fun and festivities. Secure your tickets, bring a friend and get some bike stoke on! psst! The adventure (e.g. MTB) portion of the festival is Saturday night at 8 p.m.
Trail Karma: NWTA will be doing some trail work out at Stub. This is a small trail project and limited to 10-16 volunteers. If you want to help out, let ‘em know. Registration is required.
If you still want to get your hands dirty, there’s another dig day down at Alsea Falls. See their FB for more details and registration.
Sunday, 5/6
Social: Filmed by Bike is back! Three days of bike-related movie short fun and festivities. Secure your tickets, bring a friend and get some bike stoke on!
Race: The Mountain Man Challenge kicks off with the Dog River Super D. Meet up at the trailhead at 9 and the race starts at 11. Did we mention the shuttles?! More details and registration over on Fat Tire Farm’s website.
Monday, 5/7
Ride! River City is kicking off their Mondays of May women’s rides. Meet at the Syncline trailhead at 10. Need a ride? Want more details? Contact River City’s Lisa Luna.
Advocate: If you recreate in the Central Cascades you may want to make a trip down to Salem for this informational community open house with the USFS. The meeting is from 6:30-8:30.
Wednesday, 5/9
Ride! Dirty Fingers Wednesday evening ladies-only ride! Meet at Dirty Fingers in Hood River. Roll out at 5:30 sharp. Guided tour of Post Canyon followed by drinks and chats back at the shop.
Thursday, 5/10
Ride! Ladies’ night @ the Lumberyard starting at 6.
Clinic: Whether you’re new to bikepacking or a bikepacking veteran, you’ve still gotta eat. Join the Oregon Timber Trail Alliance for a Cooking in the Backcountry clinic. 6-9 p.m. @ Velo Cult.
SAVE THE DATE:
5/19/18 – NW Trail Sisters ride with River City @ Family Man or EasyCLIMB
5/19/18 – LapQuest @ Stub Stewart!
5/20/18 – Sandy Ridge dig day.
What’s coming up that you’re stoked about? Let us know by emailing [email protected].
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