Bear Springs Trap XC on Sunday, May 10 All About the Ride: Bear Springs Trap XC OBRA and Friends, please join us this Sunday, May 10, at 10:30 a.m. for the 24th Bear Springs Trap XC! This race is all about the ride…. Read More ›
Hello Trail Lovers, We have important, time-sensitive information regarding upcoming trail closures in Post Canyon. Beginning Monday, May 4, the Forestry Department will be conducting aerial and ground herbicide applications to support reforestation efforts. This work is expected to continue… Read More ›
Filmed over the past two seasons, James Curnock set out to push his riding to the max. With a freestyle BMX background, James effortlessly pilots his Insurgent LS – pulling out some of the most creative moves we’ve seen on… Read More ›
Hello Trail Lovers, We know we’ve sent quite a few emails lately, so we’re making a shift to a more streamlined approach. Going forward, HRATS will be consolidating non-time-sensitive updates into a single newsletter format. The cadence will vary based… Read More ›
📊🚴 CLIMB Rider Report is In… and It’s Big News We’ve been feeling the momentum—and now we’ve got the data to prove it. The 2025 CLIMB Rider Count Report (our first full year of data) shows strong ridership, real economic… Read More ›
April 25th, 2026. GRAVEL IS FULL SPEED AHEAD. 🚨 MARK YOUR CALENDARS 🚨The FSA Cascadia Super Gravel, presented by PNW Components is back for it’s 8th year on April 25th, 2026. New Venue. New Courses. Same Forest. Same Race. On… Read More ›
Blue Mountain Enduro MTB Race May 16-17, 2026 Join us in La Grande for the 5th annual Blue Mountain Enduro Race. This is our opportunity to share our vibrant outdoor community and awesome trail system at Mount Emily Recreation Area…. Read More ›
A True Pacific Northwest XC Series with stops in Oregon, Idaho, and Washington. April 4th – MADRAS MTB – Madras East Hills Trail System (COMPLETED) May 2nd – EAGLE MTB – Ada-Eagle Sports Complex June 7th – WASHOUGAL MTB –… Read More ›
Ride the Dirt Wave 2026 Oregon’s Only Enduro Race Series We are back for our fourth year and have a great lineup for you! Ride the Dirt Wave returns with three incredible venues, three weekends of racing, and one overall… Read More ›
💥2026 SCHEDULE💥 Mark your calendars folks! The 2026 NW Cup Series is upon us! We’ve got a stacked lineup of classic venues and one TBA location that we can’t wait to tell you about 👀 For more info head over… Read More ›
The Yacolt Burn Experience Details A full day of shuttling, demo bikes, food, and fun in support of Evergreen Southwest Chapter! When: June 20th, 9:00am – 4:00pm Where: Yacolt Burn Trailhead, Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/jap498KUfpM7JnPH9 Event Fees Online registration closes June 20th… Read More ›
Stop Chasing Flow // Let the Trail Bring It Flow state is one of the most talked-about experiences in mountain biking, yet it remains one of the least understood. Riders often describe it as being “in the zone,” where everything… Read More ›
Spring shredding 💨 After a few months of snowy winter laps, Reece Wallace takes advantage of the primo trail conditions on his favorite local track, ‘Memphis’, aboard his Glory Advanced. 🎥: Rupert Walker
In this Earth Day edition of Levolution, Paul Stamets explores how solutions to the challenges we face can be found in nature. Through mushrooms, mycelium, movement, and the creativity unlocked by riding bikes, he points to a deeper intelligence woven… Read More ›
Aggy and Lornny’s Big Mountain Adventure When two friends set out to film a big adventure, they find just what they were looking for and then some. Join good buds Graham “Aggy” Agassiz and Eric “Lornny” Lawrenuk as they explore… Read More ›
What Pros Know About Suspension Setup (That You Don’t) The video about suspensions you have been waiting with Steve Matthews himself. Learn more about Vorsprung Suspension here: https://www.vorsprungs… and get an exclusive deal on a combo Telum + Smashpot or… Read More ›
Race #1 Echo Red to Red – March 14th (Completed)Race #2 Mudslinger – April 18th (Completed)Race #3 Coast Hills Classic – May 9thRace #4 Silver Falls XC – May 16thRace #5 Sisters Stampede – May 24thRace #6 Bend Dirt Fest… Read More ›
The BendTrails website, a key resource for Central Oregon mountain bikers, is set to shut down May 31. Its co-founder says the site could continue if a buyer steps in.
We caught up with half of our Dirtbag Factory Racing crew in Port Angeles, WA for Round 1 of the Northwest Cup. A mid-weekend rain storm would keep the conditions spicy, but our crew rallied on with style. Check out… Read More ›
Hello Trail Lovers, Join us for a night of fun, community, and trail support at the HRATS Raffle Fundraiser! 📍April 19th | 5 PM – 9 PM Ferment Brewing, Hood River Every dollar raised goes directly toward building and maintaining… Read More ›
The NW Cup season kicks off with the best weekend in April—where riders, friends, and family from all over the PNW come back together after a long off-season to race some of the best trails on the peninsula. Get more… Read More ›
Opinion; Built in the Berms // Confidence Under Pressure REAL CONFIDENCE IS DISPLAYED IN YOUR ABILITY TO HANDLE ADVERSITY AND STILL FIND A WAY TO COMPETE. On the gate, everything feels sharp and immediate. Your heart is pounding, your focus… Read More ›
Hello Trail Lovers, We are sure you are growing weary of hearing about various trail closures so instead, today we have some great news! Several Post Canyon trails are now re-opened and have significant improvements. There has been an amazing… Read More ›
🚨 Call to action!!Speak NOW or forever complain about not having RAD local trails to ride! The Drift Creek MTB Trail network in the Tillamook State Forest has been planned for over 25 years. It’s time to take it to… Read More ›
The Ride That Lasts a Lifetime Riding bicycles with your children—whether on mountain trails or BMX tracks—creates a shared experience that goes far beyond simple recreation. It becomes a ritual of time spent together, moving through the world side by… Read More ›
Jackson Goldstone is the UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Champion rewriting the sport at 22 years old. From Squamish, British Columbia — the place built to raise a downhill world champion — Jackson breaks down four straight World Cup wins… Read More ›
Pro / Cat 1 Course Preview with Luke Strobel – 2026 NW Cup Round One Aces High → Upper One-Eyed Jack → Rekluse → Upper Pro → Chunderdome → Lower Pro Cat 2 Course Preview with Logan Harrison – 2026… Read More ›
The Hood River Area Trail Stewards, or HRATS, have earned a reputation for building and maintaining some of the highest-quality trails in the Pacific Northwest. Meet the volunteers who keep the wheels turning on our revered Hood River trails.
Hello Everyone, There was a flurry of trail closures this week, primarily due to some salvage logging in Post Canyon. Here is a trail status update for the weekend. There are plenty of trails with good dirt to ride. Post… Read More ›
Strike Mission is the kind of project we will always say yes to. A tight window, the right terrain, the right crew, and a rider like Marcel Hunt who knows exactly how to bring a bike to life. Shot over… Read More ›
Here’s a straightforward look at our upcoming large BMX races, all in one place. You’ll find dates, locations, and key details for each event so you can plan ahead—whether you’re racing or just showing up to watch. Check back regularly… Read More ›
If you like blown-out trails, crowds, and overpriced tourist towns, then Klamath Falls, Oregon, is not for you. Since we first visited back in 2023, Klamath Falls has become a must-ride destination in our calendars each year, thanks to its… Read More ›
Drift Creek Triple Crown We’re known for our innovative race formats, so we’re proud to present a new race in our lineup, the Drift Creek Triple Crown, sponsored by Cascade Bikes and SRAM. Put June 20th on your calendar for… Read More ›
Everyone, Message from Hood River County Forestry: The HRC Tree Farm & trails are a dynamic system, and several updates need to be communicated. Several non-OHV trails will be closed for salvage logging operations starting at 7:00 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, April 1st,2026. … Read More ›
“I love doing tricks and riding jibs. Even on a pedal lap, we’re always stopping to session a bank on the way up the climb, or pulling off the trail to ride an old jump. Halfway through last summer, Zak… Read More ›