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Opinion: The Link Between Float Tanks and Performance
The Link Between Float Tanks and Performance Mountain biking demands strength, focus, and resilience, both physically and mentally. Riders push through technical terrain, steep climbs, and long descents that tax the body and mind. While training, nutrition, and recovery routines… Read More ›
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Super Rider: I Built A Hardtail That Does Everything
I finally put together the bike that I’ve been dreaming of – the perfect combination of parts to unlock the style of riding that challenges me the most, but also helps me teach the maximum amount of skills on this… Read More ›
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SKYLINES | Alden Pate & Crestline Bikes
Alden Pate is back on Crestline Bikes for 2026! Founded in Los Angeles, CA and later moved to Bellingham, WA. Crestline shares its roots in both green forests and iconic DH tracks! SKYLINES highlights Crestline’s full heritage. About Lazy Sundays… Read More ›
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2026 Sturdy Dirty Enduro
July 18th, 2026 The largest women’s mountain bike enduro race in the U.S. is back for its 12th year. Website Facebook YouTube
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Transition Bikes: All business and no fun at the 2025 Company Trip
See what went down at our annual company retreat in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Video: Myles Trainer Tag along for all Transition adventures and two-wheeled fun through our channels below! Party in the woods with Transition Bikes on:🌲 Youtube:… Read More ›
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Opinion: The Art of Recovery // Healing Right After a Mountain Bike Injury
The Art of Recovery: Healing Right After a Mountain Bike Injury With all the injuries at this year’s Red Bull Rampage—and my own dislocated shoulder and sprained ankles—it’s hard not to reflect on what recovery really means. These moments remind… Read More ›
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2026 Oregon XC MTB Series
Race #1 Echo Red to Red – March 14thRace #2 Bonecrusher XC – April 4th TentativelyRace #3 Mudslinger – April 18thRace #4 Coast Hills Classic – May 9th TentativelyRace #5 Silver Falls XC – May 16thRace #6 Sisters Stampede –… Read More ›
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Super Rider: Making the World’s Most Precise Bike Wheels (With WWII-Era Machines)
I got to visit the Chris King factory to watch a giant chunk of aluminum turn into my new wheelset. Join me for a look behind the scenes of how some of the most precise bike parts are created –… Read More ›
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Reece Wallace: Flying My Plane to Ride Washington’s Best MTB Trails
Flew my plane from Vancouver Island to ride some of the best public mountain bike trails in Bellingham, Washington. ‘Reece10’ for 10% off all SportRx eyewear here! https://alnk.to/hsyPcnV We explored the Galbraith trail network, which is arguably the best public… Read More ›
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Central Oregon Trail Alliance: Strategic Plan 2030
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Cascadia Super Gravel 2026
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 ›
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2026 Northwest Cup Downhill MTB Schedule
💥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 ›
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2026 Cascadia Dirt Cup Schedule
2026 CASCADIA DIRT CUP SERIES Website Facebook Instagram YouTube ROUND 1: North SlopeROUND 2: Raging River ROUND 3: Yacolt BurnROUND 4: NW Tune-Up Galbraith ROUND 5: Tiger MountainROUND 6: Post Canyon
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13th Annual Hub A-Palooza
WHAT IS HUBAPALOOZA? Hub-a-Palooza is a 3 day mountain bike festival that takes place at Beacon Hill (Camp Sekani) in Spokane, WA March 27-29, 2026; past participants would tell you that it is the best way to start off your race season…. Read More ›
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When the World Was Made of BMX and Summer Light
It’s the 80s, back when every plan started with a landline and a whole lot of hope. We circle around the kitchen phone, dialing the same numbers we always do, listening to the long ring on the other end. No… Read More ›
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Reborn Bikes: Putting more people on refurbished bikes
Reborn Bikes: Where every bicycle gets a second life, and every person gets a new opportunity for mobility, independence and community connection. Website: https://rebornbikes.org/ https://rebornbikes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMPACT_COMPRESSED_GOOD.pdf
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The Outsider MTB: This 4.5 Mile Trail Is One of the PNW’s Most Underrated Rides | King Castle Trail
Riding one of the most underrated mountain bike trails in the Pacific Northwest.The King Castle Trail in Oregon completely caught me off guard – incredible forest riding, flowy singletrack, and way more fun packed into 4.5 miles than I expected…. Read More ›
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MTB Co-op: Riding shouldn’t be this good in January | Side Hustle at Tiger Mountain
Riding shouldn’t be this good in January. Today we’re riding Side Hustle at Tiger Mountain in absolutely unreal mid winter conditions. Fast, dry, and flowing, easily the best I’ve ever experienced this trail, especially for this time of year. Side… Read More ›
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Vacation Town | The Forbidden Crew Come Home To Roost
Last summer, some of the Forbidden Bikes crew spent five days truck camping and mountain biking in and around the best trail riding Vacation Town on Vancouver Island, Cumberland BC. A town that has shaped the way we ride and… Read More ›
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Evergreen MTB Association: Trillium MTB trail at Cheasty in Seattle
It’s Trail Tuesday featuring Trillium, one of the newer trails at Cheasty in Seattle!🌲 Trail Name: Trillium🌲 Trail System: Cheasty🌲 Trail Difficulty: 🟦 Intermediate🌲 Trail Length: 1 mile, one-way🌲 Trail Description: The north loop at Cheasty Greenspace marks the completion… Read More ›
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Super Rider: Building My Daughter’s First REAL Mountain Bike
It’s time to upgrade my daughter Violet to a proper full suspension mountain bike! She’s outgrown her first bike and she’s ready for the real deal. After surprising her with a new Marin Rift Zone Jr, the next step was… Read More ›
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Sisters Stampede Hosting the 2026 OBRA MTB XC Championships!
Exciting news! The iconic Sisters Stampede mountain bike race—established in 2010—will host the 2026 OBRA MTB XC Championships on Sunday, May 24, in Sisters, Oregon. The hard-working crew at Mudslinger Events is providing 28 championship races at the Stampede—with 22 on the long course and 6… Read More ›
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George Brannigan in BC // RNDM
George Brannigan doing what he does best in BC’s interior
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Closing A Chapter | Ryder’s Supernought Sendoff | Side Hits 14
Over the past two seasons, Ryder Wilson has pushed hard and left his mark on the result sheets. Relentless work ethic, sharp focus, and outright speed translated into standout results when it counted. We’ve been stoked to have Ryder flying… Read More ›
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Transition Bikes: Hayden Damon puts his demo Smuggler through the wringer!
There have been a ton of freeriders who have honed their skills in Bellingham, Hayden Damon being one of them. The coolest part of everyone coming out of Bellingham is that they aren’t just good at hitting jumps. With endless… Read More ›
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Westside Mountain Bike Series
WSMTB 2026 schedule Feb 1 Swan CreekFeb 8 Soaring EagleFeb 22 TBA (the birthday party race!)Mar 1 360Mar 8 KettlesMar 22 Lord HillMar 29 States / Henry’s Ridge About the Series Early season cross country mountain bike racing for the… Read More ›
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The Outsider MTB: My First Backcountry IMBA Epic | O’Leary Trail, Oregon
Riding O’Leary Trail had been on my list for a long time and it lived up to it. This is an official IMBA Epic tucked deep in Oregon’s backcountry near McKenzie Bridge. Remote, exposed, and very mentally attentive. Long climbs,… Read More ›
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Friends of the Columbia Gorge: Shared Wild // Where Community Rides Forward
“Shared Wild: Where Community Rides Forward” tells the story of how youth mountain biking in the Columbia Gorge can be about more than trails and technical skills. It can be a pathway to confidence, belonging, and connection to place. Set… Read More ›
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While the Sun’s Still Here II – Farewell Holonko
One last Caleb Holonko edit – black and white, classic BC rain, slow pace, loud feelings. The kind of riding that feels like a memory while you’re still watching it happen. This one’s a little sentimental. A quiet goodbye to… Read More ›
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Forbidden Bike Company: Bandit | A Wild Ride For Nic Court
After a day of digging, riding, and clipping, Nic was enjoying a couple of post-ride bevvies. When he got back to his truck, he found his locks cut and his Druid and Dreadnought stolen. Nic wasted no time and reached… Read More ›
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Mons Royale: THREADS IN THE DIRT with Matthew Fairbrother
Presenting THREADS IN THE DIRT. Matthew Fairbrother stitches the Sea to Sky corridor together in one single thread of riding: Linking the biggest descents in Pemberton, Whistler, Squamish and North Vancouver into one continuous ultra-endurance mission. One huge line. One… Read More ›
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Coastal lap w/ Brandon Semeunk & Remy Morton
Tagged on for a lap with two legends at CGP.
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The Loam Wolf: The BEST Blue Flow Trail In Oregon? Chinquapin in Klamath Falls
It starts out a little slow but it just gets faster and flowier! This trail is an absolute blast, great for riders at any skill level. It is long, has a great mix of jumps and some of the best… Read More ›
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Matt Hunter At One with Stumpjumper 15 EVO w/ Shimano Di2
Matt Hunter and his Stumpjumper 15 EVO w/ Shimano Di2 rally every berm, ridge line, and jump as if they were joined as one. Both are calm and present among the rapid pace and roosted dust. For trails that are… Read More ›
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DirtWire TV: High Cascades 100 2025 // Moon Dust & Mountains
Sat July 19, 2025Bend, ORInterviews, stories, and action from the High Cascades 100.Register for the 2026 event here:https://www.bikereg.co… Chapters: 0:00 – Why do 10 High Cascades?0:19 – Intro1:15 – 10 Barrel Brewing course preview2:49 – Sagebrush Cycles tech tips3:59 –… Read More ›
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Andrew Cavaye shreds the Epocalypse | Evil Bikes
Krampus felt like being nice this year and left a little treat for you this Holiday season… Learn more about the Epocalypse here: https://evil-bikes.com… Video: Josh WoodwardFeaturing: Andrew CavayeSong: Daydreaming – Radiohead
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HRATS Update: The Hood River County Forest and all trails are closed to the public at this time
Hello Everyone, We just got word from the Hood River County Forestry Dept. The Hood River County Forest and all trails are closed to the public at this time. This means Post Canyon trails are closed. HRATS HRATS Instagram From… Read More ›
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2025 HRATS End of the Year Letter
Dear HRATS Supporters, As 2025 draws to a close, we at Hood River Area Trail Stewards (HRATS) are reflecting on the incredible progress made to our local trail systems this year. None of it would have been possible without the… Read More ›
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Opinion: From Mat to Trail // How Yoga Elevates Your Mountain Biking Game
From Mat to Trail // How Yoga Elevates Your Mountain Biking Game Mountain biking is often framed as a test of strength, speed, and technical skill, but those who ride long enough learn that success on the trail depends just… Read More ›
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2025 Evergreen Community Meeting & Year-In-Review (Virtual)
In case you couldn’t join us live, here’s the Zoom recording of our 2025 Evergreen Community Meeting & Year-In-Review (Virtual) Hear from our Executive Director Eddie Espinosa and Board President Tony Hickock:⭐️ 2025 accomplishments⭐️ 2025 Volunteers of the Year⭐️ Updates… Read More ›
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