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Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance: Our biggest year yet // Yacolt Burn Experience 2026 is in the books!
Thanks for riding with us and supporting your local trails here in the Evergreen Southwest Chapter at our Yacolt Burn Experience on June 20! We had 215 riders join us for shuttles, bike demos, food and fun, making this our… Read More ›
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Hood River Area Trail Stewards: Newsletter for June 23, 2026
Hello Trail Lovers, Summer has officially arrived, and what a spring it has been. The trails have delivered some incredible riding conditions, and judging by the smiles we’ve seen out on the network, our community has been making the most… Read More ›
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The Loam Wolf Podcast: Segmented | Carson Storch
Carson Storch breaks down his favorite segment from North of Nightfall, riding alongside Cam Zink, Darren Berrecloth, and Tom Van Steenbergen on Axel Heiberg Island, with Teton Gravity Research. An absolutely awesome film and a story that is undeniably worthy… Read More ›
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Coyote Run Cyclocross Series 2026
Monday NightCX Race Seriesat Portland International Raceway: Want to get some early ‘cross training in? Want to earn a call-up at the Cyclocross Crusade series? We have the answer! This is the best thing you can do on a Monday… Read More ›
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Pumptrack Locator: Pacific Northwest Pumptracks
Pump Track Locator is dedicated to discovering, documenting, and experiencing the best BMX and Mountain Bike pump tracks around the world. Founded by a long-time BMX rider, our mission is to make it easier for riders to find and enjoy… Read More ›
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Business Casual | The Evil Crew Shreds the New Offering | Evil Bike Co.
We often get asked, “What is the Offering for?” Now, while it’s all good and fun to bust out the Pepe Silvia conspiracy board and pore over geometry charts to find your answer, we figured that it might be best… Read More ›
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Frequency Realm – Vaea Verbeeck
Frequency Realm reflects on those rare moments when rider, terrain, and something larger seem to be carried by a shared current. Credits: Produced by: @SidehitFilmsDirected by: Sidehit Films & @vaea.verbeeckShot by: Laurent Bilodeau & Max TrudelEdited by: Laurent BilodeauColor: Max… Read More ›
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This new coastal trail system is Mind Blowing
Pacific City just got a lot more interesting.Torta MTB is officially open, and we’re celebrating the grand opening of three brand new trails built from scratch in the Coast Range above the Oregon coast. Mossy Hogs, Skidzafernia, and Wavelength. These… Read More ›
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HRATS Update: HRCF Notice // Regulated Use Closure (RUC) in Effect
Hello Trail Lovers, Here in an important announcement from Hood River County Forestry. As of 12:01 am, Tuesday, June 16th, 2026, the Oregon Dept of Forestry Regulated Use Closure (RUC) has gone into effect in Hood River and Wasco County. The… Read More ›
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Christian Rigal X Trailshark – Mossy Hogs
The goal of this project was to break down the barrier between those one off picture perfect video builds that are usually unobtainable to the general public and create something we’d be able to share with everyone to enjoy! We’ve… Read More ›
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Capitol Forest Summer Classic 2026
September 4th – 6th, 2026
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Weekend ribbon cutting – Teanaway Trail System
Last Saturday, the Teanaway Trail System had its grand opening. Twelve years of land acquisition, planning, coalition work, and trail building — all of it came together at the West Fork Teanaway Trailhead in the Kittitas Valley. Evergreen’s Kittitas Chapter… Read More ›
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Drift Creek Triple Crown 2026
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 ›
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MFG Cyclocross 2026
MFG Cyclocross 2026 Race Dates Legendary Seattle cyclocross race series. Six races at the best Seattle venues. • September 13, 2026 • September 27, 2026 • October 11, 2026 • October 25, 2026 • November 8, 2026 • November 22,… Read More ›
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Opinion: Lines, Limits and Letting Go
Opinion: Lines, Limits and Letting Go There are moments on the trail when time compresses into something razor-thin, where hesitation feels heavier than gravity itself. The terrain doesn’t wait for certainty. It presents itself in raw, immediate terms—rocks, roots, drops,… Read More ›
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Alsea Falls Shuttle Weekend
Sign ups are live for our shuttle weekend at Alsea Falls, June 20/21. For $65 get unlimited runs from 9A-3P each day. This is a FUNdraiser, these shuttle events bring the mountain-biking community together, and they help us raise $… 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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Hood River Area Trail Stewards: Reminder // Work Party June 7 – Additional Details
Hello Trail Lovers, The trail system keeps growing, and unfortunately the brush hasn’t gotten the memo. If you’ve ridden Post recently, you’ve probably noticed vegetation starting to close in on many of your favorite routes. This Sunday is your chance to help… Read More ›
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Super Rider: How To Ride Over Anything On Your Mountain Bike
Most riders either walk their bike around obstacles or just hope their suspension deals with it. In this video I’m going to teach you three different ways to ride up and over anything that gets in your way on the… Read More ›
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Capital MTB Trail Breakdown – Evergreen – Camp Fortune
Evergreen is one of the most technical MTB trails at Camp Fortune. In this video, I break down the key features, line choices, and challenges that make this trail such a rewarding ride. Whether you’re planning your first lap or… Read More ›
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BMX Oregon: Upcoming BMX Races
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 ›
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Building the Dream Vol 2. ‘The Lair’ Bend, OR
‘Apollo’ jump line at The Lair was withering into dust, so we took the liberty of reviving it. The goal was to ‘bulletproof’ the line, rebuilding it with immense amounts of dirt so we can easily go in by hand… Read More ›
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Hood River Area Trail Stewards – Newsletter for June 1, 2026
Hello Trail Lovers, The trails are tacky, the days are long, and riding season is in full swing. This newsletter installment covers a little bit of everything: opportunities to lend a hand at upcoming work parties, changes to parts of… Read More ›
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Why I Stepped Away from Mountain Bike Racing and Chose a More Spiritual Way of Riding
Why I Stepped Away from Mountain Bike Racing and Chose a More Spiritual Way of Riding For many years, mountain bike racing was an important part of my life. I loved the excitement of competition, the challenge of pushing my… Read More ›
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Hollywood Mountain Biking | GoPro MISSION1 Series
Scott Secco is a legendary filmmaker. In February he received the all new GoPro Mission 1 Pro with the goal to film a Mountain Bike edit, using only GoPro’s. Here is the result! Use my code REMY10 for any purchase… Read More ›
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Class 1 e-bikes now allowed on Bend-area forest trails
Riders in Bend are getting their first taste of Class 1 e-mountain bike access on Deschutes National Forest trails west of town. Bendr Cyclery hosted demo rides at Phil’s Trailhead to educate riders about the new rules and trail etiquette…. Read More ›
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Memphis: Revitalizing a Vancouver Island Classic Through Shimano Trail Born
Follow the refresh of the trail Memphis on Vancouver Island’s Mt. Prevost and see how Shimano Trail Born and the Cowichan Trail Stewardship Society are investing in the future of mountain biking through sustainable trail building, community partnerships, and the… Read More ›
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Timberline Daydream 2026
Timberline Daydream Sunday, September 6th, 2026 Timberline Lodge27500 E Timberline RdGovernment Camp, OR 97028 Information at https://www.zone5promotions.com/events/timberline-daydream/
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Forbidden Bike Company: Early Days | Laurie Greenland Stacking Laps On Vancouver Island
Laurie Greenland’s first trip to Vancouver Island brought together riding, testing, setup work, data acquisition, and time with the Forbidden engineering team. Over the week, Laurie put laps into an early DH proof-of-concept build using a Dreadnought E front triangle… Read More ›
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Opinion: The Connection Between Cycling, Mood, and Brain Health
The Connection Between Cycling, Mood, and Brain Health Cycling is often viewed as a physical activity that improves cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance, but its effects on mental and cognitive health are equally important. Whether someone rides mountain trails, commutes… Read More ›
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Johnny Helly pinned on Squamish DH tracks!
Johnathan Helly has been on our radar since a handful of us went to race the Psychosis DH, and got absolutely smoked by him. His fast and loose riding style put him on top of our short list of riders… Read More ›
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Ravens Ridge Downhill 2026
Are you ready for white-knuckles and wide-eyes? The Raven Returns June 6th is the return of (the return of) the Raven Ridge Downhill. Dust off the shred-sled, it’s time to put your bike control skills to the test in what’s… Read More ›
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RGB ft. Brandon Semenuk
ö clever shows their true colors in RGB. Chasing light through the contours of the earth, the crew built a world where color becomes emotion. RED — The fire that drives you.GREEN — The calm that grounds you.BLUE — The… Read More ›
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The Yacolt Burn Experience 2026
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 ›
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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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PNW XC MTB Series 2026
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 (COMPLETED) June 7th – WASHOUGAL MTB… Read More ›
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2026 Oregon XC MTB Series
Race #1 Echo Red to Red – March 14th (Completed)Race #2 Mudslinger – April 18th (Completed)Race #3 Coast Hills Classic – May 9th (Completed)Race #4 Silver Falls XC – May 16th (Completed)Race #5 Sisters Stampede – May 24thRace #6 Bend… Read More ›
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Super Rider: 30 Days To Become A Better Mountain Biker
The biggest improvements you can make on the bike aren’t necessarily going to happen on the trail. This is 30 days of focused skill work, broken into one drill per day, designed to completely change how you ride. Whether you’re… Read More ›
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Ride the Dirt Wave Enduro Series
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 ›
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Vital MTB One Lap & Live Scoreboard – NW Cup Round 2, Port Angeles, Washington
Vital MTB ONE LAP – NW CUP ROUND 2, Port Angeles, Washington
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