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HRATS Update: 4/3/2026 Trail Closure Updates
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 ›
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STRIKE MISSION | Marcel Hunt Wastes No Time
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 ›
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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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The Loam Wolf: Secret MTB Paradise Hidden in Klamath Falls, Oregon
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 ›
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HRATS Update: Post Canyon Closures for Salvage Logging 4/1/2026
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 ›
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Don’t Tap The Glass’ ft Dylan Siggers and Zak Mousseau
“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 ›
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Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injury in Mountain Biking and BMX
In 2018, my life changed in an instant when I suffered a concussion and traumatic brain injury. What I thought would be a temporary setback turned into a year and a half of lingering symptoms—pain that seemed to come from… Read More ›
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Maya | A Self-Shot Short Film with My Trail Dog
A ride in the woods with my dog, Maya. Trail Dog Maya Riding, Filming & Editing Jason Lucas Music Flume by Bon Iver
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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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HYDRO with Torsenn Brown
Torsenn Brown spent the last 2 years building jumps and stacking footage to fully cement his transition from racer to freerider. With a background in DH racing, combined with a childhood spent on the ski slopes, Torsenn has crafted his… Read More ›
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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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Voice Over Trail Reviews: Jungle Hill
Jungle Hill is part of the Kettle Crest trail system in Northeastern Washington state. https://www.patreon.com/voiceovertrails Facebook
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The dangerous pursuit of a downhill racing dream | Oregon Field Guide
At 18, Alyana Van Horn is surging toward professional downhill mountain biking. The Medford standout has stacked regional wins and is now pushing into the national circuit, with new sponsorships easing the sport’s steep costs. Backed by a devoted family… Read More ›
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FOR ALL RIDERS | Building Trails & Community | New Documentary Coming Soon
𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝘼𝙡𝙡 𝙍𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨, our new documentary, premieres April 23 at REI Seattle Flagship Store 📽️ This film goes behind the scenes of how we build and update trails to accommodate adaptive mountain bikes (aMTB), and how we are growing a… Read More ›
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Super Rider: How To Back Wheel Hop (And Why It Makes You A Better Rider)
Back wheel hops are one of the most fun skills you can learn on a mountain bike, and they’ll make you a better rider in ways you might not expect. In this video, we go through everything you need to… Read More ›
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Gravity Racing in the Tillamook State Forest
Who’s ready for a gravity-fueled racing series in the Tillamook State Forest this June? June 6th and June 20th will be some of the most fun racing you’ll ever experience, all in support of the our mind-blowing new trail coming… Read More ›
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Shift: Indigenous Youth Transform a Yukon Town with Mountain Biking | MTB Documentary
How a small northern community turned mountain biking into a movement. Shift is an inspiring documentary about the Indigenous youth of Carcross who spent over a decade transforming their traditional trails into one of the most exciting mountain biking destinations… Read More ›
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HRATS: Whoopdee Closure and Post Canyon Update
Happy Spring Trail Lovers, Whoopdee Update: Currently Whoopdee is completely closed due to logging. As soon as Green Diamond notifies us that we can access the trails again we will begin to get the trail reconstructed and reopened. We do… Read More ›
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You have been setting up your bike wrong, fix it by doing that
Having a nice bike is great, but knowing how to set it up is mandatory in order to get the best out of it!
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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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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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Loyal to the Soil Ep. 1: From Nothing to Something
We teamed up with Shimano and their Trailborn program to create a new trail on our local hill, Galbraith Mountain. Trailborn is a funding initiative created by the component company, Shimano, that provides funding to trail projects across the world…. Read More ›
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State Bicycle Co: The Klunkpackers // Episodes 1 & 2
Ep.1 | The Roslyn Ramble In this episode, The Klunkpackers load up their klunkers and head out from North Bend, Washington on a three-day two-night bikepacking adventure along the Palouse to Cascades Trail. The trail takes them up into the… Read More ›
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Forbidden Reya | Rhys Verner Rides Hornby Island
Meet Reya. Forbidden’s new short-travel trail bike built for speed, efficiency, and confidence. Sporty enough for big days, sturdy enough for rough ones, and engineered to deliver far more fun than the travel numbers suggest. Designed with proportional geometry and… Read More ›
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2026 OBRA Championships
2026 OBRA Championships Mountain Bike Championships Sisters Stampede on Sunday, May 24 Road Race Championships The Dalles Omnium – Day 1 on Saturday, June 13 Time Trial Championships The Dalles Omnium – Day 2 on Sunday, June 14 Criterium Championships Portland Criterium –… Read More ›
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Anthill Films: How Sound Design Brings Jackson Goldstone’s Anytime Segment to Life | Anatomy of Sound
Ever wondered what Jackson Goldstone’s riding actually sounds like? Experience how Anthill Sounds’ Sound Supervisor, Jonathan Osborne, deconstructs — and then rebuilds — audio layers to craft a rich, immersive film sound design and soundscape. Created in partnership with Shimano… Read More ›
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Opinion: The Healing Rhythm of the Ride
The Healing Rhythm of the Ride Mental health is often discussed in terms of therapy, medication, or mindfulness, but there is another path that many people overlook: physical exhaustion earned through meaningful effort. The human mind was not designed to… Read More ›
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11.5 miles of new trails open at Cline Buttes near Redmond
Central Oregon Daily News: 11.5 miles of new trails open at Cline Buttes near Redmond The Central Oregon Trail Alliance has completed 11.5 miles of new hiking and biking trails at Cline Buttes Recreation Area near Redmond. The two-year project… Read More ›
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Westside Trail Federation: Electric Snake
The PNW’s Longest Progressive Jump Trail: A record-breaking descent designed for massive fun and skill progression. Donate http://www.westsidetra…
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LBF – The Legend of Big Fork
Until now, the Legend of Big Fork sat in that space between myth andpossibility. Some treated it as a fun local legend who left traces of bigtire prints and slashed foliage; others swear they’d seen it in thewilderness before, and… Read More ›
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Buzzard Butte Trail Network, it’s gunna pop off!
The Buzzard Butte Trail Network is managed by Tillamook Off-Road Trail Alliance (TORTA) with building being done by The Bros and Hoes landscaping company. This is an “up and coming” system off the Oregon coast near Pacific City. It features… Read More ›
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Yoga For Cyclists – Yoga With Adriene
Yoga for Cyclists is designed for cyclists but is a great full body practice for everyone. A well rounded practice that will leave you feeling present, stretched out and open. Relieve stress and tension in the neck, open the shoulders,… Read More ›
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HRATS Update: Important update on current liability legislation and how it may impact our local trails
Hello Trail Lovers, While we love to share the stoke in our communications, the following email from the Oregon Trails Coalition summarizes the issue with SB 1517-7 which has the potential to jeopardize many of our trail activities from stewardship… Read More ›
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The Outsider MTB: The PNW’s Most Underrated MTB Town | Oakridge, Oregon
Oakridge, Oregon might be the most underrated mountain bike town in the PNW and in this episode, I find out why. From shuttle-access descents and deep, dark forest singletrack to the laid-back small-town vibe that keeps you in that post-ride… Read More ›
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HRATS Update: Important Post Canyon Trail Updates – Know Before You Go
Hello Trail Lovers, We want to share some important Post Canyon trail status’ before you plan your weekend riding events. As you are all aware, both the weather and trail conditions are dynamic in the PNW, and not aways in… Read More ›
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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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