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Super Rider: The Secret Trick For Tight MTB Turns
I’ve never met a mountain biker who didn’t want to master this skill – but most riders are nervous to get up on the front wheel (and don’t know what to do next). This complete tutorial will take you through… Read More ›
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Ride the Dirt Wave 2025
This mountain biking series brings pure fun to the Oregon Coast, featuring thrilling trails for all skill levels. June 7-8, 2025 ~ Klootchy Creek (COMPLETED)July 19-20, 2025 ~ Whiskey Run (COMPLETED)August 2-3, 2025 ~ Newport (COMPLETED) Klootchy Creek Trails: Tackle adrenaline-pumping jump lines or cruise family-friendly paths. Whiskey Run Trails: Ride diverse terrain through the beautiful Coos County Forest. Newport’s Big Creek Trails: Wrap it upwith a compact yet exhilarating championship event. For all the event details, visit our website at http://www.thedirtwave.com. Registration: https://oregonridesevents.ticketspice.com/ride-the-dirt-wave- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEnMktlv5sC/?igsh=eDhyMTlycGF1dGdj
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GRIPD – New Shoe Day | Shimano
SHIMANO Factory Rider Dane Jewett kicks off new shoe day with a group of buddies and the perfect off-season session in Squamish. With Shimano’s new redesigned GRIPD Gravity Enduro and Gravity Flats to power their pedaling, the crew rallied down… Read More ›
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Opinion: Why Donating to Mountain Bike Advocacy Organizations Matters
Mountain bike advocacy organizations play a vital role in preserving, maintaining, and expanding access to trails. By donating time or money, riders directly support the infrastructure that allows the sport to thrive. Trails don’t appear or sustain themselves magically; they… Read More ›
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Awesome MTB // Mo and Hannah: The Truth About Evil Bikes! (Bike Industry Struggles and New Bikes?)
The Truth About Evil Bikes! (Bike Industry Struggles and New Bikes?) Evil Bikes make some of the most fun bikes in the bike industry and after testing some of them earlier this year we knew we needed to visit them… Read More ›
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2025 NW Cup Downhill MTB Schedule
I. April 18-20 – Dry Hill, Port Angeles, Washington (COMPLETED) II. May 16-18 – Dry Hill, Port Angeles, Washington (COMPLETED) III. June 20-22 – Tamarack Resort, Donnelly Idaho (COMPLETED) IV. June 27-29 – Whitefish, Montana (COMPLETED) V. July 25-27 –… Read More ›
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FOREVERISH Ep.1: Sharpening Your Knife
20 years is a mighty long time, long enough to build and empire. Long enough to fall and rise, long enough to reinvent yourself. We are celebrating one of cycling’s longest-running, most successful partnerships, the 20 years we have shared… Read More ›
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Opinion: The Pumptrack Advantage // Building Skills for Mountain Biking and BMX
The Pumptrack Advantage: Building Skills for Mountain Biking and BMX Riding a pumptrack is one of the most effective and accessible ways to improve your skills for both BMX and mountain biking. At its core, a pumptrack teaches riders how… Read More ›
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Jacko’s Vacation – a film by Isaac Wallen ft Jackson Goldstone & Owen Marks
Life Between Races. After Hardline and before the World Cup season, Jackson Goldstone took some time to ride (and golf) with his friends. Directed and Edited by Isaac Wallen. Cinematography by Isaac Wallen, Nick Genovese, and Dylan Dunkerton. Photography by… Read More ›
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Bikepacking 400 miles alone in the Pacific Northwest
In June 2025, I bikepacked the Northern Blues and Wallowa Gravel Loop in the great Pacific Northwest. Link to route: https://bikepacking.co… Description from Phil Neumann of Bikepacking.com: “The Northern Blues and Wallowa Gravel Loop (NBWGL aka “Nubwiggle”) is an eight-day… Read More ›
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Opinion: Riding a bike for fun is the most important way to ride
Ride for joy, not just the burn. Not every pedal needs a purpose. Not every ride needs a metric. Sometimes the best workout is one that makes you feel alive. Chase sunsets, not stats. Laugh down hills. Breathe like it… Read More ›
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Ryan Rodriguez: I haven’t been riding my bike and this is why.
Pacific city updates!
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New Wanoga Downhill Trails open to riders near Bend, OR
Cyclists celebrate the opening of two new downhill trails at Wanoga Sno-Park, offering big jumps, flowing turns, and free pedal access.
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Dumb Idea: The BC Bike Race in 24 Hours
What is it like to attempt an iconic mountain bike stage race in one day? Specifically, riding the entire BC Bike Race in under 24 hours? That’s all seven stages – usually broken into daily rides over one entire week… Read More ›
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Super Rider: The 5 Best Mountain Bike Skills To Practice Anywhere
Building confidence and bike control is a lot easier than you think – and these five skills can be practiced anywhere to help you make meaningful progress as a rider. If you want to spend time practicing your bike handling… Read More ›
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Awesome MTB (Mo and Hannah): Are These the Best Trails in Seattle? (Raging Rivers with High Above)
We are back in Seattle, Washington and ready to ride the best trails in the PNW! We have been loving our High Above packs and knew we needed to visit them in person and check out the operations! We also… Read More ›
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Voice Over Trail Reviews: The Next Falls Creek?
Could this trail be the next Falls Creek? Maybe better, but someone’s got to adopt it first. https://www.patreon.com/voiceovertrails Trailforks: https://www.trailforks.com/route/fadeaway-ride-shuttle-loop/ Parking Spot: 44.95212, -121.89804
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Underexposed – Oregon Coast
Underexposed is a self-shot and produced series of documentary short-films by Pivot Cycles athlete Brice Shirbach. The series is dedicated to showcasing mountain bike advocacy and stewardship while exploring trails across the globe. Join Brice as he explores the relationship… Read More ›
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Mark Matthews: Whistler’s A-Line Like You’ve Never Seen It Before!
We did it! The first-ever full FPV drone run down Whistler’s legendary A-Line! Huge thanks to Whistler Blackcomb for making this possible, and a massive shoutout to Benton Drones for absolutely nailing every shot. This is A-Line like you’ve never… Read More ›
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#USDH ONE LAP Tamarack NW Cup With Tegan Cruz (Vital MTB)
It’s dry right now, but it may even drop some snow tonight! Take a lap at the 2025 NW Cup in Tamarack, Idaho. 👕 – Vital Merch – https://merch.vitalmed…⚙️ – Vital MTB Tech Discussions – https://www.vitalmtb.c…
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Coyote Run Short Track Racing at PIR
The beauty of PIR is found at Coyote Run! Race among the natural surroundings— who knows what lurks around the next corner in this newly developed short track? Now in its second year, we have developed and designed multiple courses… Read More ›
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Capitol Forest Summer Classic 2025
🚨 MARK YOUR CALENDARS 🚨💥 AUGUST 8-10th 💥 The Capitol Forest Summer Classic is BACK. Three Days.Three Races.A whole lot of fun. Let’s break it down for you: ⛰️ 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲: 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐃.Three hours to get… Read More ›
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ö Clever / Built by Myth ft. Brandon Semenuk
Delve into the towering redwoods, where something stirs just beyond the trail. Stories like this aren’t written, they’re stumbled into.Somewhere between fact and fiction, sweat and speculation. This is the first official release from ö Clever.A nod to the legends… Read More ›
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Jackson Goldstone tears up Vancouver Island – Anytime Secret Segment
We couldn’t keep this away from you. This unreleased ANYTIME segment showcases Jackson Goldstone tearing up Vancouver Island with the style and precision that makes him one of the best riders on the planet. Mountain biking in its purest form.
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Voice Over Trail Reviews: A New Trail System in Cascade Locks!
You’ve all probably already seen EasyClimb before, but what you probably haven’t seen is the bigger, better CLIMB trails, the first of which have now been added to the forests around cascade locks.
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The Yacolt Burn Experience 2025
Come support trail building in Southwest Washington by riding your bike! We invite you to a full day of shuttling the Yacolt Burn, presented by Propain Bicycles! Great people and food included! Details A full day of shuttling, demo bikes, food, and… Read More ›
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Next level public jump lines [Black Rock Oregon]
Black Rock is an MTB destination in Falls City Oregon that has been around for over 20 years. Many iconic free ride films have been filmed there. Recently it’s a breath of new life and is back on the map!… Read More ›
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Washougal MTB Racing
Photo credit: Bertrand Morin of BikeTires Direct We are just over a week away from Washougal MTBbrought to you by Zone 5 Promotions. For 2025, this race will be a four-day event. June 12-15, with two days sanctioned by OBRA the other two sanctioned by… Read More ›
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Transition Bikes: Thomas Vanderham shakes down his new Sentinel on the Shore!
There’s no better way to break in a new bike then on your home trails. Follow Thomas as he spends a day on the Shore dialing in his V3 Sentinel Alloy. To learn more about his build and suspension settings… Read More ›
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2025 Oregon XC MTB Series
Race #1Echo Red to Red – COMPLETED Echo, OregonMarch 15th, 2025 https://www.echored2redxc.com/ Race # 2 – COMPLETEDMudslinger Blodgett, OregonApril 5, 2025 https://www.mudslingerevents.com/mudslinger-xc-mountainbike-race-oregon Race #3 – COMPLETEDBonecrusher Madras TrailsMadras, ORApril 13th, 2025 https://www.zone5promotions.com/events/bonecrusher-xc/ Race #4Coast Hills Classic – COMPLETED Newport, OregonMay… Read More ›
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Bat Country, Oregon’s newest DH shuttle trail, is open at Drift Creek
The Westside Trail Federation officially opened Bat Country, a 2-mile shuttleable Downhill trail in the Tillamook State Forest.Bat Country is the third trail in the Drift Creek network, and it’s a black diamond descent with plenty of steep sections and… Read More ›
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Super Rider: The Most Important MTB Skill No One Practices
It’s hard to believe it, but people stopped practicing one of the most fundamental skills in MTB because a version of the skill “looked weird”. In this video, we’re going to bring it back to life, because it’s not weird… Read More ›
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Hood River Area Trail Stewards (HRATS) Update: May #2
Hello Trail Lovers, A few exciting tidbits for you all this week! Quinoa Timber Sale: In preparation for the Quinoa Timber Sale (map attached), several Moto-Trails, including Dirt Surfer, will close at 7:00 am, Tuesday, 5/20/25. The status of the… Read More ›
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Jon // Raw – Short and Sweet Cypress
Jon Mozell rides with quiet intensity and sharp precision – no flash, just full commitment. From the BC interior to the World Cup circuit, he’s been making a name for himself through sheer speed and work ethic. Cypress Mountain serves… Read More ›
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Vital RAW // Race Report: NW Cup 2 – Port Angeles 2025
Downhill mountain bike racers in the Pacific Northwest put it all on the line at round 2 of the 2025 NW Cup. NW Cup 2025 Round 2: Port Angeles, WA 540 racers can’t be wrong! Race recap at https://www.vitalmtb.com/community/NW%20Cup/blog/05/22/2025/entry/138331
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Hood River Area Trail Stewards (HRATS) Newsletter // May
Hello Trail Lovers, Desperately seeking a new/used HRATS Trailer: The HRATS tool trailer has sadly died a rusty death with many years of service under its wheels. HRATS needs to replace the 6x12ft trailer and would love it if anyone knows… Read More ›
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Super Rider: Stop Walking Tough Trails – Do This Instead
Are you tired of getting off your bike and walking it through tough sections of trail? This one skill will get you unstuck when you come up to tricky spots – it’s an easy way to lift and reset the… Read More ›
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Retrograde – Robin Jansen and Wyatt Mullins – The Inside Line
Ambassador Robin Jansen and filmmaker Wyatt Mullins collaborated over the winter to shoot this edit. We hope you enjoy! Robin is riding a Forbidden Dreadnought. Shot on Vancouver Island.
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Providence Bridge Pedal and Stride
Providence Bridge Pedal and Stride Sunday, Aug. 10 Celebrate Portland and the Willamette River Bridges Details and Registration Join your friends and neighbors on Sunday, Aug. 10for the one opportunity each year to bike or walk on Portland’s car-free streets and… Read More ›
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Bear Springs Trap XC 2025
Bear Springs Trap Happening this Sunday, May 4 Hello OBRA Friends! We’re looking good for the 2025 Bear Springs Trap XCthis Sunday, May 4! This classic mountain bike race features two race courses: the 28-mile Epic XC long course and the 20-mile Big XC… Read More ›
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