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76-year-old ‘Queen of the shore’ finds community after 30 years
Betty Birrell has been mountain biking on Vancouver’s North Shore since about 1993, when she says it was an anomaly to see another woman on the trails. She’s still tackling some of the toughest terrain, but after years of mostly… Read More ›
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Live Uncaged & Gypsy Tales Chapter 331 // Ft. Brett Tippie
Live Uncaged 🎬 | The Brett Tippie Story There is no one on this earth like Brett Tippie 🌎 There from the very beginnings of the freeride movement and still shredding to this day as an MTB hall-of-fame icon. But… Read More ›
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MTB and Mood – The Science of Feeling Great
Ever notice how good you feel after a ride? MTB, gravel riding and road cycling all give you a mood boost. But why? I dug into the science of why I our rides make us happy and why it’s the… Read More ›
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Support HRATS: Help Sustain Our Wonderful Trails in Hood River!
Hello Everyone, As the year draws to a close, we at Hood River Area Trail Stewards (HRATS) are reflecting on the amazing trail work accomplished this year. This work would not have been possible without all the support from incredible… Read More ›
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Green Room | Aggy Goes “Full Trail” in Fernie
Believe it or not, Graham Agassiz had never been to Fernie to mountain bike. After a few trips to out that way to play with RC trucks, this was the first time he got to see and ride the trails… Read More ›
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BMX Oregon: USA BMX Grands / ROC ~ Video / Podcast Round up
USA BMX Grands / ROC: Video / Podcast Round up VIDEO PODCASTS BMXOregon.com
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Voice Over Trail Reviews: What’s at the Bottom of Darrington?
Crosscut and hooktender are two of the short little trails at the bottom of North Mountain that everyone ignores because they’re too busy riding the bigger, longer trails higher up. Here’s what they’re missing.
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Trading Backyards with Hannah Bergemann and Matt Bolton
What happens when Matt Bolton and Hannah Bergemann ride together? Watch to find out! With only a few hours of driving between them, Hannah Bergemann and Matt Bolton show each other their go to spots in our new video, ‘Trading… Read More ›
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Home Town | Nic Court
Local can mean many things but for Nic Court it takes on a means reconnecting in his home town. Knowing every spot, Nic and I took advantage of the perfect fall conditions to showcase both Vancouver Island and Nic in… Read More ›
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Evil Bikes Presents: STATIC
How do you put a bike through “its paces”? Jake Taylor seeks to answer that question as he tours a mixture of his local terrain aboard the ever-hungry Wreckoning LS. Rider: Jake TaylorVideo by: Josh WoodwardSong: Blue Train Lines (feat…. Read More ›
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The Tag Along | Matthew Fairbrother rides the Iconic Triple Crown with Celeste Pomerantz
The Triple Crown has always been one of the iconic epic rides of the mountain bike world. With many variants and options, this route covers three peaks on the shore, a rough total of around 3000m of climbing over 75km…. Read More ›
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Paul Genovese – Fool’s Errand
Featuring Paul Genovese with guest clips from Liam Baylis and Soren Farenholtz. Surrounded by talented friends+family I was able to make this project a reality on my days off work this season. Merriam-Webster definition of a Fool’s Errand:“a needless or… Read More ›
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Voice Over Trail Reviews: Showcase Showdown
Showcase showdown is the most fun you can have at Darrington when the rest of the trails are dry and blown out. It’s in the middle of Washington State, and it’s pretty rad, but it is an expert line. https://www.patreon.com/voiceovertrails
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“A Letter to Stevie” Feat. Brook Macdonald | A Tribute To Stevie Smith
Stevie Smith was widely regarded as one of the best downhill racers of his generation. He grewup in Nanaimo, BC, and quickly became known for his remarkable speed, skill, and fearlessapproach to downhill racing. In 2013, he achieved the unthinkable…… Read More ›
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Ebb & Flow
Ebb & Flow – The Ride isn’t over.
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Marco Osborne & Cory Sullivan Ride Grants Pass, OR // [POV] Perspectives on Velocity
In southwestern Oregon, Grants Pass is steadily growing to be a highlight in a region teeming with trails. At Cathedral Hills, a multi-use system south of town, singletrack weaves in and out of manzanita groves to create a flowing labyrinth…. Read More ›
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Sam Todd – Absolute Hardtail Shreeding – RAW!
Shot in Pemberton B.C., Radek Drozdowicz captures Sam Todd’s aggressive yet effortless riding style… on a Chromag Stylus!
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Rémy Métailler: Riding on an abandoned pipeline to get to this epic trail…
Riding Sooke for the first time with my buddy Dean Tennant.This time we did not have the view, but the fog and winter conditions were super fun! Find these trails on Trailforks:Airflow: https://www.trailforks…K2: https://www.trailforks… Check out the Sooke Bike Club:… Read More ›
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Geoff Gulevich: Hood River the hidden gem
Hood River has the best selection of trails for all levels. You can comfortably ride all the trails with all skill levels. I have not been riding in Hood River for about 10 years. It has gotten so good and… Read More ›
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Super Rider: An Unexpected End to Our MTB Roadtrip
After two weeks on the roadtrip, driving across the country to ride all of the most iconic spots, we ran into the most unexpected thing during our last stop of the trip. In this video, we also answer the question…will… Read More ›
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BMX Oregon: USA BMX ~ 2024 Grands / ROC / Pro Championship Finals
Updated November 14th, 2024 – 6:35am PST http://www.BMXOregon.com Sagenet Center 4145 East 21stTulsa, Oklahoma 74114 It’s called #TheGreatestRaceonEarth for a reason. It is the largest, the greatest, the most hyped-up BMX event on the entire planet! Period. If you win… Read More ›
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Trails of Transformation: Arthur Sykes
Meet Arthur Sykes, a U.S. Marine who found his way back to peace and purpose through an unexpected path: mountain biking. After returning from deployment, Arthur faced the difficult challenge of re-adjusting to civilian life. Struggling with the weight of… Read More ›
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The Hardtail Holdout
Locals in Bellingham, WA know him as “the guy on the Chromag hardtail,” and as the humble hardtail holdout, Robbie Kane is one of those few who have not only embraced a minimalist mountain bike mindset but have made a… Read More ›
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Transition Bikes: Blue Ribbon ~ Story of the Build
We are proud to present “Blue Ribbon”, a public trail located on Galbraith Mountain in Bellingham, WA. This project is the culmination of years of permitting work, hours of machine time, and finished off by selfless volunteer work. Watch the… Read More ›
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Super Rider: How My Son Crushed His MTB Fear
Seven days, two thousand miles and countless hours on the bike later, we’ve turned my son Teegan into a mountain biker! Time on the bike and repetition have been the biggest factors getting him comfortable and confident on two wheels…. Read More ›
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2025 Mudslinger XC 38th Annual
Mudslinger XC 38th Annual April 5, 2025Blodgett, OR Get ready to Race the Legendary Mudslinger on April 5th! 🌲🚵♂️ Celebrating 38 epic years as the longest-running MTB event in the West, this is your chance to be part of history!… Read More ›
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Hood River Area Trail Stewards Update
Hello Trail Lovers, In this newsletter, we will highlight some new trails currently under development. The first is the Shadow Trail, which we mentioned in our last newsletter regarding the work party. Thank you to everyone who attended. HRATS is… Read More ›
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The Crazy Link Between MTB & Your Brain
There’s a crazy link between MTB and neuroplasticity or building new pathways in your brain to help you learn better… even in middle age. You know all those frustrating moments on the trail? The things you can’t do? According to… Read More ›
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UKEE HAZE – Moody Trails On Vancouver Island
A visit to Vancouver Island to catch up with an old friend led to a spontaneous film session within the haze enveloped hills that surround Ucluelet. Rider: Louis MaddifordFilmed and Edited by Michael Christensen Gear:Sony a6700Sony 18-105 f4DJI Osmo Action… Read More ›
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HARO MTB – Evan Wall – Speed Metal
Team Haro’s Evan Wall gets sassy in Squamish on the all-new HARO Greer full-suspension MTB. Besides his raw power and skills on the bike, Evan is a gearhead with a thorough understanding of the technical aspects of bike suspension, geometry… Read More ›
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Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance: New trails debuted at The Summit
These two new trails made their debut this past season at The Summit at Snoqualmie bike park: My Little Friend and Bouncy House, built by our Trail Builders Michael Fischer and Ian Robinson in collaboration with The Summit trail crew…. Read More ›
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Fox Presents – Jacko’s Back
We’ll just let the riding do the talking. Great to have Jackson Goldstone back on the bike and already on the move for 2025.
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2024 Cyclocross Crusade Schedule
Race #1 – Fernwood – COMPLETED September 28thMolalla, OR Race #2 – PIR Heron Lakes – COMPLETEDOctober 13thPortland International Raceway Portland OR Race #3 – PIR Coyote Run – COMPLETEDOctober 20thPortland International Raceway Portland OR Race #4- Cascade Locks –… Read More ›
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DUALITY: Privateer 161, Enduro Racer and Downhill Bruiser all in one!
Watch as videographer Brendan McClennon documents the versatility of the Privateer 161 with athlete Ferg Ryan – the duality of riding the epic scenery and trails found in British Columbia on both a single-crown and dual-crown fork. The Privateer 161… Read More ›
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CLIMB (Cascade Locks International Mountain Bike) Trails
TRAIL MAP and trail names. Here is a new map showing the current trails and where we are building new trails this winter. The trails we have completed have been added to Trail Forks, along with photos and videos. Make… Read More ›
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Hood River Area Trail Stewards: First Fall Newsletter
Hello Dirt Devotees, Our first Fall Newsletter is here, and we’re trying for a little different schedule. Look for it in your inbox every other Wednesday until the ground is too soggy or frozen. Shadow Trail Work Party: Sunday, October 20th… Read More ›
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KGW News: Portland’s Gateway Green Park offers plethora of mountain biking options
Nestled between the gridlock of interstates 84 and 205 in Portland is a true bike-focused space of 25 acres that’s recently celebrated a grand reopening. Read the full story here: KGW.com
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Super Rider: The Moment My Son Became A Mountain Biker
Stop two of our cross-country roadtrip was in Branson, Missouri at Howler Bike Park. There was just one problem…it was closed on the day we arrived! They shut down the park for a day to do maintenance on the park,… Read More ›
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Dirty Downhill 2024
October 12th – 13th, 2024 Dry Hill – Port Angeles, Washington Website: https://www.sturdydirty.com/dirty-downhill
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Santa Cruz Bicycles: Trails, not Tribulations ft. Jackson Goldstone
We’re so thankful Jackson’s back. Rider: Jackson GoldstoneDirector, Cinematographer, Editor, Color, Sound Design: Daniel GillooleyCinematography: Scott SeccoStill Photography: Adrian MarcouxSpecial thanks to the trail builders who allowed us to film Jackson’s riding the Santa Cruz Vala: https://www.santacruzb… Get the full… Read More ›
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