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Central Oregon Daily News: How biking helped veteran Javier Romo cope with extreme PTSD after Iraq
Javier Romo served in the Marines from 1998-2007 and deployed to Iraq during the 2003 invasion. He returned with extreme PTSD and found mountain biking as a way to deal with that and other mental health issues. He is now… Read More ›
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Singletrack Sasquatch: Seattle Mountain Biking ~ The Ultimate Guide
Mountain Biking in Seattle. There are tons of trail options and trail networks to choose from when you’re getting started mountain biking in Seattle. Let me walk you through some of them today. Welcome to Seattle. The Pacific Northwest is… Read More ›
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HRATS Newsletter: Post Canyon ~ HRC Trails Reopening Phase 1
Hello Everyone, Good News. Here is the latest from HRC on the Whiskey Creek Fire and trail closures in Post Canyon. The Whisky Creek Fire suppression efforts have seen progress allowing HRC to begin a phased reopening of trails &… Read More ›
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Gravel Cyclist: MADE Show Builder Bikes
MADE Show: Celebrating the Art of Framebuilding – Portland, Oregon – August 23-25, 2024 “MADE is a multi-day event dedicated to sharing stories of bike builders to the world. Spotlighting framebuilders and domestic production, MADE puts an emphasis on community… Read More ›
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Vital MTB: NW Cup Round 7 Course Previews – Port Angeles
Matt Orlando and Luke Strobel in the dry at Port Angeles. Mason and Aspen Payne going big to show you the Cat 2 track at the NW Cup in Port Angelese this weekend. Aspen Payne rips it up to show… Read More ›
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The Yacolt Burn Experience
Come have a fun day of shuttling, food, drinks, and raffles. All the money will go back in helping rebuild Trail Sixth Sense and others. SIGN UP HERE: https://www.evergreenmtb.org/index.php?option=com_civicrm&task=civicrm/event/info&Itemid=2252&reset=1&id=2504 Event information: https://facebook.com/events/s/yacolt-burn-experience/1130347758090613/
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MFG Cyclocross 2024
2024 RACE DATES Join us this season for another season of mud, friends, giggles, sweat, cowbells, dust, pain, smiles, and handups. Beach Party at Silver Lake – September 8, 2024 (Sunday) StarCrossed at Marymoor – September 21, 2024 (Saturday) Barnburner… Read More ›
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Harvest Cyclocross Series 2024
Harvest Cyclocross Series (every Sunday between 9/1 and 10/6) is only 1.5 months away. Registration is live. 9/1 Madras CX – COMPLETED 9/8 Het Meer CX 9/15 Corn Cross 9/22 Washougal CX 9/29 Heiser Farms CX 10/6 Zaaldercross Please note: We made some changes to our categories… Read More ›
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Why should you do Oregon Trail Gravel?
A couple of short interviews of Masters racers on the Oregon Trail Gravel Race in 2024. Emilio Cervantes from California was on the Podium in the 60+ category and Eric Brainich is a mid-packer like me. Should regular Joe’s do… Read More ›
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We’re Moving To The PNW? (Propain Bicycles HQ Tour)
Our search for a home base continues and this time we find ourselves in Portland, Oregon visiting Propain Bicycles North America HQ which is just over the bridge in Vancouver Washington! They take us to some awesome trails just outside… Read More ›
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Framework | Finn Iles
Thomas and I shot this over a week in France and a week in BC, the two places where I spend most of my days on the bike. We shot this with the goal of expressing my love for riding… Read More ›
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Tor gives us the Lowdown | Casually Quick
A Belleberty by Bellingham standards, one humble, Lost Co. media guy casually humiliates any terrain he sets his tires on. A little short story on this video, Tor and Andy filmed this in August 2023, one year prior to the… Read More ›
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Vital MTB: Vital RAW – Snoqualmie – NW Cup
Some rowdy, some rocky, some flow and some good times at the 6th NW Cup of 2024 racing at Snoqualmie Summit. https://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/vital-raw-nw-cup-snoqualmie
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Kona Bikes: F#%k Around and Find Out – Episode 2: The Kona Crew Go To Camp
The FAFO Series is back! In Episode 2, Eddie Reynolds and Caleb Holonko (and the rest of the Kona Crew) fulfill their childhood dreams of going to shreddy summer camp by heading to the epic Milepost 35 in Sandy, Oregon… Read More ›
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Vital MTB: Snoqualmie Downhill POV – NW Cup 6 with Luke Strobel
The NW Cup downhill mountain bike race series lands at The Summit at Snoqualmie in Washington this weekend. The Pro, Cat 1, Cat 2 track is steep, loose and tech at the top then fast and flowy through the end…. Read More ›
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SRAM: Battling Cancer to Continue Living a Life of Riding Bikes – Here. There. Everywhere. S3, Ep. 1
Magnus Manson needs no introduction on the Canadian racing scene. Standing next to Finn Iles on the 2016 Junior World Championship podium, for a Canada 1-2 sweep in Val di Sole, Magnus was just beginning to establish himself on the… Read More ›
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Hood River Area Trail Stewards: Post Canyon ~ Updated HRC Trail & Road Closures
Hello Everyone, Here is an important message from Hood River County. In continued support of the Whisky Creek Fire suppression efforts and in coordination with multiple government agencies, HRC will be closing additional roads & trails(maps attached) effective Wednesday, July 31st, 2024… Read More ›
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Diamondback Bicycles: Exploring Chuckanut with the Porters
The Diamondback Crew met up with Eric, Milo and Owen Porter to ride the Chuckanut trails a few days before the NWTuneUp Festival in Bellingham, WA.
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Top Mountain Biking Trails in Bend, Oregon | A Local’s Guide to Phil’s, Funner, & North Fork Trails
Welcome to our ultimate guide to mountain biking in Bend, Oregon! 🚵♂️ In this video, we explore the three most popular trails in the area—Lower Phil’s, Funner/Tiddlywinks, and North Fork/South Fork. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned rider, these… Read More ›
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April – Ride MTB: Racing My First Enduro at Hot Laps
I decided to race my first enduro at Hot Laps in Port Gamble, Washington after hearing about the fun format where they allowed 3 laps for every stage to get your best time in the slalom and enduro and it… Read More ›
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Super Rider: How To Ride Faster Without Pedaling
The fastest way to increase your speed and efficiency on the bike is by using a pumptrack to get serious repetition for one of the most overlooked skills in all of mountain biking: pumping. Pumptracks are incredible resources (and they… Read More ›
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NSMB: Sunshine Coast Dreamin’
Ever wonder what it would be like to live the pro mountain biker lifestyle on the Sunshine Coast? An unlimited supply of perfect dirt, easy FSR access to empty trails, beautiful coastline, pristine forests, and if you’re into 4-wheeling, lots… Read More ›
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Voice Over Trail Reviews: Gravel Biking Summits in the Gifford Pinchot
I’ve been biking on some of the gravel in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest while carrying my portable ham radio transceiver with me, with a focus on accessing some of its many summits for the purpose of “activating” them for… Read More ›
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Century Ride: MTB at 75? You’re NOT too old, says North Shore Betty
Meet Betty Birrell aka, North Shore Betty and MTB legend. At 75 Betty is still riding black diamond trails on the North Shore and showing us all what’s possible in our 70s and her plans for her 80s and 90s…. Read More ›
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Progress || Bellingham’s gnarliest trails on a hardtail
4000 miles and 56+ hours in a car in one month this winter to make the video. All inspired by the old school Pinkbike videos that got me stoked on riding and building. All riding done on the Chromag Stylus…. Read More ›
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2024 International BMX Day at Gateway Green
Come celebrate BMX Day at Gateway Green Saturday, July 20th from 4:00 – Dusk! What to expect? Riding will be taking place at the skills area dirt jumps at Gateway Green (next to the pump track). All sessions will be… Read More ›
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Sturdy Dirty Enduro 2024 – Recap
Sturdy Dirty Enduro 2024 located at Raging River MTB Trails. Celebrating 10 years of epic fun, party pacing, and women’s racing in the PNW.
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SRAM: In the Know – Jesse Melamed
“Whistler Local” Is a term that gets tossed around alot, but there actually aren’t many who can say that they are actually from there. Jesse Melamed now bases out of Squamish, but his knowledge of trails around the Sea To… Read More ›
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Super Rider: Rare Bike Build ~ Customizing The Dream Bike (Only 3 Made)
When my friends at @marin_bikes handed me this custom frame, I knew I had to build it up into something special. And to be fair…I may have gone a little overboard. It took me months to assemble all of the… Read More ›
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Timberline Bike Park Race Series 2024
Timberline Race Series In the Timberline Bike Park Fridays starting July 26th through August 30 / 4:00pm – 7:00pmMeet up on Friday nights at the Timberline Bike Park for our summer race series! Starting July 26th, our fun and inclusive… Read More ›
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Ride the Dirt Wave – Whiskey Run
This July, Ride the Dirt Wave is making a splash on the southern Oregon coast at the breathtaking Whiskey Run Trails in Bandon. Nestled amidst ancient evergreens with panoramic views of the Pacific, Whiskey Run promises a weekend packed with… Read More ›
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Gravel Earth Series: Documentary – Oregon Trail Gravel 2024
The Oregon Trail Gravel is an unforgettable experience that takes cyclists through stunning Oregon scenery in the heart of the Cascades. Over the course of five days, participants will ride through a variety of terrain, from dense forests to wide… Read More ›
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IMBA: Mountain Bikers Riding Bikes & Talking Trails | Bellingham, Washington
Few parts of the United States can rival what Bellingham means to the mountain bike industry. Bellingham is home to just under 100,000 people and is surrounded on all sides by staggeringly beautiful landscapes, from the Salish Sea to the… Read More ›
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IMBA: Mountain Bikers Riding Bikes Talking Trails | Bandon, Oregon
Have you ridden on the South Oregon coast? Here the North Pacific clashes ceaselessly with the Coastal Mountain Range that flanks the Pacific Northwest’s coastline, creating a landscape with an allure that very few places on the planet can rival…. Read More ›
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Danni Shrosbree: The Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder
What a race @OregonTrailGravelGrinder was, the logistics that go into this race is insane so a big thank you to Chad the organiser! I really wish I had a go pro in the race just to show how brutal some… Read More ›
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Mt. Bachelor Gravity Race Series 2024
This Friday kicks off our 10th season of the Gravity Race Series and there is still time to register! The Gravity Series offers six chances to defeat your friends in this unsanctioned downhill mountain bike series. There are Elite and… Read More ›
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The Loam Wolf: Oregon’s Best MTB Festival??? MBO Recap!
One of the West Coast’s most talked about mountain bike festivals, MBO (Mountain Bike Oregon) takes place in the little town of Oakridge. Over the course of three days riders and attendees can enjoy a number of shuttle-accessed rides with… Read More ›
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BMX Oregon: Governor’s Cup 2024
🔆 State Race DoubleJuly 20th, 2024 Molalla River BMX – Molalla, Oregon Website: https://www.usabmx.com/tracks/1380Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Molalla-River-BMX-101884009861557/Instagram: @molallariverbmx Google Maps 🔆 State Race TripleJuly 20th, 2024 Chehalem Valley BMX – Newberg, Oregon Website: http://usabmx.com/tracks/1514Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChehalemValleyBMX?mibextid=LQQJ4dInstagram: @chehalem_valley_bmx Google Maps 🔆 State Race DoubleJuly… Read More ›
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2024 MTB Short Track at PIR
MONDAY SHORT TRACK IS COMING!! Yes, you heard that correct! On Monday July 8th we are excited to bring short track back to Portland International Raceway only in a new location. Let’s See how you all do on some of the new… Read More ›
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Brett Rheeder: Electric Unicorn
Electric Unicorn, Upper BX, Vernon, BC The trail is fun. We’ve filmed it multiple times for multiple films over the years, but now sharing it with the public. Enjoy this short video, along with the trail itself. Trailforks will have… Read More ›
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