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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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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Capitol Forest Summer Classic 2026
September 4th – 6th, 2026
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 Philβs Trailhead to educate riders about the new rules and trail etiquette…. Read More ›
Memphis: Revitalizing a Vancouver Island Classic Through Shimano Trail Born
Follow the refresh of the trail Memphis on Vancouver Islandβs 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 ›
Forbidden Bike Company: Early Days | Laurie Greenland Stacking Laps On Vancouver Island
Laurie Greenlandβs 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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
RGB ft. Brandon Semenuk
ΓΆ 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 β The fire that drives you.GREEN β The calm that grounds you.BLUE β The… Read More ›
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 ›
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
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Vital MTB One Lap & Live Scoreboard – NW Cup Round 2, Port Angeles, Washington
Vital MTB ONE LAP – NW CUP ROUND 2, Port Angeles, Washington
Sandy Ridge Shuttle 2026
Sandy Ridge Shuttle 2026 Tickets are LIVE! Join Northwest Trail Alliance for a day of shuttled riding at Sandy Ridge on Saturday, June 13, 2026. NWTA’s annual fundraiser helps raise critical dollars that go right back into trails and bike programming. Each entry cost provides… Read More ›
HRATS Newsletter for May 13, 2026
Hello Trail Lovers, Happy May! Trail conditions are riding exceptionally well right now, and itβs a great time to get out and enjoy everything the Gorge has to offer. Thank you again for your generosity at last monthβs fundraiserβthose contributions… Read More ›
Opinion: Flow Trails Pros and Cons
Cons – Manufactured Ride, Missing Soul Flow trails, with their sculpted berms, rolling jumps, and machine-built precision, represent a significant shift in the experience of mountain biking. While they have broadened the sportβs appeal and accessibility, they also raise questions… Read More ›
Bas van Steenbergren | Interlude | Outdoor Research
No bad weather. Just better gear. Bas Van Steenbergen heads up Mt. Seymour on Vancouver’s North Shore β the birthplace of freeride β to test the new Helium UL Jacket and Freewheel MTB Ride Pants in conditions only the PNW… Read More ›
Loyal to the Soil Episode 2 featuring the Treelines Crew!
Loyal to the Soil Episode 2 featuring the Treelines Crew! Known for their immaculate trail creations hidden deep in the PNW woods, the Treelines crew has been hard at work on this project to create all the wooden features throughout… Read More ›
2026 Bear Springs Trap XC
Bear Springs Trap XC on Sunday, May 10 All About the Ride: Bear Springs Trap XC OBRA and Friends, please join us this Sunday, May 10, at 10:30 a.m. for the 24th Bear Springs Trap XC! This race is all about the ride…. Read More ›
Better Late Than Never | Evil Bike Co.
Filmed over the past two seasons, James Curnock set out to push his riding to the max. With a freestyle BMX background, James effortlessly pilots his Insurgent LS – pulling out some of the most creative moves we’ve seen on… Read More ›
HRATS April Update: Trails, Events & Big Thanks
Hello Trail Lovers, We know weβve sent quite a few emails lately, so weβre making a shift to a more streamlined approach. Going forward, HRATS will be consolidating non-time-sensitive updates into a single newsletter format. The cadence will vary based… Read More ›
CLIMB Rider Report is Inβ¦ and Itβs Big News
ππ΄ CLIMB Rider Report is Inβ¦ and Itβs Big News Weβve been feeling the momentumβand now weβve got the data to prove it. The 2025 CLIMB Rider Count Report (our first full year of data) shows strong ridership, real economic… Read More ›
Arid Spade Test Ride
A quick and very muddy test ride of the newly released Arid Spade enduro bike.
Opinion: Stop Chasing Flow // Let the Trail Bring It
Stop Chasing Flow // Let the Trail Bring It Flow state is one of the most talked-about experiences in mountain biking, yet it remains one of the least understood. Riders often describe it as being βin the zone,β where everything… Read More ›
Reece’s Favorite DH Track | Mt. Prevost, BC
Spring shredding π¨ After a few months of snowy winter laps, Reece Wallace takes advantage of the primo trail conditions on his favorite local track, ‘Memphis’, aboard his Glory Advanced. π₯: Rupert Walker