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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 ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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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 Phil’s Trailhead to educate riders about the new rules and trail etiquette…. Read More ›
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Memphis: Revitalizing a Vancouver Island Classic Through Shimano Trail Born
Follow the refresh of the trail Memphis on Vancouver Island’s 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 ›
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Timberline Daydream 2026
Timberline Daydream Sunday, September 6th, 2026 Timberline Lodge27500 E Timberline RdGovernment Camp, OR 97028 Information at https://www.zone5promotions.com/events/timberline-daydream/
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Forbidden Bike Company: Early Days | Laurie Greenland Stacking Laps On Vancouver Island
Laurie Greenland’s 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 ›
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Opinion: The Connection Between Cycling, Mood, and Brain Health
The Connection Between Cycling, Mood, and Brain Health Cycling is often viewed as a physical activity that improves cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance, but its effects on mental and cognitive health are equally important. Whether someone rides mountain trails, commutes… Read More ›
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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 ›
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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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RGB ft. Brandon Semenuk
ö 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 — The fire that drives you.GREEN — The calm that grounds you.BLUE — The… Read More ›
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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 ›
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PNW XC MTB Series 2026
A True Pacific Northwest XC Series with stops in Oregon, Idaho, and Washington. April 4th – MADRAS MTB – Madras East Hills Trail System (COMPLETED) May 2nd – EAGLE MTB – Ada-Eagle Sports Complex (COMPLETED) June 7th – WASHOUGAL MTB… Read More ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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Vital MTB One Lap & Live Scoreboard – NW Cup Round 2, Port Angeles, Washington
Vital MTB ONE LAP – NW CUP ROUND 2, Port Angeles, Washington
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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 ›
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HRATS Newsletter for May 13, 2026
Hello Trail Lovers, Happy May! Trail conditions are riding exceptionally well right now, and it’s a great time to get out and enjoy everything the Gorge has to offer. Thank you again for your generosity at last month’s fundraiser—those contributions… Read More ›
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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 sport’s appeal and accessibility, they also raise questions… Read More ›
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Bas van Steenbergren | Interlude | Outdoor Research
No bad weather. Just better gear. Bas Van Steenbergen heads up Mt. Seymour on Vancouver’s North Shore — the birthplace of freeride — to test the new Helium UL Jacket and Freewheel MTB Ride Pants in conditions only the PNW… Read More ›
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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 ›
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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 ›
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HRATS Update: Post Canyon Trail Closures // May 4–May 14
Hello Trail Lovers, We have important, time-sensitive information regarding upcoming trail closures in Post Canyon. Beginning Monday, May 4, the Forestry Department will be conducting aerial and ground herbicide applications to support reforestation efforts. This work is expected to continue… Read More ›
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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 ›
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Picking Up Our New TR11s at Transition – (Build + First Ride)
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HRATS April Update: Trails, Events & Big Thanks
Hello Trail Lovers, We know we’ve sent quite a few emails lately, so we’re 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 ›
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CLIMB Rider Report is In… and It’s Big News
📊🚴 CLIMB Rider Report is In… and It’s Big News We’ve been feeling the momentum—and now we’ve 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 ›
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Cascadia Super Gravel 2026
April 25th, 2026. GRAVEL IS FULL SPEED AHEAD. 🚨 MARK YOUR CALENDARS 🚨The FSA Cascadia Super Gravel, presented by PNW Components is back for it’s 8th year on April 25th, 2026. New Venue. New Courses. Same Forest. Same Race. On… Read More ›
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Blue Mountain Enduro MTB Race 2026
Blue Mountain Enduro MTB Race May 16-17, 2026 Join us in La Grande for the 5th annual Blue Mountain Enduro Race. This is our opportunity to share our vibrant outdoor community and awesome trail system at Mount Emily Recreation Area…. Read More ›
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Arid Spade Test Ride
A quick and very muddy test ride of the newly released Arid Spade enduro bike.
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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 “in the zone,” where everything… Read More ›
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Reece’s Favorite DH Track | Mt. Prevost, BC
Spring shredding 💨 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. 🎥: Rupert Walker
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Paul Stamets on Nature, Mushrooms, and Creativity | Levolution
In this Earth Day edition of Levolution, Paul Stamets explores how solutions to the challenges we face can be found in nature. Through mushrooms, mycelium, movement, and the creativity unlocked by riding bikes, he points to a deeper intelligence woven… Read More ›
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Whatever Dude!
Aggy and Lornny’s Big Mountain Adventure When two friends set out to film a big adventure, they find just what they were looking for and then some. Join good buds Graham “Aggy” Agassiz and Eric “Lornny” Lawrenuk as they explore… Read More ›
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What Pros Know About Suspension Setup (That You Don’t)
What Pros Know About Suspension Setup (That You Don’t) The video about suspensions you have been waiting with Steve Matthews himself. Learn more about Vorsprung Suspension here: https://www.vorsprungs… and get an exclusive deal on a combo Telum + Smashpot or… Read More ›
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BendTrails website shutting down May 31 without new owner
The BendTrails website, a key resource for Central Oregon mountain bikers, is set to shut down May 31. Its co-founder says the site could continue if a buyer steps in.
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Transition Bikes: NW Cup Round 1 with some of the Dirtbags!
We caught up with half of our Dirtbag Factory Racing crew in Port Angeles, WA for Round 1 of the Northwest Cup. A mid-weekend rain storm would keep the conditions spicy, but our crew rallied on with style. Check out… Read More ›
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Get Your Raffle Tickets Now – HRATS Fundraiser at Ferment Brewing!
Hello Trail Lovers, Join us for a night of fun, community, and trail support at the HRATS Raffle Fundraiser! 📍April 19th | 5 PM – 9 PM Ferment Brewing, Hood River Every dollar raised goes directly toward building and maintaining… Read More ›
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Live Scoreboard – 2026 NW Cup Round 1
The NW Cup season kicks off with the best weekend in April—where riders, friends, and family from all over the PNW come back together after a long off-season to race some of the best trails on the peninsula. Get more… Read More ›
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BMX Oregon: Built in the Berms // Confidence Under Pressure
Opinion; Built in the Berms // Confidence Under Pressure REAL CONFIDENCE IS DISPLAYED IN YOUR ABILITY TO HANDLE ADVERSITY AND STILL FIND A WAY TO COMPETE. On the gate, everything feels sharp and immediate. Your heart is pounding, your focus… Read More ›
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