Yvonne Kraus joined the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance as Executive Director in October 2015, bringing sixteen years of experience as a Program Director and Regional Manager in the green building and energy efficiency industry with a strong focus on facilitation,… Read More ›
Long-time riding buddies Spencer and Donny have grown apart in their riding ways. One is the ultra XC hardtail guy and the other is stuck in a world of Downhill (and Rainer). How can they reconcile their differences? Fortunately Dr…. Read More ›
HRATS Supporters, The last update we sent out included the closure of all Hood River County Forest Land for recreational use. This closure remains in effect and includes closures for parking, riding, hiking, hunting and all other recreational use on… Read More ›
Hello Everyone, Here is an update on trail access in the Hood River area. • There are no trails in the Gorge that you can drive to and ride. No exceptions! • Any Trail Riding requires riding there from your… Read More ›
This crisis is affecting every corner of humanity. In these times, we need to be responsible humans and adhere to the guidelines provided by our local authorities. Bikes are what bring us together, and while we need to limit group… Read More ›
Hello Trail Users, Spring is here and it seems fitting that HRATS tells you all the good news. Good news: The Fall 2019 Fundraising events were a huge success. Thanks to all that helped out and participated. The events have… Read More ›
When a pair of Trek big mountain riders had just one week to road trip through British Columbia, they knew they’d have to think outside the box to truly experience the region. Trek C3 Project’s Ryan “R-Dog” Howard and Trek… Read More ›
When they aren’t on the open road, The Free Radicals can be found in the woods riding and digging, all while spreading their love for trails at their favorite riding destinations. In the fall of 2019, after teaming up with… Read More ›
It’s hard to say what part of the late Jason Franz’s shop first catches the eye. Rows of skateboards, hanging wheels-out in a graffiti-style gallery? Bike tires suspended just above a workbench full of tools? Perhaps the race trophies peeking… Read More ›
• 33rd Annual Mudslinger Saturday April 4th • Bear Springs Trap May 3rd • Cascade Chainbreaker | Bend, Oregon | Presented by the Bend Endurance Academy May 9th • Coast Hills Classic | Newport, Oregon TBD • Sisters Stampede (Registration… Read More ›
Earlier this year we headed into the Gifford Pinchot National Forest with the entire company along with the guidance of @transcascadiaexcursions Lots of good times, shenanigans and shredding in this one!
Kona Marketing’s Lacy Kemp and her nearly-retired trail dog, Roscoe, are the latest to be profiled in our My Kona series. Lacy lives on Galbraith Mountain in Bellingham and tries to ride most days. When not riding, she’s teaching free… Read More ›
Race Face Creator Series presents: It’s Just Like Riding A Bike Filmmaker: Markella Mildenberger A brand-new mountain biker pushes all her limits as she attempts a 7-day stage race over 300 km with 10, 000 meters of elevation throughout the… Read More ›
While self-filmed bike videos are nothing new, this project was a first for me. While I have plenty of experience behind the lens, I’ve never been the athlete who has to keep going back up for “another” every time a… Read More ›
Race Face Creator Series presents: Billder Filmmaker: Scott Secco Bill McLane is a trail builder. What started as a hobby between forest firefighting seasons became a career which has helped shape the mountain bike scene on Vancouver Island. Billder takes… Read More ›
Hello Everyone, Summer is coming to an end and it is time to update all of you on what is happening with HRATS and local trails. Family Man Closure: Hood River County closed the road to the Family Man Staging… Read More ›
Pacific City, Oregon has long been a destination for surfing and fishing, but recent combined efforts by the Tillamook Offroad Trail Alliance and Carson Storch have the zone primed to become a phenomenal riding destination as well.
Sat Aug 10 – Sun Aug 11, 2019 Olympia, WA Google Maps • Website: https://www.capitolforestclassic.com • Instagram: @FriendsofCapitolForest • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfCapitolForest/ Have you registered for the Capitol Forest Classic yet??? Better get on it, prices go up on August 1st…from… Read More ›
We took multi sport athlete KC Deane to the Pacific Northwest on a fall line adventure. Starting from a snow ridge line around Mt Baker ski area, flowing down to the plush trail network of Bellingham, watch as KC adapts… Read More ›
Why do pro mountain bikers Carson Storch, Reed Boggs, Kyle Jameson, and Kate Meyer live in Bend at bike at Mt. Bachelor? A variety of lift-served downhill trails, fun, loose terrain, and our favorite town of Bend a few minutes… Read More ›
Last year I had a BLAST riding with Sam Schultz (and Jordan Carr!) for a quick rip on Galbraith, and when Sam told me he’d again be in Bellingham, I was stoked to ride with him. I’d had a TON… Read More ›
Hello Everyone, I am writing to you to let you know how the two failed Hood River County Tax Measures will affect local trails. Hood River County is in the process of winding down their trail program on Hood River… Read More ›
We are just 11days away from the 10th edition of the Six Hours of Mount Hood and it looks like everything is shaping for another fun day on the mountain! Here are a couple updates I thought I’d pass along…… Read More ›
Through overwhelming community support, local political advocacy and the cooperation of a once-reluctant land manager, the Whiskey Run Trail system went in with record speed. Already, over ten miles of singletrack dodge back and forth under a shaded canopy of… Read More ›
A Chilcotin Hogyssey – The ultimate Canadian mountain bike adventure is now yours to enjoy. Riders: Kenny Smith, Fraser Newton, Chester Bush, Margus Riga Photos & Drone operation: Margus Riga Editing & Direction: Matt Butterworth Motion Graphics: Paul Harrison Sound… Read More ›
Thomas Vanderham returns to the Nicola Valley in this trail bike masterclass. Don’t miss the crazy whip save. Thomas is riding the OneUp Components Carbon Bar, EDC Stem & Bash guide Get yours at oneupcomponents.com Video by Peter Wojnar View… Read More ›
Sunday, July 1st, 2019 Mt. Hood Skibowl 87000 US-26, Government Camp, OR 97028 Google Maps Join us on Sunday June 30 for the tenth edition of the Six Hours of Mt Hood , Oregon’s marquee Mountain Bike Endurance & Relay… Read More ›
Hello HRATS Supporter! As a person who presumably uses and enjoys trails in Hood River County (HRC), there are impacts to the trail system within HRC based on the outcome of the county ballot tax measures 14-65 & 14-66 that… Read More ›
In the middle of Winter me and two buddies went down to Bellingham to ride Galbraith mountain. We all took enduro bikes so went full enduro in this video. We wanted to ride some of the more flowy jump trails… Read More ›
A collection of my favourite images from 2018. Shot on location in Canada, New Zealand, Norway, India, and the USA. Cinematography: Scott Secco Colour: David Tomiak (Silver Linings Post) Sound Design: Keith White Audio Riders: Mike Hopkins, Mark Matthews, Micayla… Read More ›
Hello Everyone, Riding season is here and the trails need a some work. HRATS will host the following work parties this Spring: • Saturday April 13th, meet at Whoopdee parking lot. 930am. • Sunday April 28th, meet at Family Man… Read More ›
Influenced by Iron Maiden and early skateboard culture, Kevin Walsh does things a little differently than the rest of the bike industry. We sit down with Walsh, owner of Evil Bikes, to discuss his East Coast roots, how he got… Read More ›
DreamRide – A Trilogy A tip of the trucker hat to Mike Hopkins and the DreamRide crew. When we at Diamondback first started down the DreamRide vortex, we had no idea what we were getting into. We thought we’d asked… Read More ›
Retallack Lodge, the Ransom, Kyle Jameson and Andrew Neethling – what else could you ask for?
FLY Racing continues to strive for greatness with every collection and our 2019 MTB line is no different. Innovation meets performance to ensure you have the ride of your life in every climb and every descent. Whether lapping the park… Read More ›
Forbidden Druid – 130mm, 29er, high pivot trail bike Coming April 2019 For more information visit Forbidden’s website: http://www.forbiddenbike.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forbiddenbik… View this post on Instagram Did we mention we have a website now? 😁 There is still lots to… Read More ›
April 20th, 2019 Presented by Mudslinger Events and OBRA. 4225 N Pacific Hwy W, Rickreall, OR 97371 Google Maps This location at Left Coast Cellars is both unique and harkens back to the late ’80s and early 90’s when we… Read More ›
Saturday, March 16, 2019 (New Date) 111 W Main St Echo, Oregon We are in YEAR 11 of the Echo Red 2 Red…an Oregon Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA) race, Riders begin and finish in historic downtown Echo, with Elite, Cat… Read More ›
When we launched the Ransom, Alex came to us with the idea of taking it to the steeps of Farwell Canyon in BC. We said, “hell yeah!” See the FULL STORY: http://bit.ly/2SUdaCX View this post on Instagram Couple months ago… Read More ›
Check out Whistler Wildman and OneUp team rider Jesse Melamed ripping our favourite Sunshine Coast loamers. They say shredits are dead, but we don’t care. When we sleep we dream we’re the MelaSHRED riding loam ribbons at light speed. Sweet… Read More ›
Cascadia MTB 