Saturday, October 7th, 2024 IMBA chapters across the country have teamed up with NICA this year to put on some incredible #TKMBD events. From engaging youth in trail work days with land managers and NICA’s Teen Trail Corps; to trick-or-treating-on-two-wheels;… Read More ›
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Hood River County Trail Update 4/15
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 ›
the 6 Flavors of PNW Trail Builders
The pacific northwest is known for it’s massive trail building community. This video pokes fun at the characters who spend countless hours making the amazing trails we are lucky to have in our backyard. To all trailbuilders, we love you.
HRATS Fall 2018 News Letter
Hello Everyone, I hope you had a good summer of riding and fun. Here is an update on what is going on lately with HRATS. Fall Work Parties All stage out of Family Man at 9:30 AM. Top of the… Read More ›
IMBA’s Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day
Join us October 7, 2017 for a celebration of youth mountain biking! IMBA Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day (TKMBD) is an annual event that seeks to introduce the joy of mountain biking to the next generation. Created in 2004… Read More ›
IMBA National Enduro Mountain Bike series
Come out this summer and race the IMBA National Enduro Series. Six rounds across the country to crown a National Series Champion! • May 20-21 – Big Cedar, OK • May 27 – Santa Fe, NM • June 24-25 –… Read More ›
Upcoming Sandy Ridge Trail Work Parties
Come out and support the trails you love to ride! Save the date. Sandy Ridge Trail work day: Saturday, November 12, 2016 Meeting at the Sandy Ridge Trail head parking lot. Sign up 9:00 – 9:30 AM, safety meeting and… Read More ›
Trail building volunteers needed at Gateway Green this week
The time has come… finally! Gateway Green is honest to goodness happening. We broke ground last Monday for singletrack and now Friends of Gateway Green, Portland Parks and Rec., NWTA and Sentieros are calling for volunteers to help shape Gateway… Read More ›
Gateway Green Crowdfund Has Launched
Your Support Is Needed For MTB Trails In Portland! It’s crunch time, and Dirt Lab at Gateway Green needs you! Three years ago, the community got this project started by funding plans and design work. Now, if you can help… Read More ›
44 Trails Association – Cooks Meadow Trail Project
Here is our fall 2015 work schedule: Sunday, November 1, 2015 DETAILS: Meet 9am at Little John SnoPark on Highway 35 PROJECT: Early stage tread work. lopping, brushing of pin line Saturday, November 21, 2015 DETAILS: Meet 9am at… Read More ›
Speak Out for MTB Trail Access in SE Oregon
HELP IMBA SHAPE A LAND PROTECTION RESPONSE FOR SOUTHEAST OREGON IMBA is seeking your input regarding the possible designation of 2.1 million acres of public land in SE Oregon as Wilderness. Federally designated Wilderness permanently bans bicycles on trails. The… Read More ›
2015 Sandy Ridge trail fundraiser shuttle event – June 6th and 7th
Registration opens on May 1st for shuttle event weekend happening June 6th & 7th! Get your name on the list of registered shuttle riders… Tip: Come to NWTA’s Stub Fest on May 2nd for a chance to win a free shuttle pass as door prize…. Read More ›
North Tualatin Mountain Comprehensive Plan Open House
All information from http://www.NW-Trail.org Wed, 05/06/2015 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm Cyclists – you will want to come to this meeting. They heard us last time, but we need you to see what they have developed based on our input. —————————– Metro is… Read More ›
I.M.B.A. Action Alert: Ask Portland’s Mayor to Support MTB
SPEAK UP FOR MOUNTAIN BIKE ACCESS IN PORTLAND If you ride a mountain bike and live in or near Portland, you probably have heard about the recent decision to ban off-road cycling in the River View Natural Area. IMBA is… Read More ›
River View MTB Ban
from Cory Tepper Here is a video summary of what is going on at Riverview Natural Area.
HRATS News: Lumberyard Party, Trail Updates
Lumberyard + HRATS = fun! This Friday, 2/20, 5-10pm at the Lumberyard, Portland You don’t have anything going on Friday night. We know you don’t. And we know there’s nothing you’d like more than to ride bikes with us on… Read More ›
HRATS – Save the date, Kleeway update
Save the date – February 20th Join us at the Lumberyard in Portland for a fun night in memory of Matt Klee. Wet trails got you down? Join us at the Lumberyard, Portland’s unique indoor bike park. Jump lines, pump… Read More ›
Kleeway Trail Love Day
February 14th is the Kleeway Trail Love Day! Come help us shape, rake, and create some awesome… You love your trails. On this day of love, Valentine’s Day, give some love and attention to your on-and-only: Post Canyon’s Kleeway. Bring… Read More ›
Get your tax writeoff before it’s too late
99% of MTB accountants agree that HRATS is the best charity! HRATS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. That means you can throw cash our way, get a nice big writeoff, and have better trails. This is a win-win for everyone! You… Read More ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards Update
Mitchell Ridge Work Party help us make a stellar first impression with our new Oregon State Parks liaison We love Mitchell Ridge. And we really like Steve, our new contact at Oregon State Parks. He came to us last month… Read More ›
Sandy Ridge Trail Project
All info from the Northwest Trail Alliance. Date: Sunday, December 7th, 2014 Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm NW Trail Alliance (NWTA) will be sending 4 teams of volunteers to key project sites fine-tune NEW trail improvements that were recently built by… Read More ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards Update
Kleeway Work Party Saturday, 11/22/14, 10am, Family Man. Be there! You know how this goes: come help us toss sticks and finish clearing the trail corridor so we can get professional trailbuilder Jason Wells on the job. Bring trailbuilding tools,… Read More ›
Wallace Marine Bike Park & Trail Facility
A video for SATA’s Wallace Marine Bike Park and Trail Facility indiegogo campaign. The Salem Area Trail Alliance (SATA) is a grassroots organization that seeks to design, build and maintain nearby non-motorized trails for health enhancing recreational opportunities while preserving and improving… Read More ›
HUGE – Sandy Ridge Trail Project
All information from http://www.nw-trail.org Date: Saturday, November 8th, 2014 Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm NW Trail Alliance (NWTA) will be sending crews throughout the Sandy Ridge Trail System to do tread repair and making new trail improvements. To accomplish all the… Read More ›
Biketoberfest – Benefiting HRATS & the Whoopdee Trailhead
• Saturday October 18th – 9am to 4pm • Sunday October 19th – 10am to 5pm
Scappoose Trails Update from the N.W.T.A.
Thank you for getting the word out and respecting the Scappoose trail system closure over the last couple of months due to fire danger. However, with the recent rains the trails are now OPEN!! We received word from the land… Read More ›
Hood River County, with support from the HRATS presents The Kleeway work party #1
Join us on Saturday, August 16th, at 8:30am at Family Man for a work party to toss sticks off the trail corridor for the Kleeway. This awesome new trail will reroute downhill traffic off Seven Streams, putting smiles on the… Read More ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards: Summer Update
All info from the HRATS & http://hrats.org/ You want local trail news? We got local trail news for you. The most exciting news possible… We’ve got insurance again. Our former general liability insurance was through IMBA, and when they had… Read More ›
Bell Built Grants
All info from IMBA. Bell Helmets is offering up to $100,000 in technical assistance grants to fund three (3) mountain bike facilities built by IMBA Trail Solutions. Please carefully read all details below before submitting your application. * Projects from… Read More ›
IMBA Announces 2013 Epics, Ride Centers and Other Model Trails
IMBA Announces 2013 Epics, Ride Centers and Other Model Trails As IMBA celebrates 25 years of working to protect and expand great mountain biking experiences, we’re pleased to announce this year’s class of Model Trails, all of which pay homage… Read More ›
Scappoose Trail Update
Scappoose Trail Update North side of Rocky Point road is open, the South Side is closed and signs are up. Please respect the signage and do not go past closed signs. Also remember it is hunting season and wear bright… Read More ›
Don’t Miss the Pacific NW MTB Summit
Don’t Miss the Pacific NW MTB Summit All info from the International Mountain Bicycling Association https://www.imba.com/ Join mountain bikers, land managers, trail builders and friends in Oakridge, OR, Oct 11-12, for two days of spectacular riding, informative presentations and workshops,… Read More ›