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 ›
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 ›
April – Ride MTB: Loam Pass
Loam Pass PT 1 – Mount Shasta MTB Shuttle Trails On my way home from Sea Otter I decided to stop at 3 Loam Pass destinations. It was pretty awesome to have so many stops conveniently spread out for the… Read More ›
Super Rider: The Best 12 MTB Skills To Improve Your Riding
Are you learning skills in the right order? Are you learning the right skills? This guide will help you build your bike confidence and control from the ground up! We’ll start with the basics of lifting each tire off the… Read More ›
Arid Cycles: Building Bikes EP1: The Intro
Arid Cycles (Bend, Oregon) Thanks for watching episode one of Building Bikes! Stay tuned for episode two to hear about our first ride impressions of the Spade. If there’s anything you want to see in future episodes please let us… Read More ›
Super Rider: The FASTEST Way To Improve MTB Skills
Is riding MTB down the trail actually “practicing” or does it require some additional focus? Although we teach all sorts of flat ground skills that are easy to repeat, not everyone wants to put the time and effort into that… Read More ›
SUMMER FLING | A Film by Tanner Stephens
This project is more than just another bike film; it’s a heartfelt exploration into the dual thrill of riding the Genius and capturing the essence of riding. Follow Tanner and his crew as they navigate through remote landscapes, capturing breathtaking… Read More ›
Alsea Falls Shuttle Weekend FUNdraiser
Get ready for the Alsea Falls Shuttle Weekend FUNdraiser!! 🚴🏻 June 15 + 16 | 9am-3pm Come out for a weekend of riding out at Alsea while supporting Team Dirt ! Each single day ticket is $70 per person (if… Read More ›
Bend Magazine’s The Circling Podcast: Bicycle Diaries of Bend with Don Leet
When life long cyclist Don Leet and I sat down to discuss some of Bend’s biking lore, Don shared stories and insights that make up much of the history of cycling in our region.From the birth of mountain biking in… Read More ›
Fat Tire Farm presents: The Dog River Super D 2024
ANNOUNCING – The Dog River Super D 2024 Join us for another year of this legendary race. The Dog River Super D takes place May 26th just outside of Hood River, Oregon. Dating back to the early 2000’s, this classic… Read More ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards: Newsletter #6 for Spring 2024
Hello Trail Lovers, We still need a few Volunteers this weekend: Here’s a shout-out from our friends from The Cascadia Dirt Cup Enduro Race: Calling all Volunteers! The Cascadia Dirt Cup is back in town May 18-19 and is stoked to start its eleventh… Read More ›
Bear Springs Trap XC 2024
All, I’m pleased to announce that the classic and epic Bear Springs Trap XC is ON! Sunday, May 5. 2024 The snow situation is the best it’s been in years, and the weather looks great from here forward. Even better,… Read More ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards: Newsletter #5 for Spring 2024
Hello Trail Lovers, This week: A closer look at A-Side in Post Canyon. Thank you to our co-builders/adopters Maurizio von Flotow and Tyler Horton for all their hard work. Since its opening, some of you have taken the opportunity to… Read More ›
BMX Oregon: USA BMX Southern Oregon Series
All information from http://www.BMXOregon.com and USA BMX. Warnicke SingleMAY 31, 2024Klamath Falls BMX – Klamath Falls, OR Website: http://www.usabmx.com/tracks/1471Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/klamathfalls.bmx/Instagram: @klamathfallsbmx Earned DoubleJUNE 01, 2024River City BMX – Grants Pass, OR Website: https://www.usabmx.com/tracks/1259Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/River-City-BMX-115399255145902/ 🔆 State Race DoubleJUNE 01, 2024 Klamath Falls BMX – Klamath Falls,… Read More ›
Why Don’t All Gravel Bike Races Do This?
The Gorge Gravel Grinder does something no other gravel race does to help introduce beginner riders to the sport of gravel racing. Gravel racing can be intimidating due to the length and remote nature of the courses. Riders fear being… Read More ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards: Newsletter #4 for Spring 2024
Hello Trail Lovers, Featuring this week The Equestrian/Hiker/Runner Trail: This trail has been part of Hood River County’s master plan for 13 years. Work started last fall on the entries from the Family Man Staging area and York Hill…. Read More ›
Oregon Off Road XC Series Dates 2024
Race #1 – COMPLETED Echo Red to RedEcho, OregonMarch 16th, 2024 https://www.echored2redxc.com/ Race # 2 – COMPLETEDMudslingerBlodgett, OregonApril 6, 2024 https://www.mudslingerevents.com/mudslinger-xc-mountainbike-race-oregon RACE #3 – COMPLETEDCoast Hills ClassicNewport, OregonApril 28th, 2024 http://www.coasthillsclassic.com/ RACE #4Silver Falls XCSilver Falls State ParkDate May 18th,… Read More ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards: Newsletter #3 for Spring 2024
Hello Trail Lovers, Featuring this week: The Reroute of Coyote Wall Trail The US Forest Service within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area will oversee the construction of a 2.6-mile mountain bike-optimized trail in the Coyote Wall (“Syncline”) area… Read More ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards: Newsletter #2 for Spring 2024
Hello Trail Lovers, Featuring this week: Family Man in Post Canyon After a year of construction in Family Man, we are ready to show off our massive project to all of our supporters. We’ve spent most of our time asking… Read More ›
Race Course Preview – NW Cup #1, Dry Hill, Port Angeles
Tegan and Lucas Cruz take us for a preview of the first NW Cup downhill mountain bike race track of 2024. A classic Dry Hill combo features a little bit of everything for racers of all categories. Courtesy of https://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/features/race-course-preview-nw-cup-1-dry-hill-port-angeles
Hood River Area Trail Stewards: Spring Newsletter #1 2024
Hello Trail Lovers, Our springtime newsletter is back to bring you some highlights and happenings. What Has Been Done For You (and for some: by you) Since the fall, builders and volunteers have devoted enormous effort and time to creating, revamping, and… Read More ›
Bend Magazine’s The Circling Podcast: Bicycle Diaries of Bend with Don Leet
Bend Magazine’s The Circling Podcast with Adam Short When life long cyclist Don Leet and I sat down to discuss some of Bend’s biking lore, Don shared stories and insights that make up much of the history of cycling in… Read More ›
Super Rider: How To Ride Your MTB Backwards!
You can roll backwards (also called riding fakie) on ANY bike, it doesn’t take a special wheel to get the job done. In this video, we explain the process that makes it happen, and how you can do it on… Read More ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards: Spring Party & Raffle
Hey all, We want to make sure you save the date for our upcoming Spring party and fundraiser. We had a great time last year and are hoping to up the ante and make this party our annual bash. Riding… Read More ›
Super Rider: Ride Your MTB Over Bigger Ledges
If you’ve learned the basics of riding up and over obstacles on your mountain bike, this video is here to help you ride over higher ledges. Using this technique, you can safely learn to ride above wheel height onto an… Read More ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards: Trails Season is Around The corner
Hello Everyone, Trail season is approaching, and we thought we would briefly update you on local trails. Mark your Calendars, HRATS is holding a fun fundraiser with music, 4/20 from 4-8 pm. Details to come over the next month. Klee Way… Read More ›
‘Layers’ Feat. Carson Storch
‘Layers’ is a short film shot in Central Oregon, documenting Carson Storch’s RedBull Rampage preparation. A film by Clay Porter, Rupert Walker, & Jonathon Chandler
Super Rider: The MOST Dominant Bike In The World
This one bike has won more UCI World Cup and World Championship medals than any other bike…ever. Pretty crazy, right? Not only that, but it’s basically perfect out of the box – and it costs less than $3,000. This isn’t… Read More ›
Super Rider: I Made The Worst MTB Switchback Ever
Now that we have the Marin Rift Zone 2 built up, it’s time to put it to the test! Since the weather is still a bit rough right now, I decided to use the obstacles in my warehouse to challenge… Read More ›
Super Rider: Building The Dream MTB!
My Marin Rift Zone 2 has been working great so far, but I wanted to personalize it and prepare it for a big season of riding. I’m certainly not the best mechanic on Earth, but we got the job done!… Read More ›
Super Rider: Can This Dirt Jump Bike Work For Street Trials?
I’m often asked if you can modify a dirt jump bike for street trials – so today I took my Marin Alcatraz bike and made some changes to see if it was possible to set it up for street trials…. Read More ›
Super Rider: Try These MTB Skills Before Your Next Ride!
It’s new bike day!! Time to put together this @marinbikesofficial Rift Zone 2 and take it for a first ride. But before we ride it on the trail, I’m going to show you five drills that I practice at the… Read More ›
Work Hard Play Hard Feat. Carson Storch
Busy spring of 2023, taking on a massive compound rebuild and getting some shredding in at the start of the season. Film/Edit: John Reynolds Add. Film: JP Purdom
Neighborhood Jump – fun little session (Bend, Oregon)
It’s December and somehow the neighborhood dirt jump isn’t covered in snow. We take advantage by having a fun little session with a good crew: Arlie Connolly, Bryce Jentzen, and Chase Warrens. We passed the dadcam back and forth and… Read More ›
Super Rider: Ride Like A Pro In 30 Days!: Days 1 – 30
Introducing the Super Rider 30-Day Bike Skills Challenge! One month of riding, with mountain bike skills and challenges every single day, to make you a better rider. We are going to slowly build up foundational skills to get you more… Read More ›
Support HRATS: Help Sustain Amazing Trails in Hood River!
Hello Everyone, As the year draws to a close, HRATS reflects on our incredible journey this past year. None of our accomplishments would have been possible without the support from individuals like you who share our passion for getting out… Read More ›
Weekend Slayer – Pacific City, Oregon – Days 1 – 5
The perfect storm of a weekend has formed, and we’re headed down to Pacific City Oregon to ride private trails with Carson Storch, and his crew of absolute shredders. As soon as we arrive, we’re given headlamps, and go for… Read More ›
Pivot Cycles presents: Underexposed Gold Beach, Oregon
Underexposed is a self-filmed and produced series by Pivot Cycles athlete Brice Shirbach dedicated to showcasing trail advocacy and stewardship while exploring a variety of trails in places that may be unfamiliar to many. Join Brice as he explores the… Read More ›
Transforming Cascadia: Building Community Through Trail Advocacy | SHIMANO
For nearly a decade, Trans Cascadia has been one of the most renowned multi-day enduro MTB experiences in the world. Known for its adventurous routes, legendary parties, and overall good times, the Trans Cascadia crew certainly knows how to put… Read More ›
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