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 ›
Oregon
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 ›
2024 Cascadia Dirt Cup Enduro Series
Who’s ready to race? We sure are. It’s time to mark your calendars friends cause we booked you a full season 🤘🏼 🏔️ Hood River – May 18-19th🌲 North Slope – June 1-2nd🏔️ Raging River – June 28-29th🌲 NW Tuneup… Read More ›
Spence Mountain — Sport Oregon Places
Rising above the shores of Upper Klamath Lake, Spence Mountain is quickly becoming one of the best mountain biking destinations in Oregon. Thanks to years of advocacy and trail-building, adventure seekers from all over are now flocking to Spence Mountain… Read More ›
Fluidride Mountain Bike Instructional: Bunny Hops ~ EXPLAINED. Trials vs Trails! – Practice Like a Pro #68
THIS EPISODE with Simon Lawton and @LinneaRooke:Why does it seem like there’s so much conflicting advice about how to do a Bunny Hop?! In this video, Simon breaks down the main reasons you see several different techniques being recommended, and… Read More ›
37th Annual Mudslinger XC – 2024
April 6th, 2024 | BLODGETT, OREGON Presented by Mudslinger Events The 36th annual Mudslinger XC is one of the Northwest’s oldest running mountain bike races. Having been run since 1987, the Mudslinger brings back a vintage atmosphere to Mountain Biking… Read More ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards Update: Fall 23′ #7 – The Success of the Hood River County Parking Permit Program, the dirt is still being sculpted, and volunteers needed.
Hello Trail Lovers, Here’s number seven of our eight-week seasonal newsletter. Hood River County’s Parking Permit Program Are you aware of the HRC Parking Permit Program and how it has benefited the community? From a non-motorized Post Canyon trail user’s… Read More ›
Voice Over Trail Reviews: Biking Trillium Lake and Eureka Peak
Located just outside of Government Camp, Oregon, Trillium Lake is a popular cross country skiing and paddle boarding destination. Eureka peak is one of the mountains that stands sentinel over Trillium lake and if you bushwhack to the top of… Read More ›
Fluidride Mountain Bike Instructional: Hand Pressure In Turns – Practice Like a Pro #66
THIS EPISODE with Simon Lawton and @LinneaRooke:There’s a common misconception about how much hand pressure you really need in turns. While many riders, use their upper body to force the bike into the turn, this isn’t optimal because: ⬇ ⬇… Read More ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards Update: There’s still plenty of trail work parties to attend. Put them on your calendar!
Hello Trail Lovers, Here’s number six of our eight-week seasonal newsletter. Thank you to all who came out Sunday for the first big HRATS work party!A bunch of you showed up ready to go and we were able to hit… Read More ›
Hood River Area Trail Stewards Update: Work Parties, trail grants, fall fundraising
Hello Trail Lovers, Here’s number four of our eight week seasonal newsletter. Work PartiesPut your Carhartts on, and come get dirty! (Or visit our webpage and push the donate button). 44 Trails: If you love to ride up there, now… Read More ›
Mo and Hannah: Riding WHISTLER Bike Park on TRAIL BIKES?!?
We finally have made it to the greatest bike park in the world, Whistler Bike Park! And lucky for us we are stoked to have great conditions and an awesome tour guide in @VanCan ! But will we be okay… Read More ›
Fluidride Mountain Bike Instructional: To Hinge Or Not To Hinge – Practice Like a Pro #65
THIS EPISODE:There are many misconceptions about body position, and one of the most common and detrimental ones is around hinging at your hips. This is when you specifically bend at your hips and lower your chest. There are many types… Read More ›