Spaggetti Feed Mega-Post And PumpTrack Race Video

Last night a very special event happened to kick off 'Families In Family Man' when a local womens MTB club hosted a 'Post Canyon Trailbuilders Appreciation Party' by feeding us with lots of Spaggetti (cranking outta the factory) and lots of yummy salads to choose from. The sweet part was the refreshements had a huge range from wines to select beers as everyone chatted and absorbed the scene. A small bonfire kept the mosquitos away and you could hear the laughter of many children as they charged around the trails. I was told this morning in an email that $255 dollars was raised and that the purchase of a backpack sprayer to control obnoxious weeds will be placed in the hands of a dedicated trailbuilder. Pretty cool eh! Here's some great photos of the event. Thanks to all who attended and supported this heart warming, community gathering event that will forever be the epitmone of what riding your bike is all about. Cheers!

Pump Track Drag Racing at Double Mtn Brewery Re-Cap Video

Source: Northwest School Of Freeride/Pinkbike.com

Congrats to MHATA's own Miles Sullivan for taking the win at the recent Hood River Super D Awards Party held at the Double Mountain Brewery, he scored a Yakima 2 Bike Hitch Mount Rack for his Hybrid SUV. The fine gentlemen at the NWSOF brought in their custom, portable 'Dual Stunt Pump Track' to show off. By the looks of the crowd watching it was a huge success.

Sandy Ridge Trail System Temporary Trail Closure June 3nd- July 20th

Source: Douglas Van Zandt-CAMBA


In order to address undesirable trail conditions and allow for installation of a trail bridge over Little Joe Creek, the Bureau of Land Management is instituting a temporary trail closure of Hide and Seek Trail.

Unseasonably wet weather coupled with high levels of visitor use has led to ongoing damage to Hide and Seek Trail. During the temporary closure, BLM will be performing priority maintenance including enhancing drainage and armoring various trail sections. Staying off of trail during this time will improve long-term trail conditions.

Throughout this period, bridge installation will also be taking place. Public safety concerns with bridge installation have led to the need to close certain sections of this trail while this work is performed. The Sandy Ridge Trails will be on a rotating schedule for the next 6 weeks. We are anticipating that all sections of Hide and Seek trail will open by July 20th.

Trail Closure Dates

June 3rd:

Entire Hide and Seek Trail Closed to Public Use

June 18th:

Lower Hide and Seek Trail (below Little Joe Creek crossing) Opens
Upper Hide and Seek Trail (above Little Joe Creek) Remains Closed

July 20th:

All segments of Hide and Seek Trail Open for Public Use

You can visit the BLM webpage: http://www.blm.gov/or/resources/recr...php?siteid=395 for trail related closures and periodic project updates or contact the BLM at 503-375-5646 with questions related to this trail closure.

Please respect these trail closures and refrain from accessing closed portions of the trail system.

Appreciation Party for Trailbuilders June 8th!

NW Trails Alliance/Black Rock Shuttle Day Fundraiser!

Source: BRMBA and NW Trails Alliance

Northwest Trail Alliance is hosting a shuttle day event at Black Rock Mountain Bike Area (near Falls City, Oregon) for people who have donated $55 or more towards the match funding needed for purchase of ST240 singletrack trail construction machine.

NWTA has been recommended for funding thru Oregon Parks & Recreation for an 2010 RTP grant requesting $90,000 towards project for purchase of trail machine, enclosed trailer, and operator training.   But NWTA needs to raise about $18,000 in match funding (we have secured $8,000 so far), and this shuttle fundraiser event will generate at least another $4,000 towards our goal.

How to earn a shuttle pass 

Step 1: Donate!  To donate, use the NWTA Shopping Cart -- http://nw-trail.org/donateST240   a) add amount to cart, b) click Shopping Cart link to Checkout (and pay by credit card).  You can specify a larger amount if you wanted to.  why donate more?  I dunno, say, maybe because you wanted to attend Saturday evening shuttle event as well which requires minimum donation of $75 and just cuz you are giving to help pay for an awesome trail building machine to be owned and managed by NWTA under a new "Trail Development Partnership Program" (being developed).

To donate by mailing in a personal check, contact amy@nw-trail.org for instructions and be sure to specify ST240 donation in memo.

Donation Award Levels available:

"Full Meal Deal (you bring the meal)" Donation Level - If you donate at least $75 towards grant matching, then you can sign-up (just once below) to receive two passes - one for evening of Saturday, July 24th (starting at 3pm-ish) and another pass for full day Sunday, July 25th.   Saturday Lunch/Dinner NOT provided.

"Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! (only)" Donation Level - If you donate at least $55 towards grant matching, then as a thank you for your support you can sign-up for a shuttle day pass on Sunday, July 25th.   LUNCH INCLUDED.

Step 2:  REGISTER to RIDE!  After you donate, be one of the first 100 to sign-up for event (limit is 100 participants).  Must donate at least $55 (or $75 if shuttling Saturday evening), as a thank you for your support... You may register for this event!  Sign-in at nw-trail.org and click "Sign up for NWTA Black Rock Shuttle Day Fundraiser Event" to be added to participant list!  

Note: shuttle passes ARE transferrable but sorry no refunds on donations.  Contact joer@nw-trail.org for registration transfers.

Schedule For This Weekends HR Super D and Dual Pump Track Info!

Source: Oregon Super D Series Website

HOOD RIVER SUPER D EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday May 28th
All Day: Super D practice runs (riders responsibility)
6pm – 9pm: Rider and sponsor get-together at local pubs/restaurants

Saturday May 29th
All Day: Super D practice runs (riders responsibility)
11am – 5pm: Registration & packet pick-up at local bike shops or small businesses (see Registration page for details)
1pm – 9pm: Kick-off party, festival area & sponsor zone (at street festival in front of Double Mountain Brewery)

Sunday May 30th RACE DAY
7am – 11am: Free shuttle for athletes & coffee served at shuttle pick-up area & start line
10am: Super D Race beginning with Pro Division… Times posted immediately after each finisher
11am – 7pm: Post-Race party; lunch & beer served at festival area with the overall award ceremonies kicking off around 2pm
12pm – 7pm: Dual Pump Track time qualifiers & finals (at street festival in front of Double Mountain Brewery)

The  Dual Pump Track is hosted by Sam Pinner and Kris Jamieson of the NWSOF and its going to be a great new challenge to anyone on a 'hardtail' dirtjumper style bike. This should be a fun and exciting end to a great race. See you all there! 

* All times subject to change

Those Silly Canadians Do Have Great Advice!

Source: Chromag

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