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01/21/2012
NORTHWEST TRAIL ALLIANCE PROJECT UPDATES

In case you haven't been paying attention, the riding scene in Oregon and the PNW is exploding. We've seen new projects become reality and several more are in the works. With all that's going on, we've decided to include updates on various projects as a monthly feature. Here's a quick overview, with more to come next month.

Stevens Pass Gravity Park Opens to the Public

Timberline Proposal Moving Ahead

Mt Bachelor Bike Park Proposed

Sandy Ridge Continues to Expand

Ventura, Castle Rock Bike Parks Coming Together

And What's up with Forest Park?

 

For complete details of these projects go to our Facebook page.

 

 
 
 
 
SHIT MOUNTAIN BIKERS SAY

 

 
 
 
 

01/17/2012
TREK DIRT SERIES WOMEN'S SKILL CLINICS NORTHWEST DATES
May. [26-27] Whistler, BC
June. [16-17] Whistler, BC. [23-24] Whistler, BC (co-ed)
July. [7-8] Cumberland, BC. [14-15] Whistler, BC
August. [4-5] Bend, OR. [11-12] Hood River, OR. [25-26] Winthrop, WA
September. [8-9] Whistler, BC (co-ed)
 
 
 
 

01/13/2012
MT. HOOD CYCLING CLASSIC REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
2012 Mt. Hood Cycling Classic registration is now open!!! We have an awesome event lined up for all of you. Be one of the first 50 to register and receive a free Mt. Hood Cycling Classic "Bike" shirt. All the registration info is now posted online at http://www.mthoodcyclingclassic.com/registration/ Course info will be released next week!
 
 
 
 
HOOD RIVER AREA TRAIL STEWARDS (HRATS) UPDATE
Bad Motor Scooter is insanely fast right now!! Pumptrack is now a dirt skatepark for bikes. Thanks to everyone who has helped make this magic happen.
 
 
 
 
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12/30/2011
USA BMX SEASON OPENER - SILVER DOLLAR NATIONAL

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12/29/2011
USA BMX REDLINE CUP WEST RACES FOR 2012
3.11.12 Peninsula Indoor BMX Port Orchard WA
3.25.12 Emerald Valley Indoor Eugene OR
4.28.12 McArthur Island BMX Kamloops BC
7.8.12 Joe Albi BMX NULL WA
7.21.12 Capitol City BMX Salem OR
8.11.12 North Seatac BMX Sea-Tac WA
 
 
 
 

12/28/2011
EMERALD VALLEY BMX INDOOR UPDATE
Schedule for Jan 6th 7th & 8th
6th practice 6-9 $5.00
7th Klatman, VanOgle clinic 12-3 $25 30 rider limit. Race reg 3:30-430
8th Race reg 10-11

We will be closed for Reno weekend.
 
 
 
 

12/19/2011
GIANTS OF DIRT 3

 

THE FINAL CHAPTER IN THE GIANTS OF DIRT PROJECT CELEBRATES THE LIFE AND DEDICATION OF DANE SEARLS, 1988-2011.

December 20, 2011 -- The final video release for Professional Freestyle BMX rider Dane Searls sees him successfully ride the biggest dirt jumps in history, clearing distances up to 60 feet (18 metres) on a BMX.

The Giants of Dirt Project began in 2010 when Dane Searls brought the idea to Unit Clothing, his sponsor. Over the next 12 months, together they built and tested the line of jumps in Boonah, (west of the Gold Coast, Queensland) on the farm of fellow Unit rider Freestyle Motocross Pro Matt Schubring. Sheer determination saw Dane push through many painful crashes and set backs, including the devastating Queensland floods of 2010. Dane finally completed his life long goal in November 2011, by riding and pulling tricks through the entire set of jumps. Giants of Dirt 3 is the realization of Dane's dream.

A custom built drop in ramp was constructed and the final jump in the set of four jumps measures 60 feet (18 metres) from dirt take off to dirt landing.

Two days after fulfilling his dream, Dane was involved in an accident and suffered critical head injuries, placing him in a coma for five days. Dane passed away on November 25, 2011 in hospital due to injuries sustained.

His death sent shock waves through the BMX community and he will be long remembered as an amazingly kind person and as a professional athlete who pushed the boundaries of the sport of BMX.

R.I.P "The King Of BMX Dirt" Dane Searls.

 
 
 
 
 
NORTHWEST TRAIL ALLIANCE DECEMBER NEWSLETTER
A Look Back, A Look Forward
by Board President, Tom Archer

t's been a busy year for NWTA. Looking back there are many successes to celebrate - A successful Portland Trail Fest in April, ownership of the ST240 and launch of the Trail development Partnership Program, continued expansion and improvement of the Sandy Ridge system, new trail on the ground at Stub Stewart State Park and Cascade Locks and two, count 'em, two new bike parks on the ground at Eichler and Ventura Parks. No matter what your favorite style of riding, riding options continue to expand and improve.

And more exciting projects are in the works. Next year we'll continue to add trail mileage at Stub, Cascade Locks, Sandy Ridge and possibly at Falls Creek trail in Washington. A new bike park will be constructed in Portland at the New Columbia housing project. A new shuttleable downhill trail, Thrillium, will come on line at Larch Mountain, WA. - and barring a legal challenge - work will begin on the Timberline bike park next summer.
Needless to say, all these projects take time and resources to pull off, and we have some incredibly dedicated and talented members and supporters to thank for these successes. The fact that we are able to pull all these things off with volunteers is nothing short of incredible.

A few of our board members attended the Pacific Northwest IMBA regional summit in October. A great opportunity to talk with IMBA staff and other folks working to preserve and enhance biking opportunities in their own backyards. A great stoke, and confirmation that we are on the right track in many ways.

But there's more to do, and this is where we rely on you, our members and supporters, to help us further our mission. We've been very fortunate with the level of participation over the past few years and we're confident that it will grow even stronger in 2012 and beyond.

As we do every year, we'll hold board elections at our general meeting in January. I encourage you to attend and cast your vote. Beyond that, please consider getting involved in one of the many fun and rewarding projects we have in store for 2012.

Ride On,

Tom Archer
Board President
 
 
 
 

12/08/2011
CROSS CRUSADE 2011 RACE IN CONVENIENT VIDEO FORM TRAILER

 

Derailleur Films -  http://derailleurfilms.com
 
 
 
 
EMERALD VALLEY BMX INDOOR UPDATE
Due to the cost of running Wednesday's practice. And only having 10-15 riders show up. We will not be able to continue running practice's. Maybe in the 2012 season if things pick up we can start doing it again.
 
 
 
 

12/06/2011
DIRTtv PRESENTS - FINALLY 3
Coming soon on MPORA.com.

 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
12/05/2011
SHIFTED - TEASER

 
 
 
 
 
USA BMX SILVER DOLLAR NATIONAL PRO UCI SERIES / INDOOR
January 13 - 15, 2012
Reno-Sparks Events Center
Reno, NV,

 
 
 
 


12/03/2011
CRAZY COLD CROSS CYCLOCROSS RACE

 

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REPOST: USA BMX 2012 NATIONAL SCHEDULE

 

Click on the Jpeg for the schedule

 
 
 
 

12/01/2011
WORST DAY OF THE YEAR RIDE 2012

Neither rain, nor sleet, nor ice, nor snow can squelch the spirit of Portland's resilient cyclists, and the Worst Day of the Year Ride is pedaling proof. The ride is now in its 11th year as Portland's favorite wacky winter ride. People flock to Portland from all over the USA to dress in costume and get a little taste of wintertime whimsy on two wheels.

The ride has gr
own from a mere 250 riders the first year to a record number of 3,700 riders in 2011, all in support of the Community Cycling Center. The ride is capped at 4,000 riders and is likely to sell out. Register early to ensure your spot among hoards of costumed and bundled up riders circling the city in search of belly-warming rest stop treats and a finish line feast of homemade soups and bread at the Lucky Lab Brew Pub.

for more info go to www.worstdayride.com

 
 
 
 
ALERT FROM THE NORTHWEST TRAIL ALLIANCE
WE NEED HELP PEOPLE !!!!!! ST240 and Trailer got stolen last Night from L.L. STub Steward equiment yard. (30380 NorthWest Highway 47 buxton, Oregon 97109).

They cut the chain's for the gate and took the trailer. IF YOU SEE THIS TRAILER, CALL THE POLICE. (gray, X tera, 18')

 
 
 
 

11/23/2011
DIRT JUMP PARK COMING TO HOOD RIVER
Info from the Hood River Area Trail Stewards (Hood RATS)
Exciting news to share with the Dirtjumpers! A Dirtjump Park Area was proposed to the Hood River Park And Rec and they ACCEPTED for the new Barret Park! This is awesome news! A walk thru is being planned and further details will be passed along once everythig is approved- if you have drawings or designs to submit, go ahead and post a link. Its obvious we all want a "Lair" or "Slalom Loop" style area with a progressive jump park area too! Possibilties are endles
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SHUTTLE TO IMBA MOVIE NIGHT AND LUMBERYARD

 
 
 
 

11/21/2011
NINKASI WINTERCROSS CYCLOCROSS RACE
presented by Half Fast Velo
Sunday December 4th, 2011
Washougal MX Park, Washougal WA

for all the info go to www.zone5promotions.com

 
 
 
 
"THE LUMBERYARD" INDOOR BIKE PARK FINDS A HOME ON NORTHEAST 82nd AVE

Work has begun to transform a former bowling alley on NE 82nd Avenue (across from Madison High School) into the premiere indoor bike park in America. Will Heiberg and Michael Whitesel, business partners behind the Lumberyard, have signed a 10-year lease and are overseeing a $3.5 million redevelopment project.

For the whole article from Bikeportland.org click here.

 
 
 
 

11/18/2011
MOLALLA RIVER BMX UPDATE
The 2011 race season at Molalla River BMX has come to an end. However, the ABA points season continues until Dec 15th. If you are in need of a "BMX fix", head to Emerald Valley Indoor @ Lane County Fairgrounds in Eugene. Thank you Emerald Valley BMX crew for bringing us another indoor season! Check out Oregon BMX on Facebook for all the info. Thank you all for supporting Molalla River BMX in 2011. See you in the spring
 
 
 
 
EMERALD VALLEY INDOOR BMX UPDATE
Reminder for this weekend's schedule for Emerald Valley BMX Indoor: Saturday's Race Time is moved up with Registration from 11:00am - 12:00pm since the Ducks will have a home game tomorrow at 5:00pm. Sunday will be the regular 10:00am - 11:00am
 
 
 
 

11/16/2011
OUTLAW CYCLOCROSS SERIES

Race 5 - Nov 19 Tom Pearce Park Grants Pass, OR.
Final race of the series. Join us for the awards ceremony, the final raffle and a meal!

for more info go to www.obra.org/flyers/2011/so_oregon_outlaw_cx.html

 
 
 
 

11/15/2011
NEW MOUNTAIN BIKE RACING LEAGUE ANNOUNCED

The series website will soon be launched at www.MTBGP.com. In the meantime, feel free to follow our news updates on our FaceBook page www.facebook.com/USMTBGP or follow us on www.Twitter.com/MTBGP

for the whole story go to www.whistlermountainbike.com

 
 
 
 

 
11/14/2011
KRUGER'S CROSSING CYCLOCROSS RACE

Kruger's Crossing: On Sunday November 20th, Portland Racing and West End Bikes are bringing you the sixth edition of the Kruger's Crossing Cyclocross Classic. This fun AND epic race - a longtime favorite with racers and spectators alike - is held at Kruger's Farm, located in the beautiful countryside of Sauvie Island (only 20 minutes from downtown Portland!).

for more info go to www.portlandracing.com/cx/

 

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

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