As a mountain biker that grew up on the Oregon coast, I’ve been watching the progression of the new trails near Seaside, Oregon closely. The last time we visited the Klootchy Creek Trails a trail work day was in process and we got an advance preview of their flow trail Mo’ Flow. Over the holiday […]
Oregon has a wide range of single track trail options ranging from classic backwoods Forest Service style XC trails to modern flow trails in stacked loop systems.
Why doesn’t Astoria, Oregon have mountain bike trails?
Astoria, Oregon lies at the northwest corner of Oregon, tucked in along the Columbia River to the north and Youngs Bay to the South. A port town, it features a storied history, being the oldest city in the state of Oregon and the site of the first American settlement west of the Rockies. Though the […]
A Weekend at MBO: Recapping the Mountain Bike Oregon Experience (in Oakridge, Oregon)
MBO, AKA Mountain Bike Oregon is a three-day mountain bike vacation and festival based in the town of Westfir, its located 4 miles west of the town of Oakridge. The entire zone is surrounded by the Willamette National Forest’s network of trails, and Oakridge has become known as a mountain biking destination thanks to the […]
Klootchy Creek Trail Build Update II: Finally, Trails in Seaside, Oregon
If you didn’t know where you were at, the freshly cut trail we’re on could be located anywhere in Oregon. However, unlike the tame, often boring/stale/humdrum heritage trails that wind through many of the forests in the state, a smile hasn’t left our faces since dropping into the single track off the gravel access road. […]
The Johnny Royale Trail at Sandy Ridge is Officially Open (w/Video)
The Johnny Royal Trail at Sandy Ridge is finally open, and we’re obsessed with it — OBSESSED I say! Seriously, I can’t stop thinking about it — this trail is legal crack for jump junkies like myself. I am already shopping for a new bike, just for sessioning this trail. (and trails like it) […]
The secret singletrack: Gorge Trail #400
Each time I drive the stretch of Interstate 84 between Portland and Hood River, I wonder why there isn’t a single track trail connecting the two cities. A paved multi-use path is currently in construction, visible from the freeway. But why isn’t there a natural surface trail? Here’s the thing: there is one, and its […]
New Trail Construction at Klootchy Creek in Clatsop County, Oregon
Having grown up on the Oregon Coast, we know first hand that the Astoria, Seaside and Cannon Beach area of Clatsop County has the terrain and the prerequisites of an MTB Trail Destination. Rivers, mountains, seaside views plus a healthy selection of breweries, coffee shops and restaurants already cater to an active tourism economy. It […]
Junuary Riding at Sandy Ridge
Not exactly news if you’ve been hitting the trails lately, but we’ve been getting the best winter riding conditions in years. Climate change being what it is, who would have thought January riding conditions being better than the conditions last summer? I can’t remember a time we’ve had better winter riding. With the new black […]
Sandy Ridge: Johnny Royal Trail Construction Is In Progress
The Sandy Ridge Trail system has continued to get better and evolve since its inception. Each year trails are maintained, improved and hardened to hold up to the use it receives as the most popular trail destination in the Pacific Northwest. This year the parking lot was revamped and expanded to nearly double its previous […]
Bend Trails: Tiddlywinks
The Tiddlywinks trail has been on our to-do list for sometime with to numerous recommendations pouring in. Easy access from the highway and shuttle friendly, it’s considered one of the must-ride trails in Bend. It features a bit of everything a contemporary trail mountain biker lives for: flowy bermed turns, opportunities for air time and […]
Post Canyon is so good right now
It’s currently Post Canyon season. Go and ride there. HRats has been fixing up trails that were wrecked by the fire fighting last year, and things are running awesome. Busted stunts are getting repaired, there are lots of sweet new features, a new step up and a crap ton of sweet lines to take. Seriously, […]
Oakridge, Oregon: the Moon Point Trail
Of all the times I’ve ridden Oakridge, Moon Point has eluded me, remaining on my to-do list. Unlike our usual routes, it’s a bit of a drive from town, and requires a bit more of a time commitment. This fall I finally crossed it off the list thanks to our friends at Tam Bikes, who […]
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