Southern Oregon is known for its scenic rivers and lakes, green forests, and most importantly, mountains littered with single track trails. Over the last decade, the area has become known as a mountain biking destination, with a number of destination-worthy trail systems. Three distinct trail systems have emerged as the principal draws for trail seeking […]
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. […]
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, […]
Dog River Mountain Man Challenge
The Dog River Super D took place this weekend, kicking of the first round of the Mountain Man Challenge. Presenting some of the best grassroots mountain bike racing in the area, the super chill vibe made for a good day of riding as riders gathered for a shuttle to a timed run down a closed […]
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 […]
When to Ride: Wet Weather Trail & Park Assessment
Most riders know to avoid riding trails and bike parks after heavy precipitation. The rule of thumb is simple: if your tires leave a trough, it’s too wet to ride. But what do you do when it rains non-stop for three months straight? Unfortunately that is often a reality of living in the Pacific Northwest. […]
Oregon Ride Destination: Spence Mountain, Klamath Falls
The Mountain Biking in Southern Oregon has been getting better every year. The Rogue Valley already contains multiple trail networks, and Klamath Falls is making big moves towards becoming a trail destination of its own with the ongoing Spence Mountain Project. According to MTB Project, there are already two trail networks listed in the Klamath […]
Oakridge Memorial Day Weekend – AKA Stokeridge
What happens with you mix 30+ mountain bikers from all over the west coast and shake them around in a giant bus? Apparently good times, lots of stories and stacks of memories. Our friend Quoc Phan of Tam Bicycles in Mill Valley had put out the call months ago, and having participated in the gathering two […]
Gateway Green Build Journal: Week One (Updated)
Yesterday marked a milestone marker in the saga of Gateway Green, as the first hints of single track trail have been etched into earth. While I’ve constructed more than my share of trail, this patch of ground feels different. For the first time in memory, Portland, Oregon is gaining, as opposed to losing bike-friendly trail. Thanks to everyone […]
Ground Broken at Gateway Green: Portland is Finally Getting Single Track and a Bike Park!
Holy sh*t people. It’s actually happening. We’ve all had our doubts, and at this point, we’re all not just a little jaded, but a lot. But it IS happening, right now. In preparation of the trail work, a team is coming in to clean the area, and a safety plan will have to be put in […]