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05/08/2008

NEW HOOD PLAN RAISES CONCERNS

By RAELYNN RICARTE info from the Hood River News.
News staff writer
May 6, 2008

Mountain bikers are concerned that the latest master plan for Mount Hood could cut 123 miles from popular trail systems.

Hood River County officials want to ensure that the proposed expansion of Wilderness does not impede their ability to harvest timber or fight fires. They also believe federal approval should be given to move Highway 35 out of the existing flood zone if necessary.

Mt. Hood Meadows Oregon LLC and the Hood River Valley Residents Committee are seeking reassurance that a land trade won’t be stalled. The two parties worry that, without definitive language and a set timeline, the deal to preserve resource lands in the southern sector of the county could fall through.

for the rest of the article click here.

For the response to this subject from The International Mountain Bike Association click Here.

05/07/2008

DISCO KIDS RIDE AGAIN

When: Saturday May 24th Where: Jeff Johnson Memorial Bike Park, Hood River OR Time: 10am to Noon What: Ride the "Newly" shaped BMX Track and get jumping tips from the Discover Bicycle Dirt Experts! Cost: FREE! Track will be set up to race against the clock- just like last year! Wireless timing system. Come out and enjoy riding a bike. Helmets (manditory!), Gloves and Body Armor encouraged to wear. Any questions regarding skill levels or equipment required feel free to email mikeestes@mac.com or discoverbicycles@gmail.com.

info from Discover Bicycles.

(File under Oregon Bicycle Culture)

05/06/2008

REDLINE CUP BMX QUALIFIER

May 24th,2008 Klamath Falls BMX - Klamath Falls, Oregon www.klamathfallsbmx.com

for more info on the Redline Cup click here.

(File under Oregon BMX)

05/05/2008

REACH THE BEACH

May 17th, 2008 info from the ORBike newsletter.

Reach the Beach is well known for its beautiful courses through rural Oregon. The quiet rural routes meander through Oregon wine country along the way to Cape Kiwanda in Pacific City where a Finish Line Beach Party, and your pint of Pelican Pub beer, awaits. That's right, a party directly on the beach, as in sink-your-toes-in-the-sand. The Pelican Pub features award-winning beers and in recent years they have expanded to include a broad deck overlooking the ocean. The Finish Line Beach Party takes over the outside of the pub so you can relax in the sand and celebrate your ride at the same time. You're going to love it.

Riders have a $50 fundraising goal to meet, and the American Lung Association of Oregon makes it easy to reach that goal. They have also added in some pretty sweet fundraising prizes for motivated fundraisers. Top fundraisers will get a pass to the sold-out Cycle Oregon "The Wild Wheeled West" ride in September. Riders can also qualify for an InFocus home entertainment projection system and many other impressive prizes. Not sure where to start? Their website offers easy tips for fundraisers and people who use the online fundraising tools can qualify for a Yakima rooftop Skybox. On top of all that, you can feel great knowing you're supporting clean Oregon air and healthy Oregon lungs.

for more info click here.

(File under Oregon Bicycle Culture)

05/01/2008

FLUIDRIDE CUP MOUNTAIN BIKE SERIES RACE #2

May 10th thru 11th , 2008 Port Angeles, WA

for more info go to: www.fluidride.com/fluidride-cup

(File under Oregon Mountain Biking)

OREGON STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BMX QUALIFIER RACE

May 25th,2008 Klamath Falls BMX - Klamath Falls, Oregon www.klamathfallsbmx.com

(File under Oregon BMX)

04/27/08

MT. HOOD CYCLING CLASSIC AWARDED HIGHEST RANKING ON NRC CALENDAR

Race dates: Tuesday May 13 - Sunday May 18

The Mt. Hood Cycling Classic is returning for the 2008 season in full force. This year the event has been recognized as one of the top professional races in the country. Earning the highest ranking on the USA Cycling National Racing Calendar. for the rest of the article go to: www.mthoodcyclingclassic.com

(File under Oregon Bicycle Culture)

04/23/2008

PORT OF HOOD RIVER CRITERIUM SERIES RACE #4 SERIES FINALE

Thursday April 24th Hood River Event Site (Take I-84 exit 63 and head towards the river)

Categories and times
5:30 pm 4/5 Men and Women (All)
6:00 pm 3/4 Men
6:45 pm 1/2/3 Men

$15 per race

(File under Oregon Bicycle Culture)

04/22/2008

KRANKED 7: THE CACKLE FACTOR - PORTLAND PREMIER

May 10th, 2008

All Ages Show - Doors 6:00 Show 6:30

21+ Show - Doors 8:00 Show 8:30

Radical Films detonates into mountain bike mayhem with ”The Cackle Factor-Kranked 7”.

Inspired by old hipster slang for the insane asylum (the cackle factory), the film trips with stunning footage cut to a post-industrial explosion of funk, rock, reggae, hip-hop and punk.

As the world spirals into madness, seemingly at war with itself, the best mountain bikers are judged against it. Join us as we freak out and explore
WHO IS INSANE?
US OR THEM?

(File under Oregon Mountain Biking)

04/21/2008

FLUIDRIDE CUP RACE #2: MOVED FROM MT. HOOD TO PORT ANGELES DUE TO SNOW

Hello fellow racers! After a bit of deliberation we have decided to move the second FR Cup race to Port Angeles where the first race was held. There is still about 4-7 feet of snow on the lower course at Mt Hood, and much more at the actual resort where we normally race there (Ski Bowl). So…bring your dh bike and your slalom rig, and get ready for another round of fun May 10th and 11th. We are currently trying to work out putting on a racing clinic the weekend prior to the race (May 3rd and 4th - waiting on approval from the land managers). Stay tuned for more on that. We broke the record for attendance for a regional nw gravity event last time; let’s do it again! Tell your freinds to come out and ride! Looking forward to seeing you all again soon. info from www.fluidride.com

(File under Oregon Mountain Biking)

04/17/2008

SEASONS: A NEW FILM FROM THE COLLECTIVE - PORTLAND PREMIER

Saturday April 26th, 2008

All Ages Show - Doors 6:00 Show 6:30

21+ SHow - Doors 8:00 Show 8:30

Mcmenamins Bagdad Theatre

3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd.

Portland, OR 97214

Tickets Available at the door

www.thecollectivefilm.com

The film follows 7 riders through the course of 4 seasons of one year. The riders are: Darren Berrecloth, Matt Hunter, Cam McCaul, Steve Peat, Andrew Shandro, Steve Smith, and Thomas Vanderham. There will be some sweet guest appearances as well.

The official sponsors of "Seasons" are: Specialized, Shimano, Adidas Eyewear, Whistler Mountain Bike Park,
Helly Hansen, Dakine, Pinkbike.com, and Bontrager. W

(File under Oregon Mountain Biking)

04/15/2008

PORT OF HOOD RIVER CRITERIUM SERIES RACE #3

Thursday April 17th Hood River Event Site (Take I-84 exit 63 and head towards the river)

Categories and times
5:30 pm 4/5 Men and Women (All)
6:00 pm 3/4 Men
6:45 pm 1/2/3 Men

$15 per race

(File under Oregon Bicycle Culture)

04/11/2008

THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE NATIONAL SCENIC AREA PUBLIC MEETING FOR THE COYOTE WALL (SYNCLINE) TRAIL PROJECT

Here is the link for the notes from the last meeting on April 1st, 2008: http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/columbia/projects/documents/Meeting_Notes_April_01_08.pdf We will be using these and all the other information and ideas we have received from all of you to construct the Proposed Action that will start he NEPA process. We are expecting this to come out very soon....a few days.

(File under Oregon Mountain Biking)

04/10/2008

WHISTLER BIKE PARK OPENING

May 19 to October 8 (weather permitting) Daily 10am - 5pm

Extended Play: Riding until 8pm will begin mid-June when lighting permits and run until late August.

For a copy of the Bike Park map click here.

PEAK SPORTS MUDSLINGER MOUNTAIN BIKE XC RACE

Sunday April 20th, 2008 info from The ORBike Newsletter.

The 22nd Annual Peak Sports Mudslinger race kicks off the Oregon XC Classic series. The course is challenging at all levels and well marked, allowing you to concentrate on riding your best. Grind your way up with your friends and leave them standing still as you attack the single track. But make sure you've got on at least that front fender because they don't call it the Mudslinger for nothin'. All of the courses offer gorgeous views and crazy-fast descents. The beginning course is extra well marked for new riders.

The organizers of this race describe it as, "plenty of fun, with a huge raffle and the best competition you can ask for." Warm food and bread await you after you finish. Get your cross country season started off with a mudslinging bang. for more info and registration click here.

(File under Oregon Mountain Biking)

04/08/2008

PORT OF HOOD RIVER CRITERIUM SERIES RACE #2

Thursday April 10th Hood River Event Site (Take I-84 exit 63 and head towards the river)

Categories and times
5:30 pm 4/5 Men and Women (All)
6:00 pm 3/4 Men
6:45 pm 1/2/3 Men

$15 per race

(File under Oregon Bicycle Culture)

04/07/2008

ABA GREAT NORTHWEST NATIONAL RESULTS

Pre-Race Friday click here.

National number one Saturday click here.

National number two Sunday click here.

(File under Oregon BMX)

04/02/2008

DIRT SERIES RETURNS

Don't miss the best Women's mountain bike clinic in North America!"The Dirt Series!" returns to Hood River, Saturday/Sunday July 19th and 20th. Each two-day camp offers small-group skill sessions, instructional rides to practice new techniques, and a wealth of opportunities to demo equipment from the program’s elite-level industry sponsors. Several locations also feature Rocky Mountain team athletes as guest coaches, adding to the Dirt Series’ reputation for both star-power and supportive mentored instruction. “Our camps are all about helping people take those first steps in technical mountain biking, or moving them up from one step to the next,” says Candace Shadley, founder of the innovative and critically acclaimed program. “We offer an environment in which people can tailor their camp to their particular interests, learn at their own pace, and have a great time in the process.” Don't miss this event ladies

For more details and registration click here. All info from Discover Bicycles in Hood River, Oregon.

(File under Oregon Mountain Biking)

PORT OF HOOD RIVER CRITERIUM SERIES RACE #1

Thursday April 3rd Hood River Event Site (Take I-84 exit 63 and head towards the river)

Categories and times
5:30 pm 4/5 Men and Women (All)
6:00 pm 3/4 Men
6:45 pm 1/2/3 Men

$15 per race

(File under Oregon Bicycle Culture)

04/01/2008

ABA GREAT NORTHWEST NATIONALS

April 4-6/2007

info from the American Bicycle Association

In 3 days the BMX world will converge on a brand new venue for the 2008 edition of the Great Northwest Nationals. The event, presented by Team BMX Oregon and the Oregon Sports Authority, will be held at the Hooker Creek Event Center in Redmond, Oregon April 4-6, 2008.

This entire facility is spectacular and the arena will be one of the best ABA will visit all year. The Hooker Creek Event Center, a multi-purpose indoor arena, is the largest of the buildings at the Fairgrounds that constitutes some 279,000 square feet of space under one roof. The space will allow for a great track with tons of bleacher seating.

ABA BMX National series vender, BMX HEX wanted to do something fun and exciting for the Great Northwest Nationals since they started out in Oregon 7 years ago as a local team.

BMX HEX will be adding these exciting things to the weekends program:

$200 Hole Shot Award on Saturdays First main for The A PRO class!
$100 BMX HEX gift certificate for 17-18X Hole Shot award on Sunday!
$100 BMX HEX gift certificate for 16 girls Hole Shot award on Sunday!
BMX HEX will also be tossing out shirts and goodies both days just prior to tha main events!

(File under Oregon BMX)

03/27/2008

KLAMATH FALLS BMX

Season Opens April 12th - Sign-ups 12:00 - 1:00pm

Season Schedule

Sunday 12:00 - 1:00pm

Friday 7:00 - 8:00pm www.klamathfallsbmx.com

03/25/2008

WILLAMETTE PASS DOWNHILL AND SUPER D 2008

Downhill - June 28-29, July 19-20, August 16-17th Practice Saturdays and races Sunday

Super D - June 28, July 19 July 22 and August 16

(File under Oregon Mountain Biking)

03/19/2008

OREGON BIKE SUMMIT 2008

Please join Oregon's cycling community at the 2008 Oregon Bike Summit, April 4-5 in Portland at the Red Lion Hotel on the River as we work together to make Oregon the nation's premier cycling state. You'll have the chance to connect with industry peers, learn from inspiring case studies, and engage with public policy issues over a broad spectrum of cycling related topics. Local mountain biking advocates have been active in planning the event, which will include a keynote speech from Hill Abell, IMBA's board president.

Please spread the word to your colleagues and community leaders.

More information, including online registration, is available online.

Dates: Friday and Saturday, April 4-5, 2008
Site: Red Lion Hotel on the River - Jantzen Beach
Lodging Rates: $99 plus tax per night (ask for the Oregon Bike Summit room block)
Conference Fee: $100 includes Friday dinner and Saturday breakfast, lunch and reception
Exhibitors: Opportunities are available at the Summit for $150. Exhibit fee includes event registration and a skirted table
Event Questions: Please call Tara Corbin at Cycle Oregon - 503.287.0405 ext. 100

(File under Oregon Mountain Biking)

CYCLING AWARENESS TEST

(File under Oregon Bicycle Culture)

03/18/2008

THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE NATIONAL SCENIC AREA HOLDS PUBLIC MEETING FOR THE COYOTE WALL (SYNCLINE) TRAIL PROJECT

     HOOD RIVER, – The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, USDA Forest Service, will continue the public participation process for the Coyote Wall (Syncline) and Catherine Creek Trail Project by holding a public meeting on April 1, 2008, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. The meeting will be held at the
Pioneer Center in White Salmon, Washington.
     During the last two months the Forest Service, numerous stakeholders and concerned citizens have worked together and used information gathered from the first two public meetings to develop a proposed trail system. The Agency wishes to solicit input on the proposal which will be analyzed through the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process.
     The area has become a very popular destination for recreation users, particularly mountain bikers
and hikers. Numerous user trails and routes have developed over the past several years. The trails are
located on a mix of public and private lands with some trails showing visible signs of erosion and
impacts to adjacent natural and cultural resources.

For more please contact Stan Hinatsu at (541-308-1708) or by email (shinatsu@fs.fed.us).

(File under Oregon Mountain Biking)

THE 2008 AST DEW TOUR SCHEDULE

06/19/2008 - 06/22/2008 Stop 01 - Baltimore, MD.
07/17/2008 - 07/20/2008 Stop 02 - Cleveland, OH.
08/21/2008 - 08/24/2008 Stop 03 - Portland, OR.
09/11/2008 - 09/14/2008 Stop 04 - Salt Lake City, UT.
09/10/2008 - 09/12/2008 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup.
10/16/2008 - 10/19/2008 Stop 05 - Orlando, FL.
www.astdewtour.com

(File under Oregon BMX)

03/17/2008

SKIBOWL DOWNHILL RACE SCHEDULE 2008 REVISED SCHEDULE

DATE	RACE
DOWNHILL	DOWNHILL
SATURDAY & SUNDAY MAY 10/11 , 2008	SHILOH CYCLERY SPRING FLING
SATURDAY & SUNDAY JUNE 21/22 , 2008	SHILOH CYCLERY Challenge
SATURDAY & SUNDAY JULY 12/13, 2008	STATE GAMES OF OREGON Presented by The FAT TIRE FARM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY SEPT 13/14 , 2008	SCOTTY GRAHAM MEMORIAL
SATURDAY & SUNDAY SEPT 27/28 , 2008	SHILOH’S SHOWDOWN SERIES FINALS
CROSS COUNTRY	CROSS COUNTRY
SATURDAY & SUNDAY APRIL 26/27, 2008	BEAR SPRINGS TRAP ST / XC
SUNDAY JULY 20^th, 2008	STATE GAMES OF OREGON XC

Saturdays are practice days. Sunday is race day www.skibowl.com

******ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

(File under Oregon Mountain Biking)

03/16/2008

SMITH ROCK BMX

Redmond, OR - Outdoor racing resumes Saturday April 12, 2008.

www.smithrockbmx.com

(File under Oregon BMX)

03/12/2008

RETURN OF THE GORGE GAMES

Its official: The Gorge Games are back.

The organizers of the 2008 reincarnation of the popular competition made announcements in Portland and Hood River Thursday to showcase the events and venues for the summer games.

“It has been such a pleasure to get such a good start in Hood River,” Games co-founder Allan Peters said.

The summer Gorge Games will be July 17-20 in Hood River, Cascade Locks and The Dalles while the winter Gorge Games will be held in February 2009.

Events at the summer games include windsurfing, kayaking, kayaking, mountain biking, sailing, adventure racing, river boarding and a marathon.

for the rest of the story from the Hood River News click here.

(File under Oregon Mountain Biking)

03/11/2008

THE BLACK ROCK MOUNTAIN BIKE FUNDRAISER

March 22nd 2008 - Salem, OR Annual Black Rock Mountain Bike Association Fundraiser is coming right up at the Northern Lights Theater and Pub. This year the organizers are expecting over 250 people to fill the two theaters they have reserved. The extensive raffle list is chock full of a gearhead's dream come true and they have over $21,000 in prizes that will be given away through the course of the night.

BRMBA is a volunteer-powered non-profit dedicated to building and maintaining Black Rock Mountain Bike Area trails under Oregon Department of Forestry management plan. The group supports other local mountain biking trail opportunities and educates about and advocates for the progression of the sport of mountain biking.

The organizers of the fundraiser are excited to have some pro riders joining them and a handful of industry vendors.

So where can you buy tickets? Santiam Bicycle in Salem and in Dallas, A&N Home Town Grocery in Falls City. (sorry not taking personal checks this year).

Tickets cost $25

Please RSVP on the BRMBA Calendar (March 22nd) so Northern Lights has a good idea of who many people are coming.

(File under Oregon Mountain Biking)

03/10/2008

FLUIDRIDE CUP MOUNTAIN BIKE SERIES RACE #1

April 4th thru 6th , 2008 Port Angeles, WA

for more info go to: www.fluidride.com/fluidride-cup

(File under Oregon Mountain Biking)

03/04/08

PORT OF HOOD RIVER CRITERIUM SERIES 2008

Thursdays April 3rd, 10th, 17, 24th info from Discover Bicycles.

Hood River Event Site (Take I-84 exit 63 and head towards the river)

Categories and times
5:30 pm 4/5 Men and Women (All)
6:00 pm 3/4 Men
6:45 pm 1/2/3 Men

$15 per race

(File under Oregon Bicycle Culture)

02/25/08

EMERALD VALLEY BMX INDOOR EUGENE, OREGON

Saturday March 1st - Earned double points race. Registration 3-4 pm

Sunday March 2nd - State qualifier double points race. Registration 9:30-11 am

Emerald Valley BMX Indoor 796 West 13th Ave Eugene, OR www.evbmx.com

02/23/08

MOLLALA RIVER BMX

Weather permitting...we are planning on holding our first race of 2008 on Sunday, February 24. Registration 1:30 - 2:30. Race fee $8

Check our website as we will post at least 2 hours prior to registration if there is a cancellation (or feel free to call, 503-951-1193).

Emerald Valley Indoor is NOT racing this weekend, due to other events at the fairgrounds.

Next weekend is a 400 point weekend at Emerald Valley Indoor; Double on Saturday, SCR (State Qualifier Race) on Sunday. Race fee $20 per bike each day. Check their website for more info! We will not race on Sunday March 2nd.

(File under Oregon BMX)

02/10/08

UCI BMX SUPERCROSS FINALS MADRID SPAIN

For more video of the highlights and the Semi finals click here.

(File under Oregon BMX)

02/05/08

NEW OREGON & WASHINGTON RACE SERIES: THE FLUIDRIDE CUP

The Fluidride Cup, held in conjunction with Hurricane Racing, Ndub productions, and run by long time Race Director Petr Kakes is a dream come true for our crew and countless other gravity freaks around the PNW and beyond.

for the rest of the story from Fluidride click here.

(File under Oregon Mountain Biking)

02/04/08

HANDMADE BICYCLE SHOW THIS WEEKEND

Portland, Oregon February 8th Thru 10th Oregon Convention center 777 NE MLK Blvd. Portland, OR 97232 For more info go to: www.handmadebicycleshow.com

(File under Oregon Bicycle Culture)

01/28/08

F1RST

F1rst is the new World Cup MTB film from Clay Porter. Judging from the quality of his last film Between the Tape this one should be top notch. It looks like this one will again be in a more documentary style. We will see when it comes out in April. www.f1rstmovie.com

(File under Oregon Mountain Biking)

01/26/08

EMERALD VALLEY BMX INDOOR

Race for Life Double Points / Redline Cup Triple Points

February 2nd & 3rd Reg. 3-4 pm Saturday & 8:30-10 am Sunday

Lane County Event Center 796 West 13th Ave. Eugene, OR. 97402

ABA GREAT NORTHWEST BMX NATIONAL REDMOND, OREGON

April 4th thru 6th, 2008 www.ababmx.com

(File under Oregon BMX)

01/26/08

FUSION 8 MT. HOOD SKI AND SNOWBOARD COMPETITION

Eight weeks of events at Skibowl and Timberline. for more info click here.

(file under Oregon Bike Culture)

01/21/08

WORST DAY OF THE YEAR RIDE

February 10th, 2008 Lucky Labrador Brew Pub 915 SE Hawthorne, Portland Cold, Wet, and Raining the Perfect day for a ride. www.worstdayride.com

(file under Oregon Bike Culture)

01/17/08

NORTHWEST DIRT CULTURE 3

I am sure it will be available at the Fat Tire Farm and Ride-This.com.

(file under Oregon Mountain Biking)

01/12/08

HANDMADE SHOW ATTRACTING BIG AND SMALL

info from the Bicycle Retailer

PORTLAND, ORE —What do Shimano, SRAM, Chris King, Zipp and Rolf Prima have in common? They will all have booths at this year's North American Handmade Bike Show.

Yes, the show is meant for those smaller frame builders to show of their wares, but the presence these larger manufacturers are bringing to this growing show is giving Handmade a brighterspotlight than ever before.

"We already have exhibitors from all over the country, and if past years are a guide, we'll have a lot of attendees from across America, too," said Don Walker, the show's director.

The cycling press has hopped on board as well, with Dirt Rag, Momentum Magazine, Mountain Flyer, Road Bike Action and VeloNews taking show booths to recruit new subscribers.

The 2008 show will be held in the Oregon Convention Center, Portland, February 8-10.