ABA BMX NATIONAL SERIES BLACKJACK NATIONAL

September 1st - 3rd, 2006                                                                                           Reno Nevada         Indoor - Reno Livestock Arena                                                           for the schedule of events click here.                                                                           To watch the race live @ these times:  Day 1 Sept. 2nd at 11 a.m.  & Day 2 Sept. 3rd at   8 a.m. click here.

DOUG STUART LOOKS TO ADD TO MOUNTAIN CYCLE"S RICH HISTORY

AUGUST 24, 2006 -- PORTLAND, OR — Doug Stuart has joined Mountain Cycle as president and equity partner. With its new management group the company plans to rebuild Mountain Cycle back into the innovative and rider oriented brand ...........for the rest of the story from The Bicycle Retailer click here.

MT. HOOD FIRES CAUSE TRAIL AND ROAD CLOSURES UPDATE

Highway  35 is open with restrictions.  The Trails are still closed.                                 for more info click here.

MT. HOOD FIRES CAUSE TRAIL AND ROAD CLOSURES

All roads around highway 44 and highway 35 from Parkdale to The White River are closed due to fires in the area.  Many of the popular trails such as Dog River, 15 mile Creek, and Surveyors Ridge are in these areas. Timberline Lodge and other Government Camp businesses and trails are not affected by the fires and remain open for business. Access from Highway 26 is open. Access from Hood River to Government Camp via Highway 35 is closed and an alternate route must be used.

THE 5th ANNUAL HEALTH NET PORTLAND TWILIGHT CRITERIUM
Friday, August 11
South Park Blocks - Portland, Oregon                                                                           For more info check out the 07/26/2006 posting on Tribe503.com

11th ANNUAL PROVIDENCE BRIDGE PEDAL  

Sunday, August 13 will be the 11th annual Providence Bridge Pedal, the second largest recreational cycling event in the country. With three different routes of 14, 24 and 36 miles, there is an option for everyone. Providence Bridge Stride is the opportunity for walkers to join in the celebration with a 5-mile walk over the top deck of the Fremont Bridge.                                   for more info click here.

WILLAMETTE PASS SUPER D AND DOWNHILL MTB RACE #3 STATE CHAMPS

August 12th thru 13th

SUPER D RACES - Pre-Register $20    Day of Race $25    If racing DH $15
Includes Gondola access 10am-8pm on Saturdays.
Races are at 3pm

DOWNHILL RACES - Redone NEW Course    Pre-Register $20    Day of Race $25    Race fee includes Gondola access       10am-8pm on Saturdays and 8am-8pm Sundays.

Contact info: 541-782-2388, info@oregon-adventures.com  or www.oakridgefattire.com
Take I-5 exit 188A ( HWY58). Stay on HWY 58 about 60 miles until you reach Willamette Pass.  Willamette Pass is about 30 miles past Oakridge or 60 miles from Eugene.

The race is sponsored by:

HOOD RIVER BMX TRACK WORK PARTY

Sunday August 6th from 10am-2pm. Bring shovels, rakes and wheelbarrows. We will be smoothing out the bottom part of the track so the whole track will be rideable. We have been modifying the track to make it more user friendly, the jumps have been lowered and widened, the berms have been bowled and smoothed out. We are trying to get the track completed for a September race, we need a good show of kids and parents on Sunday to get the job done. Thanks for all of your support hope to see you Sunday. For more information contact Jeff Blackman at: erinjeff@gorge.net  or 541-806-0505.               info from www.discoverbicycles.com

CRANKWORX RESULTS

The Tribe went to Crankworx and watched some amazing competition, as well as rode some amazing trails ourselves.  Here are the results of Crankworx.

SLOPESTYLE    1. Cameron Zink    2. Cameron McCaul    3. Kyle Strait

BIKERCROSS    Men:1. Jared Graves    2. Cedric Gracia    3. Mick Hannah                   Women:    1. Jill Kintner    2. Fionn Griffiths    3. Leana Gerrard

AIR DOWNHILL     Men: 1. Brian Lopes    2. Cedric Gracia    3. Bryn Atkinson                  Women: 1. Jen Ashton...4:44.3    2. Fionn Griffiths    3. Danika Schroeter

SUPER D    Men: Adam Craig    Women: Charlotte Klein

GARBANZO ENDURO DH    Men: 1. Sam Hill    2. Steve Peat    3. Chris Kovarik      Women: 1. Mio Suemasa    2. Fionn Griffiths    3. Danika Schroeter

DISCO KIDS FUN RACE!
WHEN: Saturday August 5th WHERE: Hood River High School (1200 Indian Creek Rd Hood River, Oregon) TIME: Registration 9:00am and Racing begins at 10:00am. COST: $5.00. Join the Disco Kids bike Club for a fun morning of racing for beginning riders on a flat course on up to experts on the Indian Creek Trail!                                                                                                                                For more information contact: jenwilson@gorge.net   info from www.discoverbicycles.com

UCI BMX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS SAO PAOLO, BRAZIL

Men:    1. Javier Colombo    2. Randy Stumpfhauser    3. Mike Day   
Women:    1. Willy Kanis    2. Maria Gabriela Diaz    3. Cecile Lazzarotto                    Elite Cruiser:    1. Donny Robinson    2. Danny Caluag/USA    3. Damien Godet
 

MOUNT HOOD PLAN PASSES HOUSE UNANIMOUSLY

The Mt. Hood Legacy Act was given a unanimous vote of approval by House members on Monday.

U.S. Reps. Greg Walden, R-Ore., and Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., authors of the bill, said the approval by their peers was a great reward ...... for the rest of the story from the Hood River News click here.

TRIBE503 IS OFF TO WHISTLER TO CHECK OUT CRANKWORX

www.crankworx.com

Here are a couple of clips of Whistler from the IMBA.com website.    Remember to support IMBA (International Mountain Bike Association) they help to keep our trails open.  They also support downhilling and freeriding if it is done in a responsible manner.          To Join IMBA click here.   

THE 5th ANNUAL HEALTH NET PORTLAND TWILIGHT CRITERIUM
Friday, August 11
South Park Blocks - Portland, Oregon                         

INFO FROM PORTLANDTWILIGHT.COM - Come watch the area's fastest cyclists compete for the region's biggest purse in the 2006 Health Net Portland Twilight Criterium. The course surrounds the South Park Blocks of downtown Portland, creating an island oasis of 360-degree viewing, music, food and beverage. There are several places where you can get close enough to feel the wind from the peloton. Each lap is one-half mile long which takes the racers just over one minute to complete. The course is highly technical so fields are limited to eighty riders.

The event is free to attend and great for families. Come downtown Friday evening, August 11th, to experience the excitement yourself.

for more info click here.

KONA AWARDS FREERIDE GRANTS TO SEVEN IMBA CLUBS

FERNDALE, WA (BRAIN)—Thanks to Kona Bicycle Company's generous support, seven IMBA clubs will receive $1,000 cash grants to help create new freeride, downhill and dirt jumping opportunities.

Funding for the program comes from Kona and the Kona/IMBA Bowling Party, an annual Las Vegas fundraiser held during Interbike. The program's goal is to support the development of freeriding opportunities on public land.

One of the seven winners is:    Disco Velo - Hood River, OR
Disco Velo is leading the charge in developing the Hood River Bike Park, a jump trail within a small municipal park that will also meet specifications as an American Bicycle Association BMX track.

for more info on cycling grants check out this site from IMBA.

TYLER'S TIRADE - WHAT IS EXTREME?

I was thinking about the draw of extreme sports and if they were actually healthy.  I thought about my own interest in extreme sports and wondered if it's a healthy thing for me.  I concluded, when we push our physical limits, and go little beyond of what we believe we are capable of, our spirit grows.  

For Tyler's Tirade click here.

HOTTEST DAY OF THE YEAR RIDE
Sunday, August 6
Lucky Lab Brew Pub
NW 19th and Quimby
(please note, this is a different location than the Worst Day of the Year Ride)                  I did the Worst Day of the Year ride and these rides are a really good time.  This is what Portland cycling for fun is all about.                       for more info click here.

OAKRIDGE FAT TIRE FESTIVAL

July 22nd - 23rd          Cross Country and Super D Racing        For info on this click here.

SUMMIT to SURF XI

Saturday July29th -   The Summit to Surf is a "Tour de Cure" Ride, The American Diabetes Association's signature cycling event.   for more info on the event click here.

After reading the Oregonians article (06/24/06 posting) about the Alpenrose Velodrome, and a little pushing from a friend I decided to check it out.  I went to the Developmental class on Wednesday and have to say it was a pretty cool experience.  I will for sure try it again.  If you would like to find out a little about the velodrome check out the 06/2406 post and click on this link to OBRA. 

Wikipedia's explanation of a Velodrome  click here.

THE PORTLAND STOP ON THE DEW ACTION SPORTS TOUR IS ALMOST HERE

PORTLAND BIKE INDUSTRY BEGINS TO FLEX MUSCLES

By Anita Kissee and KATU.com Web Staff

PORTLAND, Ore. - Look at any list of bike-friendly cities in the United States, and it's a good bet Portland is either at the top or in the top five.                                           There's no denying Portlanders love their bicycles.         for more of this article click here.

WILLAMETTE PASS SUPER D AND DOWNHILL MTB RACE

July 15th thru 16th

SUPER D RACES - Pre-Register $20    Day of Race $25    If racing DH $15
Includes Gondola access 10am-8pm on Saturdays.
Races are at 3pm

DOWNHILL RACES - Redone NEW Course    Pre-Register $20    Day of Race $25    Race fee includes Gondola access       10am-8pm on Saturdays and 8am-8pm Sundays.

Contact info: 541-782-2388, info@oregon-adventures.com  or www.oakridgefattire.com
Take I-5 exit 188A ( HWY58). Stay on HWY 58 about 60 miles until you reach Willamette Pass.  Willamette Pass is about 30 miles past Oakridge or 60 miles from Eugene.

The race is sponsored by:

ENJOY THE 4th OF JULY

Those who expect to reap the blessing of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.      -- Thomas Paine   1737—1809

2006 OREGON BMX GOVERNOR'S CUP NEW DATE ANNOUNCED
AUGUST 25th - AUGUST 28th

STATE GAMES OF OREGON DH MTB RACE @MT. HOOD SKIBOWL 

JULY 9th Sun   DH No. 3  brought to you by the Fat Tire Farm

Location:  Mt. Hood Skibowl is located 52 miles S.E. of Portland on Hwy. 26, just before the Village of Government Camp                                                                   Registration forms: can be downloaded from www.Skibowl.com                                 Pre-registration: Entrance deadline is Thursday prior to event. Mail application to Hurricane Racing, P.O.Box 320, Government Camp, OR 97028 or fax application to 503-272-0240.                                                                                                                Late Registration: Sunday July 9^th  8:30am – 9:45a.m. yes, there is a late fee of  $5.00   Entry Fees:  $25.00 for all classes does not include late fees and training Sat. 8^th additional $10.00

STATE GAMES OF OREGON XC MTB RACE @MT. HOOD SKIBOWL 

JULY 1st Sat   ST No. 2/XC No. 3    Short Track & Cross Country Event               Location: Mt. Hood Skibowl is located 52 miles S.E. of Portland on Hwy. 26, just before the Village of Government Camp
Pre-registration: Entrance deadline is Thursday prior to event.                                   For registration forms and more info. click here.

A DAY TO RIDE AND SMELL THE ROSES, SLOWLY

Part seven of the Oregonians week long look at Oregon's cycling culture.  This is the final article in the series.                                                                                                   For the article Click here.

Whistler Mountain Bike Park Opens the Garbanzo Zone for the summer.  For the press release click here.

ON THE VELODROME, IT"S SIMPLY ABOUT THE CYCLING

Part six of the Oregonians week long look at Oregon's cycling culture.                           For the article Click here.

PLAYING POLO WITHOUT A HORSE

Bike Polo 101 and Axles of Evil substitute bicycles for horses in organized games

Part five of the Oregonians week long look at Oregon's cycling culture.                          For the article Click here.

Remember this weekend because of the BMX National, there will be no tracks open except Emerald Valley, Eugene this weekend.

CYCLIST TAKE ON THE MOUNTAIN

Part four of the Oregonians week long look at Oregon's cycling culture.                          For the article Click here.

A RIDE BEAUTIFUL AND BEASTLY

Part three of the Oregonians week long look at Oregon's cycling culture.                          For the article Click here.

ABA Lumberjack BMX National.

This weekend June 23rd, 24th, 25th is the return of the ABA Lumberjack National in Eugene, Oregon.  For more info on this race check the June 5th posting on tribe503.com.

ROOKIE RACERS WELCOME AT PIR

RACING IN Mt.HOOD'S SHADOW

TYLER'S BACK

I am back from my long sabbatical of no inspiration.  To read more click here.

MOUNT HOOD TRAILS ARE OPENING UP FOR THE SUMMER

The trails around Mount Hood are starting to open up for the summer riding season.  Surveyor's Ridge is open and in good shape as well as others.  Check out the latest trail conditions on the trails page of tribe503.com, brought to you by Discover Bicycles in Hood River Oregon.

WILLAMETTE PASS DH #1

June 18th, 2006

Pre-Ride: Saturday 10am-8pm  Registration: 11am-3pm Saturday
Racing: Sunday Pre-Ride 8-10am • Racing 10:30am
Gondola's open at 8 am Sunday, courses closed 10am-10:30am
Start boarding Gondola's at 10am so we can start at 10:30
Reg 8am-9:45 am…NO LATE ENTRIES AFTER 9:45 am!
Race fee includes two days of riding and gondola access.
Saturday 10am-8pm / Sunday 8am-8pm 22 HOURS OF RIDING!
 

IMPORTANT NOTE: YOUR PLATE IS YOUR LIFT PASS

Contact info: 541-782-2388, info@oregon-adventures.com  or www.oakridgefattire.com
Take I-5 exit 188A ( HWY58). Stay on HWY 58 about 60 miles until you reach Willamette Pass.
Willamette Pass is about 30 miles past Oakridge or 60 miles from Eugene.

MT. ASHLAND 12-MILE SUPER D

Date: 06/11/2006    Location: Mt. Ashland Ski Resort    Race Time: 9:30 a.m.

for more info click here.

06/05/2006

TWO WEEKENDS OF RACING COMING SOON !!!!

SHILOH CYCLERY MOUNTAIN BIKE SUPER  SUNDAY

June 18th, 2006
Short Track - Downhill - Cross Country Race
Location: Mt. Hood Skibowl is located 52 miles S.E. of Portland on Hwy. 26, just before the Village of Government Camp
Pre-registration: Entrance deadline is Thursday prior to event.
Late Registration: Saturday June 17th 10:00am – 3:00pm
Sunday June 18th 8:30am – 12:30pm. And yes, there is a late fee of $5.00. Except ST
Entry Fees: ST: $10.00 if combined with DH/XC, Otherwise $15.00- No Late Fee  DH: $25.00 for all classes does not include training Sat. 17th additional $10.00
XC: $15.00 for all participants
Training: DH: Saturday 6/17/06 11:00am-4:00pm. Sunday riders meeting at finish area at 8:45am. Lifts open at 9:00am; course closes at 9:45am. Anyone on the course after 9:45am will be disqualified (no refund).  XC and ST courses will be marked and available for inspection on Sat. 17th
Awards/Raffle: Following the last Pro/Expert rider in the finish area (app. 4pm).
Parking: at Skibowl parking lot.

For more info click here.

ABA BMX LUMBERJACK NATIONAL

LIVESTRONG® CHALLENGE

July 30 - Portland, Oregon

The LIVESTRONG^®  Challenge is the Lance Armstrong Foundation’s (LAF) signature fundraising event. This annual series of events takes place in cities across the country, enabling anyone to support the LAF’s mission to inspire and empower people affected by cancer.            For more info click here.

MOUNT HOOD CYCLING CLASSIC STARTS TODAY

Stage one of the classic starts today at 5:00p.m.  For a breakdown of the stages check out part two of the Hood River News article.

MOUNT HOOD CYCLING CLASSIC IN TWO DAYS

In two days the battle will begin in the Hood River Valley.  For a little primer on the race check out this article from the Hood River News.  It is part one of a two part series of articles.

McKENZIE RIVER TRAIL

The Memorial day weekend is here, and it is time to go ride the Mckenzie River trail for the first time this year.  This trail is one of my favorite rides in the state.  It has been reviewed by multiple magazines as on of the best rides in the country.       

For trail reviews click here.

2006 OREGON BMX GOVERNOR'S CUP CANCELLED

The new date will be announced once the ABA can be contacted for a new date.

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