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We’ve been hearing rumors about Timberline creating a bike park for a while now, and it looks like it just took a big step closer to reality.

Some juicy nuggets from the press release:

We have contracted with Gravity Logic, a consulting firm out of Whistler, British Columbia to design and develop our mountain bike trail plans. Gravity Logic is the creator of the world-famous Whistler Mountain Bike Park

Their tentative schedule has trails open next summer, and they are asking for rider support and feedback.

Your words of support can help our scoping and planning phase. This is your chance to be heard! We also want to hear any specific ideas or thoughts on how to make this project the best it can be!

Please go to the official site and share your feedback. Now is the time for input on this — let’s get this thing done right. We need a world class bike park in our backyard.

Read the full story here:
http://www.timberlinelodge.com/mountainbike/

ANTHILL DEMO REEL from Anthill Films on Vimeo.

Follow Me Portland Premier
Thursday April 29th at the Clinton St Theatre
7:00 PM
Order Tickets online

See ya there!

by Keely Chalmers

Posted on March 24, 2010 at 6:55 PM

Updated yesterday at 7:08 PM

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PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland BMX riders are fighting to keep a trail system they built more than a decade ago. But the state says it’s an illegal course built on private property.

Brad Tibbet and his fellow riders have traded in their bikes for trash bags. Instead of riding their favorite trails and jumps, they’re cleaning them.

“Police came out here and told us we can’t be digging or riding them,” explained Tibbet.

That was Tuesday. The order came as a shock to Tibbet and many in the BMX community who’ve been building and riding these trails since the early 90s.

Recently some neighbors in the area expressed concern about the increased activity and damage to the trees. Keller Galvin says she likes that the trails give kids a place to recreate, but she worries about the trees in the area.

“Some beautiful cedars that are right in the area that I think are being damaged by constant digging and moving of the dirt around,” Galvin said.

The trails run across land owned by both the Grotto and ODOT. ODOT says it’s an issue of liability.

“The state’s liable for anybody back on these trails and the fact they’ve been here for some time is immaterial to the conversation,” said Brad Wurfel ODOT Spokesman.

The Grotto issued this statement about the trail saying, “through the years it hasn’t been a problem… but it has grown beyond our expectations and has become a nuisance…. there should be no trespassing.”

Shad Johnson, owner of GOODS BMX Shop, has helped maintain the trails since the mid 90s. He says before they were there the area was a hotbed for crime.

“We’ve had neighbors across the street happy we’re keeping the transients out, some of the prostitution and stuff,” said Johnson.

For now Johnson and his fellow riders will have to stay out too. But they vow to fight for their work or at least for a compromise.

Dixie Mt, Scappoose, OR-
Logging operations on Longview Fiber land have started on the north side of Rocky Point Rd. I spoke with Mike Pihl of Pihl Logging whom is contracted to harvest the timber (and also of History Channel’s Ax Men fame), and he told me starting 3/16/10 access to the south side of the road at the upper blue gate will be blocked for a few months. He said the harvest will be focused on the area from the blue gate to 1/2 mile west, and 1/4 mile to the south from Rocky Point Rd. All indicators point to this harvest not affecting the trails from the upper blue gate that head east toward hwy 30.
-Ian

Check this report out on the illegal trail built in Forest Park.

Though I don’t condone building unsanctioned trails, it does bring the need for a new trail system in Portland to forefront of discussion. I think this report is a little bit dramatic in the way it describes the damage caused by a ribbon of dirt through a forest. In fact just down the road there are clear cut logging operations being carried out and there is no news coverage or cries of vandalism as the entire hillside is stripped bare of its trees. Mammals, fish, and amphibians are probably a little more stressed about the clear cuts than they are about a small trail through a large forest.
-Ian

Work on 2 Chair and Extended Play — This Sunday

• TWO CHAIRS / EXTENDED PLAY WORK PARTY
• SUNDAY FEB 28
• MEET AT EXTENDED PLAY AROUND 10AM
• IF YOU HAVE THEM: SHOVEL, PICK, WHEELBARROW WATER AND A LITTLE FOOD.

• THE GAMEPLAN: We want to refill the take offs and landings for the season. Should take a couple of hours with a few strong backs. See ya there.

• Any questions or donations of material contact Jim at 541 490 6695.

SOURCE: Jim Mudry

See also: http://gorgefreeride.blogspot.com/2010/02/work-party-announced-for-feb-28th.html

Awesome Land: Women Of Dirt is a unique look into the world of Downhill Racing, Dirt Jumping and Freeriding. This film looks through the eyes of the wondrous women that have helped grow the sport of Gravity Mountain Biking with their strength and courage. Other mountain bike films have overlooked these vibrant and dedicated women, but no longer!

Awesome Land: Women Of Dirt celebrates the mountain bike while celebrating the women who love them. A beautiful and energetic film that opens a window into an awesome world.

The Lady Riders staring in this film: Tammy Donahugh, Stephanie Nychka, Cierra Smith, Emily Johnston, Lisa Myklak, Jill Kintner, Leana Gerrard, Dawn Cashen, Katrina Strand, Kathy Pruitt, and Darcy Turenne.

All Ages show – tickets are $10 online only at www.orbike.com

Be sure to get your tickets now. Online registration only at: http://www.orbike.com/servlet/com.gcm.servlet.event.EventView?commodityID=37047&command=createProcurement&supplierID=369

Doors open at 7:00pm. Movie starts at 7:30pm. Come early to pick up door prize ticket, stickers and other door prizes.

Door prizes and schwag will be given away the night of the show with a purchase of movie ticket.

A portion of ticket proceeds will be Donated directly to Medial Teams International to support the earthquake relief effort in Haiti.
Find out more: http://www.medicalteams.org

Section of the latest edition of the Kranked series.  Some sweet riding and it is well choreographed!  Enjoy.

Riders & Sliders service shop is having it’s grand opening kickoff this weekend Jan.30-31.  Stop by and get 20% off tuning and repair service on your gravity taming mountain steeds!  Great pricing and quick turnaround on services make this THE shop to visit when your bike is beat down from Post Canyon, or your sticks or board is sluggish and out of tune!  Don’t settle for just any service shop….Go where the Pros Go!

8122 SW Bvrtn-Hillsdale hwy, Portland, OR 97225

Riders & Sliders is the official retailer for WSFR gear.  Currently you can pick up T-shirts and stickers, and more gear is in the works!

See riders & sliders website for more details

I want to introduce you all to the newest service shop open to take care of your ride.  Riders and Sliders just opened and owner/chief mechanic Erik Nyberg is ready to help keep your bikes and snowsports gear performing at peak performance.  Need parts?  He can get them, and soon you will the option to have him put them on your bike or you can rent out his work bench by the hour.  Either way you can get the job done professionally!

Stop by and check out the shop at 8122 SW Bvrtn-Hillsdale hwy, Portland 97225.  Open 10-7 Tues-Sat, 10-5 Sun.  503.477.6733

If you don’t catch him in the shop, he is most definitely shreddin the gnar or scalpin singletrack! 

Riders n Sliders is a great supporter WESTSIDE FREERIDE!