biking

Portland is basically as close to an urban bike utopia as one can get, and one of the many reasons I love living here. But it didn't start out that way, it happened because of the tireless efforts of groups like the Northwest Trail Alliance,

... an alliance of mountain bikers and off-road cyclists dedicated to creating, enhancing and protecting riding opportunities in NW Oregon and SW Washington.

• We advocate for trail access.
• We promote responsible mountain biking.
• We build and maintain sustainable trails.
• We love riding them.

I am honored to suport them in their efforts. Their new site, which launched this past summer, was an upgrade from Drupal 5 and features:

• Active forums
• Ride and events calendar, with paid signups supported by Ubercart and Signup.
• Ride reports
• Online donations

But this is really the foundation for the exciting features to come, including trail guides and a volunteer system.