mtb clubs around PDX?

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I live in Portland, OR. Just bought my first mt bike and would like to get involved in a group, to
glean the knowledge of others and participate in group rides. Anyone from around here that could
point me in the right direction?

determined

not really from around there, but if nobody here speaks up, check with some of the local bike shops
around. some of them even have a bike group/team they sponsor (including my own LBS apparently).

And for the other newbies lurking around this group, if you are in the Portland, OR area and want a
riding buddy, this is your chance (for the non-newbies as well).

~Travis
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determined said:

I live in Portland, OR. Just bought my first mt bike and would like to get involved in a group, to
glean the knowledge of others and participate in group rides. Anyone from around here that could
point me in the right direction?

determined

'the bike gallery' has group rides regularly. also check the web for the mountain peddlers club ( or
BG may have the info you need)

determined said:

I live in Portland, OR. Just bought my first mt bike and would like to get involved in a group, to
glean the knowledge of others and participate in group rides. Anyone from around here that could
point me in the right direction?

The local MTB club is: pumpclub.orgpumpclub.orgOpen ↗

I rode with them when I first moved here quite a few years ago. They were quite nice to newbies back
then; probably still are!

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determined said:

I live in Portland, OR. Just bought my first mt bike and would like to

get

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involved in a group, to glean the knowledge of others and participate in group rides. Anyone
from around here that could point me in the right direction?

determined

'the bike gallery' has group rides regularly. also check the web for the mountain peddlers club (
or BG may have the info you need)

Kewl! I just bought my first bike there last night, and did see that they offer group
rides... thanx.

det

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determined said:

I live in Portland, OR. Just bought my first mt bike and would like

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group rides. Anyone from around here that could point me in the right direction?

determined

'the bike gallery' has group rides regularly. also check the web for the mountain peddlers club
( or BG may have the info you need)

Kewl! I just bought my first bike there last night, and did see that they offer group
rides... thanx.

So whatcha get?!? No fair asking for recommendations, and then buying something without spilling
your guts! 🙂

Bill "welcome to the sport (and hold on to your plastic!)" S.

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mountain peddlers club ( or BG may have the info you need)

Kewl! I just bought my first bike there last night, and did see that

they

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offer group rides... thanx.

So whatcha get?!? No fair asking for recommendations, and then buying something without spilling
your guts! 🙂

Well, I ended up buying an '02 Gary Fisher Wahoo for $289. I understand this is a very "entry-level"
model, but since I'm brand new to the sport I figured it would last me a couple years (hopefully)
and I could upgrade at that point. I haven't been on a bike since I was 10, so I imagine the
learning curve's going to be a little looongg.... But I bought a couple of trail books and am going
to take my first ride this weekend.

Thanks for everyone's help!

determined