The Volstead Rises & A Video!

Ptarmigan Ptrails has been busy this fall busting in some new trails at Whiskey Run. Check out TrailForks for updated maps (be sure to “UPDATE OREGON” in the downloaded regions to get the newest maps). There is a couple new blue and black trails on both the classic side and east side. The Volstead area is accessed from a bridge crossing at the bottom of Wing And A Prayer descent. If you venture that way, expect a fully committed riding day. Certain trails are open to ride (please avoid riding after heavy rainfall and watch out for crews working. Absolutely NO riding closed trails.)

Thanks to Hennick’s Home Center for the Picnic Table

Now when you venture out to Volstead Area you can bring your lunch and enjoy a sweet spot to eat, thanks to Hennick’s Home Center in Bandon. They generously donated a table for the trails and our lead volunteers Jerry Gross and Raleigh (the Ripper) Kraynik (@raleigh_tk) helped bring it in and build it up! Thanks guys for your hard work. Be sure to stop into Hennick’s and say “thanks” from the mountain bike club!

Since you read this far… enjoy a pretty sweet little video from You Tuber BKXC back when Eddie Kessler showed him the ropes this summer. It’s just a dang-good fun place to ride. (Spoiler alert, this isn’t Redbull Rampage)

End of Summer Update

Sorry it’s been a bit since we’ve posted here. We’ve had a busy summer of riding, building, and generally enjoying the Oregon Summer.

South Coast Composite

Our NICA (National Interscholastic Cycling Association) Oregon team, South Coast Composite, has been busy with practices at Whiskey Run on Tuesday and Thursday nights since July. We have over 30 riders and coaches who have been putting in the miles on the bikes this year…. and boy has it been paying off!! SCC Lumberjacks have taken two 1st Places in Team Points and one 2nd place in Team Points in the 3 races we’ve had so far. Not only is the team dominating our South Conference but our individual riders are taking podiums! So far our student-athletes have competed in Newport, Bend, and Mt. Hood.

Next race is in Medford October 9th. Come out and cheer them on!

For a full list of results and info visit Oregon League Website here.

WRCMBA is a proud sponsor of our Lumberjacks! Be sure to follow them on Instagram!

Some of our South Coast Composite Student-Athletes. Couple leader jersey’s in there too! Go Lumberjacks!

Whiskey Run Phase 3

Guess what?! More trails!!! We are stoked the Ptarmigan Ptrails team is at it again, building more trail for our riding pleasure at Whiskey Run. The trail crew has been building blue and black trails both in the “Classic-side” and now across the 7 Mile Creek drainage in a new area known as Volstead Area. Check out some sneak peaks on Ptarmigan Ptrails’ Insta Page here. Board Member Jerry has been busy at work helping build the big bridge across the drainage with 7 Devil’s Gravity Team’s Manager, Brian Kraynik.

  • Kraynik working on the bridge
  • Working on the entrance and exit from bridge

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Whiskey Chaser Draws Near

Few days left to register! We are filling up fast and only have a limited number of swag bags for participants. Still on the fence? Here’s a few reasons to gather your friends and register ASAP:

  • Free beer all day for participants and spectators from 7 Devils Brewing Company. (Donations greatly appreciated)
  • Wilson’s Market speciality burritos on order starting around lunch time. (Bring cash please!)
  • Solo Winner receives a Garmin Edge MTB Bundle from South Coast Bicycles!
  • All Podium Winners receive free service packages from Bandon Bicycle Works!
  • There may or may not be hidden refreshments along the trail to help quench your thirst.
  • The entire Whiskey Run Trail System is closed to all outside riders. Feeling like it’s been crowded lately this summer? Guess what, the road will be closed and the trails are only open to riders and their families!!
  • Party atmosphere. Party people. WRCMBA knows how to have a good time and we make sure all participants have the space to enjoy themselves too.

REGISTER NOW