Catch the Perfect Ride in Seaside, Oregon
May 23 2024 - 11:00AM
From surfing to mountain biking, Seaside, Oregon is the destination
to catch the perfect ride. The North Coast around Seaside is home
to some of the Northwest’s best surfing beaches and offers a
variety of surfing camps, lessons, and local surf shops. For riders
who prefer dry ground, the
2024 Ride the Dirt
Wave Flow Duro event returns to Klootchy Creek Trails in Seaside,
June 8-9. This three-part mountain biking series highlights the
coast’s best trails and offers something for everyone, from guided
rides to an exhilarating Enduro Race.
Managed by Oregon Rides, the Ride the Dirt Wave event kicks off
at Klootchy Creek Trails in Clatsop County, followed by events at
the Whisky Run Trails in Coos County and Big Creek Trails in
Newport. The trails offer adventure for all ages and skill levels
from advanced blue and black diamond trails to
family-friendly/beginner short and sweet trails.
“Ride the Dirt Wave offers two epic days of riding at each
destination,” said Daniella Crowder, director of Oregon Rides &
Events and organizer of Ride the Dirt Wave. “If you’ve been wanting
to check out the Klootchy Creek area but weren’t sure where to
ride, Saturday’s riding event near Seaside is the perfect
opportunity to have fun with a supportive guide to show you the
trails. For more experienced riders, Sunday is the Flow Duro
Challenge with a high-speed, timed race down a machine-built
trail.”
The two-day event also includes local food, brews and music
onsite at Klootchy Creek with an after-ride party planned for
Saturday, June 8 at Ruby’s Roadside Grill in
Seaside.
Seaside Fun Beyond BikingEvent attendees need
only go five miles into the fun capital of the Oregon Coast,
Seaside, for ocean- and river-front accommodations, to wind down
with a walk on the prom and to experience all the dining, shopping,
and exploring the area has to offer.
Directly west of Klootchy Creek, some of the area’s best surfing
can be found at Indian Beach in Ecola State Park and Short Sand
Beach in Oswald State Park. A large selection of surfboards, surf
gear and surfing wetsuits are available for purchase and rental at
Cleanline Surf Shop and Seaside Surf Shop. Oregon Surf Adventures
offers a selection of lessons, camps, and a surf club. Beginner
lessons focus on ocean awareness, equipment use, water safety, surf
techniques, and surf etiquette.
Established in 1980, Cleanline Surf Shop’s two local instructors
provide surfing lessons for all ages and skill levels: Lexie
Hallahan, director of NW Women’s Surf Camps, this year celebrates
20 years of creating unique and transformative surf and bodyboard
experiences. With 40-plus years of surfing experience, Tony
Gardner's vast knowledge and experience in the Pacific Ocean gives
him a unique ability to forecast and understand the challenges that
these waters bring.
Seaside, Oregon is the destination for catching
the perfect ride – whether it’s on a scenic biking trail or in the
ocean. Left photo: Don Frank for the City of Seaside, Oregon
Visitors Bureau. Right Photo: Jeremy Burke for Ride the Dirt
Wave
“Biking and surfing are both extremely popular with visitors,”
said Joshua Heineman, Seaside’s Director of Tourism Marketing. “As
with all activities, we encourage everyone to familiarize
themselves with safety guidelines before trying local biking trails
and surf breaks. For surfing in particular, we stress water safety
and encourage people to rely on Seaside’s surf shops and surf
instructors as sources of information where the rule of thumb is:
when in doubt, don’t go out.”
Register for Ride the Dirt Wave: Schedule,
trail maps, and free access permit:
www.thedirtwave.com/klootchy-creek
Learn more about Seaside: Start planning your
Oregon Coast trip and get a free travel guide: SeasideOR.com
Media contact:Lynda KayeKaye
Public Relations for The City of Seaside Visitors
Bureau250-266-5293
lynda@kayepr.com
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/16da01f1-8ac2-4044-b591-2f964c23d2d5