OWA's mountain bike programs offer instruction and application on some of the finest terrain in the world under the guidance of experienced riders, racers and mechanics. Since 1986 OWA has introduced many to the whole realm of real mountain biking and has helped numerous individuals develop their skills to the highest level. Rides include parts of Colorado's Rainbow Trail, Colorado Trail, Salt Creek Trail, Rampart Reservoir, and the Midland Trail, New Mexico's Foothills Trail and the Cedro Peak area near Albuquerque and Palo Duro Canyon in the Texas Panhandle.
Instruction is offered in technical riding skills, fitness, racing and bike mechanic skills.
The Copper Canyon Project is an expansion of a pilot program undertaken during summer 2000. The team of 12 will be composed of a mix of mountain bikers and rock climbers who will travel into this magnificent part of Mexico for 2 weeks of service with plenty of adventure and skill development thrown in. The team will assemble either at Base Camp or in El Paso and travel via OWA vehicle300 miles down into the Sierra Madre to the area known as Copper Canyon . The team will also continue a project to develop sport climbing routes in the area and will assist in the organization and implementation of the annual Creel Mountain Bike Race. Team members can focus either on the climbing or mountain bike aspect of the program and will have plenty of opportunity to both ride and climb themselves.