Boone Dog Bikes Announces Affilation with Niner

Local riders now have access to a full range of Niner rides, courtesy of Boone Dog Bikes. Jason Moon announced in late July that his shop has an EMD 9 frame on the way (retail $499) and is able to order any bike from the Niner catalog. Continue reading Boone Dog Bikes Announces Affilation with Niner…

Golden Spike Ride Report

Bob Stanton and Dave Barnum - on a fixie and single-speed respectively - completed an out-and-back on the Golden Spike trail on July 19. Bob confirms that this ride is truly an epic. Continue reading Golden Spike Ride Report…

Locals Rack Up Good Times at Mountain Bike Oregon

Fourteen area riders were among more than 200 participants at the July session of Mountain Bike Oregon in Oakridge. Not only did we have a great time, but we learned that we aren’t embarrassing - at least when it comes to overall fitness and technical skill. Continue reading Locals Rack Up Good Times at Mountain Bike Oregon…

Boone Dog Talks Bikes

An interview with Jason Moon of Boone Dog Bikes. Credit goes to Ryan Hicks. Continue reading Boone Dog Talks Bikes…

Dirty Dozen Survives Ride ‘em All

Twelve riders completed the first-ever Growlers Gulch Ride ‘em All on Saturday, July 12. The event gave participants an opportunity to ride nearly every foot of the best single-track west of Castle Rock. Limb droop and heat posed problems, but the tread was in sterling condition. Continue reading Dirty Dozen Survives Ride ‘em All…

Born of the Mother of Invention

Oregon Nursery Association - Digger Magazine, July 2008

In the years following World War II, the U. S. economy boomed. Two factors that fueled the surge - an expanding housing market and the development of an interstate highway system - proved especially important for Oregon nurserymen. Increased demand for ornamentals and shade trees, in combination with fast, cost-effective shipping, opened the door to national markets for the first time.

But change was required for those who wished to seize this opportunity. The technology that had sufficed during the 1930s and 1940s was no longer sufficient to keep Oregon growers competitive. Continue reading Born of the Mother of Invention…