Loney Captures 2008 DH Crown

Eric Loney finished the race season as the top-rated semi-pro in the Fluidride Cup Series DH and was fifth overall in the combined pro/semi-pro category. He was also the number one semi-pro at the 2008 Willamette Pass Series Downhill. (more…)

New Dudes Ride at Growlers

Paul Norris had one goal for the first-ever New Dudes ride at Growlers on Sunday - to draw at least one more person than Mel drew for the women’s ride. It was close, but he succeeded as eight riders showed up to tour the GG single-track. (more…)

Jim LeMonds on Book Chat Program

I know this is going to be difficult to swallow, but I was on television recently. Alan Rose, who heads up the local WordFest programs, has teamed with KLTV and the Longview Public Library to produce a show called Book Chat, which features local writers. (more…)

Setting the Pace

Digger Magazine, October 2008

Some people in the nursery business believe Gordon Gleason is a genius. But Gleason, who invented a series of machines that revolutionized the industry, says his success is simply a product of laziness.

“Even as a kid, I was lazy and looking for a quick way to do things,” said Gleason, 81, who designed, fabricated, and marketed a series of machines during the 1960s, ‘70s, and ‘80s that reduced overhead  and streamlined production for nurserymen. (more…)

St. Helens – Ape Canyon and Mount Margaret

Got a chance to ride at St. Helens twice last weekend. The weather was phenomenal, and the rain earlier in the week made the tread as good as you’re ever going to see it. (more…)