Massive Sale, Giveaway from Jack
June 29, 2009 on 3:53 pm | In G-Bay | 5 CommentsHa, to the naysayers! This proves there are parts that Jack hasn’t broken! For Sale: 4-Handlebars, 2 x-country, 2 road. More details if needed. All $10 except the brand new never-used Carbon FSA K-Force, riser bar. Contact for info if you are interested in [Continue Reading]
TDG XII Draws Record Crowd
June 29, 2009 on 4:00 am | In Mountain Biking, Photos and Videos | 2 CommentsNearly 60 riders joined the party at the 12th Annual Tour de Gulch on June 20th. Billed as The Best Ride West of Castle Rock on the Third Saturday in June, TDG XII was another opportunity to celebrate good trail and great friends. Thanks again to our sponsors [Continue Reading]
Former Student Hits Bestseller List
June 27, 2009 on 2:23 pm | In WriteTek News | 3 CommentsFive Easy Pieces, One Remarkable Novel Columbia River Reader, June 2009 It didn’t surprise me to learn that Lyndsay Farber had sold a manuscript to Simon & Schuster and scored a major publishing contract. A student in my American Literature, Shakespeare, and [Continue Reading]
Foes Features Lloyd, Geo
June 26, 2009 on 2:55 pm | In Mountain Biking | No CommentsFoes Racing recently published a story about local racers Lloyd and Geo Smith and their exploits at this year’s Sea Otter Classic. The article includes nine photos. Lloyd and Geo are sponsored by Foes. Check it out at Otter Pop Likes the Heat – [Continue Reading]
South Coldwater Trail Report
June 26, 2009 on 8:58 am | In Mountain Biking | 2 CommentsEight members of the Growlers Gulch Trail Crew hit the lower portion of South Coldwater Trail 230A on Saturday, June 27th. The group included Brian Mahon, Thomas Mueller, Mike Alexander, Jeff Lipton, Jeff Muldoon, Ryan McMaster, J. LeMonds and D. LeMonds. Brian had [Continue Reading]
Only the Stupid Need Apply
June 23, 2009 on 1:32 pm | In Mountain Biking | 20 CommentsSometimes, they don’t listen to the Voice of Reason. Despite my best efforts to get this fiasco changed or canceled, the Tour de Gulch Board of Directors has informed me that the Ride ‘em All will take place on Saturday, July 11th. Tentative start time [Continue Reading]
South Coldwater Work Party This Saturday
June 21, 2009 on 2:42 pm | In Mountain Biking | No CommentsWhile you still have that post-Tour de Gulch glow, now is the time to make a commitment to payback. The Growlers Gulch Trail Crew has two St. Helens work parties scheduled for this summer – the first is Saturday, June 27th, at the 230A trail at South [Continue Reading]
Final TDG Details, Official Tour de Gulch Poster
June 17, 2009 on 4:56 pm | In Mountain Biking | 4 CommentsAll Systems Go The ride groups are set. The food preparation has begun. The beer is in the cooler at Fort George Brewery. The porta-potty has been ordered. Dave and I have been grooming the trails to our typical standards with the help of the patented Growlers [Continue Reading]
Meet Our Sponsors
June 14, 2009 on 11:39 pm | In Mountain Biking | 1 CommentWe appreciate the efforts of the sponsors of Tour de Gulch XII – Boone Dog Bikes, Fort George Brewery, and the Bike Garage. Please support them in any way you can. Boone Dog Bikes has been a TDG sponsor since 2004. Jason Moon carries a compehensive product [Continue Reading]
Tarbell Ride Report Features Talking Chicken
June 12, 2009 on 12:49 pm | In Mountain Biking | 5 CommentsPBR, Fried Chicken and Broken Derailleur As I was loading the cooler for the ride on Sunday, I went through the list of riders……Me (lover of IPA’s and all things northwest beer), Jeff Muldoon (lover of PBR), and Thomas Mueller (the only German I [Continue Reading]
Brigman Leads Three Rivers Cycling to TT Championship
June 7, 2009 on 2:34 pm | In Mountain Biking | 1 CommentTeam Time Trial Lance Brigman – on loan from the Growlers Gulch Cycling Team – teamed with Greg Hartman, 56, Dave Russell, 67, and Mike Manning, 54, to help the Three Rivers Cycling Club capture the Oregon State Team Time Trial Championship in [Continue Reading]
TDG Quiz, Weather Forecast, Trail Conditions
June 6, 2009 on 10:33 pm | In Mountain Biking | 1 CommentWeather Forecast – The 10-day forecast says chance of showers and 70 on June 20th. Please note – we will not cancel. If raindrops ruin your ride, contact your therapist. Trail Conditions - Last week, we had hot weather that caused limb droop, followed [Continue Reading]
Website Project Completed for Cowlitz County Tourism Bureau
June 5, 2009 on 1:54 pm | In Projects, WriteTek News | No CommentsJim LeMonds of WriteTek Northwest recently completed website modifications for the Cowlitz County Tourism Bureau and CCTB Director Mark Plotkin. The project included new content for the Hoffstadt Bluffs Visitor Center and Awesome Mobile pages and an edit of more [Continue Reading]
TDG Ride Groups
June 5, 2009 on 1:29 pm | In Mountain Biking | 7 CommentsGeneral Info Start time, parking, food, libations, TDG etiquette, etc. at http://writeteknorthwest.com/archives/1085/tour-de-gulch-hits-max-ridership Trail Work Two trail work days are planned in the St. Helens area for this summer. We want to do our best to get [Continue Reading]
Book, Mag, Music Recommendations
June 4, 2009 on 1:41 pm | In Mountain Biking | 9 CommentsI’m hesitant to share the first two items below because they will only make you more fit and more skilled. But – in addition to serving as the Voice of Reason – the Godfather is also obligated to take care of people. Keep in mind, however, that [Continue Reading]
Project 529 Rides Angel Fire
June 2, 2009 on 1:11 pm | In Mountain Biking | 5 CommentsIt was a long trip, but Eric Loney, Darrell Jamieson and Chase Jamieson made it worthwhile. [caption id="attachment_1169" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Dude, get out of the way. Darrell closes in."][/caption] The trio – supported by Ryan Hicks and [Continue Reading]
Sign up at TDG for St. Helens Trail Work
June 1, 2009 on 1:07 am | In Mountain Biking | No CommentsBrian Mahon will be heading up two work parties at Mount St. Helens – one in June and the other in July. I’ve mentioned before that the Forest Service has no money for trail work. That means it is up to riders like us to keep this magnificent area [Continue Reading]