Magnificent Seven on Track for Five Wheels
September 30, 2009 on 3:06 pm | In Mountain Biking | 1 CommentThe list is narrowing. After the time trial on September 20th, only seven riders remain eligible to earn all five wheels on the 2009 Growlers Gulch ride circuit. Fist of Five schwag will be awarded to the survivors after the Climbing Championships on Saturday, [Continue Reading]
Climbing Championships on for Oct. 17th
September 28, 2009 on 11:21 pm | In Mountain Biking | 1 CommentThe first-ever Growlers Gulch Climbing Championships will be held Saturday, October 17th. It’s not too late to sign up. If you check the list below, you’ll quickly see that it’s the usual group of pretenders. The title is yours for the taking. [Continue Reading]
CHQ Column – September ‘09
September 27, 2009 on 9:10 pm | In Stories by Jim LeMonds | No CommentsColumn for the September 2009 issue of the Cowlitz Historical Quarterly Jim LeMonds History is a remarkable teacher. Unfortunately, we are very poor students. In this issue, Beth Kirby – in a fine piece titled “Over Here: Cowlitz County Home Front During World [Continue Reading]
Growlers Gulch TT Video
September 24, 2009 on 1:47 am | In Mountain Biking, Photos and Videos | 3 CommentsPhotos and more than a dozen vid clips of the 2009 Growlers Gulch Time Trial included. Complete story at Al Hansen Claims TT Crown. If you have trouble loading the vid below, check the link to You Tube and try watching it from their site. [Continue Reading]
Al Hansen Claims TT Crown
September 21, 2009 on 4:56 pm | In Mountain Biking | 5 Comments[caption id="attachment_1959" align="alignright" width="300" caption="TT champ Al Hansen (center) with runner-up Cage Aaron and women's champ Dara Muldoon"][/caption] Al Hansen of Project 529 and Growlers Gulch Racing cruised to an easy victory at the 2009 [Continue Reading]
Tubes and Tires on G-Bay
September 18, 2009 on 5:06 pm | In G-Bay | No CommentsOne pair Kenda Klaw XT 29 x 1.95 tires, ridden 8.2 miles at Stella, in basically brand new condition. Asking $30 for the set (F&R specific tread) Four 29 x 2.1-2.35 Presta valve ubes, three still in the box and one missing the box but never used. They are CST [Continue Reading]
They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?
September 17, 2009 on 11:41 am | In Mountain Biking | 2 CommentsPractice: The cheaters will be out in force on Saturday, studying the lines and trying to shave time. You’re welcome to come out and give it a go. BTW – Thomas was out on Wednesday. He ran a 7:15 – and that included a stop to put his chain back [Continue Reading]
Frame, Wheels, Fork Now on G-Bay
September 15, 2009 on 7:09 pm | In G-Bay | No CommentsCasey Cox is selling a Santa Cruz Chameleon frame, a Marzocchi fork, and a set of Bontrager wheels. He can be contacted at 360.751.0043. [caption id="attachment_1919" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Santa Cruz Chameleon frame (large) for [Continue Reading]
TT Countdown Is On
September 14, 2009 on 10:09 pm | In Mountain Biking | 2 CommentsThis year’s Growlers Gulch Time Trial promises to be a stellar event. We will have spectators, air horns, cowbells, and some damn good riders. You can still sign up. Just let me know if you are coming. Please note that the Post-Ride Pub at 465 will be open [Continue Reading]
Crump Tabs Jansky to Win Climbing Title
September 14, 2009 on 4:29 pm | In Mountain Biking | 2 CommentsAndy Crump wants you to know – he thinks his buddy Andy Jansky is a shoo-in to win the Growlers Gulch Climbing Championship on Saturday. “I don’t care whether he’s practiced the hills or not,” said Crump, who claims to be a descendent [Continue Reading]
Growlers Gulch TT Set for Sunday
September 13, 2009 on 3:01 pm | In Mountain Biking | 3 CommentsThe Growlers Gulch Time Trial is a go for Sunday at 10 a.m. The course has been cleared and is in great condition. This is the fourth wheel in the coveted Fist of Five on the 2009 Growlers Gulch ride circuit. There is still time to sign up. Just let me know if you [Continue Reading]
Lewis River Trail Claims Rudy Norris
September 8, 2009 on 2:43 pm | In Mountain Biking | 11 CommentsIt’s always tough to lose a ride partner. [caption id="attachment_1877" align="alignright" width="290" caption="Rudy as a puppy"][/caption] Paul and Mel’s dog, Rudy “Ride Big or Go Home” Norris of Growlers Gulch Racing, died in a biking [Continue Reading]
Loney Out, GG Schedule Changed
September 5, 2009 on 3:47 pm | In Mountain Biking | 2 CommentsHave you ever found yourself gasping for breath after walking up a flight of stairs? That’s where I am right now – fully porked out after more than a month of vacation combined with no riding. Let’s hope things are about to change. Growlers [Continue Reading]