Livingston, Van Hoose Race at Bear Springs
April 30, 2010 on 12:53 pm | In Mountain Biking | 2 CommentsDenise Livingston and Mike Van Hoose of Growlers Gulch Racing competed in the tough Bear Springs Trap XC race at Mount Hood on April 15th. Denise finished 5th in Women’s Cat II, while Mike was 18th in Men’s Cat II. Denise described the course as [Continue Reading]
Latest Trail News
April 29, 2010 on 12:46 pm | In Mountain Biking | 2 CommentsGrowlers News: Dave, Jeff, Ryan and I added two berms to Lower Jekyll and fixed the second creek crossing. We also added a series of berms to the first Lower KMA and did some work on Bitter Bitch. June 5th Work Party at South Coldwater: We will be leaving from the [Continue Reading]
Work Parties Planned for June 5th and 12th
April 28, 2010 on 12:48 pm | In Mountain Biking | 21 CommentsSouth Coldwater 230A – June 5th Brian Mahon is heading up this work day on the 230A, the only trail accessible to mountain bikers on the north side of St. Helens. We have maintained the 230A for several years and want to show the powers-that-be that mountain [Continue Reading]
ProGrt/Northwest Cup Results from Port Angeles
April 27, 2010 on 12:59 pm | In Mountain Biking | 6 CommentsAl Hansen claimed the second spot in Cat 1 19-29 DH in the latest ProGrt Northwest Cup at Port Angeles on April 24-25. Hansen’s time of 2:55.61 was topped only by Eric Swanson of Santa Barbara, California, who ran a 2:54.06. Amazingly, Hansen came within a [Continue Reading]
What’s the Problem with No Problem?
April 26, 2010 on 1:00 pm | In Mountain Biking | 13 CommentsWe seem to have a recurring problem with No Problem. In January, the Board of Directors met to come up with some general guidelines for trailbuilding and trail maintenance at Growlers. You can view this information at [Continue Reading]
How Effective Is Your Company’s Website?
April 23, 2010 on 1:14 pm | In WriteTek News | No CommentsWe live in a world where the Yellow Pages will soon be a relic. Today’s customers increasingly rely on online searches to access basic information and to gather data that will influence their buying decisions. Having a website and having one that is effective [Continue Reading]
Darrell Jamieson Second at Sea Otter
April 22, 2010 on 12:41 pm | In Mountain Biking | 4 CommentsDarrell Jamieson of Project 529 and Growlers Gulch Racing finished second in both Cat 1 40-49 dual slalom and downhill at the prestigious Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, California, on April 15-18. The event drew 50,000 spectators and more than 8,000 [Continue Reading]
Brigman Demolishes Field at Estacada
April 21, 2010 on 12:14 pm | In Mountain Biking | 4 CommentsLance Brigman of Growlers Gulch Racing didn’t just win the 60+ time trial at Estacada on April 18. He demoralized his competition with a performance that set him well apart from the rest of the field. Brigman averaged 25 miles per hour as he completed the [Continue Reading]
Timberline Bike Park Set to Open in 2011
April 20, 2010 on 12:59 pm | In Mountain Biking | 1 CommentIt might actually be more than just talk. Timberline has announced that it has contracted with Gravity Logic, the consulting firm that created the Whistler Bike Park and other world-class venues, to develop a trail system that will offer something for all types [Continue Reading]
Ridiculous Training Taints 5K Spirit
April 19, 2010 on 2:57 pm | In Mountain Biking | 3 CommentsRemember the golden days when the Growlers Gulch 5,000 was a mellow ride, not a stroke-inducing hammerfest? This year’s participants have taken things to absurd new levels by starting their training earlier and hitting things harder than ever. As the Voice of [Continue Reading]
Capstone Wine Tasting Available to Highest Bidder
April 14, 2010 on 12:42 pm | In Mountain Biking, WriteTek News | 7 CommentsCapstone Cellars of Longview has graciously agreed to host a wine tasting for 10-15 people, with the proceeds going to Girls on the Run of Southwest Washington as part of the 60 @ Sixty event. Founded in 2003 by Roy and Sandy Bays and Joel and Cathleen McNelly, [Continue Reading]
GG5K Reminder, Support, Menu, and More
April 13, 2010 on 12:46 pm | In Mountain Biking | 19 CommentsWith the Growlers Gulch 5,000 only six weeks away, it’s time to solidify the details. Please take a look and let me know if you have questions. Do you know the route? Can’t stress enough how important this is. A number of people have been out to nail [Continue Reading]
Loney, Hansen Featured in Knappa Vid
April 12, 2010 on 11:53 am | In Mountain Biking | No CommentsEric Loney and Al Hansen of Project 529 and Growlers Gulch Racing are featured in a new vid shot by Jason Van Horn of I Hate Bikes. Great vid of the Flying Dutchman Trail at Knappa, with proof that even the really good guys bite it occasionally. [Continue Reading]
Bad EKG Jolts 60 @ Sixty Training
April 9, 2010 on 8:34 pm | In Mountain Biking, Stories by Jim LeMonds | 5 CommentsDoing the right thing can be a pain in the ass. As many of you know, I’m a little more than three months into a six-month training regimen in preparation for an epic mountain biking ride in July. To celebrate my 60th birthday, I’m planning to ride 60 [Continue Reading]
Training Update – 60 @ Sixty
April 1, 2010 on 3:13 pm | In Mountain Biking | 4 CommentsFirst, I’d like to thank everyone who has pledged support or indicated that they plan to do so. Thanks also to those who have provided encouragement. It means a lot. The response has been outstanding and very inspirational. It adds a little pressure since I [Continue Reading]