60 @ Sixty Video
July 30, 2010 on 1:25 pm | In Mountain Biking, Photos and Videos | 7 CommentsIt’s sometimes difficult to explain why riding 60 miles of trail in a single day is a significant challenge. This video does a pretty good job of laying it out. We rode through alpine meadows, east-side pine forest, and blast zone. We were in old growth [Continue Reading]
Pump Track Skills Transfer to Trail
July 28, 2010 on 12:53 pm | In Mountain Biking | No CommentsGreat demonstration and explanation of the transferability of pump track skills to trail. How to Ride a Bike [Continue Reading]
Highlander Cycling Sponsors Longview Criterium
July 27, 2010 on 2:10 pm | In Mountain Biking | 1 CommentThe following message is from Janice Forbes at Highlander Cycling. See contact information near the bottom of the post if you are interested in riding or volunteering. She has race and sponsorship flyers and can send them to you upon request. [caption [Continue Reading]
Elderly Man Nails 60 @ Sixty
July 25, 2010 on 4:03 pm | In Mountain Biking | 13 CommentsIt took a sterling support crew, spot-on logistics, and a take-no-prisoners ride pace, but we got the job done. The dream I’ve had for the last year – to ride 60 miles of prime trail in a single day to celebrate my sixtieth birthday – was achieved [Continue Reading]
Former Monarch Sokol Taking First Steps Toward Medical Career
July 22, 2010 on 1:48 pm | In Stories by Jim LeMonds | No CommentsThe following story by Jim LeMonds of WriteTek Northwest was published in the Daily News on June 30, 2010. Photo by Roger Werth. When Michele Peterson, nurse manager at Pacific Surgical Institute, hired former Mark Morris hoopster Tyler Sokol to work at PSI through [Continue Reading]
60 @ Sixty Details Here
July 22, 2010 on 7:39 am | In Mountain Biking | 10 CommentsThe Mission Meet the Ride Team Interview with Jim LeMonds View List of Contributors I realize that all of you receive requests for donations and that there are many worthy causes, so if you choose not to contribute, I won’t be offended. I have provided [Continue Reading]
Fat Boy Says He’s Ready
July 21, 2010 on 12:25 pm | In Mountain Biking | 8 CommentsIt’s impossible to know if you’ve done enough to prepare, but I think I’m ready. All systems are go for Friday, July 23rd. Since January 1, I’ve racked up 68 rides and 51 gym workouts. Down 13 pounds to 185 and feeling strong. I [Continue Reading]
Mount Hood Epics on Tap for September
July 20, 2010 on 1:47 pm | In Mountain Biking | 1 CommentI received the following invitation from Ted Dodd at NWTA, addressed to everyone at Growlers. They are looking for advanced riders and offering two options: (1) a 30-miler with 4,000 feet of climbing or (2) a 60-miler with 8,000 feet of climbing. Max ridership is [Continue Reading]
Loneys Set for Brazil
July 19, 2010 on 12:42 pm | In Mountain Biking | 4 CommentsThe story at the link below describes the Loneys’ upcoming trip to Brazil, where Eric will race in the World Master’s Championship. The article was published in the Lewis River Review in July. It appears that the writer believes Eric is [Continue Reading]
Loney 4th at Ski Bowl
July 16, 2010 on 1:48 pm | In Mountain Biking | 3 CommentsEric Loney of Project 529 and Growlers Gulch Racing placed fourth in the pro division in round three of the Fluidride series at Mount Hood on July 10th and 11th. [caption id="attachment_5234" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Eric Loney"][/caption] During the [Continue Reading]
Deja Vu All Over Again
July 15, 2010 on 1:43 pm | In Mountain Biking | 2 CommentsThe week before the Boundary Trail ride in 2006, we rode Ape Canyon and then dropped down to hit Blue Lake to the Kalama Horse Camp. About 500 yards from the Horse Camp, my Liquid suffered a compound fracture. Larsen tried to fix it with electrical tape – [Continue Reading]
IPA Gift Basket Up for Bid
July 13, 2010 on 12:54 pm | In Growlers Gulch Girls, Mountain Biking | 8 CommentsPortland beer goddess and GGG member Amy Singmaster of Belmont Station has an offer you can’t refuse – the chance to bid on a hand-picked collection of nine Oregon IPAs. Amy promises that “several” imperials will be included. The basket has [Continue Reading]
Mount Sentinel – Missoula, MT – Vid
July 13, 2010 on 11:45 am | In Mountain Biking, Photos and Videos | 2 CommentsBeautiful views from the top of Mount Sentinel (5,131 feet) looking south onto Missoula. Also, great foliage above the 4,000-foot level and a clip of a short, sweet descent through pine forest. [Continue Reading]
Twelve Riders Complete REA
July 8, 2010 on 1:43 pm | In Mountain Biking | 4 CommentsThe crowd was small but the tread and the temp could not have been better at the Growlers Gulch Ride ‘em All on July 10. The event saw 12 people cover 31.5 miles with 5,300 feet of climbing. The 7 a.m. start and a high temp of 82 reduced the chances of [Continue Reading]
Faber Offers Cyclocross Bike
July 8, 2010 on 1:04 pm | In G-Bay, Mountain Biking | 2 CommentsRaleigh Rx1.0 cyclocross bike purchased new in February. Well-maintained. Approximately 450 miles on it. $850 OBO. Contact Marcus Faber at Marcus_K_Faber@RL.gov. See photo below. The bike has gotten good reviews. MSRP in the neighborhood of $1,300. Size: Sm/Md [Continue Reading]
Golden Spike Vid
July 7, 2010 on 12:38 pm | In Mountain Biking | 1 CommentMaybe this will entice you. Nice vid from Bob Stanton of the descent on the Golden Spike, heading toward Growlers. The crew took about eight hours at a moderate pace to ride from the Stella gate the Monahan Creek crossing and back. [Continue Reading]
Ride Route Announced for 2010 REA
July 7, 2010 on 4:29 am | In Mountain Biking | 1 CommentWho’s Dumb Enough? Jack Berry Tonya Breedlove Marcus Faber John Gibson Rob Larsen D. LeMonds J. LeMonds Jeff Lipton Denise Livingston Ryan McMaster Thomas Mueller Dara Muldoon Jeff Muldoon Greg Ogden Randy Toney Mike Van Hoose 2010 REA Ride Route – [Continue Reading]
Loney, Geo Second at Ski Bowl
July 5, 2010 on 2:13 pm | In Mountain Biking | 3 CommentsEric Loney was the second-fastest rider on the mountain on June 26th and 27th. In round two of the Fluidride Cup Series at Ski Bowl, Loney finished second only to Keith Thompson of Federal Way. “My first run was pretty clean,” Loney said. “I [Continue Reading]
Two Wheels Down, Three to Go
July 1, 2010 on 1:39 pm | In Mountain Biking | 1 CommentIf you completed the GG5K, you know that the wheel you received for riding the Tour de Gulch was a gimmee. The next one won’t be that easy. The Ride ‘em All is on tap for Saturday, July 10th and you will have to earn this wheel. If you can suffer [Continue Reading]