Bend Ride Report
September 30, 2010 on 12:47 pm | In Mountain Biking | 4 CommentsJack, Dave, Lipton, Patterson and I headed to Bend in late August for an old-school biking adventure. Yes, old was the operative term. A local that Jack had ridden with set us up with a good plan. If you are considering a trip to Bend, let me know. I can go [Continue Reading]
Climbing Wall on G-Bay
September 29, 2010 on 12:43 pm | In G-Bay | 1 CommentAS OF 7:58 A.M. ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH, THIS ITEM BELONDS TO SUE BRIGMAN Kids need physical activity. Here’s a unique way to provide it. This sturdy climbing wall was designed and handcraft by Dave LeMonds for his great-nephew’s eighth birthday [Continue Reading]
Loney Grabs Fluidride Crown!
September 28, 2010 on 12:45 pm | In Mountain Biking, Photos and Videos | 3 CommentsAfter finishing second at the World Masters in Brazil in early September, Eric Loney capped the month by claiming the Fluidride Cup pro DH championship on Sunday at Ski Bowl. Loney placed third in the season finale, giving him enough points to capture the season [Continue Reading]
Hartman Creates Rare Fist of Five Art
September 27, 2010 on 1:07 pm | In Growlers Gulch Girls, Mountain Biking | 1 CommentPNW ceramic goddess and GGG maven Dara Hartman has once again designed a unique piece of biking art to recognize Fist of Five winners. Hartman submitted her design to the Board of Director in late September and will begin firing and glazing these priceless pieces [Continue Reading]
Climbing Championship on Tap for October 16th
September 24, 2010 on 12:42 pm | In Mountain Biking | 25 CommentsThe Growlers Gulch Climbing Championship – our most hilarious and spectator-friendly event - is scheduled for Saturday, October 16th. This is the final stop on the 2010 ride circuit, so don’t miss it. Sign up with a comment on this post or by sending [Continue Reading]
More Knorr
September 23, 2010 on 12:41 pm | In G-Bay | No CommentsContact Kevin Knorr at k-nor@earthlink.net FSA Gravity Light MegaExo crank arms/bottom bracket: Used for 5 rides. Some scratching on the bottom of the crank boss. Works as either a single or double/triple crank set. Price $165. I can provide chainrings 28/36T combo [Continue Reading]
2010 GG Super D Video
September 22, 2010 on 12:41 pm | In Mountain Biking, Photos and Videos | 1 CommentIt should be illegal to have this much fun. [Continue Reading]
Kona Kula and Softride Solo Frames on G-Bay
September 21, 2010 on 1:54 pm | In G-Bay, Mountain Biking | No CommentsContact Erik Carlson at deepsno@earthlink.net Kona Kula Frame (plus the following) Kona Kula Seat post LX front derailleur Crank, XT v-brakes, T shifter/brake levers, handlebar Make an offer Softride Solo Frame 55 cm Carbon fiber beam-adjustable [Continue Reading]
Hansen Takes Super D Title
September 19, 2010 on 2:54 pm | In Mountain Biking | 4 CommentsAl Hansen fought off a challenge from Project 529 teammate Eric Loney to win the Growlers Gulch Super D championship on Saturday, September 18th. Nate Marsh finished third to make it a clean sweep for Project 529. [caption id="attachment_5790" align="alignright" [Continue Reading]
Super D Seeding
September 17, 2010 on 12:50 pm | In Mountain Biking | No CommentsAfter painstaking consideration, the Board of Director has come up with the following seedings. Racers will take off in the order below. Please check your start time and make sure you are at the top of the 313 hill at least five minutes prior. If you have questions [Continue Reading]
Super D Itinerary
September 16, 2010 on 1:15 pm | In Mountain Biking | No CommentsWho’s Coming: Eric Loney – 2010 World Masters’ Silver Medalist and the Top-Ranked PNW Pro on the 2010 Fluidride Cup Series Chase Jamieson – 2009 U.S. U-10 DH Champion Al Hansen – 2009 Pacific Northwest 19-29 DH Champion and 2009 [Continue Reading]
GGG Hits the Big Time
September 15, 2010 on 12:44 pm | In Mountain Biking, Photos and Videos | 2 CommentsThe following story, written by Cathy Zimmerman, appeared in the Daily News on September 14, 2010. Check the video at the bottom of this post. They back their blog videos with a heart-racing rock beat. But when the Growlers Gulch Girls careen down the trail, [Continue Reading]
Six Frames on G-Bay
September 14, 2010 on 12:46 pm | In G-Bay, Mountain Biking | No CommentsContact Kevin at k-nor@earthlink.net 2005 Turner 5 Spot frame: $550 ***SOLD*** Large. 5” of plush, efficient FSR/Horst Link travel. Includes Fox RP23 with recent air sleeve service including new seals Push Industries bushing kit for improved suspension [Continue Reading]
Loney Second at Worlds!
September 13, 2010 on 12:52 pm | In Mountain Biking | 13 CommentsEric Loney of Project 529 and Growlers Gulch Racing took the silver medal in 40-44 at the World Masters Downhill Championships in Brazil on September 12. “I had two small mistakes that might have made the difference,” Loney said. “As hard as it is [Continue Reading]
New RockShox on G-Bay
September 10, 2010 on 1:00 pm | In G-Bay, Mountain Biking | 1 CommentNick Hansen is selling a new RockShox Domain 318 with Motion Control. Still in the box. Asking price is $350. Specs and photo below. Contact Nick by phone at 503.440.0383 or by email at tricky_rokstar@hotmail.com Coil spring system with internal preload [Continue Reading]
World Masters Update
September 9, 2010 on 1:03 pm | In Mountain Biking | 3 CommentsAs you now, Eric Loney is in Brazil this week, using the World Masters as a tune-up for the Growlers Gulch Super D. Eric did some early practice runs with the locals on Tuesday and Wednesday. One of them said a time of 2:30 would be “fast.” Eric has [Continue Reading]
Knorr Injured, Surgery Scheduled
September 8, 2010 on 12:47 pm | In Mountain Biking | 7 CommentsKevin Knorr of Growlers Gulch Racing went down in a wreck at Brynion on Thursday. He clipped his bar-end on a tree during a DH run, and his rotor did big damage to his calf. The missing chunk of flesh was so large that the ER staff was unable to sew it together. [Continue Reading]
Golden Spike Officially Christened
September 7, 2010 on 12:56 pm | In Mountain Biking | 5 CommentsNearly 30 riders participated in the formal christening of the Golden Spike trail that connects the Stella and Growlers systems. The event took place on Saturday, September 4, and was organized by Ken Pearson and Joel Rogauskus. Total distance was 21.5 miles [Continue Reading]
Haro for Sale on G-Bay
September 6, 2010 on 2:03 pm | In Mountain Biking | No CommentsA custom Haro DH bike is now available. The bike was originally built by Thor at Berserker Bikes for his wife, Jen. It was purchased by another rider, who later - in a moment that can only be decribed as genius - moved to a Turner. Haro DHR frame (small) Kona [Continue Reading]
Larsen Is Our Friend
September 3, 2010 on 1:36 pm | In Mountain Biking | 2 CommentsHaven’t been in touch with Rob Larsen for a while? You might want to leave a message at the bottom of this post, reminding him that you care deeply about his well-being. In July, GGG member and Belmont Station beer goddess Amy Singmaster donated a [Continue Reading]
Super D Heats Up
September 1, 2010 on 1:14 pm | In Mountain Biking | 1 CommentThe line is clearly marked and the tread is in phenomenal condition for the Growlers Gulch Super D on Saturday, September 18th. This is the fourth wheel on the 2010 GG Ride Series. We are still working on logistics. We will probably stage at the GG gate at 8:00 [Continue Reading]