McMaster at Bend Big Fat Tour
October 26, 2010 on 12:46 pm | In Mountain Biking | 8 CommentsOne for the Bucket List Before riding in the 16th annual Big Fat Tour, I had only heard tales of the true awesomeness that is Bend. One story got me drooling; another got me longing. I was coming down with such a serious case of the blue balls that immediate [Continue Reading]
Growlers Clean-up Nets Loads of Trash
October 25, 2010 on 12:42 pm | In Mountain Biking | 3 CommentsThanks to everyone who came out to help with the clean-up at Growlers Gulch on October 23rd. Twenty-seven people picked up enough trash to fill three pick-up trucks. Special thanks to Dave LeMonds, Chris Laughlin, and Keith Gianella who hauled the garbage to the [Continue Reading]
Fist of Five Recipients Recognized
October 20, 2010 on 12:53 pm | In Mountain Biking | 2 CommentsSeven members of Growlers Gulch Racing have been awarded Fist of Five status for 2010. [caption id="attachment_6079" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Designed by Dara Hartman"][/caption] Rob Larsen, Randy Toney, Mike Van Hoose, Denise Livingston, Marcus [Continue Reading]
Larsen, McMaster Berry at Mount Hood Epic
October 19, 2010 on 12:45 pm | In Mountain Biking | No CommentsRob Larsen, Ryan McMaster, and Jack Berry of Growlers Gulch Racing joined a group of 30 riders at the Mount Hood Epic on Saturday, September 4th. Other familiar GG faces included Cage Aaron and Susan Martin. The event was sponsored by NWTA. Totals included 50 miles [Continue Reading]
Eric Swanson, ’84
October 18, 2010 on 2:07 pm | In Player Profiles | No CommentsSwanson Looms Large in Rocket Record Book In a game against Toledo in 1984, former Rocket Eric Swanson could do no wrong. “I was in a zone,” said Swanson, who is now the head coach at Toutle Lake. “It didn’t matter whether I was shooting 20-footers or power [Continue Reading]
Hansen Wins Climbing Championship
October 18, 2010 on 12:42 pm | In Mountain Biking | 6 CommentsAl Hansen edged Bob Stanton by a mere four feet to win the Growlers Gulch Climbing Championship on October 16th. Eric Shew of Seattle came out of nowhere to grab the third spot. Dara Muldoon survived a strong challenge by Tonya Breedlove to capture the [Continue Reading]
Growlers Retro Vid – Mr. Rogers
October 15, 2010 on 12:54 pm | In Mountain Biking, Photos and Videos | 1 CommentRyane Olin put this together last year. Makes me nostalgic for Mr. Rogers. [Continue Reading]
Climbing Championship – All Details Here
October 14, 2010 on 12:46 pm | In Mountain Biking | 3 CommentsBasic info Be at the intersection between 9:00 and 9:15. First climb is on the east end of Carnage, which is not far away and easy to get to. First rider goes out at 9:30. Climbs in this order: Carnage, Upper KMA, Lung Buster, Ridge, 465. It’s hunting [Continue Reading]
Hartman Featured in Book
October 13, 2010 on 12:42 pm | In Growlers Gulch Girls, Mountain Biking | 2 CommentsGGG co-founder and Northwest ceramic goddess Dara Hartman continues to inch closer to the big time. [caption id="attachment_5991" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Book cover"][/caption] Ray Hemachandra and Julia Galloway have included one of Dara’s [Continue Reading]
Interview with Defending Champion Thomas Mueller
October 12, 2010 on 12:51 pm | In Mountain Biking | 6 CommentsWhat have you been doing to prepare for this event? Mueller: I spent several weeks in Germany drinking beer and eating borst and brautwurst during Oktoberfest. This allowed me to wipe away the stain of American culture and infuse myself with the rich heritage that [Continue Reading]
Grandsons at Growlers
October 11, 2010 on 12:50 pm | In Mountain Biking | 5 CommentsSomebody said it was a CPS violation to take a three- and four-year old to Growlers for their first trail ride. I disagree. If they can ride at Growlers, they can ride anywhere. Check this 60-second clip of my grandsons, Nick (3) and Sam Raheem (4) at the bottom of [Continue Reading]
List Released for Climbing Championships
October 8, 2010 on 2:44 pm | In Mountain Biking | 2 Comments2010 Growlers Gulch Climbing Championship East end of Carnage: By far, the easiest of the five climbs. The first 50 feet are free. The only real problem is that steep corner. Once you are past that and over a couple of roots, you should be golden. Because the [Continue Reading]
Mueller Requests Parts
October 7, 2010 on 11:53 am | In G-Bay | 1 CommentThomas is in the process of building up his new Santa Cruz DH bike. He has submitted the following parts list and would like anyone who can fill orders to contact him at thomito2003@yahoo.com. Front derailleur (!!! tp/ts 34.9mm !!!!) Stem (1.5″ for 31.8 [Continue Reading]
Is This Really the Best We Can Do?
October 6, 2010 on 1:02 pm | In Mountain Biking | 5 CommentsI assume there must be a big cribbage tournament or square-dancing extravaganza in town on October 16th. Obviously, something is limiting sign-up for the Growlers Gulch Climbing Championship. If, for some whacked-out reason, you are intimidated, this makes no [Continue Reading]
TDN Runs Loney Story
October 5, 2010 on 12:55 pm | In Mountain Biking | No CommentsToday’s issue of the Daily News has a story about Eric Loney’s silver-medal finish at the World Masters Championships in Brazil. You can check the story online at http://tdn.com/sports/article_4eebf9ae-d025-11df-b86c-001cc4c002e0.html You can link to [Continue Reading]
Gary Fisher Cake on G-Bay
October 4, 2010 on 1:30 pm | In G-Bay | No Comments***THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD*** Marcus Faber is selling his ’06 Gary Fisher Cake. Size is medium. Avid BB7, new pads and Speed-Dial 7 Levers Manitou Minute 140mm fork Manitou Swinger 3-Way rear shock with 5.5inches of travel Sun Rims Single Track wheel up [Continue Reading]
2010 Ibis Mojo SL on G-Bay
October 1, 2010 on 12:44 pm | In G-Bay | 2 Comments***THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD*** Contact Matthew Mangus at matthew.mangus@mangai-rollin.com 2010 IBIS Mojo SL – Size 15.5 (small) XT Build Black matte nude carbon color Sub 5 pound frame/swingarm/rear shock (size large) Complete bike weight 21.9 lbs ** Ultra [Continue Reading]