Plassmeyer and Friends at Growlers
March 31, 2011 on 1:59 pm | In Mountain Biking, Photos and Videos | 2 CommentsAndy Plassmeyer, his sons and some friends came out for a ride at Growlers recently. They were grateful to be able to hook one of the kids up with a ride from the Bikes for Beginners fleet. Check the vid. Near the end you will see Andy go over the bars on the [Continue Reading]
5K Ride Route Is Set
March 30, 2011 on 2:40 pm | In Mountain Biking | 3 CommentsIt should be relatively simple, but we may even put out a little flagging just in case. We have reduced the ride from four legs to three this year. How hard can it be? Opening Leg Start at 465 Up pavement to gate and gravel to Big Wow Left at the bottom of the Big [Continue Reading]
Brigman Requests Handicap at GG5K
March 29, 2011 on 1:59 pm | In Mountain Biking | 2 CommentsApparently, Lance Brigman’s tropical training regimen – which included large doses of hula dancing and mai-tais – did not produce the desired results. The Doctor has asked the Board to consider his request for a 30-minute handicap at this [Continue Reading]
Locals Race at Sandy Ridge
March 28, 2011 on 1:40 pm | In Castle Rock Basketball | 2 CommentsSeveral local riders competed in the Spring Super D at Sandy Ridge on March 27. This OBRA-sanctioned event is one stage in the Sandy Ridge Super D Series. “It was rainy, cold, miserable and a total mud-fest,” said Thomas Mueller of Growlers Gulch [Continue Reading]
Shop Stand Giveaway
March 22, 2011 on 12:49 pm | In G-Bay | No CommentsSolid shop stand for engine and transmission work. Three-quarter-inch plywood throughout. Dimensions are 44″ (l) x 33″ (w) x 23.5″ (h). It has wheels and can be moved very easily. No charge. You haul. Contact me at 360.430.4416 or [Continue Reading]
Bike Park Update
March 22, 2011 on 12:45 pm | In Mountain Biking | 1 CommentThere have been a few hiccups, but we continue to make progress. Dirt: One of the biggest victories was securing a dirt source and the necessary trucking. We had anticipated this as a $5,000 to $10,000 expense if we’d been unable to get this donated, so this [Continue Reading]
Mel Norris Plans 40th Birthday Epic
March 17, 2011 on 12:41 pm | In Mountain Biking | No CommentsYes, her birthday has passed, but that will not prevent Melanie Norris from continuing the celebration throughout much of 2011. The GGG co-founder has set her sights on an epic ride that will include Smith Creek and Falls Creek. Total mileage is estimated at 43 [Continue Reading]
Check Out Our Fleet
March 16, 2011 on 12:55 pm | In GGR Loaner Fleet | 6 CommentsTake a look at the sizing info below. This will give you an idea which bikes might work for particular riders. Keep in mind that leg and torso length play a role in the fit. These are general estimates. Small – 5′ 0″ to 5′ 6″ Medium [Continue Reading]
Sandy Ridge Super D Series
March 14, 2011 on 12:38 pm | In Mountain Biking | No CommentsThe Spring Brake will be going off at the end of this month at the Sandy Ridge trail system. Mark your calendars for March 20th, 27th, and April 3rd. Race entry will be $20.00 per race. The three-race series is being offered at a discounted rate of $50.00, and the [Continue Reading]
Exclusive Brigman Party Video
March 11, 2011 on 2:03 pm | In Mountain Biking | 3 CommentsApparently, the Doctor did his best to drink every Mai Tai at the Hyatt Regency on Maui last week. The results were not pretty. One of the Board of Director’s overseas correspondents submitted a series of shocking images that I have shared with you below. [Continue Reading]
GGG Hit McKenzie River
March 9, 2011 on 1:07 pm | In Mountain Biking | 4 CommentsTonya Breedlove, Samantha Loney, Sara Carlson, Ksenia Mueller, Juntu Oberg, Dara Hartman, Denise Livingston, Carol Mathre and Melanie Norris of the Growlers Gulch Girls spent this past weekend at Belknap Hot Springs resort. Allegedly, they did some riding and [Continue Reading]
Timberline Needs Comments
March 8, 2011 on 1:46 pm | In Mountain Biking | 1 CommentBig news about the Timberline Mountain Bike Trails and Skills Park Project. The USFS has posted the “Legal Notice of Proposed Action” for the project, which marks the beginning of the official 30-day public comment period. Bikers demonstrated [Continue Reading]
St. Helens Vid Offers Cure for the Blues
March 4, 2011 on 3:08 pm | In Mountain Biking | 2 CommentsNext week, I will be doing a 60 @ Sixty presentation for my peers (Castle Rock senior citizens). Clearly, they are desperate for speakers. I decided to put together a slideshow that is more comprehensive that the one I published in July, which was about five [Continue Reading]
GGR Bids Farewell to Al and Tonya
March 3, 2011 on 2:02 pm | In Mountain Biking | 6 CommentsWe hope it’s only temporary and that one day they will return to the fold, but for now we’re all saddened by the news that Al Hansen and Tonya Breedlove will be leaving for sunny Florida next week. Tonya – who is a human resources partner for [Continue Reading]