Wall of Fame
April 30, 2011 on 12:43 pm | In Castle Rock Bike Park, Mountain Biking | No CommentsBig thanks to the following contributors who have pledged donations for the Castle Rock Bike Park. To donate, make your check out to North Country Recreation Area and mail to NCRA, c/o Jim LeMonds, P. O. Box 651, Castle Rock, WA 98611. We have 501(c) [Continue Reading]
Norris Taters Turner
April 29, 2011 on 12:38 pm | In Mountain Biking | 9 CommentsPaul Norris’ trip to Moab took a shot in the testicles when he discovered a crack in his Turner Sultan. Taking a page from the Jack Berry ride manual, Norris hammered the Turner through endless rocky sections at Porcupine Rim on Wednesday. The results were [Continue Reading]
Cornering Clinic with Lars Sternberg
April 29, 2011 on 12:30 pm | In Mountain Biking, Photos and Videos | 1 CommentLars Sternberg of Transition Racing attends may of the same DH events as Eric Loney and the Project 529ers. Check this vid, which combines instruction from Lars and clips that show how to corner properly. Don’t be discouraged – he’s a pro. [Continue Reading]
Khadafi Trail at Stella
April 27, 2011 on 12:41 pm | In Mountain Biking, Photos and Videos | 2 CommentsCheck this clip shot by Ken Noble. This tough, technical trail at Stella takes approximately 20 minutes to ride and is filled with a variety of challenges. Contact Brian Mahon or Ken Noble for location. [Continue Reading]
Hartman Announces Spring Shows
April 27, 2011 on 12:40 pm | In Mountain Biking | No CommentsCraft Department Spring Sale 2011 This Spring my calendar is filled with lots of sales, a fundraiser, and a workshop at Hollins University. Whew! Hope you can make it to one or all of the events. Details are below. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions [Continue Reading]
2010 GG5K Vid
April 26, 2011 on 12:42 pm | In Mountain Biking, Photos and Videos | 2 CommentsAh, those fond memories. Dave says that getting your ass handed to you for five hours doesn’t seem nearly as bad when the pain has been reduced to a five-minute video. Yes, you can be in the 2011 vid. We will have people taking photos and vid clips throughout [Continue Reading]
Congrats to Camas Bikes, Clark County Bike Team
April 25, 2011 on 11:32 am | In Mountain Biking | 2 CommentsCamas Bikes Voted Best Sporting Goods Store in Clark County If you want to sell a product and develop a successful locally-owned business, make the effort to be involved in the community you serve and use your focus to enrich the lives of others! [caption [Continue Reading]
Olin, Brigman, Isbell Hit Podium
April 22, 2011 on 12:46 pm | In Mountain Biking | No CommentsSuper D: Ryane Olin and Brian Isbell raced at Jefferson, Oregon, last weekend. Brian – who has volunteered to assist with brush-clearing at the bike park – was first in Cat1 while Ryane was second in the same classification. Can’t wait to see what [Continue Reading]
Biking Poem from an Eight-Year-Old
April 21, 2011 on 12:48 pm | In Mountain Biking | 2 CommentsMy number-one grandson, Carter J. Hanley, had surgery yesterday. See the photo at the bottom of the page. He has two more incisions further below the belt. It’s going to take him a while to get back on his bike, but this post is for him. I know most of you [Continue Reading]
Travis Eats Feces on Beauty
April 21, 2011 on 12:43 pm | In Mountain Biking, Photos and Videos | 8 CommentsTravis is a beginner, but we’ve all been there. Too far forward. Out of control and trying to rein it in – and then the second obstacle shows up. [Continue Reading]
5K Sign-up
April 20, 2011 on 1:54 pm | In Mountain Biking | 3 CommentsWho’s in? If I haven’t listed a start time for you, or if the one listed is incorrect, please let me know. Nicholas Baker – 7:30 Jack Berry – 7:30 Lance Brigman – 9:00 Chase Bryant – 9:00 Andrea de Ruyter – 9:00 Jerry de [Continue Reading]
Frames, Bike, Fork, Pedals on G-Bay
April 20, 2011 on 12:54 pm | In G-Bay, Mountain Biking | 1 CommentKen Pearson’s transition to 29 means he has things to sell. Check the great prices on the stuff below and contact him at singletrack69@msn.com if you are interested. If you make a purchase, he might share some Vortex. Fox Fork Talus RLC recently rebuilt [Continue Reading]
Carnage at Siouxon
April 20, 2011 on 12:46 pm | In Mountain Biking, Photos and Videos | 2 CommentsAndy Plassmeyer’s buddy Leif Hansen at Siouxon last weekend. [Continue Reading]
GG Riders Talk About the 5K – Read, Learn and Sign Up
April 19, 2011 on 12:42 pm | In Mountain Biking | 1 CommentBob Horness: For me, the 5K is a challenge that makes me feel as if I’ve accomplished a great feat. It is that carrot that gets me off the skiis to start training because one cannot do this event without a high level of fitness. Also, I enjoy the [Continue Reading]
Growlers Trail Update
April 18, 2011 on 12:38 pm | In Mountain Biking | 4 CommentsBig Wow: Dave, Keith and I raked off the Big Wow and the Ridge Trail. Dave also cut out the trees that were across the trail near the bottom. Jack had two buckets of rock along the trail, so we appropriated those and tamped the rock in on the Big Wow hill. By [Continue Reading]
R. A. Long Alum Inks Two-Book Contract
April 15, 2011 on 12:13 pm | In Stories by Jim LeMonds, WriteTek News | No CommentsLong, long before I ascended to the lofty position of Board of Director, I was a high school English teacher, a frightening thought for those of you concerned about the welfare of young people. One of my students was 1998 grad Lyndsay Farber. The best thing I can [Continue Reading]
NW Cup Series Opens in Port Angeles
April 13, 2011 on 12:39 pm | In Mountain Biking | 2 CommentsThe 2011 Northwest Cup Series opened at Port Angeles, Washington, on April 7th through 10th, with a number of locals on hand. Eric Loney was 37th among an elite group of 91 pro riders from around the world. Loney finished with a time of 3:06.83. Danny Hart (Giant [Continue Reading]
Muddy Mamas Hit Growlers
April 12, 2011 on 1:01 pm | In Mountain Biking, Photos and Videos | 1 CommentSix members of the Muddy Mamas were at Growlers for their inaugural mountain biking ride on Sunday, April 10th. The crew included Tricia Allen, Amy Hartley, Tiffany Ostreim, Katy McEwen, Jenn Huffman, and Jessica Ness. All six borrowed rides, helmets and gloves [Continue Reading]
Mount Hood Epic Set for September 17th
April 11, 2011 on 12:42 pm | In Mountain Biking | No CommentsFrom Ted Dodd Its official… The Forest Service has approved the 4th annual Mt Hood Epic for 9/17/11. What is different: We can charge an entrance fee for the event (last year it was free because we didn’t have the “proper” [Continue Reading]
Urban DH in Chile
April 8, 2011 on 2:01 pm | In Mountain Biking, Photos and Videos | 1 CommentVCA 2011! from changoman on Vimeo. [Continue Reading]
Hicks 2nd at Sandy Ridge
April 7, 2011 on 12:58 pm | In Mountain Biking | 2 CommentsRyan Hicks of Growlers Gulch Racing was 2nd in stage three of the Spring Brake Super D series at Sandy Ridge on April 3. Hicks finished in 17:58 to claim the runner-up spot in Cat 2 19-39. Joe Klemmer was 7th in 18:30. Sean Burles won the event in 17:46. Jerry de [Continue Reading]
Mel’s Training Update
April 6, 2011 on 12:44 pm | In Mountain Biking | 5 CommentsMelanie Norris of Growlers Gulch Racing is off to a great start with training for her big ride in September. Her personal goal is to complete the Smith Creek Loop and Falls Creek in one day for a total of 40+ miles. Her larger goal is to raise money for the Fred [Continue Reading]
Brigman Second at Banana Belts Two and Three
April 5, 2011 on 12:53 pm | In Mountain Biking | 1 CommentLance Brigman finished second in the 60+ category at Banana Belt 2 on March 12th and Banana Belt 3 on March 27th. The OBRA-sanctioned events were held at Gaston, Oregon. “Both times it was wet, cold and windy,” Brigman said. “I should have stayed [Continue Reading]
Crump Fails at Post Canyon
April 5, 2011 on 12:43 pm | In Mountain Biking, Photos and Videos | 3 CommentsAndy Crump suffered minor injuries while riding at Post Canyon last Friday. The video below – courtesy of Kelley Hinkle – shows Crump’s demise. The one-time intern for Portland’s now-defunct Killer Burritos failed to clean a gap on a log [Continue Reading]
Bike Park Fundraising Effort Begins
April 4, 2011 on 12:43 pm | In Mountain Biking | 3 CommentsPaul Norris has put together a fundraising plan for the bike park. We will offer graduated sponsorship opportunities as follows: $75 – Small tile with name engraved $150 – Large tile with name engraved $500 – Sponsorship of a jump line or pump [Continue Reading]
Stella Trail News
April 1, 2011 on 1:52 pm | In Mountain Biking | 1 CommentThis marginally coherent trail report is brought to you by Brian Mahon. I tried to make it somewhat sensible but gave up and just pasted most of his words into the space. I’m an editor, not a miracle worker. Lots been going on at Stella since snow cleared [Continue Reading]