World’s Largest Bike Park
May 31, 2011 on 12:47 pm | In Mountain Biking, Photos and Videos | No CommentsLocated on 2 ½ acres in Burnaby BC, Mountain Air Park opened in May 2008 as the largest public bike skills parks in the world. Its unique, custom-built features, central proximity in the Greater Vancouver area, multi-level design for the novice rider to the [Continue Reading]
Growlers Trail Update
May 30, 2011 on 1:54 pm | In Mountain Biking | No CommentsA small but efficient trail crew was out on Saturday to do clean up and repair at Growlers on June 18th. Big thanks to Dara and Jeff Muldoon, Vaughn Martin, Thomas Mueller, Brian Mahon, and Lance Brigman, who connected with me to knock a few items off the TDG [Continue Reading]
Rocky Mountain, Felt Offer Demo Days
May 27, 2011 on 12:42 pm | In Mountain Biking | 6 CommentsIf you would like to test a new ride, June is the time. Highlander Cycling will team with Rocky Mountain to sponsor a demo day at Growlers Gulch on Thursday, June 9th, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bikes available will include the Element MSL, Slayer, Vertex 29, Altitude [Continue Reading]
Tour de Gulch XIV Slated for June 18th
May 24, 2011 on 12:48 pm | In Mountain Biking, Photos and Videos | 16 CommentsThink of it as a party with a ride attached. The storied Tour de Gulch – the best mountain biking ride west of Castle Rock on the second or third Saturday in June for the past thirteen years – is set for Saturday, June 18th. GGR veteran Mike Van Hoose [Continue Reading]
GG 5K Video, Elevation Profile Now Up
May 24, 2011 on 12:45 pm | In Mountain Biking, Photos and Videos | 1 CommentI had to dodge a few copyright bullets in order to get my friend Jimi on this one. Turn it up. View complete results and check the elevation profile of the ride, courtesy of Marcus Faber. First you go up; then you go down. How hard could it be? [Continue Reading]
Great Tread, Strong Riders Highlight GG5K
May 23, 2011 on 12:39 pm | In Mountain Biking | 7 CommentsThe tread was great, the temperature was perfect and the riders were on their game at the sixth Growlers Gulch 5,000 on Saturday, May 20th. We had random start times; most people rode two laps while several rode three. But the results were consistently [Continue Reading]
Final Details for 5K Participants
May 17, 2011 on 12:42 pm | In Mountain Biking | 2 CommentsPlease check this info and let me know ASAP if you have questions: Start times are either 7:30 or 9:00. You can check the sign-up. No problem if you want to adjust. Everyone starts from 465. I recommend that you be there at least 15-20 minutes early to make sure [Continue Reading]
Firestone Double Dominates Imperial IPA Tasting
May 16, 2011 on 12:55 pm | In Stories by Jim LeMonds | No CommentsFirestone Double Jack Double IPA walked away with the title at the LeMonds Family Imperial IPA tasting held at the Post-Ride Pub at 465 on May 14th. Hopworks Ace of Spades was second, followed Avery Maharaja. The event was part of a 50th birthday celebration for [Continue Reading]
Sign-up Underway for South Coldwater Work Party
May 16, 2011 on 12:52 pm | In Mountain Biking | 12 CommentsThe date has been moved to Sunday, June 26th. We will meet at the park-n-ride on the west side of Exit 49 at Castle Rock at 8:00. Growlers Gulch Racing will be cleaning the bottom 3 to 4 miles of this unique trail. It is the only single-track access for mountain [Continue Reading]
5K Vets Provide Advice
May 13, 2011 on 12:42 pm | In Mountain Biking | 1 CommentSusan Martin will not be able to make it to this year’s GG5K. That leaves Dave, Rob, and me as the only riders to have participated in all six of these events. Those of you who have race experience probably have your regimen dialed in. However, if you are [Continue Reading]
Rip Nine Frame and Shock
May 13, 2011 on 12:37 pm | In G-Bay, Mountain Biking | No CommentsThe Doctor has upgraded and is now offering his Rip Nine frame, fork, seat post, and headset for sale. The Rip Nine was the 2007 all-mountain bike of the year and can be reviewed on the Niner site. Minimalist that he is, he did not send a photo. Small frame Chris [Continue Reading]
Godfather Falsely Accused
May 12, 2011 on 11:57 am | In Mountain Biking | 2 CommentsNormally, when I receive flak, I simply bust out my forgive-and-forget hat, turn the other cheek, and drive on. Unlike my brother, I don’t hold a grudge or rail about unjustified character assassination. But this time, it’s hard to remain silent. By [Continue Reading]
All-Mountain 29″ Wheelset for Sale
May 11, 2011 on 12:35 pm | In G-Bay, Mountain Biking | No CommentsAll-Mountain 29″ Wheelset – ***THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD*** Near new condition. Used for only three rides Custom DT Swiss 520SL rims; 29″ alloy disc; 26mm wide; sleeved w/eyelets; 32/36h Specialized Hi-Lo disc front hub; laser-etched logo; sealed [Continue Reading]
Hop & Grape Brings It
May 10, 2011 on 2:52 pm | In Mountain Biking | 1 CommentDave Look, formerly the beer dog at Olympic Drug, has opened his new venue – Hop & Grape – at 924 15th Avenue in Longview. Hop & Grape sells beer-making supplies and also has a nice beer and wine selection, and Look expects to expand his [Continue Reading]
Latest Bike Park News
May 9, 2011 on 12:49 pm | In Mountain Biking | No CommentsWe are making progress. Here are the most recent accomplishments: 501(c): We nailed our 501(c) status through the North Country Recreation Association. I now can make deposits to the bike park account and will be able to write checks to pay our bills. Thanks to [Continue Reading]
Vaughn Martin – Miracle Man
May 5, 2011 on 1:02 pm | In Mountain Biking | 4 CommentsWhen I look back at 2010, it’s easy to find all kinds of candidates for “Story of the Year.” Eric Loney was second at the World Cup in Brazil and finished the season as the top-ranked pro in the Pacific Northest. Ryan McMaster completed the Bend [Continue Reading]
GG5K History Quiz
May 4, 2011 on 12:42 pm | In Mountain Biking | 1 CommentSix history questions to celebrate the sixth GG5K. The only person to complete the last 20 miles of a 5K with a broken shoulder. He claimed that he gained 7,000 feet of elevation at the ’08 GG5K. The Board of Director dismissed this as illusion. At the [Continue Reading]
Even the Good Guys Wreck
May 3, 2011 on 1:00 pm | In Mountain Biking, Photos and Videos | 1 CommentCrash compilation. Courtesy of Kevin Knorr. [Continue Reading]
CR Bike Park Design – Latest Version
May 2, 2011 on 12:42 pm | In Mountain Biking | No CommentsWe continue to fine-tune the design. The copy below is the most recent version. As you can see, it’s not possible to show detailed versions of the pump tracks in this view. Randy and Kevin will eventually come up with individual designs for those. If you have [Continue Reading]