Jamieson Wins at Crested Butte
June 29, 2011 on 1:12 pm | In Mountain Biking | 2 CommentsAfter missing the entire 2010 race season to shoulder surgery, Darrell Jamieson proved that he is all the way back. Jamieson won the 30+ Cat 1 crown in dual slalom at the Wildflower Rush Mountain Bike Series Race in Crested Butte, Colorado. He also finished third [Continue Reading]
Mel Norris Completes Mount Adams Century, Ramps Up Training
June 28, 2011 on 12:33 pm | In Mountain Biking | 2 CommentsMelanie Norris completed the Mount Adams Century on Saturday, June 25th. Training partner Paul Norris was along for the ride. Totals included 105 miles and 7,600 feet of climbing with time in the saddle at just over seven hours. “This lets me know we can tap [Continue Reading]
South Coldwater Crew Steps Up
June 28, 2011 on 12:31 pm | In Mountain Biking | 4 CommentsA small but staunch crew from Growlers Gulch Racing made big progress on the South Coldwater 230A Trail on Sunday, June 26th. The group included Brian Mahon, Dave LeMonds, Jeff Lipton, Lance Brigman, Erik Carlson, Bob Horness, Ken Noble, Ryan McMaster, Chris [Continue Reading]
Bike Park Photos – Additional News
June 27, 2011 on 1:48 pm | In Castle Rock Bike Park, Mountain Biking, Photos and Videos | 3 CommentsThe photos below are from last Thursday’s work day – with Ryan McMaster, Ryane Olin, Randy Toney, and Randy’s dad, John, on site to handle the layout, rocking of the access area, scrape-off and grading. Huge thanks to them for putting in 11 hours [Continue Reading]
Castle Rock Bike Park Breaks Ground!
June 24, 2011 on 1:34 pm | In Castle Rock Bike Park, Mountain Biking | 1 CommentA small crew from Growlers Gulch Racing broke ground on the Castle Rock Bike Park on June 23rd. Our Fill & Grade permit, which allows us to disturb less than one acre of dirt, was approved earlier than expected and we decided to take advantage. The initial [Continue Reading]
3Minute Gaps – Biking Documentary
June 23, 2011 on 8:17 pm | In Mountain Biking, Photos and Videos | 1 Comment3Minute Gaps For two years the crew of 3 MINUTE GAPS have followed the world’s best mountain bike racers around the globe documenting them as they trained, prepared, rode, ate, traveled, raced, celebrated, commiserated, and made sacrifices simply because of [Continue Reading]
Controversy Clouds Brigman’s 65th Birthday Celebration
June 22, 2011 on 12:07 pm | In Mountain Biking | 8 CommentsYes, it’s Lance Brigman’s birthday! Now, instead of feeling bad because you’re getting your ass handed to you buy a 64-year-old, you can experience that same angst knowing that the elderly gentleman riding away in the distance is 65. On a day [Continue Reading]
South Coldwater Work Party – June 26th
June 21, 2011 on 1:23 pm | In Mountain Biking | No CommentsThe South Coldwater work party on the 230A Trail on the north side of Mount St. Helens is a go for Sunday, June 26th. Full details and sign-up here. Brian Mahon and Ken Noble went up recently to do recon and start the work. Brian reports that heavy snow brought [Continue Reading]
Video Footage from TDG XIV
June 21, 2011 on 1:18 pm | In Mountain Biking, Photos and Videos | No CommentsTDG XIV Draws 75 Riders
June 20, 2011 on 12:51 pm | In Mountain Biking | 5 CommentsSeventy-five riders shrugged off drizzle and sloppy tread to soak up the vibe at the Fourteenth Annual Tour de Gulch on Saturday, June 18th. The event was sponsored by Growlers Gulch Racing. Having fun was the top priority and that goal was accomplished! With so [Continue Reading]
2010 TDG Vid – It Works!
June 17, 2011 on 12:39 pm | In Mountain Biking, Photos and Videos | 1 CommentTakin’ you back to last year’s TDG. Brought to you by Growlers Gulch Racing. [Continue Reading]
Nautilus Donates Treadmill for Bike Park Raffle
June 17, 2011 on 12:38 pm | In Mountain Biking | 1 CommentNautilus has announced that it will donate a Schwinn Fitness 840 Treadmill valued at $1,599 to Growlers Gulch Racing, with all proceeds from the upcoming raffle going to the Castle Rock Bike Park. Mel Norris, who is heading up fundraising efforts at the post-Tour [Continue Reading]
TDG Info
June 16, 2011 on 12:56 pm | In Mountain Biking | 2 CommentsWeather prediction for Saturday is 66 with a chance of showers. This is the PNW. Plan accordingly. Normally, we are canine-friendly, but no dogs for this event. One person failed to abide by this rule last year and is still taking abuse for it. You will probably [Continue Reading]
Mel’s Training Update
June 15, 2011 on 11:45 am | In Mountain Biking | 1 CommentMel Norris reports that training for her 40th birthday ride on Labor Day weekend is going well. The plan is to cover approximately 43 miles at Smith Creek and Falls Creek. Last weekend, she and Paul completed a century road ride in Oregon. For those of you who [Continue Reading]
Three Vids from Kelley Hinkle
June 14, 2011 on 12:42 pm | In Mountain Biking, Photos and Videos | No CommentsThanks again to Kelley for providing several nice vid clips, this time from the Rocky Mountain demo day at Growlers on Thursday. Kelley rocking the Element on the Big Easy: Ken Noble (dark blue shirt) taters himself on the log at the bottom of Beauty. Bob [Continue Reading]
Rocky Mountain Demo Day Draws Big Crowd
June 13, 2011 on 12:52 pm | In Mountain Biking | 2 CommentsThe Rocky Mountain demo day, sponsored by Highlander Cycling, drew nearly 20 people to Growlers Gulch last week. John Olden, U.S. sales manager for Rocky Mountain, noted that 25 people showed for the demo day in Bend. He was impressed by the turnout at Growlers and [Continue Reading]
TDG Ride Groups
June 11, 2011 on 12:41 pm | In Mountain Biking | 2 CommentsCreampuff Spikers Joel Rogauskus Andrew Holder Gravity Boys Eric Loney Ryan McMaster Casey Cox Geo Smith Bob Juntunen Jason Moon Ryan Hicks Jeff Muldoon Psychotic Reaction Denise Livingston Adam Cartier Hillary Hutchins Joshua Hutchins Stacey Dugan Sean [Continue Reading]
GGG Stunt Riders
June 10, 2011 on 12:54 pm | In Mountain Biking, Photos and Videos | 2 CommentsThis video, courtesy of Cage Aaron, appears to show a group of North Shore types doing a variety of stunts. However, Cage told me this was actually filmed in Bend and features several GGG members following their weekend at the Dirt Series biking camp. [Continue Reading]
JH Kelly Hires Jim LeMonds to Write Company History
June 10, 2011 on 12:50 pm | In WriteTek News | 3 CommentsJH Kelly has hired Jim LeMonds of WriteTek Northwest to write the company’s history. The book will trace the company’s remarkable transition from a small-town residential and retail plumbing outfit to one of the largest mechanical contractors in the [Continue Reading]
Erik Carlson at Ski to Sea
June 9, 2011 on 12:45 pm | In Mountain Biking | 2 CommentsErik Carlson participated in the Ski to Sea race in May. The team event featured seven legs, each focused on a different sport. Teams started at Mount Baker and finished in Bellingham. Great footage of Erik as he rocks a course consisting of gravel path, railroad [Continue Reading]
Growlers Trail Update
June 9, 2011 on 12:45 pm | In Mountain Biking | No CommentsWith Tour de Gulch XIV on the horizon, we have been working hard to make sure things are in shape when riders arrive on June 18th. Thanks to everyone who has been involved. This past weekend, I ran into several people who said the tread is the fastest they’ve [Continue Reading]
GGG Hits Dirt Biking Series
June 8, 2011 on 12:38 pm | In Mountain Biking, Photos and Videos | No CommentsTen members of the Growlers Gulch Girls traveled to Bend in early June for a weekend of skills development and debauchery. Mel, Sam, April, Deanna, Chris and Dara enrolled in the Trek Dirt Series mountain biking camp while Juntu, Ksenia, Denise and Amy rode a [Continue Reading]
Two Vids from Kelley Hinkle
June 7, 2011 on 12:04 pm | In Mountain Biking, Photos and Videos | 2 CommentsThanks to Kelley for his continuing work with trail reports and photo and video sharing. The first vid is of one of Vaughn’s “hidden trail” areas. Does it appear that a person with a pair of dull scissors cleared the remarkably spacious line? [Continue Reading]
Tour de Gulch Sign-up
June 1, 2011 on 12:38 pm | In Mountain Biking | 8 CommentsWe need to know if you will be attending both the ride and the party. Who’s in? Shaun Alexander (Ride & Party) Brian Andrist (Ride & Party) Jack Berry (Ride & Party) Lance Brigman (Ride & Party) Zeecha Lutawin Brooks (Ride & Party) Kori [Continue Reading]