Bike Park Volunteers Deserve Major Kudos
September 30, 2011 on 12:41 pm | In Mountain Biking | 2 CommentsThere is no way we would have taken on a project like the Castle Rock Bike Park without feeling confident that we could draw strong volunteer support. As of October 29th, 43 different volunteers had rung up a total of 545 hours. This is a phenomenal accomplishment [Continue Reading]
Sometimes It’s All Good
September 29, 2011 on 12:41 pm | In Mountain Biking | 3 CommentsWe had our first emergency extraction at Growlers on Wednesday. Paul, Kelley and Scott Bishop were riding near the Big Easy when Scott went down with a heart attack. Naturally, when Paul and Kelley said they needed to call 911, he told them it wasn’t [Continue Reading]
GG Events Cancelled – Apology and Explanation
September 28, 2011 on 12:49 pm | In Mountain Biking | 6 CommentsI’ve decided to cancel the remaining GG events for 2011 – these include the TT and Climbing Championship. I apologize for not following through, but I am out of gas right now and don’t have the energy to handle the organization of these events. There are [Continue Reading]
Pump Track Technique
September 27, 2011 on 12:28 pm | In Mountain Biking, Photos and Videos | 1 CommentWatch the video. Then when you hit the Castle Rock Bike Park you will know what to do and how you are supposed to look. [Continue Reading]
For Dad
September 26, 2011 on 1:04 pm | In Stories by Jim LeMonds | 7 CommentsI wrote the following story about Dad for the Daily News. It was published on June 15, 2003. Dad died on September 20, 2011. This is in his memory. Three years ago, when my father turned 80, he reversed gears. Instead of gathering possessions, he began giving [Continue Reading]
Stella Closure Has Ramifications for All
September 20, 2011 on 9:03 am | In Mountain Biking | 2 CommentsThe recent closure of the parking area at Harmony sends a clear message – our situation as mountain bikers in Southwest Washington is very fragile. The ignorance and disrespect shown by a handful of riders with no stake in the local scene is all it took to [Continue Reading]
Bike Park Volunteers Make Headway
September 19, 2011 on 12:45 pm | In Mountain Biking | No CommentsThanks from all of us to the great group of volunteers from Growlers Gulch Racing that showed up Saturday and Sunday to work at the Castle Rock Bike Park. On Saturday, Brian Isbell, Ryane Oline, Ryan McMaster and Greg Ogden focused on digging and installing the [Continue Reading]
Mel’s 40 @ 40 Vid
September 15, 2011 on 12:49 pm | In Mountain Biking, Photos and Videos | No CommentsPhotos and vid clips courtesy of Kelley Hinkle, Jim LeMonds, and Paul Norris. This ride covered 43.1 miles with nearly 5,000 feet of climbing on the Ape Canyon, Blue Lake, and Falls Creek trails. Mel completed the ride in memory of Bob Clouse, Warren Martin, and [Continue Reading]
Locals Hit Podium at High Cascades 24
September 14, 2011 on 12:59 pm | In Mountain Biking | 2 CommentsHats off to two teams from Growlers Gulch Racing for their great finishes at the grueling 2011 High Cascades 24 in Bend on September 11. The Bad Bettys -comprised of Dara Muldoon, Denise Livingston, Juntu Oberg and Wynn Lobel – completed 14 laps, each of [Continue Reading]
Oregon Super D Series
September 13, 2011 on 12:43 pm | In Mountain Biking | No CommentsThe Oregon Super D Series came to a close last weekend at Sandy Ridge. The legendary Brian Lopes showed up to claim the top spot. Check the great high-rez shots in the slideshow, courtesy of Guy Smith. [Continue Reading]
Kids’ Bikes on G-Bay
September 9, 2011 on 12:41 pm | In G-Bay, Mountain Biking | No Comments***These items were claimed by Andy Plassmeyer at 1:01 p.m. on 9-9-11.*** I have two kids’ bikes that need a home. Let me know if you are interested in one or both. I don’t want any money for them but would appreciate it if the new owner(s) would make a [Continue Reading]
Mel Knocks Down 40 @ 40
September 7, 2011 on 12:39 pm | In Mountain Biking | 4 CommentsShe trained so hard, there was never a doubt she’d get it done. On Saturday, September 3rd, Melanie Norris completed her 40 @ 40 epic to celebrate her 40th birthday and to raise money for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Mel also dedicated the day to the [Continue Reading]
Brigman Leaves His Mark at Nationals
September 6, 2011 on 1:39 pm | In Mountain Biking | 3 CommentsLance Brigman didn’t bring home a title, but he came awfully close. Brigman was in Bend, Oregon, to participate in 65-69 division of USA Cycling’s National Masters’ Championships from August 31st to September 4th. Individual Time Trial – [Continue Reading]
Kevin Going Fast
September 2, 2011 on 1:44 pm | In Mountain Biking | 1 CommentKevin hits 28.4 miles per hour in this clip filmed at Mount Hood. [Continue Reading]
Details of Stella Parking Closure
September 1, 2011 on 2:36 pm | In Mountain Biking | 7 CommentsAfter speaking with the people who own the areas at Harmony where most bikers park, Bob Stanton submitted this report: Notice to all: The homeowners at the end of Harmony Road (Longview, WA) have rescinded the parking privileges that we had previously enjoyed. [Continue Reading]