Tag: Tour de Gulch
TDG XIV Draws 75 Riders
Seventy-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!
Takin’ you back to last year’s TDG. Brought to you by Growlers Gulch Racing. [Continue Reading]
Tour de Gulch Sign-up
We 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]
Growlers Trail Update
A 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]
2011 Growlers Gulch Race Schedule
The Board of Director of Growlers Gulch Racing has announced the 2011 race and trail maintenance schedule. As was the case in 2010, we will host five events. The one change from last year is that the GG Time Trial will replace the Ride ’em All. If you are a [Continue Reading]
Fist of Five Recipients Recognized
Seven members of Growlers Gulch Racing have been awarded Fist of Five status for 2010. [caption id="attachment_6079" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Designed by Dara Hartman"][/caption] Rob Larsen, Randy Toney, Mike Van Hoose, Denise Livingston, Marcus [Continue Reading]
TDG Vid Now Up!
Thirty-four vid clips, twenty-six photos, and two of my favorite songs. Turn it up! [Continue Reading]
Tour de Gulch XIII Defeats Gloomy Forecast
You can’t count on the weatherman to come up with a decent forecast, but you can count on Growlers Gulch Racing to deliver a sterling single-track experience at the annual Tour de Gulch. This year was no exception, as nearly 60 riders enjoyed tread that held [Continue Reading]
Tour de Gulch History
Tour de Gulch History The Tour de Gulch started in 1997 and involved approximately a dozen riders, including myself, my daughter’s boyfriend and some Les Schwab buddies, a few kids from R.A. Long High School, and my friends Mike Patterson and Jeff Lipton. The [Continue Reading]
Volunteers Buff Trails for TDG
A crew of 26 volunteers completed a series of maintenance projects on Saturday, June 12, in preparation for next weekend’s Tour de Gulch. There is horse-damage in spots on some of the lower trails. Aside from that, everything should be in sterling [Continue Reading]
Fort George Signs on as TDG Sponsor
Chris Nemlowill, co-owner of the Fort George Brewery, has announced that the Fort has re-upped as a Tour de Gulch sponsor. The Fort joins Highlander Cycling and Cyclepath as platinum sponsors of this year’s event. [caption id="attachment_4862" [Continue Reading]
TDG XIII Event Details
Entry: $5 for all participants. Don’t forget to bring $20 for Dara if you ordered a cup. Parking: Please carpool. If it’s dry, you can park along the driveway. There is also parking on the right side of the spur road just past my driveway. Be here and [Continue Reading]
Place Your Order for 2010 TDG Cups
Pacific Northwest ceramicist Dara Hartman has graciously agreed to produce a one-of-a-kind 2010 Tour de Gulch Cup. An unfinished version of the cup - shown in the center in the photo below - will be glazed much like the ones beside it, with either [Continue Reading]
June 12th Work Parties, New Lines Coming Soon
June 12th Work Parties will be buffing things out to prepare for the Tour de Gulch the following weekend. Here’s the plan. Be sure to check where your group is meeting at what tools you need to bring. Start time is 9:00 a.m. Don’t be late. • Rob and [Continue Reading]
Highlander Cycling, Cyclepath to Sponsor 2010 TDG
Highlander Cycling of Longview and Cyclepath of Portland have signed on as sponsors for the 13th Annual Tour de Gulch. Highlander Cycling opened in December 2009 and quickly won over a large number of area riders. Highlander carries Kona, GT, Felt, KHS, and Schwinn [Continue Reading]
Dave LeMonds Retains Porta-Potty Chairmanship
The Board of Directors of Growlers Gulch Racing has unanimously elected Dave LeMonds as chairman of the presitigious Porta-Potty Committee. This marks the seventh consecutive year that LeMonds has won election to this coveted position. [caption id="attachment_4706" [Continue Reading]
TDG XIII Set for June 19th
For the thirtheenth consecutive year, the foremost mountain biking event west of Castle Rock on the third Saturday in June will take place at Growlers Gulch. The 13th Annual Tour de Gulch will be held on Saturday, June 19th, with the usual festivities to follow at [Continue Reading]
Another Day Older and Deeper in Debt
Yes, my brother, Dave, turns 56 today. For a guy who’s almost as old as Lipton, the old geezer still gets around pretty good. Leave your birthday wishes at the bottom of this post. It probably won’t surprise you to learn that Dave was a problem child in [Continue Reading]
Ed Strong Undergoes Surgery
Local biking legend Ed Strong underwent brain surgery at OHSU on Tuesday, November 3rd. A large tumor that was partially removed in 2002 has returned and additional surgery was necessary. Ed’s good friend and biking buddy, Vaughn Martin, said that it is [Continue Reading]
Growlers Gulch Racing Announces 2010 Ride Circuit
The Board of Directors of Growlers Gulch Racing has released a tentative schedule for the 2010 season. Please note that dates will be solidified within the next few months. Once again, five wheels will be on the line, with coveted Fist of Five, Four-Wheel and [Continue Reading]
TDG XII Draws Record Crowd
Nearly 60 riders joined the party at the 12th Annual Tour de Gulch on June 20th. Billed as The Best Ride West of Castle Rock on the Third Saturday in June, TDG XII was another opportunity to celebrate good trail and great friends. Thanks again to our sponsors [Continue Reading]
Final TDG Details, Official Tour de Gulch Poster
All Systems Go The ride groups are set. The food preparation has begun. The beer is in the cooler at Fort George Brewery. The porta-potty has been ordered. Dave and I have been grooming the trails to our typical standards with the help of the patented Growlers [Continue Reading]
Meet Our Sponsors
We appreciate the efforts of the sponsors of Tour de Gulch XII - Boone Dog Bikes, Fort George Brewery, and the Bike Garage. Please support them in any way you can. Boone Dog Bikes has been a TDG sponsor since 2004. Jason Moon carries a compehensive product [Continue Reading]
TDG Quiz, Weather Forecast, Trail Conditions
Weather Forecast - The 10-day forecast says chance of showers and 70 on June 20th. Please note - we will not cancel. If raindrops ruin your ride, contact your therapist. Trail Conditions - Last week, we had hot weather that caused limb droop, [Continue Reading]
TDG Ride Groups
General Info Start time, parking, food, libations, TDG etiquette, etc. at http://writeteknorthwest.com/archives/1085/tour-de-gulch-hits-max-ridership Trail Work Two trail work days are planned in the St. Helens area for this summer. We want to do our best to get [Continue Reading]
Sign up at TDG for St. Helens Trail Work
Brian Mahon will be heading up two work parties at Mount St. Helens - one in June and the other in July. I’ve mentioned before that the Forest Service has no money for trail work. That means it is up to riders like us to keep this magnificent area [Continue Reading]
Crump Withdraws Olive Branch, Refuses to Ride with Killer Burritos
It looked as though things were finally going to work out. After a two-year rift, Andy Crump and the Killer Burritos appeared to be on the verge of patching things up, with Crump offering to serve as the KBs’ ride-leader at the 12th Annual Tour de [Continue Reading]
Tour de Gulch Hits Max Ridership
Sign-up Hits 60 The 12th Annual Tour de Gulch has reached max ridership of 60, or - if you’re talking to my wife - 50. Sign-up is now closed. If you or a friend would like to be added to the waiting list, let me know ASAP. I will notify you if we [Continue Reading]
Sign-up Begins For Tour de Gulch XII
We’ve traditionally referred to the Tour de Gulch as “the best ride west of Castle Rock on the third Saturday in June.” But to tell you the truth, it has become one of the best celebrations of mountain biking and friendship in all of Southwest [Continue Reading]
Five Wheels on Tap at Growlers in 2009
The Tour de Gulch Board of Directors - with help from an independent study group - has established the essential dates for the 2009 ride season. Please note that there has been some slight tweaking, including the addition of another wheel.Yes, [Continue Reading]
Tour de Gulch Board of Directors Welcomes Growler Carlson
Growlers Gulch regulars Erik and Sara Carlson will soon be adding a rider to the newbie group. Their first child, a boy, is due in June. Fortunately, the due date falls right between the Growlers Gulch 5K and the Tour de Gulch, so that Erik will still have a chance [Continue Reading]
Tour de Gulch Slideshow
I tried to get everybody in here. Apologies if I missed you. Thanks to Darrell, George, Lloyd, and the Jamieson boys for making this happen. I hope you like Springsteen.
I’m already looking forward to TDG XII! Continue reading Tour de Gulch Slideshow
TDG XI Leaves Riders with Smiles on Their Faces
Sunny skies set the tone for the 57 riders who participated in this year’s Tour de Gulch on Saturday, June 14th. Billed as the “best ride west of Castle Rock on the second Saturday in June,” TDG XI did not disappoint. Continue reading TDG XI Leaves Riders with Smiles on Their Faces
Tour de Gulch History
A small group of us who ride and build trail at Growlers have hosted the TDG each year since 1998. We aren’t trying to attract big crowds of strangers or get a write-up on MTBR. And we don’t make any money. We love to ride and we enjoy sharing with people who have an appreciation for great single-track. The TDG is our way of celebrating mountain biking and the friends who make it so much fun. Continue reading Tour de Gulch History