Next week, I will be doing a 60 @ Sixty presentation for my peers (Castle Rock senior citizens). Clearly, they are desperate for speakers. I decided to put together a slideshow that is more comprehensive that the one I published in July, which was about five [Continue Reading]
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Larsen Is Our Friend
Haven’t been in touch with Rob Larsen for a while? You might want to leave a message at the bottom of this post, reminding him that you care deeply about his well-being. In July, GGG member and Belmont Station beer goddess Amy Singmaster donated a [Continue Reading]
60 @ Sixty Video
It’s sometimes difficult to explain why riding 60 miles of trail in a single day is a significant challenge. This video does a pretty good job of laying it out. We rode through alpine meadows, east-side pine forest, and blast zone. We were in old growth [Continue Reading]
Elderly Man Nails 60 @ Sixty
It took a sterling support crew, spot-on logistics, and a take-no-prisoners ride pace, but we got the job done. The dream I’ve had for the last year - to ride 60 miles of prime trail in a single day to celebrate my sixtieth birthday - was achieved [Continue Reading]
60 @ Sixty Details Here
The Mission Meet the Ride Team Interview with Jim LeMonds View List of Contributors I realize that all of you receive requests for donations and that there are many worthy causes, so if you choose not to contribute, I won’t be offended. I have provided [Continue Reading]
Fat Boy Says He’s Ready
It’s impossible to know if you’ve done enough to prepare, but I think I’m ready. All systems are go for Friday, July 23rd. Since January 1, I’ve racked up 68 rides and 51 gym workouts. Down 13 pounds to 185 and feeling strong. I [Continue Reading]
Deja Vu All Over Again
The week before the Boundary Trail ride in 2006, we rode Ape Canyon and then dropped down to hit Blue Lake to the Kalama Horse Camp. About 500 yards from the Horse Camp, my Liquid suffered a compound fracture. Larsen tried to fix it with electrical tape - [Continue Reading]
IPA Gift Basket Up for Bid
Portland beer goddess and GGG member Amy Singmaster of Belmont Station has an offer you can’t refuse - the chance to bid on a hand-picked collection of nine Oregon IPAs. Amy promises that “several” imperials will be included. The basket has [Continue Reading]
Lewis River-Falls Creek Combo
Mike Van Hoose, Ryan McMaster, Andy Crump and I did a recon and training ride on Saturday, covering 40 miles on the Lewis River and Falls Creek trails, which will be the third and fourth legs on next month’s 60 @ Sixty ride. Fortunately for Crump and me, [Continue Reading]
Capstone Wine Tasting Available to Highest Bidder
Capstone Cellars of Longview has graciously agreed to host a wine tasting for 10-15 people, with the proceeds going to Girls on the Run of Southwest Washington as part of the 60 @ Sixty event. Founded in 2003 by Roy and Sandy Bays and Joel and Cathleen McNelly, [Continue Reading]
Training Update - 60 @ Sixty
First, I’d like to thank everyone who has pledged support or indicated that they plan to do so. Thanks also to those who have provided encouragement. It means a lot. The response has been outstanding and very inspirational. It adds a little pressure since I [Continue Reading]
60 @ Sixty Contributors
Learn how you can get involved. DONORS TO: Friends of the Castle Rock Library Cage Aaron Aaron Althaeuser Becky Belangy Carole Belangy-Rutledge Bruce Blackstone Ken Burgoyne Riley Carlson Gloria Church-Haley Andy Crump Donna DeSpain Vicki Dobbins Larry [Continue Reading]
60 @ Sixty on IHateBikes.net
Big thanks to Jason Van Horn at IHateBikes.net for posting an interview about the 60 @ Sixty ride on his website. Jason was with us on this fall’s ride on the west side of St. Helens. He was also at Growlers for this year’s trail building [Continue Reading]
No Worries! You Don’t Have to Pedal!
When I invited you to be a part of the 60 at Sixty ride this summer to celebrate my 60th birthday, I definitely didn’t intend to make you think you would need to come along! [caption id="attachment_3462" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Ape Canyon [Continue Reading]