Bob Horness: For me, the 5K is a challenge that makes me feel as if I’ve accomplished a great feat. It is that carrot that gets me off the skiis to start training because one cannot do this event without a high level of fitness. Also, I enjoy the [Continue Reading]
Tag: GG5K
GG5K Set for May 19th, Sign-up Now Underway
Think of the Growlers Gulch 5,000 as one of those hurts-so-good situations. We started the 5K in 2006 for this reason - we aren’t disciplined enough to train because it’s the right thing to do; we need fear to motivate us. And it worked. When we [Continue Reading]
GG5K Ride Route Now Set
Bob Stanton and Joel Rogauskus have set the course for the 2012 Growlers Gulch 5,000. There are a couple of changes from last year, so even if you’re a veteran, be sure to check the route. Warning - If you don’t recognize every trail name listed [Continue Reading]
GG 5K Video, Elevation Profile Now Up
I 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]
Godfather Falsely Accused
Normally, 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]
2010 GG5K Vid
Ah, those fond memories. Dave says that getting your ass handed to you for five hours doesn’t seem nearly as bad when the pain has been reduced to a five-minute video. Yes, you can be in the 2011 vid. We will have people taking photos and vid clips throughout [Continue Reading]
5K Sign-up
Who’s in? If I haven’t listed a start time for you, or if the one listed is incorrect, please let me know. Nicholas Baker - 7:30 Jack Berry - 7:30 Lance Brigman - 9:00 Chase Bryant - 9:00 Andrea de Ruyter - 9:00 Jerry de [Continue Reading]
5K Ride Route Is Set
It should be relatively simple, but we may even put out a little flagging just in case. We have reduced the ride from four legs to three this year. How hard can it be? Opening Leg Start at 465 Up pavement to gate and gravel to Big Wow Left at the bottom of the Big [Continue Reading]
Brigman Requests Handicap at GG5K
Apparently, Lance Brigman’s tropical training regimen - which included large doses of hula dancing and mai-tais - did not produce the desired results. The Doctor has asked the Board to consider his request for a 30-minute handicap at this [Continue Reading]
Sign-up Begins for Growlers Gulch 5K
It may not be the Cascade Creampuff, but it’s not a piece of cake either. The sixth annual Growlers Gulch 5K will return to torment participants on Saturday, May 21. The ride route will cover 25 to 27 miles with approximately 5,000 to 6,000 feet of [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]
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]
5K Participants Rate Tires
The conditions for the 2010 GG5K changed throughout the ride, from wet-but-tacky to sloppy-and-slippery. 5K participants tried a variety of tires, with mixed results. Eric Loney: Maxxis 2.10 DHF at 28 psi on the front with a Maxxis 2.10 High Roller at 30 psi on [Continue Reading]
McMaster Wins 5K Title
Ryan McMaster of Growlers Gulch Racing hammered a strong field as he cruised to an easy victory in the Growlers Gulch 5,000 on May 22nd. The 2010 5K was sponsored by the great beer people at Belmont Station. In an incredible tribute to the this year’s [Continue Reading]
Norris Trains in London, GGG Gets Ready, Injury Shelves Hansen
[caption id="attachment_4510" align="alignright" width="132" caption="Norris shows the strain of intense training regimen"][/caption] Norris Busts Out Euro Training Regimen: Desperate to ramp up his 5K fitness after months of sloth, Paul Norris has reportedly [Continue Reading]
All Systems Go for GGK
We are on - rain, shine, sleet or snow. The good news is that Team Fajardo will not be able to join us. Because they did not have sufficient time to train, they decided they would be unable to maintain the high standard they set for themselves at previous GG [Continue Reading]
Team Fajardo Threatens Return to GG5K
Shock. Anxiety. Fear. I felt all of those things in an instant last week when I received a formal request for an overnight camping permit from Team Fajardo. They have not fully committed to the ride, but the application for a camping permit will likely be [Continue Reading]
Board of Directors Tabs 5K Favorites
Five members of the Board of Directors of Growlers Gulch Racing have gone out on a very shaky limb to predict the top finishers and times at the 2010 GG5K. Keep in mind that this group is not the smartest. I was forced to rely on them because they do nothing at [Continue Reading]
GG5K Reminder, Support, Menu, and More
With the Growlers Gulch 5,000 only six weeks away, it’s time to solidify the details. Please take a look and let me know if you have questions. Do you know the route? Can’t stress enough how important this is. A number of people have been out to nail [Continue Reading]
Van Hoose, Norris, Butler Conquer 5K Quiz
Mike Van Hoose was the first respondent to answer all ten questions correctly in the GG5K quiz. The questions were posted at 8:00 a.m. on Monday; amazingly, the reigning 5K champ had his answers in by 8:26. “It was a slow day at work,” Van Hoose [Continue Reading]
Test Your GG5K Knowledge/Win Beer
Let’s play for keeps. First person to correctly answer all 10 questions gets their choice of a 22-ounce Avery Hog Heaven Barleywine (9.25 percent/100 IBUs) or a Southern Tier Unearthly Imperial IPA (11.0 percent/100 IBUs). If no one gets all 10, the [Continue Reading]
Ride Route Set for GG5K
View list of participants. View ’09 times and race report. The Board of Director of Growlers Gulch Racing has finalized the ride route for the 2010 5K. The ride will be broken into four legs totaling 5,000 feet of elevation gain over approximately 26 [Continue Reading]
GG5K Hits Max Ridership
When it comes to stupid, we are number one! We maxed out at 35 on Friday, which is up from 24 last year. Now the minor details - learning the route, training for the event, and finishing. Very cool that nine women are signed up for this year’s [Continue Reading]
GG5K on the Not-So-Distant Horizon
Defending Growlers Gulch 5,000 champ Mike Van Hoose once said, “At Growlers, the dumber the event, the more people show up.” Here’s your chance to prove him right. Sign-up begins now for the storied GG5K, the first event on the 2010 ride circuit [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]
Van Hoose Takes 5K Title
CASTLE ROCK - Three Rivers Cycling stud Mike Van Hoose took the lead on the third leg and ground out a victory at the Growlers Gulch 5,000 on Saturday, May 9th, winning by a full eight minutes. [caption id="attachment_945" align="alignright" width="300" [Continue Reading]
Shoulder Injury Shelves Mel Norris
Growlers Gulch Rule #1 says, “Ride ’til it breaks.” Melanie Norris took that literally - and then some. During the run-up to the Growlers Gulch 5K, five riders broke their bikes. On May 9th, Norris broke herself. [caption [Continue Reading]
All Systems Go for GG5K
As Hamlet said in Act V, “the readiness is all” - or as Van Hoose said on Tuesday, “The hay is in the barn.” No more pre-rides or route analysis. The GG5K is set to go on Saturday, May 9th. Right now, we have 24 riders still on the [Continue Reading]
Brigman Inflicts Pain at Estacada
Evidently, Lance Brigman wasn’t satisfied with crushing his competition by 5+ minutes in his last race at Estacada. In a 20-mile TT on May 3, Brigman - who is prepping for the upcoming GG5K - rubbed salt in the wounds, winning by a full six [Continue Reading]
Game On!
Gearing Up: Cage Aaron established himself as the 2009 GG5K favorite by racking up a time of 4:15 during a practice run last week. Fellow PUMP member Dennis Veatch said Aaron was not really pushing himself and should have a legit shot at a sub-four hour finish. GG [Continue Reading]
Brigman Refuses Drug Test
Two-time Growlers Gulch 5,000 champion Lance Brigman has declined a request by the TDG Board of Directors to undergo testing for performance-enhancing substances. Several TDG Board members said they found it odd that Brigman, 62, continues to toast riders ranging [Continue Reading]
Stanton, McMaster Out - Haight, Edwards In
Additions and Deletions: Due to circumstances beyond their control, defending champion Bob Stanton - along with Ryan McMaster, Paul Prouxl, and Sam Loney - have withdrawn from the 2009 Growlers Gulch 5,000. Todd Edwards and Three Rivers Cycling guru [Continue Reading]
GG5K Ride Route Now Available
Wheel #1 is on the line. Disclaimer: Riders who show up on May 9th understand that they are responsible for their own safety and for knowing the ride route. Ride Cancellation: Won’t happen unless the wind reaches dangerous levels. If you are intimidated by [Continue Reading]
Norris Photo Sets Off Frenzy Among Lederhosen Police
For a country that is deadly serious about its neutrality, Switzerland has displayed a disturbing level of aggressiveness in an incident involving Paul Norris of the Growlers Gulch Cycling Team Swiss authorities announced yesterday that they have temporarily [Continue Reading]
Sign-up Begins for GG5K
As a first-time GG5K participant commented after the 2008 ride - “It looked so much easier on paper.” It’s a piece of cake to talk about stepping up your training regimen, reducing your ride time, and earning that Five Wheel decal for your [Continue Reading]
Record Number of Riders Completes Growlers Gulch 5,000
Bob Stanton shrugged off a flat tire early in the ride and surged back to capture the top spot in Saturday’s Growlers Gulch 5,000 with a time of 3:32. Even more incredible was the fact that Stanton accomplished the feat aboard his steel-frame, fixed-gear Vulture.
Fourteen riders completed the 28-mile course, a record for the event, with three joining Stanton in posting sub-four hour times: Mike Van Hoose (3:38), Rob Larsen (3:50), and Dave LeMonds (3:57). Riders were helped by superior tread and temperatures in the 50s and 60s. Oddly, a number of riders chose to ignore the GG5K motto - “It’s a ride, not a race.” Continue reading Record Number of Riders Completes Growlers Gulch 5,000