Growlers Gulch Racing has invested 2,500 hours in the Castle Rock Bike Park since 2011 and has completed the build-out of most of the site. We plan to be involved again in 2014, but the time commitment should be greatly reduced. Hats off to a great group that has [Continue Reading]
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NWTA Re-Publishes Classic Biking Story
Trail Gnomes – Fact or Fiction? by Jim LeMonds The Legend Many riders believe trail gnomes are native to biking systems. Armed with rakes and shovels, these lovable dwarf-like creatures labor undetected under cover of darkness with a single goal - [Continue Reading]
Salute to Cyclepath, Camas Bikes, Canyonview Set for December 1st
Growlers Gulch Racing will host a group ride at GG on Sunday, December 1st. Whether we are working at Growlers, Coldwater, the Castle Rock Bike Park, or elsewhere, we have consistently received huge support from Cyclepath, Canyonview Cyclery, and Camas Bikes. [Continue Reading]
Big Crowd Shows for 2013 Bike Park Blowout
Nearly 250 people were on hand to celebrate the Bike Park Blowout at the Castle Rock Bike Park on September 21st. Fifteen challenge stations were set up around the 2.5 acre bike park to test riders’ skills. The stations included log-overs, skinnies, pump track, [Continue Reading]
Latest Bike Park Vid
We finished so many things at the bike park this past weekend that I decided a visual would be best. It pretty much covers all of the things we took care of. The only items not show are (1) landscaping and brushing, (2) completion of a transition trail down the [Continue Reading]
Jamieson First at Sea Otter!
Darrell Jamieson of Yeti Racing and Growlers Gulch Racing claimed the top spot on the podium in both downhill and dual slalom in Cat 1 50+ at the 2013 Sea Otter Classic. In dual slalom, Darrell took on former Pro BMXer Stephen Cleeton from Morgan Hills, [Continue Reading]
McMaster to Host Skills Clinic
Ryan McMaster of Growlers Gulch Racing will be the instructor at a skills clinic at the Castle Rock Bike Park on Saturday, October 13th. The event will begin at 10 a.m. and should be finished by 12:00. Focus will be on riding the pump track, log-overs, and jump [Continue Reading]
Coldwater Crew Gets It Done!
A 70-person crew showed up at Coldwater Lake to open the 211 Trail to mountain bikers. It was an outstanding effort by all involved. Special props to Paul Norris, Melanie Norris, Andy Jansky, and Andy Crump, who led the effort. Thanks also to crew chiefs Kelley [Continue Reading]
Castle Rock Bike Park Features Single-Track Option
The Castle Rock Bike Park continues to grow. At the north end of the park, a short gravel path takes riders to a trail that heads north on the very edge of the Cowlitz River. This is a great option for riders of all ages and ability levels. Currently, the trail [Continue Reading]
Growlers Gulch Racing Recognized as Champions for Healthy Lifestyles
Cowlitz on the Move and Pathways 2020 has announced that it will recognize Growlers Gulch Racing as a 2011 Champion of Healthy Lifestyles. Pathways 2020 Director Paul Youmans said that GGR’s work “exemplifies our efforts for everyone to eat smart, [Continue Reading]
Payin’ It Forward
Sometimes, the reason for things just comes ringin’ through. I stopped by the bike park yesterday for a few minutes. There were a ton of kids onsite, and they were riding everything. I talked with some of their parents, who were excited about the work we had [Continue Reading]
TDN Highlights Castle Rock Bike Park
The following story by Barbara LaBoe was published in the Daily News on February 20, 2012. Photos by Bill Wagner With more than 1,000 volunteer hours behind them, builders of the Castle Rock Bike Park say they’re making good progress and hope to have the [Continue Reading]
Growlers Gulch Racing Aiming for Spokane
A large contingent from Growlers Gulch Racing will be heading to the 24 Hours Round the Clock race in Spokane over Memorial Day weekend. The event begins at noon on Saturday and finishes at noon on Sunday. There are a number of categories, including solo, two-, [Continue Reading]
Castle Rock Bike Park Continues to Take Shape
It’s a testament to the members of Growlers Gulch Racing that the change of seasons has not slowed progress at the Castle Rock Bike Park. We just finished two very productive days that were helped tremendously by having an excavator operated by Ryane Olin and [Continue Reading]
Preview Day Draws Local Kids
Nearly two dozen kids from the local area stopped by the Castle Rock Bike Park on Saturday to test things out as part of Pump Track Preview Day. The event was hosted by Growlers Gulch Racing. After watching a demo by Kevin Knorr, bikers had a chance to ride a [Continue Reading]
Pump Track Preview Set for October 29th
Everyone is invited to kick off the Halloween weekend by joining us for Pump Track Preview Day at the Castle Rock Bike Park at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 29th. This will be an informal get-together, with the focus on introducing people to the pump tracks and [Continue Reading]
Board of Director Provides Safety Tips
I realize that my record does not qualify me to lecture people about safety. However, I received the tips below from real medical professionals - Brad Burger and Carla Mitchem. Whenever possible, avoid riding alone. Let someone know where you will be going [Continue Reading]
Bike Park Volunteers Make Headway
Thanks 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]
Locals Hit Podium at High Cascades 24
Hats 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]
Bike Park Work Day Set for September 18th
Our fourth major work party at the Castle Rock Bike Park is on tap for Sunday, September 18th. Start time is 9 a.m. Our focus will be on the following, with crews assigned to each: Tweak the intermediate pump track to perfection, using dirt from the abandoned [Continue Reading]
Sign-up Now for GG Super D
Sign-up begins now for the GG Super D on Saturday, September 17th. This event is brought to you by Growlers Gulch Racing. Course: Some work is needed on Legacy, but the ride route is in very good shape. You will start at the top of Legacy, then hit WTF, Vortex, [Continue Reading]
Brigman Preps for USAC Nationals
Lance Brigman of Growlers Gulch Racing has been training hard for the upcoming USA Cycling Nationals in Bend from August 31 to September 3. Lance will participate in the 65-69 Master’s Time Trial on Wednesday, hit the Criterium on Thursday and then finish [Continue Reading]
Under-employed Ride South Coldwater
I tried to get out of it. When I talked with Paul on Sunday at the bike park, his knee was hurting and he was fatigued from riding Smith Creek with Mel on Saturday. I got the impression that he might want to cancel our ride on the 230A Trail at South Coldwater. No [Continue Reading]
Major Work Underway at CR Bike Park
Progress continues at the bike park this weekend with a two-day build on tap. The plan is to complete the expert pump track. The beginner and intermediate tracks are rideable. However, Kevin Knorr, Ryan McMaster and Ryan Hicks - who have been involved with [Continue Reading]
Dave, Smitty on Injured List
Tough news for two GGR stalwarts. Dave LeMonds has received word that he will miss the entire summer and fall ride seasons due to a back injury. Dave has experienced extreme leg pain during the past two months. An MRI revealed a herniated disc that will require [Continue Reading]
Super D Route Now Set
The Board of Director has settled on the ride route for the 2011 Super D, scheduled for September 17th. This event is sponsored by Growlers Gulch Racing. The race will start at the top of the Legacy and then hit WFT, Vortex, Jekyll, the Lower KMA’s and the [Continue Reading]
Beginner, Intermediate Pump Tracks Ready to Ride!
All of the planning and hard work is now paying off! A stalwart crew from Growlers Gulch Racing constructed the beginner and intermediate pump tracks at the Castle Rock Bike Park on Sunday, July 10th. See photos at the bottom of this post - they don’t [Continue Reading]
South Coldwater Crew Steps Up
A 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
The 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!
A 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]
South Coldwater Work Party - June 26th
The 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
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]
Mel’s Training Update
Mel 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]
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]
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]
Sign-up Underway for South Coldwater Work Party
The date has been moved to Sunday, June 26th. We will meet at the park-n-ride on the west side of Exit 49 at Castle Rock at 8:00. Growlers Gulch Racing will be cleaning the bottom 3 to 4 miles of this unique trail. It is the only single-track access for mountain [Continue Reading]
Latest Bike Park News
We are making progress. Here are the most recent accomplishments: 501(c): We nailed our 501(c) status through the North Country Recreation Association. I now can make deposits to the bike park account and will be able to write checks to pay our bills. Thanks to [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]
Mount Hood Epic Set for September 17th
From Ted Dodd Its official… The Forest Service has approved the 4th annual Mt Hood Epic for 9/17/11. What is different: We can charge an entrance fee for the event (last year it was free because we didn’t have the “proper” [Continue Reading]
Mel’s Training Update
Melanie Norris of Growlers Gulch Racing is off to a great start with training for her big ride in September. Her personal goal is to complete the Smith Creek Loop and Falls Creek in one day for a total of 40+ miles. Her larger goal is to raise money for the Fred [Continue Reading]
Bike Park Fundraising Effort Begins
Paul Norris has put together a fundraising plan for the bike park. We will offer graduated sponsorship opportunities as follows: $75 - Small tile with name engraved $150 - Large tile with name engraved $500 - Sponsorship of a jump line or pump [Continue Reading]
Locals Race at Sandy Ridge
Several local riders competed in the Spring Super D at Sandy Ridge on March 27. This OBRA-sanctioned event is one stage in the Sandy Ridge Super D Series. “It was rainy, cold, miserable and a total mud-fest,” said Thomas Mueller of Growlers Gulch [Continue Reading]
Bike Park Update
There have been a few hiccups, but we continue to make progress. Dirt: One of the biggest victories was securing a dirt source and the necessary trucking. We had anticipated this as a $5,000 to $10,000 expense if we’d been unable to get this donated, so this [Continue Reading]
Mel Norris Plans 40th Birthday Epic
Yes, her birthday has passed, but that will not prevent Melanie Norris from continuing the celebration throughout much of 2011. The GGG co-founder has set her sights on an epic ride that will include Smith Creek and Falls Creek. Total mileage is estimated at 43 [Continue Reading]
Check Out Our Fleet
Take a look at the sizing info below. This will give you an idea which bikes might work for particular riders. Keep in mind that leg and torso length play a role in the fit. These are general estimates. Small - 5′ 0″ to 5′ 6″ Medium [Continue Reading]
Exclusive Brigman Party Video
Apparently, the Doctor did his best to drink every Mai Tai at the Hyatt Regency on Maui last week. The results were not pretty. One of the Board of Director’s overseas correspondents submitted a series of shocking images that I have shared with you below. [Continue Reading]
GGR Bids Farewell to Al and Tonya
We hope it’s only temporary and that one day they will return to the fold, but for now we’re all saddened by the news that Al Hansen and Tonya Breedlove will be leaving for sunny Florida next week. Tonya - who is a human resources partner for [Continue Reading]
Siouxon Ride Report
A group from Growlers Gulch Racing ventured out to test the single-track at Siouxon Creek this past Sunday. The crew included Jeff and Dara Muldon, Sara Carlson, Ksenia Mueller, Denise Livingston, Wynne Lobel, and Ryan McMaster. “The tread was in great [Continue Reading]
First Ride for GGR Loaners
The Bikes for Beginners fleet has seen its first action! Dara Muldoon and Eric Albers brought out a large group for a ride at Growlers on Monday, February 21st. The 19-person crew included 11 kids. Several did not have bikes and borrowed rides from the GGR fleet, [Continue Reading]
Hinkle to Host Trail Resource Site
Yes, it’s sad that Kelley Hinkle does not have a job. But he has been celebrating his unemployment by ramping up his riding schedule and doing more trail work. [caption id="attachment_7078" align="alignright" width="225" caption="Kelley [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]
Hartman Signs on as Ride Leader for Mountain Biking Team
Dara Hartman, co-founder of the Growlers Gulch Girls, has signed on as a ride leader for the Clark County biking team. [caption id="attachment_7132" align="alignright" width="92" caption="Dara Hartman"][/caption] Larch Mountain guru Eric Albers has recruited [Continue Reading]
Pump Track Receives Official Approval
The Castle Rock City Council voted unanimously to approve a comprehensive bike skills park at their meeting on Monday, January 24th. After a presentation by Al Hansen and the Board of Director, the council signed off an a design that will include two pump tracks, [Continue Reading]
Mueller Balks at Work Party
Still smarting from the bureacratic smack-down he received in 2009, Thomas Mueller of Growlers Gulch Racing has again declined to participate in the annual work day at South Coldwater, scheduled for May 15th. Mueller was involved in an unsavory incident that drew [Continue Reading]
Pump Track Design Now Up
Big props to Al Hansen and Ryan Hicks for all of their hard work with the initial draft of the pump track proposal. It can be viewed at Castle Rock Bike Skills Park. If you have feedback, they need it now. Leave a comment on the page or contact Al or Ryan via [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]
Crump Says “No” to Bikes-for-Kids
The Board of Director of Growlers Gulch Racing has received word that Andy Crump has declined to participate in the Bikes-for-Kids program. Cheap bastard that he is, Crump has donated no parts. He had, however, agreed to transport a bike - generously donated [Continue Reading]
The Year in Review
I was going through stories and vids from 2010 and suddenly realized how much we accomplished, both individually and as a group. I think it’s easy to get accustomed to the way things are in the local area and start believing it’s like this everywhere. [Continue Reading]
Seattle’s Colonnade Bike Park Beckons
I-5 Colonnade is the first-ever urban mountain bike skills park. Colonnade features a novice area - the Tqalu Trail; an intermediate and advanced area - Limestone Loop; a dirt jumping section; pump track; trials area and more. And because it’s [Continue Reading]
Pump Track Committee - Meeting Summary
The Pump Track Committee of Growlers Gulch Racing met at the Backstage Cafe on December 9th to discuss design plans for the proposed pump track in Castle Rock. Just how big is the project? Eighteen people showed up to provide input. Thanks to all of you for [Continue Reading]
Bikes-for-Kids Garners Support
We’re getting bikes and frames. Now we need riders! Start asking around. We are interested in kids and adults who would like to give mountain biking a shot. Have them get their name on the list and we will do our best to supply them with a ride. Here’s [Continue Reading]
Castle Rock Pump Track is a Go!
On Tuesday, November 30th, I met with the Castle Rock Parks Board to propose the construction of a pump track in CR. They were very enthusiastic and gave us the unofficial go-ahead. I am reasonably confident that construction can begin in March. The site will be [Continue Reading]
GGR Announces Bikes-for-Kids Program
We’ve been trying for some time to come up with ways to get more people involved in mountain biking. The door is now open and it’s time to step through. GGG member Ann Spencer has gotten the ball rolling. Ann generously donated an Enduro Specialized. [Continue Reading]
Mega-Work Party Draws 90!
It was cold. It was snowy. But that did not stop 89 hardcore volunteers from showing up for the annual mega-work party at Growlers Gulch. The turnout blew away last year’s total of 67. [caption id="attachment_6424" align="alignnone" width="491" [Continue Reading]
Major Trailbuilding Day Set for November 20th
The Board of Directors of Growlers Gulch Racing has announced that this year’s mega-trail work day will be held on Saturday, November 20th. Sign-up starts today. Last year, we had 67 people show for this event. It’s probably not possible to match that [Continue Reading]
Growlers Clean-up Nets Loads of Trash
Thanks to everyone who came out to help with the clean-up at Growlers Gulch on October 23rd. Twenty-seven people picked up enough trash to fill three pick-up trucks. Special thanks to Dave LeMonds, Chris Laughlin, and Keith Gianella who hauled the garbage to the [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]
Larsen, McMaster Berry at Mount Hood Epic
Rob Larsen, Ryan McMaster, and Jack Berry of Growlers Gulch Racing joined a group of 30 riders at the Mount Hood Epic on Saturday, September 4th. Other familiar GG faces included Cage Aaron and Susan Martin. The event was sponsored by NWTA. Totals included 50 miles [Continue Reading]
Hansen Wins Climbing Championship
Al Hansen edged Bob Stanton by a mere four feet to win the Growlers Gulch Climbing Championship on October 16th. Eric Shew of Seattle came out of nowhere to grab the third spot. Dara Muldoon survived a strong challenge by Tonya Breedlove to capture the [Continue Reading]
Mueller Requests Parts
Thomas is in the process of building up his new Santa Cruz DH bike. He has submitted the following parts list and would like anyone who can fill orders to contact him at thomito2003@yahoo.com. Front derailleur (!!! tp/ts 34.9mm !!!!) Stem (1.5″ for 31.8 [Continue Reading]
Loney Grabs Fluidride Crown!
After finishing second at the World Masters in Brazil in early September, Eric Loney capped the month by claiming the Fluidride Cup pro DH championship on Sunday at Ski Bowl. Loney placed third in the season finale, giving him enough points to capture the season [Continue Reading]
Hartman Creates Rare Fist of Five Art
PNW ceramic goddess and GGG maven Dara Hartman has once again designed a unique piece of biking art to recognize Fist of Five winners. Hartman submitted her design to the Board of Director in late September and will begin firing and glazing these priceless pieces [Continue Reading]
Climbing Championship on Tap for October 16th
The Growlers Gulch Climbing Championship - our most hilarious and spectator-friendly event - is scheduled for Saturday, October 16th. This is the final stop on the 2010 ride circuit, so don’t miss it. Sign up with a comment on this post or by [Continue Reading]
Kona Kula and Softride Solo Frames on G-Bay
Contact Erik Carlson at deepsno@earthlink.net Kona Kula Frame (plus the following) Kona Kula Seat post LX front derailleur Crank, XT v-brakes, T shifter/brake levers, handlebar Make an offer Softride Solo Frame 55 cm Carbon fiber beam-adjustable [Continue Reading]
Super D Seeding
After painstaking consideration, the Board of Director has come up with the following seedings. Racers will take off in the order below. Please check your start time and make sure you are at the top of the 313 hill at least five minutes prior. If you have questions [Continue Reading]
Six Frames on G-Bay
Contact Kevin at k-nor@earthlink.net 2005 Turner 5 Spot frame: $550 ***SOLD*** Large. 5” of plush, efficient FSR/Horst Link travel. Includes Fox RP23 with recent air sleeve service including new seals Push Industries bushing kit for improved suspension [Continue Reading]
Loney Second at Worlds!
Eric Loney of Project 529 and Growlers Gulch Racing took the silver medal in 40-44 at the World Masters Downhill Championships in Brazil on September 12. “I had two small mistakes that might have made the difference,” Loney said. “As hard as it is [Continue Reading]
World Masters Update
As you now, Eric Loney is in Brazil this week, using the World Masters as a tune-up for the Growlers Gulch Super D. Eric did some early practice runs with the locals on Tuesday and Wednesday. One of them said a time of 2:30 would be “fast.” Eric has [Continue Reading]
Knorr Injured, Surgery Scheduled
Kevin Knorr of Growlers Gulch Racing went down in a wreck at Brynion on Thursday. He clipped his bar-end on a tree during a DH run, and his rotor did big damage to his calf. The missing chunk of flesh was so large that the ER staff was unable to sew it together. [Continue Reading]
Major Clean-up Planned at Growlers
Susan Martin, who has dual citizenship in Northwest Trail Alliance and Growlers Gulch Racing, is leading a push to clean up the garbage on the Growlers system. She has set Saturday, October 23rd as the date for the work party. Projects will include general trash [Continue Reading]
Brigman First at Larch, Second at Trout Lake
Lance Brigman of Bike Tires Direct and Growlers Gulch Racing finished first in the Larch Mountain Ouch TT on July 25th. Brigman topped the 60+ division with a time of 1:11:32. The route covered 16.53 miles with 3,816 feet of elevation gain. Brigman confessed to [Continue Reading]
McMaster Takes First Short-Track Win
Ryan McMaster of Bike Tires Direct and Growlers Gulch Racing won the Cat 2 Westside Short Track XC Race on July 31st. The event was held at Westside High School in Beaverton, Oregon. It was Ryan’s first short track victory but we are confident that it [Continue Reading]
GGR Opens Sign-up for September Super D
Sign-up is underway for the first-ever Growlers Gulch Super D on Saturday, September 18th. The rocking 3.2 route will take riders from the top of Creation, down a section of Bad Gravity, all of Jekyll, the three Lower KMAs and the Secret Garden. Total descent [Continue Reading]
Loneys Shine at NW Cup
Eric and Sam Loney of Project 529 and Growlers Gulch Racing finished the 2010 Northwest Cup Series on a high note with Eric placing third in the pro division and Sam winning the women’s open category. The event, which was the fourth is the series, was held [Continue Reading]
Brigman Notches 7th OBRA Win of the Year
Lance Brigman of Team Bike Tires Direct and Growlers Gulch Racing rolled to his seventh win of 2010 at the OBRA Time Trial Championship at Corvallis, Oregon, on June 13th. Brigman covered the 25-mile course in 59:48 to take the crown in the Masters [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]
Growlers Gulch Racing Hits South Coldwater Trail
A huge crew from Growlers Gulch Racing completed trimming and dirt work on South Coldwater Trail 230A on Saturday, June 5th. The 230A is the only trail on the north side of Mount St. Helens that is open to mountain bikers. The group included Brian Mahon, J. [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]
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]
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]
Livingston, Van Hoose Race at Bear Springs
Denise Livingston and Mike Van Hoose of Growlers Gulch Racing competed in the tough Bear Springs Trap XC race at Mount Hood on April 15th. Denise finished 5th in Women’s Cat II, while Mike was 18th in Men’s Cat II. Denise described the course as [Continue Reading]
Work Parties Planned for June 5th and 12th
South Coldwater 230A - June 5th Brian Mahon is heading up this work day on the 230A, the only trail accessible to mountain bikers on the north side of St. Helens. We have maintained the 230A for several years and want to show the powers-that-be that mountain [Continue Reading]
Darrell Jamieson Second at Sea Otter
Darrell Jamieson of Project 529 and Growlers Gulch Racing finished second in both Cat 1 40-49 dual slalom and downhill at the prestigious Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, California, on April 15-18. The event drew 50,000 spectators and more than 8,000 [Continue Reading]
Brigman Demolishes Field at Estacada
Lance Brigman of Growlers Gulch Racing didn’t just win the 60+ time trial at Estacada on April 18. He demoralized his competition with a performance that set him well apart from the rest of the field. Brigman averaged 25 miles per hour as he completed the [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]
Loney, Hansen Featured in Knappa Vid
Eric Loney and Al Hansen of Project 529 and Growlers Gulch Racing are featured in a new vid shot by Jason Van Horn of I Hate Bikes. Great vid of the Flying Dutchman Trail at Knappa, with proof that even the really good guys bite it occasionally. [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]
Brigman, Edwards Collect Hardware
Lance Brigman of Growlers Gulch Racing continued his strong 2010 showing by placing second and first at the Banana Belt 1 and Banana Belt 2 road races on February 27th and March 6th. Brigman lost by a bike-length in 60+ Masters at Banana Belt 1. He covered the [Continue Reading]