Month: March 2017

Women’s Maintenance Clinics Part 1: Beginners Basics

I had the pleasure recently to hang out at CyclePath and attend the Women’s Clinics. Ventura Park LST lead Sarah Olsen organized this series for the ladies which started on March 10th with Beginners Basics. We were greeted by delightful snack treats and icy beverages while friend and fellow pro rider Kirsten Holster lead us … Read More

5 Minutes to a Better Outdoor Economy

There’s a push in Salem to create a state Office of Outdoor Recreation. Colorado, Utah and Washington have outdoor agencies, while California and New Mexico are considering legislation similar to Oregon’s. The office would promote and grow Oregon’s outdoor industry, which contributes an estimated $12 billion to the state economy. Meanwhile, the Trump Administration’s proposed … Read More

$20 Shirt, Free Bike Park!

Ed Fischer at Camas Bike and Sport has got a deal for you! Simply buy one of these very nice (I know, I have one!) t-shirts and you’ll help ensure the installation of a pump track and jump lines at Washougal Bike Park this Summer. These are some very serious features coming on. Imagine a … Read More

Speak Up Now About ORCMP

Portland has launched an interactive map to gather your feedback on the potential sites for off-road cycling in the city: Click on a site, understand its potential, and submit your feedback directly. But before you go, there’s a few things you must know: Don’t be confused by the six black location markers, they simply identify existing … Read More

Yakima’s Fit Team Needs Your Help!

Yakima’s Fit Development Team is seeking access to certain vehicles for evaluation of the fit of their products. If you own a vehicle listed in the web page linked below and are interested in participating, please fill out the form within that web page. Once Yakima receives your form, and if they are still seeking … Read More

Mega-Build Draws Huge Crowd

Three reschedules were a charm! March 4 proved to be a great day for the Growlers Mega-Build as the weather gods were fairly kind and 120 awesome volunteers accomplished their goal of 3 miles of trail in a clear-cut, under incredibly difficult conditions, re-establishing trail that was damaged by logging activities last year. To quote Jim LeMonds, … Read More

February’s Member Meetup

We had a big turnout last night at Velo Cult catching up with friends, snacking and sipping, and getting the low-down. First, the announcements: CLIMB Andy Jansky delighted us with news that the planned CLIMB (Cascade Locks International Mountain Bike) trail near Cascade Locks, big sister to easyCLIMB, is coming out of hibernation. Initiated in … Read More