GGG Ride at Siouxon 2/20 9:30

Anyone up for an adventure? Lets go check out Siouxon Trail this Sunday, February 20. Meet me at the Chelatchie Prairie General Store at 9:30 and follow me to the trail head. This is a very scenic ride that follows Siouxon Creek upstream. You will see waterfalls, emerald green pools of water, and an old growth forest. One of my favorites!! Bring your guys too, they can ride with Jeff.

Please let me know if you would like to ride with us. Here is a link to Google Maps for directions to Chelatchie Prairie General Store from Woodland.

Link to Directions from Woodland

Signed up: Sara, Carol, and Dara. Ksenia, Wynne, and Denise possibly.

Growlers Gulch Trail Work Party: Don't forget to sign up for the Growlers Gulch "Major Trail Work Party" scheduled for Saturday, February 26, at 9:00. For more info check out Jim's post at WriteTek Northwest.

5K: Its time to sign up for the 5K. So far Denise, Gabrielle, and Dara have signed up for this self inflicted torturous event. Last year eight GGGs completed the ride: Tonya Breedlove, Denise Livingston, Samantha Loney, Susan Martin, Carol Mathre, Dara Muldoon, Melanie Norris, and Juntu Oberg. Great job ladies! Lets make sure we represent again this year. Sign up at WriteTek Northwest.

Fun and Easy Ride Saturday, February 12

Come on out for the Fun and Easy Ride on Saturday, February 12 10:00 am.

Signed up: Juntu, Samantha, Ksenia, Carol, Denise, and Dara

GGG Rides February 5 & 6

There are lots of opportunities to ride this weekend. In addition to Mel's email there will also be rides at Growlers both Saturday and Sunday. Meet at the yellow gate. Please let us know if you're coming out and if you plan on driving in, so we don't ride off without you.

Saturday 10:00 Ksenia, Carol, and I are riding up to the upper trails.

Sunday 10:00 Wynne and I will be riding the upper trails again.

Next weekend:

Saturday, February 12, 10:00 GGG Fun and Easy Ride.

Hello ladies-

Just in case you don’t get these updates….the Harmonic Convergence is tomorrow at Stella. I’m not sure of plans at Growlers for tomorrow but if you are headed out, send a message it looks like the weather MIGHT be ok :o)

Super Bowl Sunday, I will be up there with my loving hubby to get some flagging done before our work party on the 26^th so no real riding plans and again if you are heading out for a ride, let the girls know, someone will probably want to come along!!

If you can make it out for the work party on the 26^th, please let us know so we can plan accordingly. Details are at the link below.

Let me know if you have questions.

Happy Trails~

Mel

Subject: HC, Sunday, Feb 26th

Harmonic Convergence tomorrow (Saturday) at 10 at Stella. Be there a little early if you plan to attend. No parking near the gate. Look for the gravel area on the right on Harmony Drive.

Sunday - Dave, Paul, Aaron Althaeuser and I plan to be at the Growlers gate at 9. We will be heading for the Secret Garden to flag the new stuff in preparation for the February 26th work party. We might knock down a few limbs. You are welcome to join us. Bring a handsaw.

Work Party - 18 people signed up so far. Details at http://writeteknorthwest.com/archives/7057/major-work-party-scheduled-for-february-26th. Get your name on the list if you can attend. It makes it much easier for us to decide how to organize things.

Harmonic Convergence

The Harmonic Convergence is taking place this Saturday, February 5th, at 10:00 am. The ride starts from the parking lot on Harmony Road at 10:00 am. If you need help finding your way to the trail head you can meet Bob at Gearhart Park near I-5 at 9:30 to follow him in.

The Women's ride will be led by Andrea de Ruyter and Carla Michem.

For more information about the ride check out Jim LeMonds website at Writetek Northwest.

Please contact one of the following ride leaders to let them know if you plan on attending:

• Bob Stanton – tantalum181@yahoo.com
• Ken Pearson – singletrack69@msn.com
• Joel Rogauskus – windriven@yahoo.com

2011 Growlers Gulch Race Schedule

Hi Ladies,

Its been a while since I last posted. We've still been out riding when we can but it seems that everyone has had a pretty full schedule the last couple of months.

Mel Norris is leading a fun and easy paced ride this Saturday, January 17, at 10 am. Prepare to get muddy! It will most likely be raining, be sure to bring rain gear. Let me or Mel know if you plan on coming out.

The 2011 Growlers Gulch Race schedule has been posted. The dates are below. For a description of the events please visit Jim LeMonds' website at 2011 GG Race Schedule.

Growlers Gulch 5,000 - May 21

Tour de Gulch XIV - June 18

GG Super D - September 17

Growlers Gulch TT - October 1

Growlers Gulch Climbing Championship - October 22

GGG Anniversary Ride

I can’t believe it, but it’s true, TWO WHOLE YEARS and still going strong. I know it’s a couple of weeks away but I wanted you to have plenty of time to clear your calendars.

We will meet at the gate on Saturday October 9^th at 10am please let me know if you can make it. If you know of any other ladies that might be interested, please invite them. Post it on your Facebook if you have one, I will get it on my page and also on the GGG page the more the merrier!!

I hope to see you there.

Happy Trails~

Mel

GGGs make The Daily News

On September 1st four of the GGGs, Mel Norris, Samantha Loney, Tonya Breedlove, and Dara Muldoon, met with Cathy Zimmerman from The Daily News to share why we love to mountain bike. For some of us it is getting out in the woods and breathing the fresh mountain air while others enjoy pushing themselves as hard as they can. We all enjoy the camaraderie this group brings and the diversity of rider skills. We consistently learn from each other and push each other to try new things. These are all strong women and I am proud to be a member of this group. Check out the story and video below.

Dara Muldoon

"Thank you all for your part in the GGG we wouldn't be us, without each of you!" Mel Norris

Growlers Gulch Girls bond, blaze trails on mountain bikes