GGG Fun and Easy Saturday April 20th

I'm going to lead a fun and easy GGG ride on Saturday at GG. Meet at the gate at 10am.
Perfect ride for new ladies or off the bike for a while ladies.
Spread the word and let me know if you're coming so no one gets left behind.
Happy Trails-
Mel

Upcoming GGG Rides

No formal rides posted so far for this week but, if anyone is interested in leading a Fun and Easy ride either at Growlers or your favorite trails, please let me know when and where and I will get the word out!

Nancy Pearson will be hosting a Fun and Easy GGG ride at Stella on Saturday March 23^rd.  Meet at the Eufaula Heights/Harmony Drive parking area at 10:00 a.m.  If you need directions or have questions please contact Nancy at singletrack69@msn.com If you are planning on going please let Nancy know no later than Friday 3/22 so no one gets left behind.

For other women’s MTB options in our area be sure and check out the NWTA Women’s Group Facebook page.  They have a bunch of great stuff scheduled at some places you may not have ridden before!

Don’t forget Ladies Night at The Lumberyard in Portland.  They have extended in to March to keep the good times rolling!  It starts at 6pm.  $15 admission and $6.95 bike rental.  It’s a great time with a super supportive group of women.  You won’t regret it!

If road riding is your thing then April is your gal.  This is what she has on tap for the next couple of weeks.  If you’re interested please contact her at aprkin2000@msn.com at least one day in advance of the rides to let her know you’re coming.

SATURDAY, March 16^th – 10:00 a.m. - Beaver Creek

(see ride profile at www.threeriverscycling.com)

SATURDAY, March 23^rd – Spencer Creek

(see ride profile at www.threeriverscycling.com)

Happy Trails~

Mel

Tana's Fun & Easy Plus ride 3/2 @ 10am

This Saturday 3/2    10am-Noon Fun and Easy Ride, 12-3:00 p.m. 5K Practice Ride (slow to moderate pace, no one left behind).  Anyone interested in either ride will need to e-mail me (tgutzka@gmail.com) no later than 3/1. 

 

The women of NWTA have been invited to join the ride on Saturday.  This means if you can, please car pool because parking may become an issue.  Also, if you are at all familiar with the GG system and can lend a hand helping Tana sweep or break up into smaller more manageable groups, please let her know.  

I will not be able to be there this weekend but know you all will have a wonderful time and you are in very capable hands!!  

TAKE PICTURES J      

 For this ride, the Fun and Easy  will leave from yellow gate at 10:00.   5K practice rides will leave from entrance to Predator at Noon.  

Happy Trails~

Upcoming Rides 2/20/13

Hello ladies!

Big thanks to Juntu for putting together an amazing ride Monday!!  What a great turnout!!!

I was super stoked to see so many women signed up for the GG5K, very cool!!  Go show those boys who’s boss!

I am planning to get out Sunday for a bit at GG.  1pm??  I’m flexible though, so if someone wants to come along, let me know and we can work it out.

Tana has a couple of rides coming up in March, mark your calendars now!!  She is graciously offering 5K tours so if you don’t know the route this is a great opportunity to learn it!!

If you are going to attend the 5K training ride please bring nippers or a saw.  You will be going up to Legacy and will stop for some quick trail maintenance along the way.

3/2    10am-Noon Fun and Easy Ride, 12-3:00 p.m. 5K Practice Ride (slow to moderate pace, no one left behind).  Anyone interested in either ride will need to e-mail me (tgutzka@gmail.com) no later than 3/1. 

3/10   10am-Noon Fun and Easy Ride, 12-3:00 p.m. 5K Practice Ride (slow to moderate pace, no one left behind).   Anyone interested in either ride will need to e-mail me (tgutzka@gmail.com) no later than 3/9 

For Tana’s rides, the Fun and Easy Rides will leave from yellow gate at 10:00.   5K practice rides will leave from entrance to Predator at Noon.  

Happy Trails~

Juntu's Fun and Easy President's Day Ride

Juntu will be leading a Fun and Easy ride at GG Monday February 18th.  Meet at the gate at 1030.  If you're going, please let her know juntuc@yahoo.com
Happy Trails!

RIDES THIS WEEKEND!

April Kincade has a road ride on tap tomorrow, if you’re interested contact her directly.  Here are the details:

SATURDAY, January 26^th – 11:00 a.m. Ride

Meet at the Lone Fir Bar & Grill at 10:45 a.m.

Pleasant Hill Road to Spirit Lake HWY, then Tower Road loop back to Spirit Lake!  It’s all downhill from there (never believe that)!!!  According to MapMyRide it’s 42 miles with 1647 feet of vertical gain.  Plan on 3+ hours.  The Lone Fir opens at 2:00 p.m. so some of us are planning to hang out for a beer and/or a bite to eat.  If you’re planning to join me please RSVP to aprkin2000@msn.com by 6:00 p.m. Friday. 

On Sunday April and Bob Stanton are hosting a coed ride at Stella beginning at 1pm.  Again if you’re interested, please contact April for details.

Happy Trails~

Upcoming Stuff!

Hello ladies!
I don't have any formal rides scheduled for this weekend but if you're heading out and want some company, let me know and I will get a message out to the group.

I will be looking for ride leaders for Fun and Easy rides throughout the summer.  It doesn't have to be at Growlers it can be at your favorite riding spot.  Think about it and let me know.  I like to have at least 2 rides per month from March through October

Here is the link to the GG event calendar!!
2013 Schedule - Drag out your calendar. Check these dates. So much going on that it's hard to keep it all straight. Info at http://writeteknorthwest.com/archives/12378/2013-action
Jeep has a big work party scheduled at Growlers on February 9th.  If you can make it let me know and I will get you on the list.  If you ride you gotta build!

GGG Ride Sunday 12/9 at 1pm

Meet me at the gate at 1pm Sunday.  I will be there rain or shine.  Let me know if you're coming so no one gets left behind.  bikeschic@yahoo.com
Hope to see you there!!

Cold and rainy....check
Dust and cobweb covered bike....check
Fat and horribly out of shape....check

LET'S RIDE LADIES!!!!  Join me Sunday November 11th at 1pm.  GG gate, let me know if you're coming so no one gets left behind.

Happy Trails~

The woods at GG and Stella are open again!!  If you go take a saw, there's been a ton of wind and will be a lot of blow down.  If you find anything to big to deal with let me know so we can get someone up there to take care of it.
Happy Trails~

FIELD TRIP!

Carol Hansen will be leading a GGG ride at Gnat Creek on Saturday at 10am.  The trailhead is about 1 hour from Longview so plan accordingly.  This is a really fun trail if you haven't ridden it you shouldn't miss this opportunity!  Let me know if you're planning on going so no one gets left behind.  bikeschic@yahoo.com

Happy Trails!

Hello ladies!

No Fun and Easy ride Saturday, the woods are still closed due to fire danger.  I know it’s sad to wish for rain, but that is the only way we will get back in!

Jeep and Dave are planning to ride the 211 at Mount Saint Helen’s on Saturday.  Time has yet to be determined.  They say the pace will be slow but in boy speak who really knows what that means…contact Jeep for details seattle0@hotmail.com

I am running in the Harvest Classic 10K on Saturday but after was thinking about putting together an impromptu girls night out…my daughter is spending the night with friends, my hubby is heading to Utah….I’m bored and don’t want a pity party at the house J  Let me know if you’re interested, not really sure even what I want to do but it will most likely involve food, beer and possibly some karaoke…

FIELD TRIP!!!  Carol Hansen will be leading a GGG ride at Gnat Creek just outside of Knappa on 10/13.  Ride time 10am.  The trailhead is about 1 hour from Longview.  I am planning to head up for this one.  I will most likely be hanging around after for some lunch and beers at Fort George in Astoria.  We can meet and caravan or, I can fit a few folks and bikes in my car but will be staying so if you’re not in a hurry to get back then you can ride with me.  Let me know if you’re interested!

 Happy Trails~

Mel

Labor Day Girls Ride

SURPRISE!!!! 

Mel's leading a GGG ride this Monday at 10am. Meet at the GG gate. 

Let me know if you’re interested. I haven’t seen or ridden with a lot of you in a REALLY long time and would dearly love to. It will be an easy paced ride so clean those cob webs off your bike and dust off that seat. 

This is a ladies only ride, invite your friends, we even have bikes to loan if you need one, but the boys will have to find their own way. Let’s go ride before the rain sets in for good!!

Golden Spike Fundraiser Ride

Hello ladies-

Saturday-If road riding is your thing, then April is your gal.  There is a Green Mountain ride on Saturday September 1^st.  Contact April at aprkin2000@msn.com  for details.

Sunday-The Spike crossing ride is on for Sunday with the post ride fundraiser/party to follow.  We need to get a headcount on that one so if you are planning to ride or eat or both, please let me know right away.

Mel is riding for Wayne Carlson, father of Erik Carlson, who is battling cancer, and for Vicky Lieber, Ken Pearson's former employer, who recently died from that disease. Checks can be written directly to the FHCRC, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, and handed to Mel. She is asking for a $20 per person donation for dinner. 

Monday-SURPRISE!!!!  I am going to lead a GGG ride on Monday at 10am.  Meet at the GG gate.  Let me know if you’re interested.  I haven’t seen or ridden with a lot of you in a REALLY long time and would dearly love to.  It will be an easy paced ride so clean those cob webs off your bike and dust off that seat.  This is a ladies only ride, invite your friends, we even have bikes to loan if you need one, but the boys will have to find their own way.  Let’s go ride before the rain sets in for good!! 

Happy Trails~

Mel

Mega-Work Party

Hello ladies~

Welcome to fall! I have no official rides scheduled for now but if you are planning to head out, send a message to the group. If you're interested in setting up/leading a ride, let me know and I will get the word out. It's time to get muddy!

We have lots of upcoming opportunities to "earn your stripes" out Growlers. The annual mega work party is November 13th. Jeep has the full story at the link below.

We will also be recruiting folks to help with the bike park build. If you want to be involved with the planning process for the skills area, please let me know. It would be great to get some female input on the skills that are installed so it's not completely intimidating for us!

Continuing issues at Stella-someone has been putting tacks on the trails. If you ride out there be sure and take an extra tube. Probably also a good idea to go with someone, none of us should be out there alone if there are people willing to do stupid things like that who knows what's next.

Mega-Work Party - Put it on your calendar now: Sunday, November 13 is the annual Mega-Work Party. This is an all-hands-on-deck situation, with a goal of adding 2-3 miles to the system in a single day. Details at http://writeteknorthwest.com/archives/9310/mega-work-party-set-for-november-13th. Sign up by leaving a comment on the post or by email me at this account.

Happy Trails-

Mel

GGG Fun & Easy Ride 9/24 @ 10am

Greetings!
The lower trails at Growlers are open and I would love for you to come out and join me Saturday at 10am for a Fun & Easy ride GGG style. The weather looks like it will be perfect to be out in the woods for a day of fun.

Please meet me at the yellow gate at 10am ready to go. If you have questions, need directions or want to RSVP (please do, so I don't leave anyone behind) email me at juntuc@yahoo.com

-Juntu

Mel Takes on a 40 @ 40 Ride

Hello Everyone-

I’m am planning a 40 @ 40 ride in honor of 2 friend’s fathers that have been recently diagnosed with cancer as well as all those affected by this horrible disease. Some of you have likely already seen the story on Jeep’s website but I wanted to pass it along to keep you in the loop. I will be creating a Facebook page to track my workouts and progress through all of this as I know it is going to be a difficult challenge. I will let you know when it is up and running so you can follow me and send your encouragement.

Thank you all for your support.

Mel's 40th Epic Ride: It's on! Mel had her 40th birthday last month but she will continue to celebrate with an epic ride in September. Start training now. She is dedicating this ride to Warren Martin and Jeff Alexander - the fathers of GGG members Susan Martin and Shawn Alexander - who are battling cancer. Check the ride route and find out how you can get involved at http://writeteknorthwest.com/archives/7454/mel-norris-plans-40th-birthday-epic

Happy Trails~

Mel

Upcoming Rides

Saturday 3/26/11 10am GGG Ride at Growlers~Fun and Easy Pace. Perfect time to dust off the bike or give it a try if you have been interested.

Sunday 4/3/11 1pm-4pm Highlander Sponsored Lady's ride at Stella. I will be there, come on out for a guided ride by some of Stella's "finest." Limit is 12 there are still some spots available. Details at http://www.highlander-cycling.com/events.html if you want to sign up or contact Janice at janice@highlander-cycling.com

Saturday 4/9/11 10am GGG Sponsored ride at Growlers for the ladies at the NWTA newly formed Women's Forum. A lot of women from the Portland area haven't seen all the splendor that is Growler's Gulch. I will probably need help with this ride in the form of ride leaders for
different paced groups as well as sweepers. Let me know if you're in. Let's show these ladies a good time GGG style.

If you haven't done so yet, check out the Women's Forum. There are some great things coming up that are posted. It is protected so if you're not already signed up you will need to get a log on and password. View at http://nw-trail.org/forums/womens-group/rides-and-events#new

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