Race Across the Sky: The Leadville 100

Hello Mountainbike Enthusiasts!  The movie that you've been waiting for is coming to the Columbia Center For the Arts this Wednesday, April 28 @ 7:30.  As always, tickets are $5.  Doors open at 7:00.   We are anticipating a good turn out so please come early and enjoy a beverage at our no host bar.

 

We will have lots of fun raffle items to kick off the event . 

here's a sampling...

A Lance Armstrong autographed copy of his 2001 best seller, It's Not About the Bike

A Women of Dirt DVD

At 10,000+ feet, against the misty backdrop of a former mining town, Leadville, Colorado, 1228 cyclists line the starting line. For many, it will be the most difficult race of their lives. For some, a bragging right to say they raced alongside the best in the world. Some imagine victory. Most hope only to finish. But everyone will count. Rivalries include six-time defending champion Dave Wiens vs. international star / seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong. 

Douglas Does "The Woodlicka' Feature on Egghunt

Annual Post Canyon Clean-Up Day Announced!

Its that time of year to undo the crimes of littering in Post Canyon! Saturday April 24th a huge effort led by Ted Cramer of the Hood River Valley HS 'Earth Club' will lead the charge starting at 9am. Meet at the Post Canyon Drive kiosk. Bring Water, Gloves, The Kids & Dogs for a rewarding morning restoring the beauty of the area.

Pedal Nation Bike Show: Directors Cut Video

Andrew Taylors Custom Marin Dirtjumper Bike Stolen!

While visiting the Portland Bike Show for the NWSOF and Marin Bikes, professional rider Andrew Taylors custom dirtjumper was swiped. Please keep an eye out for it. If you see it- CALL THE POLICE!

A Trailbuilding Documentary Called 'Pedal Drive'

Source: Rodman @ Tribe503! (thanks for the tip!)

A 9 minute documentary filmed in Leavenworth Washington. 

For more information go here. 

I also have to give the COTA crew a big high five too!

Trail Eating Trail Signs, Trailbuilding Mistakes 101

Source KATU News Website

Tree 'eating' trail sign

by bryandorr  

Posted on: Apr 12, 2010 at 8:58 PM PDT

Channel: Off the Wall

By Bryan Dorr
April 12, 2010, 8:38 p.m. PST

COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, Ore.-Ever wondered why trail signs are now mounted on heavy duty, pressure treated wooden posts, and not simply nailed to a tree?

Trail wayfinder signs in the past were simply nailed to a tree. As the years go by, the tree trunk's diameter expands and wraps itself around the sign.

Another problem with tree-mounted signs is the height that it is mounted. On some trees, signs mounted at eye level around six feet would eventually end up much higher in the air over the years, making it easy for hikers to miss.