Of course we should be reminded that individual's posts to the listserv
do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the PUMP board or membership
majority ;)  More importantly than that... is how does this relate to
mountain biking in Portland/NW?  Which candidate is going to bring us
more singletrack - that is what I really want to know!


--- In pumpclub@yahoogroups.com, ShaneGould@... wrote:
>
> Careful!
>
> We are a 501-3C which means we can not donate money to candidates.  I
> also believe we can not endorse candidates either.

Pat Paulsen for president!!? I met him?when I was?10 or so, in a Chinese
restaurant.? Am selling his valuable autograph on craigs,,,,,going once,
twice,,,,,,,,Mark?

Speaking of candidates for city commissioner, nurse Amanda is good yet attorney
John Branam is better -- a smart Corvallis graduate, who fundraises?for PPS
[Portland public schools].? He'll secure jobs & generate business
growth.??Considerate man, meeting him at Miss. studio.

And as follow-up since last 4/28, meeting Craig Robinson [former--NWestern
coach, wallstreet trader, & Michelle Obama's brother] at the N Kerby center --
plus 3 other TALL Blazers, I was a TRUE Groupie!!?

Acted like one too, snapping photos of them & self, what fun.??Watching the
3-on-3 hoops by our audience-players was hilarious, good,,,,,,,believing that I
was at a Globetrotters match!? --Rosey, Wishin' you were there






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Well, dang.

I was just about to launch a pitch for the Pat Paulsen candidacy.
Sure, he's dead, but that doesn't mean the three front runners are
any better.

http://www.paulsen.com/pat/?p=31

--mark

On 5 May 2008 at 10:26, ShaneGould@... wrote:

> Careful!

,,,,,,,regarding receiving Bike maintenance at Gateway bike shop [within
4-months], I snapped two rear Skewers on my commuter Specialized -- due to my
bubble-Butt, I presume.? Weight-wise: including my rack & 3-lb lock, and
recently, I added a pannier, toting 2-lbs of paperwork = bubble-Buttness!!

This is why I agreed to installing the higher quality [double-walled Rim] with
external Hub, for improved, efficient geometry.? So far, so good!? I am happy
with the Upgrades, as I learned that within 2-years, to check/ replace my Bike
chain before it Morphs into a giant Jump-rope.?

By the way, we hiked much through the SE Holgate neighborhood this past weekend
Door-to-door, canvassing people for their Votes.? It's worthy-work to me,
sharing the conviction & passion with Others.? Naturally too, I cycle daily.

--Rosey





















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Careful!

We are a 501-3C which means we can not donate money to candidates.  I
also believe we can not endorse candidates either.

Remember the listserve is fed into our website and bikeportland.org.

Shane

________________________________

From: pumpclub@yahoogroups.com [mailto:pumpclub@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of rogerlouton@...
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2008 9:29 AM
To: pumpclub@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [pumpclub] politics



www.LP.org

The Party of Principle

National Platform of the Libertarian Party

Adopted in Convention, July 2, 2006, Portland Oregon

Preamble

As Libertarians, we seek a world of liberty; a world in which all
individuals are sovereign over their own lives and no one is forced to
sacrifice his or her values for the benefit of others.

We believe that respect for individual rights is the essential
precondition for a free and prosperous world, that force and fraud must
be banished from human relationships, and that only through freedom can
peace and prosperity be realized.

Consequently, we defend each person's right to engage in any activity
that is peaceful and honest, and welcome the diversity that freedom
brings. The world we seek to build is one where individuals are free to
follow their own dreams in their own ways, without interference from
government or any authoritarian power.

In the following pages we have set forth our basic principles and
enumerated various policy stands derived from those principles.

These specific policies are not our goal, however. Our goal is nothing
more nor less than a world set free in our lifetime, and it is to this
end that we take these stands.

http://www.lp.org/issues/platform_all.shtml
<http://www.lp.org/issues/platform_all.shtml>
Roger

________________________________

From: pumpclub@yahoogroups.com <mailto:pumpclub%40yahoogroups.com>
[mailto:pumpclub@yahoogroups.com <mailto:pumpclub%40yahoogroups.com> ]
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 3:39 PM
To: pumpclub@yahoogroups.com <mailto:pumpclub%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [pumpclub] commute Cycle upgrade / Sen. Obama

I'm dedicating my next ride to Dennis Kucinich. Extra points if UFO's
are spotted.

Happy campaign trails,
Terry

----- Original Message -----
From: Lynne996@... <mailto:Lynne996%40verizon.net>
<mailto:Lynne996%40verizon.net>
To: pumpclub@yahoogroups.com <mailto:pumpclub%40yahoogroups.com>
<mailto:pumpclub%40yahoogroups.com> ;
roseyeden@... <mailto:roseyeden%40netscape.net>
<mailto:roseyeden%40netscape.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 11:40 AM
Subject: Re: [pumpclub] commute Cycle upgrade / Sen. Obama

Being we are going political here, why not a Hillary campaign?
No thanks on the Obama thing....

Date: 2008/05/03 Sat PM 05:36:50 CDT
To: pumpclub@yahoogroups.com <mailto:pumpclub%40yahoogroups.com>
<mailto:pumpclub%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [pumpclub] commute Cycle upgrade / Sen. Obama

Happy?Saturday folks -- cycling-wise regarding my Specialized
commuter,?Gateway [NE Halsey/118 or so] mechanic Mark set me up well.? I
replaced?my stretched chain, my 7-spd cassette, rear wheel with
'external Hub' & double-sidewalls, & a new shim. crank.? They?provide
Excellent Customer service, under mgr. Keith.

My Cycle?glides like a Dream-machine now :)

Wanna help with our Obama campaign?? Everyone receive their ballots???
Now, we?"GOTV/ Get out the Vote" by going Door-to-door to democrats,
ensuring their Vote.

?

--Regards, Rosey

?

Pls contact Tyler W at SE Division HQ, if you wanna?Volunteer?some
time:? 503 593 7380, this weekend or week.?

Help by 'Canvassing homes' [asking folks who they favor & logging data],
including areas from 94th Ave to 162nd Ave, Stark to Holgate area:?

5/3, Sat. Ventura Park -- find Westside table/parkg lot ?[Stark/117th
Ave]:?now to 6pm [grab an Info-packet];

5/4, Sun.???? "??????? "?????????????????????????????????????? : noon to
4pm

Mon - Friday: Stark St Pizza-- SE Stark [on S. side], SE 80th or
so?--?by Cascade gym, ~4:30 - 8pm.

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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

www.LP.org

The Party of Principle

National Platform of the Libertarian Party




Adopted in Convention, July 2, 2006, Portland Oregon

Preamble

As Libertarians, we seek a world of liberty; a world in which all
individuals are sovereign over their own lives and no one is forced to
sacrifice his or her values for the benefit of others.

We believe that respect for individual rights is the essential
precondition for a free and prosperous world, that force and fraud must
be banished from human relationships, and that only through freedom can
peace and prosperity be realized.

Consequently, we defend each person's right to engage in any activity
that is peaceful and honest, and welcome the diversity that freedom
brings. The world we seek to build is one where individuals are free to
follow their own dreams in their own ways, without interference from
government or any authoritarian power.

In the following pages we have set forth our basic principles and
enumerated various policy stands derived from those principles.

These specific policies are not our goal, however. Our goal is nothing
more nor less than a world set free in our lifetime, and it is to this
end that we take these stands.

http://www.lp.org/issues/platform_all.shtml
       Roger

________________________________

From: pumpclub@yahoogroups.com [mailto:pumpclub@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 3:39 PM
To: pumpclub@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [pumpclub] commute Cycle upgrade / Sen. Obama



I'm dedicating my next ride to Dennis Kucinich. Extra points if UFO's
are spotted.

Happy campaign trails,
Terry

----- Original Message -----
From: Lynne996@... <mailto:Lynne996%40verizon.net>
To: pumpclub@yahoogroups.com <mailto:pumpclub%40yahoogroups.com>  ;
roseyeden@... <mailto:roseyeden%40netscape.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 11:40 AM
Subject: Re: [pumpclub] commute Cycle upgrade / Sen. Obama

Being we are going political here, why not a Hillary campaign?
No thanks on the Obama thing....

Date: 2008/05/03 Sat PM 05:36:50 CDT
To: pumpclub@yahoogroups.com <mailto:pumpclub%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [pumpclub] commute Cycle upgrade / Sen. Obama

Happy?Saturday folks -- cycling-wise regarding my Specialized
commuter,?Gateway [NE Halsey/118 or so] mechanic Mark set me up well.? I
replaced?my stretched chain, my 7-spd cassette, rear wheel with
'external Hub' & double-sidewalls, & a new shim. crank.? They?provide
Excellent Customer service, under mgr. Keith.

My Cycle?glides like a Dream-machine now :)

Wanna help with our Obama campaign?? Everyone receive their ballots???
Now, we?"GOTV/ Get out the Vote" by going Door-to-door to democrats,
ensuring their Vote.

?

--Regards, Rosey

?

Pls contact Tyler W at SE Division HQ, if you wanna?Volunteer?some
time:? 503 593 7380, this weekend or week.?

Help by 'Canvassing homes' [asking folks who they favor & logging data],
including areas from 94th Ave to 162nd Ave, Stark to Holgate area:?

5/3, Sat. Ventura Park -- find Westside table/parkg lot ?[Stark/117th
Ave]:?now to 6pm [grab an Info-packet];

5/4, Sun.???? "??????? "?????????????????????????????????????? : noon to
4pm

Mon - Friday: Stark St Pizza-- SE Stark [on S. side], SE 80th or
so?--?by Cascade gym, ~4:30 - 8pm.

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I'm dedicating my next ride to Dennis Kucinich.  Extra points if UFO's are
spotted.

Happy campaign trails,
Terry


   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Lynne996@...
   To: pumpclub@yahoogroups.com ; roseyeden@...
   Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2008 11:40 AM
   Subject: Re: [pumpclub] commute Cycle upgrade / Sen. Obama



   Being we are going political here, why not a Hillary campaign?
   No thanks on the Obama thing....

   Date: 2008/05/03 Sat PM 05:36:50 CDT
   To: pumpclub@yahoogroups.com
   Subject: [pumpclub] commute Cycle upgrade / Sen. Obama

   Happy?Saturday folks -- cycling-wise regarding my Specialized
commuter,?Gateway [NE Halsey/118 or so] mechanic Mark set me up well.? I
replaced?my stretched chain, my 7-spd cassette, rear wheel with 'external Hub' &
double-sidewalls, & a new shim. crank.? They?provide Excellent Customer service,
under mgr. Keith.

   My Cycle?glides like a Dream-machine now :)

   Wanna help with our Obama campaign?? Everyone receive their ballots??? Now,
we?"GOTV/ Get out the Vote" by going Door-to-door to democrats, ensuring their
Vote.

   ?

   --Regards, Rosey

   ?

   Pls contact Tyler W at SE Division HQ, if you wanna?Volunteer?some time:? 503
593 7380, this weekend or week.?

   Help by 'Canvassing homes' [asking folks who they favor & logging data],
including areas from 94th Ave to 162nd Ave, Stark to Holgate area:?

   5/3, Sat. Ventura Park -- find Westside table/parkg lot ?[Stark/117th
Ave]:?now to 6pm [grab an Info-packet];

   5/4, Sun.???? "??????? "?????????????????????????????????????? : noon to 4pm

   Mon - Friday: Stark St Pizza-- SE Stark [on S. side], SE 80th or so?--?by
Cascade gym, ~4:30 - 8pm.

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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I met Arthur the ride leader at 10:30. I was the only one who showed
up. So Arthur and I took off about 10:40. The ride starts with a
climb up the old military road, well compacted gravel that has not
seen any use for years. The road switchbacks once, then turns north.
Just as it turns north, there is an opportunity to walk out on the
top of the water fall. The road last for just under a mile then it
becomes much more primitive. There is a distinct cut along the hill
side, but I would consider it more of a track than a road.
We meet and chatted with a horse riding group, I think they are the
Backwoods Riders, but am not certain.
The leader of the horse group, had come up the day before and mowed
the grass in the field, and put or replaced trail markers (which were
small pieces of red flagging on a metal skewer)
The trail turned into a game trail as we ascended along the side of
the creek. An old fence line, ran some distance off to the other side
of the trail The narrow game trail ran along a moderately steep side
slope. We stopped several times to catch our breath. The trail was
for the most part very ride able, with lots of small boulders along
it to negotiate. This and a couple of more game trails would be the
closest we would come to single track.
As the old farm house and barns, that is now the Columbia Hills State
Park, came into view, we turned and crossed the field. Riding in the
mowed down area, following the flags to a gate, then up onto a road
and over to the farm house for some free lunch. The ride up was just
over 2 miles and took a little over an hour.
On our trip back, Arthur and I rode out across the fields, following
the flagged path, the grass mowed down in most areas. Arthur told me
that it was a much easer ride since it was mowed down, I guess the
tall grass makes the ride much more challenging. I well have to take
his word for that because I followed him and stayed on the coarse
that had been laid out. I don't know how fragile the soil is and
since they are trying to turn this into a trail, I stayed on track.
The ground gave way under the bike, as Arthur put it, like Styrofoam.
It had a unique feel to it, that's for sure. We would hit small
sections of game trail, and the ground was firm, the game trail about
three or four inches lower then the surrounding field. The sections
of game trail were mainly near water crossings and following
ridgelines.
We road east to the edge of the property then south to the edge of
the gorge. The view was spectacular the whole way. Once we reached
the gorge we started descending back toward the old military road.
There was one section that was very steep, since there was no trail
the lose rock was very unpredictable. Arthur told me they were going
to make a switchback across the face of the hill here.
About a mile and a half or so from the trail head, and I got a flat.
After changing the tube we continued our descent. Following a
primitive track for a ways, then back onto game trail as we
approached the stream.
We rode up hill next to the stream for a quarter mile or so, lots of
large broken limbs and a couple of fallen trees along the game trail,
but we were able to ride most of it, bumping over most of the debris
and getting off a couple of times to lift the bike over a fallen tree.
We were soon back at the water crossing and then back onto the gravel
road. a fast descent, stopping only a couple of times for the gates.
The total ride was about seven miles, with 800 feet of elevation
gain. It took us around three hours of ride time, but we were going
at a very leisurely pace. This well be a very nice intermediate trail
once developed.

Being we are going political here, why not a Hillary campaign?
No thanks on the Obama thing....







Date: 2008/05/03 Sat PM 05:36:50 CDT
To: pumpclub@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [pumpclub] commute Cycle upgrade / Sen. Obama




Happy?Saturday folks -- cycling-wise regarding my Specialized commuter,?Gateway
[NE Halsey/118 or so] mechanic Mark set me up well.? I replaced?my stretched
chain, my 7-spd cassette, rear wheel with 'external Hub' & double-sidewalls, & a
new shim. crank.? They?provide Excellent Customer service, under mgr. Keith.

My Cycle?glides like a Dream-machine now :)

Wanna help with our Obama campaign?? Everyone receive their ballots??? Now,
we?"GOTV/ Get out the Vote" by going Door-to-door to democrats, ensuring their
Vote.

?

--Regards, Rosey

?

Pls contact Tyler W at SE Division HQ, if you wanna?Volunteer?some time:? 503
593 7380, this weekend or week.?

Help by 'Canvassing homes' [asking folks who they favor & logging data],
including areas from 94th Ave to 162nd Ave, Stark to Holgate area:?

5/3, Sat. Ventura Park -- find Westside table/parkg lot ?[Stark/117th Ave]:?now
to 6pm [grab an Info-packet];

5/4, Sun.???? "??????? "?????????????????????????????????????? : noon to 4pm

Mon - Friday: Stark St Pizza-- SE Stark [on S. side], SE 80th or so?--?by
Cascade gym, ~4:30 - 8pm.

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Can someone from the PUMP board and/or membership make this meeting?
I can not make it there myself.  Perhaps someone or a group of folks
could call in to this meeting by speaker phone if no one can make the
drive tomorrow?

--- In pumpclub@yahoogroups.com, "Jordan Norris" <jordan.norris1@...>
wrote:
>
> fyi
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: McDonald <hospitalhill@...>
> Date: Sat, May 3, 2008 at 10:05 PM
> Subject: Syncline meeting for Members 5/5, 6:30pm
> To: camba@...
>
>
>  The public has until May 22 to respond to the official Forest
Service
> Coyote Wall/Catherine Creek (Syncline) proposal for trails.  We
need to meet
> to create a letter to send to the FS, responding to that proposal.
If we do
> not speak up now, then their proposal will most likely be adopted.
For
> more, check out our website at www.camba.info
>
> Please meet with us on Monday, May 5, 6:30 pm at the Widmere Real
Estate
> Office in Bingen, WA.  All input for this response is welcomed!
>
> Since it is Cinqo de Mayo, bring something to eat, if convenient.
>
> See you there!  Ann McDonald
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

fyi

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: McDonald <hospitalhill@...>
Date: Sat, May 3, 2008 at 10:05 PM
Subject: Syncline meeting for Members 5/5, 6:30pm
To: camba@...


  The public has until May 22 to respond to the official Forest Service
Coyote Wall/Catherine Creek (Syncline) proposal for trails.  We need to meet
to create a letter to send to the FS, responding to that proposal.  If we do
not speak up now, then their proposal will most likely be adopted.  For
more, check out our website at www.camba.info

Please meet with us on Monday, May 5, 6:30 pm at the Widmere Real Estate
Office in Bingen, WA.  All input for this response is welcomed!

Since it is Cinqo de Mayo, bring something to eat, if convenient.

See you there!  Ann McDonald


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Amy,
I am confused.  If the ride is at 9 p.m. how are we going to see the 70
miles of panoramic view?

For some sick reason though, I am intrigued  enough to drive all that way
for an 8 mile ride.

Amy have you been on this ride?
thanks
Susan

   _____

From: pumpclub@yahoogroups.com [mailto:pumpclub@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
Of Amy Singmaster
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 11:45 PM
To: pumpclub@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [pumpclub] Second Annual Angora Peak Ride June 1



>Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 20:59:07 -0700
>From: Mike Stanley <cycle@seasurf. <mailto:cycle%40seasurf.net> net>
>Reply-To: cycle@seasurf. <mailto:cycle%40seasurf.net> net
>Organization: Mike's Bikes
>To: Amy Singmaster <asingmaster@ <mailto:asingmaster%40earthlink.net>
earthlink.net>
>Subject: June 1 2008
>X-Greylist: Sender succeeded SMTP AUTH authentication, not delayed
>by milter-greylist-3.0 (mail.seasurf.net [65.75.206.14]); Fri, 02
>May 2008 20:59:44 -0700 (PDT)
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>
>Second Annual Angora Peak Ride Sunday June 1 2008 Meet at 9
>p.m. at the east parking lot at Oswald West Park 4 miles North of
>Manzanita and 11 miles south of Cannon Beach on Hwy 101 Camping at
>Short Sands Campground immediately west . Ride is 8 miles long with
>1600 ft of elevation gain duration 2-3 hours & has 70 mile panoramic
>view of the Oregon Coast from Cape D to Cape L .Public
>transportation available by Oregon Coachways (800) 442-4106 from
>Union Station at 6 p.m. any evening and returns 8:30 a.m any morning
>( bikes additional $5) For any additional information Contact Mike
>Stanley 503-436-1266






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Happy?Saturday folks -- cycling-wise regarding my Specialized commuter,?Gateway
[NE Halsey/118 or so] mechanic Mark set me up well.? I replaced?my stretched
chain, my 7-spd cassette, rear wheel with 'external Hub' & double-sidewalls, & a
new shim. crank.? They?provide Excellent Customer service, under mgr. Keith.

My Cycle?glides like a Dream-machine now :)

Wanna help with our Obama campaign?? Everyone receive their ballots??? Now,
we?"GOTV/ Get out the Vote" by going Door-to-door to democrats, ensuring their
Vote.

?

--Regards, Rosey

?

Pls contact Tyler W at SE Division HQ, if you wanna?Volunteer?some time:? 503
593 7380, this weekend or week.?

Help by 'Canvassing homes' [asking folks who they favor & logging data],
including areas from 94th Ave to 162nd Ave, Stark to Holgate area:?


5/3, Sat. Ventura Park -- find Westside table/parkg lot ?[Stark/117th Ave]:?now
to 6pm [grab an Info-packet];

5/4, Sun.???? "??????? "?????????????????????????????????????? : noon to 4pm

Mon - Friday: Stark St Pizza-- SE Stark [on S. side], SE 80th or so?--?by
Cascade gym, ~4:30 - 8pm.


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Hi, all.

Cruise on over to the website under the ride calendar and our Forest Park Forums
page to check out great "before" pics (and poison oak info) of The Newton Trail
Project going on today (Saturday, May 3rd).

Come on out an join us at 9:00 AM!Get more from the Web.  FREE MSN Explorer
download : http://explorer.msn.com


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>Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 20:59:07 -0700
>From: Mike Stanley <cycle@...>
>Reply-To: cycle@...
>Organization: Mike's Bikes
>To: Amy Singmaster <asingmaster@...>
>Subject: June 1 2008
>X-Greylist: Sender succeeded SMTP AUTH authentication, not delayed
>by milter-greylist-3.0 (mail.seasurf.net [65.75.206.14]); Fri, 02
>May 2008 20:59:44 -0700 (PDT)
>X-ELNK-Received-Info: spv=0;
>X-ELNK-AV: 0
>X-ELNK-Info: sbv=0; sbrc=.0; sbf=0b; sbw=000;
>
>Second Annual Angora Peak Ride  Sunday  June 1 2008      Meet at 9
>p.m. at the east parking lot at Oswald West Park 4 miles North of
>Manzanita and 11 miles south of Cannon Beach on Hwy 101 Camping at
>Short Sands Campground immediately west . Ride is 8 miles long with
>1600 ft of elevation gain duration 2-3 hours & has 70 mile panoramic
>view of the Oregon Coast from Cape D to Cape L .Public
>transportation available by Oregon Coachways (800) 442-4106  from
>Union Station at 6 p.m. any evening and returns 8:30 a.m any morning
>( bikes additional $5)  For any additional information Contact Mike
>Stanley 503-436-1266

I just forwarded both you you Ric's contact info.  Yes, he and his
family are in New Zealand.

As a matter of definition, we should remember that erosion is a
natural process - it even occurs in places where trails have not be
constructed and we can not prevent its occurrence.  But, a properly
constructed and maintained trail will minimize erosion compared with
a trail that is not properly constructed and maintained.

I just uploaded the 1st Trail Building Tips presentation to the PUMP
website forums (http://www.pumpclub.org/node/303).

See several of you at the work party tomorrow morning.  I am planning
to ride afterwards.

--- In pumpclub@yahoogroups.com, carla zenner <skiinggoddess2003@...>
wrote:
>
> Dennis,
>   The best person to give you input on this is Ric Balfour.  He and
I along with others met and did a ride through and Ric had some very
good suggestions, as well as his expertise on trail building.  Do you
have his email?  I am pretty sure he checks this often but also Sandi
Gagne has done alot of work on putting out there a plan to improve
and route the trails so that they are not fall line but build so that
they create a meandering type in order to prevent erosion.  Parks has
been so stubborn if you will in letting this happen so it sounds like
with the new Platnum status and other opening of possibilitites it
may be our chance to incorporate some changes to allow for more
access and less anal retentive if you will thinking for designing and
redoing some of the existing trails.  Mostly there is such an
opportunity to improve and so far they just have kept sticking to
their old "master Plan" and were not able to see beyond that.
Kathleen Murin was in on that and she is
>  the Nature Parks Supervisor, you can reach her by calling 503-823-
1600.  Let me know if you think of any way else I can help as I would
love to be of service.  I work evening now so that is out but am
available Thursday morning and Friday I am off.
>   Carla
>
> dennis veatch <Dennis@...> wrote:
>           Myself and Ray met with the Friends of Powell Butte in a
meeting with Lynn
> Barlow, Natural Areas Supervisor, and Greg Hawley, Portland Trails
Official
> (butchered that title). The purpose was to represent the interests
of the
> users of Powell Butte, and suggest/prioritize where improvements
could be
> made in accordance with the master plan.
>
> I need help
>
> Please provide answers/resources if you can to the following so
that I can
> forward this info back to Greg and Lynn before they meet with the
Powell
> Butte planning committee:
> "Research needs to be done on the impact of mtb on trails". Link to
IMBA's
> study?
> "What does the platinum status mean, how can that directly benefit
the
> park".
> "What kind of resource can this 'a coalition of mountain bike
advocates' be,
> and how can we contact 'them'".
> "Is PUMP aware of the opportunity to open up to several miles of
singletrack
> to mountain biking and trail improvement?" Progress here may be
easier than
> Forest Park.
>
> Dennis
> 503.860.2095
> dennis AT creatid DOT com

I'm believe Ric and Holly moved to New Zealand; he's not on the list anymore.

-Terry


-------------- Original message --------------
From: carla zenner <skiinggoddess2003@...>
Dennis,
The best person to give you input on this is Ric Balfour. He and I along with
others met and did a ride through and Ric had some very good suggestions, as
well as his expertise on trail building. Do you have his email? I am pretty sure
he checks this often but also Sandi Gagne has done alot of work on putting out
there a plan to improve and route the trails so that they are not fall line but
build so that they create a meandering type in order to prevent erosion. Parks
has been so stubborn if you will in letting this happen so it sounds like with
the new Platnum status and other opening of possibilitites it may be our chance
to incorporate some changes to allow for more access and less anal retentive if
you will thinking for designing and redoing some of the existing trails. Mostly
there is such an opportunity to improve and so far they just have kept sticking
to their old "master Plan" and were not able to see beyond that. Kathleen Murin
was in on that and she is
the Nature Parks Supervisor, you can reach her by calling 503-823-1600. Let me
know if you think of any way else I can help as I would love to be of service. I
work evening now so that is out but am available Thursday morning and Friday I
am off.
Carla

dennis veatch <Dennis@...> wrote:
Myself and Ray met with the Friends of Powell Butte in a meeting with Lynn
Barlow, Natural Areas Supervisor, and Greg Hawley, Portland Trails Official
(butchered that title). The purpose was to represent the interests of the
users of Powell Butte, and suggest/prioritize where improvements could be
made in accordance with the master plan.

I need help

Please provide answers/resources if you can to the following so that I can
forward this info back to Greg and Lynn before they meet with the Powell
Butte planning committee:
"Research needs to be done on the impact of mtb on trails". Link to IMBA's
study?
"What does the platinum status mean, how can that directly benefit the
park".
"What kind of resource can this 'a coalition of mountain bike advocates' be,
and how can we contact 'them'".
"Is PUMP aware of the opportunity to open up to several miles of singletrack
to mountain biking and trail improvement?" Progress here may be easier than
Forest Park.

Dennis
503.860.2095
dennis AT creatid DOT com

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Dennis,
   The best person to give you input on this is Ric Balfour.  He and I along with
others met and did a ride through and Ric had some very good suggestions, as
well as his expertise on trail building.  Do you have his email?  I am pretty
sure he checks this often but also Sandi Gagne has done alot of work on putting
out there a plan to improve and route the trails so that they are not fall line
but build so that they create a meandering type in order to prevent erosion. 
Parks has been so stubborn if you will in letting this happen so it sounds like
with the new Platnum status and other opening of possibilitites it may be our
chance to incorporate some changes to allow for more access and less anal
retentive if you will thinking for designing and redoing some of the existing
trails.  Mostly there is such an opportunity to improve and so far they just
have kept sticking to their old "master Plan" and were not able to see beyond
that.  Kathleen Murin was in on that and she is
  the Nature Parks Supervisor, you can reach her by calling 503-823-1600.  Let me
know if you think of any way else I can help as I would love to be of service. 
I work evening now so that is out but am available Thursday morning and Friday I
am off.
   Carla

dennis veatch <Dennis@...> wrote:
           Myself and Ray met with the Friends of Powell Butte in a meeting with
Lynn
Barlow, Natural Areas Supervisor, and Greg Hawley, Portland Trails Official
(butchered that title). The purpose was to represent the interests of the
users of Powell Butte, and suggest/prioritize where improvements could be
made in accordance with the master plan.

I need help

Please provide answers/resources if you can to the following so that I can
forward this info back to Greg and Lynn before they meet with the Powell
Butte planning committee:
"Research needs to be done on the impact of mtb on trails". Link to IMBA's
study?
"What does the platinum status mean, how can that directly benefit the
park".
"What kind of resource can this 'a coalition of mountain bike advocates' be,
and how can we contact 'them'".
"Is PUMP aware of the opportunity to open up to several miles of singletrack
to mountain biking and trail improvement?" Progress here may be easier than
Forest Park.

Dennis
503.860.2095
dennis AT creatid DOT com






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Myself and Ray met with the Friends of Powell Butte in a meeting with Lynn
Barlow, Natural Areas Supervisor, and Greg Hawley, Portland Trails Official
(butchered that title).  The purpose was to represent the interests of the
users of Powell Butte, and suggest/prioritize where improvements could be
made in accordance with the master plan.

I need help

Please provide answers/resources if you can to the following so that I can
forward this info back to Greg and Lynn before they meet with the Powell
Butte planning committee:
"Research needs to be done on the impact of mtb on trails". Link to IMBA's
study?
"What does the platinum status mean, how can that directly benefit the
park".
"What kind of resource can this 'a coalition of mountain bike advocates' be,
and how can we contact 'them'".
"Is PUMP aware of the opportunity to open up to several miles of singletrack
to mountain biking and trail improvement?"  Progress here may be easier than
Forest Park.

Dennis
503.860.2095
dennis AT creatid DOT com

PUMP May Newsletter

www.pumpclub.org



If you’d like to be added to the e-newsletter mailing list, have a
story or idea or want to contribute, please email
newsletter@.... The deadline for submissions for the June 1
newsletter is May 27, 2008.



Mountain Bicyclists Congratulate Portland on Platinum Award, Seek
Better Trails



By Jill Van Winkle, IMBA Trail Solutions

IMBA and Portland United Mountain Pedalers wish to congratulate the
city of Portland on achieving the League of American Bicyclists'
Platinum Bicycle Friendly Community award, the first large city in
the country to be awarded this status.  Portland is a community that
values bicycles for transportation and recreation.  From innovative
bicycle facility designs to PedalPalooza, the city effervesces with a
vibrant, two-wheeled, human-powered culture that is second to none.

Although the accolades are well deserved, the mountain bicycling
community believes there is still work to be done in Portland.
Specifically, we call for better access to city parks and recreation
areas for off-road riding. While other large cities – including
Seattle, Philadelphia, Austin and even New York — have quality
mountain bicycling experiences right in the center of their cities,
Portland does not. Nor does Portland currently have a comprehensive
strategy to provide opportunities for off-road cyclists.  Of the 40
miles of non-paved trails in the city’s parks, there are less than
6.5 miles of singletrack. Only a quarter mile of trail in Portland
has been built specifically for mountain biking.

   Citizens Formulating Mountain Biking Action Plan

To address the lack of riding opportunities, a citizens’ group has
teamed up with IMBA and Portland-based trail planning professionals
Alta Planning + Design to analyze the potential for new trail
opportunities in and around Portland. The group will consider diverse
options, such as building “daisy-chain� greenway links to give
access to singletrack trails, following the lead of Seattle's
innovative model facility at Colonnade, and various public/private
partnership projects. Connecting to Portland’s bicycling
transportation infrastructure will promote “ride to ride� cycling
opportunities. These actions could produce substantial new mountain
biking facilities for Portland in less than 4 years.



Portland loves finding unique solutions to its bicycle issues. This
is the spirit that makes Portland a Platinum Community.  But we’re
not going to rest on our laurels. How do we get more people on
bikes?  How do we grow as a cycling community? We fill the void in
mountain biking opportunities, so that Portland continues to expand
its potential as a fantastic cycling community. jill@...



Forest Park Trailwork Day



By Shanti Ware

Yippie! It's time for another Forest Park Trail Maintenance Party!
Our trail parties are building community, gaining in popularity, and
definitely getting our Mountain Biking Community noticed in a big
way! We are currently the only user group showing up in consistent
large numbers. Let's keep that wheel spinning, folks! Read more…
http://pumpclub.org/node/174



Mount St Helens Advisory Committee



By David Anderson

Thursday April 24th marked the first of six fact finding meetings
being held by the Mount St. Helens Citizen Advisory Committee in
Kelso, WA. The committee was formed by U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell
and Patty Murray and Representatives Brian Baird and Norm Dicks. The
goal of the advisory committee is to “explore the community’s
vision for the future of the Mt. St Helen’s Monument and make a
recommendation regarding the best course of action for ensuring that
Mount St. Helens remains a key tourist destination and economic
engine for the area while preserving its natural resources and
allowing it to remain a world leader for scientific research.� It is
the intent of the advisory committee to be independent and not debate
over management of the area. Once this process is complete, it will
be the responsibility of the committee to formulate a recommendation
for congress. Read more… http://pumpclub.org/node/181



Forest Park seeks Mountain Bike Photos

   Forest Park is looking for mountain bike photos. We are always
looking for new photos of Forest Park. In particular, we are
interested in photos of people using the park : running, mountain
biking, dog walking, hiking, etc. If you are interested in submitting
photos and would like additional guidelines, please send an e-mail to
photos@...



Snowy Snowy Mt. Hood

Jim Thornton, Trails Coordinator of the Mount Hood National Forest,
spoke at the PUMP April meeting. He said there were 200 plus inches
of snow still in the high elevations, such as around High Prairie.
Read more… http://www.pumpclub.org/node/301



Trail Reports

PUMP members have been riding at Syncline, Post Canyon, Scappoose and
Wilson River Trail. Watch for poison oak on Syncline. For current
trail conditions, check the PUMP forums at http://pumpclub.org/forum/13.



Gary Fisher at the Bike Gallery

After seeing all the advertisements for Gary Fisher bikes with Gary
wearing bright flashy floral print shirts I was a bit surprised when
he showed up at the Bike Gallery last Thursday he was wearing all
black!  He was wearing a brown baseball cap, but not his signature
floral print shirt!  Now the black coat on the other hand was
something else!  Long zippered sleeves, full  collar that covered his
shoulders and down to the middle of his back.  And the tails!  The
jacket had tails!  Gary did not disappoint this observer! Read more…
http://pumpclub.org/node/298



Ride & Event Calendar



May 3 Firelane 5 work party. We are planning maintenance work on FL5
and will be spreading to FL1 improvements if we have a good enough
turn-out. Please RSVP to Shanti Ware, 503-228-0589, mtb_grrl@
msn.com, so we can plan the additional work, procure adequate
equipment, and have enough Grand Central Bakery pastries on hand for
everyone! Bring: work gloves, wet weather gear, and water. 9:00 a.m.
– 1:00 p.m. Bottom of Saltzman off of Highway 30. From Portland:
drive out Highway 30 towards St Helens and make a left on Saltzman
Road. Drive up the hill to the gate. If you are riding your bike just
ride to the bottom of Fire Lane 5.



May 3 Columbia Hills Park Ride, 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lunch is free
(donations to the park group accepted). RSVP required; email
arthurb@.... Crawford Oaks Trailhead on Hwy 14, mile 86.5. If
you get lost you can reach me at 541-490-3496. http://www.camba.org



May 3-4 OBRA Spring Thaw. Ashland, OR. http://www.somba.org/springthaw/



May 4 Siouxon Creek ride. Exploratory intermediate (snow? blowdown?)
ride to Siouxon Creek. Meet at Gateway Transit Center and be ready to
leave at 8am. Call or e-mail me if you are interested or have any
questions. David "BlanMan" Blan, 503-317-8682. blanman2000@...



May 7 Forest Park ride. Join PUMP for our weekly Wed night ride in
Forest Park. We typically ride 15 to 25 Miles on the firelanes, break
into two groups, then meet for post ride-brews & food at Cracker
Jack's pub. All levels welcome, No one left behind. Non-Members
welcome. Ride sign up is not required for this ride. Questions:
Contact Shane at shanegould@... or a board member.



May 7 SRD_MUD organizational meeting. 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. Fairview
Public Library, 1520 N.E. Village St., Fairview, OR 97024. http://
groups.yahoo.com/group/SRD_MUD/cal



May 9 Friday night ride. Tight single track in Scappoose.
Intermediate to Gonzo technical trails. Bring Lights if you have
them. 6:00 p.m.  Take Highway 30 West from Portland. When nearing
Scappoose, Make a left on Rocky Point Road, just past the truck
scales. Follow Rocky Point Road 1.1 miles & meet at the first blue
gate on the right. Contact John Joy @ 503.708.5752



May 10 SRD_MUD Work Party. 9:00 am – noon. Meet at the Sandy River
Delta kiosk at 9:00 a.m. - rain or shine. Bring trash bags, gloves,
pickup tools, and loppers, lunch and drinks. We need someone to host
the information table at the kiosk. We have someone bringing a canopy
and table. Rumor is that there will also be cookies. Work party focus
is on trash pickup and trail clearing from winter storm damage. RSVP
to yahtse@...



May 10 Powell Butte trailwork party. 9 a.m.- noon. Powell Butte
parking lot, SE 162nd. south of Powell Blvd. Bring gloves and
drinking water. brbayley@...



May 10-11 Oakridge work party. http://www.disciplesofdirt.org/



May 11 Cascade Chainbreaker. Bend, OR. http://webcyclery.com/
pages.php?pageid=80



May 14 Forest Park ride. Join PUMP for our weekly Wed night ride in
Forest Park. We typically ride 15 to 25 Miles on the firelanes, break
into two groups, then meet for post ride-brews & food at Cracker
Jack's pub. All levels welcome, No one left behind. Non-Members
welcome. Ride sign up is not required for this ride. Questions:
Contact Shane at shanegould@... or a board member.



May 15 Tillamook State Forest Advisory Committee (TRAC) meeting. 6:30
p.m. ODF Forest Grove District office, 801 Gales Creek Road, Forest
Grove, OR. rwkilgre2003@...



May 16 Friday night ride. Tight single track in Scappoose.
Intermediate to Gonzo technical trails. Bring Lights if you have
them. 6:00 p.m.  Take Highway 30 West from Portland. When nearing
Scappoose, Make a left on Rocky Point Road, just past the truck
scales. Follow Rocky Point Road 1.1 miles & meet at the first blue
gate on the right. Contact John Joy @ 503.708.5752



May 17 Wilson River Trail Construction. Keenig Creek – Muesial
Creek. Tools provided but you are welcome to bring your own.
Volunteers should wear appropriate clothing – boots or sturdy shoes,
long pants and gloves – and bring lunch and water. No dogs or
children under 12. Sign in 9:30 a.m. Trail construction 10:00 a.m.
Meet at Tillamook Forest Center parking lot West End. Garrett Groth,
503-815-7068, ggroth@...



May 21 Forest Park ride. Join PUMP for our weekly Wed night ride in
Forest Park. We typically ride 15 to 25 Miles on the firelanes, break
into two groups, then meet for post ride-brews & food at Cracker
Jack's pub. All levels welcome, No one left behind. Non-Members
welcome. Ride sign up is not required for this ride. Questions:
Contact Shane at shanegould@... or a board member.



May 22 Mount St Helens Advisory Committee meeting: focus on tourism.
5:30-9:30 p.m. Cowlitz County Courthouse, 207 4th Ave., Kelso.
ujelang@...



May 23 Friday night ride. Tight single track in Scappoose.
Intermediate to Gonzo technical trails. Bring Lights if you have
them. 6:00 p.m.  Take Highway 30 West from Portland. When nearing
Scappoose, Make a left on Rocky Point Road, just past the truck
scales. Follow Rocky Point Road 1.1 miles & meet at the first blue
gate on the right. Contact John Joy @ 503.708.5752



May 24 Westside Trail Federation video showing, an Oregon Parks &
Recreation spring program event hosted by Westside Trail Federation.
Videos to be shown include... "Blackrock 2007" by Jamie Minshall
(Forest Grove), "Monkey Mountain" by Joe Rykowski (Hillsboro), "Home
Grown 2" by Chris Eggen (Salem), "The Trails" by Greg Stafford
(Ashland). Westside Trail Federation will be providing an overview of
status of current trails projects (TSF freeride trails, Stub freeride
trails, and new Vernonia Bike Skills Park projects). Free admission;
all ages welcome.

http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_255.php?eventid=1741&md=event.
7-8 p.m. Stub Stewart State Park in Dairy Creek Campground West at
the program area. Directions: 30 miles west of Portland. Four miles
north of the U.S. 26-Hwy. 47 intersection.  Parking will be very
difficult since this is Memorial Day weekend and the campgrounds will
be FULL. But you've got options... 1) Make reservations and CAMP
(you'll be able to park at your campsite), 2) Carpool and try parking
at Hilltop Day-use area and walk back down to Dairy Creek Campground
West, or 3) if yer the commuting type then park at nearby Banks-
Vernonia trailhead (Manning is closest) and ride your bike to the
park from a trailhead (bring bike light for trip back). Good luck!
And may the parking gods be with you! Plenty of seating on the
grass... bring a blanket/chairs (and a rain coat, it may be raining)...



May 26 PUMP Smith Creek - Mount St Helens ride. This will be a repeat
of the Smith Creek out and back trip that we went on in 2007!  We
will descend in to Smith Creek on the remains of Forest Service Road
8322 and then head north on the Smith Creek trail.  The blown down
trees we encountered in 2007 have reportedly been cleared.  The
descent in to Smith Creek is a fast one, while the trail up the
canyon is generally not too technical.  The climb back out of Smith
Creek is fairly steep.  Anticipate seeing no one else, or possibly
only a few other explorers after we leave the Marble Mountain Snow
Park.  The washout at June Lake on Road 83 will be repaired this year
so this will be the last time we will have the mountain to our
selves! We will meet at the Gateway Park and Ride at 7:00A on
Memorial Day to carpool north.  We will leave the Park and Ride at
7:30A so please allow time to consolidate cars.  We can meet
Washington Riders in Cougar at 8:45A. Intermediate ride.
www.pumpclub.org. ujelang@...



May 26 Free mountain and road bike demos from noon through 5pm. Test
out women-specific bikes from Specialized. Choose from feather-light
carbon road racers to buttery-smooth full-suspension mountain bikes.
Sorella Forte team members will escort small groups to Mt. Tabor to
provide a realistic test of the equipment. Good hills and descents
for the roadies, and nice trails for the mountain bikers. "Tours"
leaving roughly each hour, starting at 1pm. Be prepared to ride about
12 miles. Unlike Saturday, these tours are not recommended for true
beginners. River City Bicycles, 706 SE MLK Blvd.



May 27 PUMP monthly meeting. Lucky Lab, 915 SE Hawthorne. 7:30 p.m.



May 28 Forest Park ride. Join PUMP for our weekly Wed night ride in
Forest Park. We typically ride 15 to 25 Miles on the firelanes, break
into two groups, then meet for post ride-brews & food at Cracker
Jack's pub. All levels welcome, No one left behind. Non-Members
welcome. Ride sign up is not required for this ride. Questions:
Contact Shane at shanegould@... or a board member.



May 30 Friday night ride. Tight single track in Scappoose.
Intermediate to Gonzo technical trails. Bring Lights if you have
them. 6:00 p.m.  Take Highway 30 West from Portland. When nearing
Scappoose, Make a left on Rocky Point Road, just past the truck
scales. Follow Rocky Point Road 1.1 miles & meet at the first blue
gate on the right. Contact John Joy @ 503.708.5752



May 31 Mount St Helens work party. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Mount
St Helens Institute, www.mshinstitute.org,  is holding a trail work
party on the southwest side of Mount St Helens.  Work will include
clearing storm debris and repairing hiking trails and facilities SW
of the volcano.  Efforts will focus on the Toutle, Goat Marsh and
Kalama trail systems.  Meet with work gloves at Kalama Horse Camp lot
at 09:00.  The work party will be followed by a volunteer-
appreciation barbecue and potluck at Kalama Horse Camp.  Sign up for
this event online at https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?
AP=1048631276&OR=1  This will be a great opportunity for mountain
bikers to get involved with horseback riders to help repair trails we
both use at Mount St Helens.  For more information on the Kalama
Horse Camp go to: http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/recreation/campgrounds/
sites/kalama-horse-camp.shtml



Other rides and activities…



Every Thursday:  Fat Tire Farm Forest Park ride. 6 p.m. Fat Tire Farm
parking lot, 2714 NW Thurman. Open to route suggestions but generally
ride Leif Erickson trail and a mix of various firelanes. http://
www.fattirefarm.com



May 10 Kranked 7 – The Cackle Factor. All ages show $5. Doors 6:00;
Show 6:30. 21+ show $10. Doors 8:00; Show 8:30. The Clinton Street
Theater, 2522 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97202. Tickets available
now at The Fat Tire Farm

May 25 The Urban Assault Rideâ„¢ is a funky bike scavenger hunt that
involves street-smart riding, obstacle courses, and a huge after
party. Mental muscle is just as important as bike skills as teams of
2 choose their own course to checkpoints around the city.
The event is well known for its checkpoints where physical and mental
obstacle courses must be completed before moving on. Kinda like
American Gladiators with a demented cycling twist. The first team to
hit all of the checkpoints and cross the finish line wins! Then the
party begins with New Belgium beer and lots more two-wheeled
shenanigans! It is THE MOST FUN you will ever have on a bike. http://
www.urbanassaultride.com/inside.php?page=portland


Upcoming…



May 3 Kids Pedal & Dash. 0.5 or mile course for youth up to 12 years.
$10. 11:00 a.m. Hillsboro Stadium. www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/parksrec.
503-681-6120.



May 10-31 Ready Riders Rock for ages 10-18. $32 res./ $48 non-
resident. 9:00-11:00 a.m. Saturdays. Hillsboro Stadium.
www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/parksrec. 503-681-6120.



May 17 Bicycle Boot Camp for ages 8 to adult. Instructor Bud Harris.
$18 res./ $27 non-resident. Noon – 3:00 p.m. Hamby Park, 1035 NE
Jackson School Rd. www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/parksrec. 503-681-6120.



June 27-29 McKenzie River PUMP campout. www. pumpclub.org



June 7 National Trails Day



June 28 Friends of the Forest Day at the Sandy River Delta. http://
www.becomeafriend.org/volunteer/signup.php?event_id=174. Meg, (503)
808-2695, mmcguire@...



July 12 Mt Hood Wild Ride(s). Come on out for a day of great ridin in
the Hood River area. Ride options of different lengths, all supported
with food and water breaks! This day is sure to be fun for riders of
all abilities. 7:00 a.m. Gateway Transit Center for car pooling - 8
Mile Creek Campground for riding. shanegould@...



July 12-13 Dirt Series women’s mountain bike skills camp. Bend, OR.
http://dirtseries.com/



July 17-20 Gorge Games, Hood River, OR. www.gorgegames.net



July 18-20 Mountain Bike Oregon. www.mtbikeoregon.com



July 19-20 Dirt Series women’s mountain bike skills camp. Hood
River, OR. http://dirtseries.com/



Aug. 9 Tour de Tillamook. Come out for a great day of riding in the
Tillamook State Forest. Check out old favorite trails and explore new
ones. Ride options for mountain bikers of all abilities with
supported food and water breaks! 8:00 a.m. Gales Creek Campground.
shanegould@...



Aug. 15-17 Mountain Bike Oregon. www.mtbikeoregon.com



Aug. 16 Tour de Fat



Sept. 5-7 Waldo Lake PUMP campout. www. pumpclub.org



Oct. 8 Friends of the Forest Day at the Sandy River Delta. http://
www.becomeafriend.org/volunteer/signup.php?event_id=174. Meg, (503)
808-2695, mmcguire@...





Contact one of the PUMP Coordinators to volunteer to help!



Treasurer: Steve Blackmore, steveblackmore@...



Webmaster: Ryan Tyler. rtyler@...



Ride Coordinator: Shane Gould. shanegould@...

Objective:  Coordinate Ride Leaders, maintain the Ride Calendar, and
lead 5 rides a year.



New Membership Coordinator: Bill Willems. bwillems.eli@...,
503-860-2846



Trail Advocacy Coordinators: Roger Louton, rwleleven@..., and Tom
Archer: tarcher@...

Objective: Cultivate relationships with the Land Managers, local
cycling community, government officials, shop owners and businesses.



Event Coordinator:  Susan Martin. susan@...

Objective: Develop, plan and implement social, educational and
fundraising activities for Portland United Mountain Pedalers (PUMP).
Serve as events representative.


PUMP Marketing Coordinator: Shannon Holt. shannon@...

Objective:  Develop and implement a professional, engaging, and
relevant PUMP brand



PR: Amy Singmaster, asingmaster@..., Juntu Capistrano,
juntuc@...

Objective: Publicize PUMP events, rides, trailwork and access to
mountain biking in the greater Portland area.



Fundraising: Shanti Ware, mtb_grrl@..., Paul Barlow,
paulb@...

Objective: Raise funds from members, supporting businesses, and
public and private grants to promote mountain biking in and near
Portland.





Earn PUMP points & schwag



When you donate your time, you earn points.  Volunteer with our club
in Trail work parties/TWP, Info-booths at events, lead rides, etc,
you'll increase your chances of earning cool schwag from bike shops.



Time period:  Nov 1 - Oct 31.  Every Nov. during our last meeting of
the year, members with the most PUMP points are recognized. You must
volunteer at a minimum of two trail work parties.



Earn Points by:



Volunteering at Trail Work Parties - 2 minimum, 5 points

Serve as a PUMP officer, 5 points

Organize a PUMP event, 5 points

Attend a Trail advocacy conference, 5 points



Write & have published an article for club newsletter, 4 points



Write a letter on Trail access to land manager /legislator, 3 points

Lead a ride, winter or water-kayak event, 3 points

Speak at a meeting/ Bike show/ Swap meet during PUMP event, 3 points

Attend hearing/ meeting on Trail access, 3 points



Recruit new members, 2 points per person

Write grants or present in Salem, etc, to officials, 1 point per hour

Join IMBA, 1 point

Attend our monthly mtg, 1 point



For every 20 points earned, you receive one entry into our drawing
for big schwag — donated from several Bike shops.  You must include
a minimum of two work parties.  Keep track of your points, as Ryan
Kilgren also tallies them.  Feel free to contact him:
rwkilgre2003@...



Stay informed, active, & win!!



Is your membership current?

Your dues support

PUMP’s website & list serve hosting fees

Cost of meeting room at the Lucky Lab

PO Mail box fees

Bank Account fees

Non-Profit accounting fees

PUMP campout's site fees



Contact Bill Willems, 503-860-2846, bwillems.eli@..., to renew
and get a current membership card so you can get the following
discounts!



PUMP Member Discounts



Bike Gallery: 10% discount on parts and accessories

Cycology Mobile Bike Repair. 10% discount on all repairs

Fat Tire Farm: 10% discount on parts and accessories



PUMP

Pedaling on organized rides published in our ride calendar.


Uniting the mountain bike community, by sponsoring trail work parties
and publishing a newsletter.


Maintaining the future of mountain biking by educating riders and
forming relationships with local and regional government.


Promoting safe, responsible mountain biking.



PUMP Board of Directors



Shane Gould, shanegould@...

Ryan Tyler, rtyler@...

John Joy 503-708-5752

Susan Martin, susan@...

Jordan Norris, jordan.norris1@...

David Anderson, ujelang@...

John Cunningham, jlc@...



State and Regional Trail Representatives

OR State IMBA                 Roger Louton     rwleleven@...

Portland Bike Advocacy Rep  Tom Archer      tarcher@...

SW WA State                    Jerry de Ruyter    logoffnride@...

Tillamook State Forest        Wayne Naillon
tillamuckman2000@...

Tillamook State Forest Advisory                   Ryan
Kilgren
rwkilgre2003@...

Mt. Hood                          John Harris
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PUMP,

I just got off the phone with Jill, and this is all a miscommunication
and got posted
to a blog, which can and should be revised shortly by the author. This
has been
requested already, in able to clear up the confusion.

PUMP is the sole IMBA supported and dues paying club in PDX, and we are
a
part of this initiative. Note the Title and positive tone of the
original IMBA Press Release,
which is what IMBA and PUMP approved, so if/when asked about the blog
article, please
ask them to refer to that press release.

Expect to hear an update soon, meanwhile do as I am, count to 10 before
hitting the 'send' button.

Meanwhile, make plans to attend another one of our super successful
Forest Park Trail events,
tomorrow morning. Work off that stress, in the woods we love to play in!
Event: Newton Road Trail (Build/Maintenance) Party
Date: Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 PM
Meet Location: Road Parking near Rail Road Tracks on NW Marina Way off
Hwy 30

Please click Map: http://tinyurl.com/479e95

Directions: From Portland drive out Highway 30 and make a right on NW
Marina Way. *Marina Way is on the North side of the St John's Bridge*
Cross rail road tracks and park where ever you are able on the shoulder.
Jeff Hough's Forest Park Conservancy vehicle will be in the pole
position and will be the meet point.

Newton Road is directly across Hwy 30 from the meet point (though not
marked on the map), but has no parking area. For that reason, we will be
parking on NW Marina and walking over to Newton after sign in and
orientation.

Please:
* RSVP so we can plan work to be done and have enough tools on hand for
everyone (and pastries!)

Shanti Ware
503-228-0589
mtb_grrl@...
-----------------------------
       Roger
503-702-4590

-----Original Message-----
From: pumpclub@yahoogroups.com [mailto:pumpclub@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 11:21 AM
To: pumpclub@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [pumpclub] New mountain bike group steps up to fill
off-road advocacy void


Do we know any the participants of the "citizens' group"?  I know that
ALTA has at least one active mountain biker who is an employee.  ALTA
offers trail planning as part of their professional services. It's great
marketing for them.

The "citizens' group" is supposed to be presenting their ideas to the
Blue Ribbon Trails Committee on Monday at 4pm in the Metro Council
Chambers.  I will try to make the meeting if my schedule permits.

I plan to be at the trail party sat.
--- Shanti Ware <mtb_grrl@...> wrote:

> Hey, all.
>
> I just want to share this e-mail exchange with our
> club as a pat-on-the back to you all. I don't share
> this info as a nod to me as an organizer, but to
> show all of you who participate in work parties how
> much it means in building "punch" to our efforts.
> Anyone can plan an amazing party, but it's the
> people who attend that make the event successful.
>
> I just want to thank our involved membership, club
> volunteers, and our our board members for their
> perseverance, dedication, and for consistently
> "showing up." Through our outreach, advocacy, and
> action we build our credibility, numbers, and
> community.
>
> Thanks, everyone!
>
> - Shanti
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: N, Andrew
> Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 10:58 AM
> To: Shanti Ware
> Subject: RE: Forest Park Trail (Build) Party - Sat
> May 3rd!
>
> I knew about PUMP for a while but heard about work
> day through Bike Portland.  Wanted to come out due
> to what has happened( J ) to lane 5..  Want more of
> this instead of having to drive out to Scappoose or
> Brown’s all the time…
>
>
>
>
> From: Shanti Ware [mailto:Mtb_Grrl@...]
> Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 10:55 AM
> To: N, Andrew
> Subject: Re: Forest Park Trail (Build) Party - Sat
> May 3rd!
>
> You are 'da BOMB! Thank you so much!!
>
> We are fortunate to have The Forest Park Conservancy
> (FKA: Friends of Forest Park) supplying us with all
> the equipment we need + their Trails Specialist, so
> all you need to bring is yourself, those gloves you
> mentioned (we have extras as well), water, and your
> wet weather gear (just in case)
>
> How did you hear about the trail party?
>
> Thank you so much for adding to our group - I look
> forward to meeting you Saturday!
>
> Shanti
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: N, Andrew
> Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 10:28 AM
> To: mtb_grrl@...
> Subject: Forest Park Trail (Build) Party - Sat May
> 3rd!
>
> +2 for trail maintenance..  Can bring some of my own
> tools if helpful (and will bring my own gloves).
>
> -Andrew
>
>
>
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Do we know any the participants of the "citizens' group"?  I know that ALTA has
at least one active mountain biker who is an employee.  ALTA offers trail
planning as part of their professional services. It's great marketing for them.

The "citizens' group" is supposed to be presenting their ideas to the Blue
Ribbon Trails Committee on Monday at 4pm in the Metro Council Chambers.  I will
try to make the meeting if my schedule permits.


To: pumpclub@...: ShaneGould@...: Fri, 2 May
2008 09:12:13 -0700Subject: RE: [pumpclub] New mountain bike group steps up to
fill off-road advocacy void




I saw this last night. Here is the press release from Jill VanWinkle(posted on
the PUMP website). I think this story has taken someliberty with the facts. We
are the IMBA affiliate club and should beinvolved in any action that takes
place. With that in mind I sent ane-mail to Jill this morning asking about
IMBA's stance on this. Staytuned.ShaneIMBA and Portland United Mountain Pedalers
wish to congratulate the cityof Portland on achieving the League of American
Bicyclists' PlatinumBicycle Friendly Community award, the first large city in
the country tobe awarded this status. Portland is a community that values
bicycles fortransportation and recreation. From innovative bicycle facility
designsto PedalPalooza, the city effervesces with a vibrant,
two-wheeled,human-powered culture that is second to none. Although the accolades
are well deserved, the mountain bicyclingcommunity believes there is still work
to be done in Portland.Specifically, we call for better access to city parks and
recreationareas for off-road riding. While other large cities --
includingSeattle, Philadelphia, Austin and even New York -- have quality
mountainbicycling experiences right in the center of their cities, Portland
doesnot. Nor does Portland currently have a comprehensive strategy toprovide
opportunities for off-road cyclists. Of the 40 miles ofnon-paved trails in the
city's parks, there are less than 6.5 miles ofsingletrack. Only a quarter mile
of trail in Portland has been builtspecifically for mountain biking. Citizens
Formulating Mountain Biking Action PlanTo address the lack of riding
opportunities, a citizens' group hasteamed up with IMBA and Portland-based trail
planning professionals AltaPlanning + Design to analyze the potential for new
trail opportunitiesin and around Portland. The group will consider diverse
options, such asbuilding "daisy-chain" greenway links to give access to
singletracktrails, following the lead of Seattle's innovative model facility
atColonnade, and various public/private partnership projects. Connectingto
Portland's bicycling transportation infrastructure will promote "rideto ride"
cycling opportunities. These actions could produce substantialnew mountain
biking facilities for Portland in less than 4 years. Portland loves finding
unique solutions to its bicycle issues. This isthe spirit that makes Portland a
Platinum Community. But we're not goingto rest on our laurels. How do we get
more people on bikes? How do wegrow as a cycling community? We fill the void in
mountain bikingopportunities, so that Portland continues to expand its potential
as afantastic cycling community. For Immediate Release 5-1-08Contact Jill Van
Winkle-----Original Message-----From: pumpclub@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:pumpclub@yahoogroups.com] OnBehalf Of terry.h@...: Friday,
May 02, 2008 8:39 AMTo: pumpclub@...: [pumpclub] New mountain
bike group steps up to fill off-roadadvocacy voidFrom the BikePortland
blogPosted by Jonathan Maus (Editor) on May 1st, 2008 at 5:46 pm "We callfor
better access to city parks and recreation areas for off-roadriding."-From a
statement issued today by a new coalition of mountain bikeadvocates Hoping to
join the Platinum party and no longer wanting toplay second fiddle to its
on-street cousin, mountain biking in Portlandis poised for progress.Today, a
coalition of mountain bike advocates who want to bring moreoff-road riding
opportunities to Portland, issued a statementcongratulating the city on its
Platinum award while sounding an alarmthat Portland lacks a "comprehensive
strategy to provide opportunitiesfor off-road cyclists" and that "the mountain
bicycling communitybelieves there is still work to be done." This announcement
shows clear progress in a conversation around mountainbike opportunities in
Portland that has been heating up in recent years.In June of 2006, local
mountain bikers felt snubbed when the PortlandParks and Recreation department
unveiled a 20-year vision that didn'tmention mountain bikes at all.Later that
same month, with Portland's Platinum plans going full steam,the League of
American Bicyclists said "access to singletrack" would bea key criterion for
achieving the coveted award. Also adding urgency to the lack of mountain bike
experiences in Portlandwas an article in the New York Times one year ago that
showcased howseveral other major U.S. cities (but not Portland) had found ways
tobring fat-tired fun to an urban setting.Using that article, and the local
discussion it spurred as ammunition,bike industry employee and former IMBA Board
Member Chris Distefano gavea stirring speech to Portland's Bicycle Advisory
Committee about hisdissatisfaction with Portland's off-road riding
opportunities.(Photo (c) J. Maus)Also last summer, the Portland United
MountainPedalers (PUMP) led local policymakers on a tour of Forest Park -
takingthem down the only quarter-mile of trail in the city built specificallyfor
mountain bikes.So why is Portland so dirt-riding deficient? PUMP has been active
for over 20 years, but, as an all-volunteerorganization that focuses primarily
on rides and trail maintenance,their impact on influencing bureaucrats and
forging necessary politicalalliances has been limited (not to mention that most
of their time hasbeen spent on issues in areas where they ride most often -
usually morethan a hours drive from Portland).The Bicycle Transportation
Alliance (BTA) has the know-how and budget toplay politics with the power
brokers, but they've never really delvedinto the off-road realm. This (yet
unnamed) fledgling coalition - which solidified at the recentOregon Bike Summit
- hopes to fill a void and work with PUMP, IMBA, AltaPlanning, and most likely
Metro and Portland Parks and Recreation tocreate a Portland Mountain Bicycling
Action Plan.According to IMBA trail specialist and member of this new coaltion
JillVan Winkle, IMBA and Alta have both already dedicated professionalresources
to the effort and she hopes to "use that seed [from Alta andIMBA] to get other
contributors on board to be a part of this effort." A group in Seattle created a
mountain bike skills park under an overpassof the I-5 freeway.(Photo: Seattle
LUNAChix/Flickr)Van Winkle says the time has come foraction. "Everyone was
getting exhausted by just saying 'we want moretrails, we want more trails'...we
wanted to take action. Now, withprofessional resources, we can really help move
that forward."Van Winkle - whose husband Chris Bernhardt is a former IMBA
staffer whonow works at Alta's Portland office heading up the firm's new
surfacetrails division - says the group will consider some innovative optionsfor
creating non-pavement riding experiences.These might include: building
"daisy-chain" links that utilize existingunpaved right-of-way to connect riding
areas; following the lead ofSeattle's I-5 Colonnade project that created a
mountain bike skills parkunder a freeway overpass; and working on public/private
partnerships toinclude mountain biking in existing and future parks and open
spaces.According to the statement released today, "These actions could
producesubstantial new mountain biking facilities for Portland in less than
4years."The group hopes to present more details about their plans at theupcoming
meeting of Metro's new Blue Ribbon Committee for Trails.[Non-text portions of
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Hey, all.

I just want to share this e-mail exchange with our club as a pat-on-the back to
you all. I don't share this info as a nod to me as an organizer, but to show all
of you who participate in work parties how much it means in building "punch" to
our efforts. Anyone can plan an amazing party, but it's the people who attend
that make the event successful.

I just want to thank our involved membership, club volunteers, and our our board
members for their perseverance, dedication, and for consistently "showing up."
Through our outreach, advocacy, and action we build our credibility, numbers,
and community.

Thanks, everyone!

- Shanti

----- Original Message -----
From: N, Andrew
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 10:58 AM
To: Shanti Ware
Subject: RE: Forest Park Trail (Build) Party - Sat May 3rd!

I knew about PUMP for a while but heard about work day through Bike Portland. 
Wanted to come out due to what has happened( J ) to lane 5..  Want more of this
instead of having to drive out to Scappoose or Brown’s all the time…




From: Shanti Ware [mailto:Mtb_Grrl@...]
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 10:55 AM
To: N, Andrew
Subject: Re: Forest Park Trail (Build) Party - Sat May 3rd!

You are 'da BOMB! Thank you so much!!

We are fortunate to have The Forest Park Conservancy (FKA: Friends of Forest
Park) supplying us with all the equipment we need + their Trails Specialist, so
all you need to bring is yourself, those gloves you mentioned (we have extras as
well), water, and your wet weather gear (just in case)

How did you hear about the trail party?

Thank you so much for adding to our group - I look forward to meeting you
Saturday!

Shanti

----- Original Message -----
From: N, Andrew
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 10:28 AM
To: mtb_grrl@...
Subject: Forest Park Trail (Build) Party - Sat May 3rd!

+2 for trail maintenance..  Can bring some of my own tools if helpful (and will
bring my own gloves).

-Andrew



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I saw this last night.  Here is the press release from Jill Van
Winkle(posted on the PUMP website).  I think this story has taken some
liberty with the facts.  We are the IMBA affiliate club and should be
involved in any action that takes place.  With that in mind I sent an
e-mail to Jill this morning asking about IMBA's stance on this.  Stay
tuned.

Shane

IMBA and Portland United Mountain Pedalers wish to congratulate the city
of Portland on achieving the League of American Bicyclists' Platinum
Bicycle Friendly Community award, the first large city in the country to
be awarded this status. Portland is a community that values bicycles for
transportation and recreation. From innovative bicycle facility designs
to PedalPalooza, the city effervesces with a vibrant, two-wheeled,
human-powered culture that is second to none.

Although the accolades are well deserved, the mountain bicycling
community believes there is still work to be done in Portland.
Specifically, we call for better access to city parks and recreation
areas for off-road riding. While other large cities -- including
Seattle, Philadelphia, Austin and even New York -- have quality mountain
bicycling experiences right in the center of their cities, Portland does
not. Nor does Portland currently have a comprehensive strategy to
provide opportunities for off-road cyclists. Of the 40 miles of
non-paved trails in the city's parks, there are less than 6.5 miles of
singletrack. Only a quarter mile of trail in Portland has been built
specifically for mountain biking.

Citizens Formulating Mountain Biking Action Plan
To address the lack of riding opportunities, a citizens' group has
teamed up with IMBA and Portland-based trail planning professionals Alta
Planning + Design to analyze the potential for new trail opportunities
in and around Portland. The group will consider diverse options, such as
building "daisy-chain" greenway links to give access to singletrack
trails, following the lead of Seattle's innovative model facility at
Colonnade, and various public/private partnership projects. Connecting
to Portland's bicycling transportation infrastructure will promote "ride
to ride" cycling opportunities. These actions could produce substantial
new mountain biking facilities for Portland in less than 4 years.

Portland loves finding unique solutions to its bicycle issues. This is
the spirit that makes Portland a Platinum Community. But we're not going
to rest on our laurels. How do we get more people on bikes? How do we
grow as a cycling community? We fill the void in mountain biking
opportunities, so that Portland continues to expand its potential as a
fantastic cycling community.

For Immediate Release 5-1-08
Contact Jill Van Winkle

-----Original Message-----
From: pumpclub@yahoogroups.com [mailto:pumpclub@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of terry.h@...
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2008 8:39 AM
To: pumpclub@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [pumpclub] New mountain bike group steps up to fill off-road
advocacy void

From the BikePortland blog
Posted by Jonathan Maus (Editor) on May 1st, 2008 at 5:46 pm "We call
for better access to city parks and recreation areas for off-road
riding."
-From a statement issued today by a new coalition of mountain bike
advocates Hoping to join the Platinum party and no longer wanting to
play second fiddle to its on-street cousin, mountain biking in Portland
is poised for progress.
Today, a coalition of mountain bike advocates who want to bring more
off-road riding opportunities to Portland, issued a statement
congratulating the city on its Platinum award while sounding an alarm
that Portland lacks a "comprehensive strategy to provide opportunities
for off-road cyclists" and that "the mountain bicycling community
believes there is still work to be done."
This announcement shows clear progress in a conversation around mountain
bike opportunities in Portland that has been heating up in recent years.

In June of 2006, local mountain bikers felt snubbed when the Portland
Parks and Recreation department unveiled a 20-year vision that didn't
mention mountain bikes at all.
Later that same month, with Portland's Platinum plans going full steam,
the League of American Bicyclists said "access to singletrack" would be
a key criterion for achieving the coveted award.
Also adding urgency to the lack of mountain bike experiences in Portland
was an article in the New York Times one year ago that showcased how
several other major U.S. cities (but not Portland) had found ways to
bring fat-tired fun to an urban setting.
Using that article, and the local discussion it spurred as ammunition,
bike industry employee and former IMBA Board Member Chris Distefano gave
a stirring speech to Portland's Bicycle Advisory Committee about his
dissatisfaction with Portland's off-road riding opportunities.

(Photo (c) J. Maus)Also last summer, the Portland United Mountain
Pedalers (PUMP) led local policymakers on a tour of Forest Park - taking
them down the only quarter-mile of trail in the city built specifically
for mountain bikes.
So why is Portland so dirt-riding deficient?
PUMP has been active for over 20 years, but, as an all-volunteer
organization that focuses primarily on rides and trail maintenance,
their impact on influencing bureaucrats and forging necessary political
alliances has been limited (not to mention that most of their time has
been spent on issues in areas where they ride most often - usually more
than a hours drive from Portland).
The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) has the know-how and budget to
play politics with the power brokers, but they've never really delved
into the off-road realm.
This (yet unnamed) fledgling coalition - which solidified at the recent
Oregon Bike Summit - hopes to fill a void and work with PUMP, IMBA, Alta
Planning, and most likely Metro and Portland Parks and Recreation to
create a Portland Mountain Bicycling Action Plan.
According to IMBA trail specialist and member of this new coaltion Jill
Van Winkle, IMBA and Alta have both already dedicated professional
resources to the effort and she hopes to "use that seed [from Alta and
IMBA] to get other contributors on board to be a part of this effort."

A group in Seattle created a mountain bike skills park under an overpass
of the I-5 freeway.
(Photo: Seattle LUNAChix/Flickr)Van Winkle says the time has come for
action. "Everyone was getting exhausted by just saying 'we want more
trails, we want more trails'...we wanted to take action. Now, with
professional resources, we can really help move that forward."
Van Winkle - whose husband Chris Bernhardt is a former IMBA staffer who
now works at Alta's Portland office heading up the firm's new surface
trails division - says the group will consider some innovative options
for creating non-pavement riding experiences.
These might include: building "daisy-chain" links that utilize existing
unpaved right-of-way to connect riding areas; following the lead of
Seattle's I-5 Colonnade project that created a mountain bike skills park
under a freeway overpass; and working on public/private partnerships to
include mountain biking in existing and future parks and open spaces.
According to the statement released today, "These actions could produce
substantial new mountain biking facilities for Portland in less than 4
years."
The group hopes to present more details about their plans at the
upcoming meeting of Metro's new Blue Ribbon Committee for Trails.

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]


------------------------------------

PUMPClub@yahoogroups.com is the e-mail list for Members of Portland
United Mountain Pedalers.

PUMP web page:
http://www.pumpclub.orgYahoo! Groups Links

From the BikePortland blog
Posted by Jonathan Maus (Editor) on May 1st, 2008 at 5:46 pm
“We call for better access to city parks and recreation areas for off-road
riding.”
–From a statement issued today by a new coalition of mountain bike advocates
Hoping to join the Platinum party and no longer wanting to play second fiddle to
its on-street cousin, mountain biking in Portland is poised for progress.
Today, a coalition of mountain bike advocates who want to bring more off-road
riding opportunities to Portland, issued a statement congratulating the city on
its Platinum award while sounding an alarm that Portland lacks a “comprehensive
strategy to provide opportunities for off-road cyclists” and that “the mountain
bicycling community believes there is still work to be done.”
This announcement shows clear progress in a conversation around mountain bike
opportunities in Portland that has been heating up in recent years.
In June of 2006, local mountain bikers felt snubbed when the Portland Parks and
Recreation department unveiled a 20-year vision that didn’t mention mountain
bikes at all.
Later that same month, with Portland’s Platinum plans going full steam, the
League of American Bicyclists said “access to singletrack” would be a key
criterion for achieving the coveted award.
Also adding urgency to the lack of mountain bike experiences in Portland was an
article in the New York Times one year ago that showcased how several other
major U.S. cities (but not Portland) had found ways to bring fat-tired fun to an
urban setting.
Using that article, and the local discussion it spurred as ammunition, bike
industry employee and former IMBA Board Member Chris Distefano gave a stirring
speech to Portland’s Bicycle Advisory Committee about his dissatisfaction with
Portland’s off-road riding opportunities.

(Photo © J. Maus)Also last summer, the Portland United Mountain Pedalers (PUMP)
led local policymakers on a tour of Forest Park — taking them down the only
quarter-mile of trail in the city built specifically for mountain bikes.
So why is Portland so dirt-riding deficient?
PUMP has been active for over 20 years, but, as an all-volunteer organization
that focuses primarily on rides and trail maintenance, their impact on
influencing bureaucrats and forging necessary political alliances has been
limited (not to mention that most of their time has been spent on issues in
areas where they ride most often — usually more than a hours drive from
Portland).
The Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) has the know-how and budget to play
politics with the power brokers, but they’ve never really delved into the
off-road realm.
This (yet unnamed) fledgling coalition — which solidified at the recent Oregon
Bike Summit — hopes to fill a void and work with PUMP, IMBA, Alta Planning, and
most likely Metro and Portland Parks and Recreation to create a Portland
Mountain Bicycling Action Plan.
According to IMBA trail specialist and member of this new coaltion Jill Van
Winkle, IMBA and Alta have both already dedicated professional resources to the
effort and she hopes to “use that seed [from Alta and IMBA] to get other
contributors on board to be a part of this effort.”

A group in Seattle created a mountain bike
skills park under an overpass of the I-5 freeway.
(Photo: Seattle LUNAChix/Flickr)Van Winkle says the time has come for action.
“Everyone was getting exhausted by just saying ‘we want more trails, we want
more trails’…we wanted to take action. Now, with professional resources, we can
really help move that forward.”
Van Winkle — whose husband Chris Bernhardt is a former IMBA staffer who now
works at Alta’s Portland office heading up the firm’s new surface trails
division — says the group will consider some innovative options for creating
non-pavement riding experiences.
These might include: building “daisy-chain” links that utilize existing unpaved
right-of-way to connect riding areas; following the lead of Seattle’s I-5
Colonnade project that created a mountain bike skills park under a freeway
overpass; and working on public/private partnerships to include mountain biking
in existing and future parks and open spaces.
According to the statement released today, “These actions could produce
substantial new mountain biking facilities for Portland in less than 4 years.”
The group hopes to present more details about their plans at the upcoming
meeting of Metro’s new Blue Ribbon Committee for Trails.

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

A friend of mine, Todd Sadow of Epic Rides, is conducting a poll on
what type of trails mountain bikers like best. While it's not
scientific, it could, with enough participation, be used as a
reference for trail planning.

It's a one-question poll, so will take maybe 10 seconds to complete.

Just go to http://www.epicrides.com and click on any of the events.
The poll will be at the bottom right.

--mark

Ooops! I made the wrong assumption. Thanks, Shane! :-)

----- Original Message -----
From: ShaneGould@...
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 3:37 PM
To: pumpclub@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [pumpclub] PUMP Forest Park Maintenance Day - Sat., May 3rd!

EJ is a PUMP member also.

________________________________

From: pumpclub@yahoogroups.com [mailto:pumpclub@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 3:35 PM
To: pumpclub@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [pumpclub] PUMP Forest Park Maintenance Day - Sat., May
3rd!

Yeah!

So far, we have:

Amy
Susan
Shane
Fred
John Joy
JD
Jordan
Gabrielle
Ron Strasser
(me)
Sharon Sadoval (new - found us on Mtbr) + Hubby
EJ Barret (mtbr)
Nick Kehoe (New - Found the party on our web site!)

For anyone who's not checked it out as Gabrielle, Jordan, and Amy have,
the RSVP function on our ride calendear is awesome! It really helps
build momentum when people see a bunch of other folks coming. Thanks,
Ryan T for giving us that feature!

Can we tempt anyone else with doughnuts, coffee, and a shovel? Newton
Trail (and all those who ride her) would be greatly in your debt
(smile).

~ Shanti

----- Original Message -----
From: Amy Singmaster
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 10:43 AM
To: pumpclub@yahoogroups.com <mailto:pumpclub%40yahoogroups.com>
Cc: Shanti Ware
Subject: Re: [pumpclub] PUMP Forest Park Maintenance Day - Sat., May
3rd!

I'm in. Bring on the blackberries!

Amy

At 4:29 PM -0700 4/30/08, Shanti Ware wrote:
>Yikes! Talk about "garbled!"
>
>Important points for Saturday:
>
>Event: Newton Road Trail (Build/Maintenance) Party
>Date: Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
>Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 PM
>Meet Location: Road Parking near Rail Road Tracks on NW Marina Way off
Hwy 30
>
>Please click Map: <http://tinyurl.com/479e95
<http://tinyurl.com/479e95> >http://tinyurl.com/479e95
<http://tinyurl.com/479e95>
>
>Directions: From Portland drive out Highway 30 and make a right on
>NW Marina Way. *Marina Way is on the North side of the St John's
>Bridge* Cross rail road tracks and park where ever you are able on
>the shoulder. Jeff Hough's Forest Park Conservancy vehicle will be
>in the pole position and will be the meet point.
>
>Newton Road is directly across Hwy 30 from the meet point (though
>not marked on the map), but has no parking area. For that reason, we
>will be parking on NW Marina and walking over to Newton after sign
>in and orientation.
>
>Please:
>* RSVP so we can plan work to be done and have enough tools on hand
>for everyone (and pastries!)
>
>Shanti Ware
>503-228-0589
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>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Shanti Ware
>Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 4:24 PM
>To: <mailto:pumpclub%40yahoogroups.com>pumpclub@...
<mailto:pumpclub%40yahoogroups..com>
>Subject: [pumpclub] PUMP Forest Park Maintenance Day - Sat., May 3rd!
>
>Hi, Crew!
>
>I've updated the website with the following information regarding
>the Forest Park Trail Day on Saturday. We've done such a great job
>of FL5 that it is now the best conditioned trail in the park! Great
>job, everyone!
>
>Because of that success, we are now able to spread out mtb luv to
>another area of the park: Newton Road!
>
>The website has been updated with the following information (both
>the Ride Calendar and Forest Park section of the Forums page):
>
>PUMP Forest Park Build Day
>May Focus: Newton Road!
>Yippie! It's time for another Forest Park Trail Maintenance Pary.
>Our trail parties are building community, gaining in popularity, and
>definitely getting our Mountain Biking Community noticed in a big
>way! We are currently the only user group showing up in consistent
>large numbers -- Let's keep that wheel spinning, folks!
>New Focus For May 3rd Trial Party:
>Our efforts on FL5 have turned it into the best conditioned section
>in the park. This provides us the opportunity to give some mountain
>biker love to another fantastic section of often over looked
>singletrack: Newton Road!
>Yes. We will be venturing further into the park to do some
>maintenance, enhancements, and re-routes! Many of you who either
>worked on FL5 or have ridden it since November when PUMP began our
>regular maintenance efforts have noticed the changes we've made on
>that section: addition of serpentines, culverts, drainage
>improvements, etc. which result in an enhanced experience on the
>trail. We will be doing similar projects on the Newton Road section.
>For those of you who've not ventured this far into the park, you
>will be introduced to what is often described as the most fun
>section of singletrack downhill in the park. Our wonderful Trail and
>Restoration Manager from the Forest Park Conservancy, Jeff Hough,
>will be sharing tips on how to incorporate this fabulous section
>into your Forest Park Rides during his orientation briefing after
>sign-in.
>We also have 4 amazing volunteer Team Captains who are volunteering
>extra time to come out on Friday to walk the trail with Jeff & I to
>get section specific training for each part of trail work that needs
>to be accomplished. This will enable our trail party volunteers to
>feel really confident in their trail efforts and have questions
>answered quickly. Thank you so much JD, John Joy, Frank and Shane
>for taking the extra time. If anyone else is interested in doing
>this at future parties, please contact me directly.
>Warning: Advocacy can be addictive!
>So come on out and get addicted with us! Taming a new trail is very
>work intensive and also provides an amazing sense of accomplishment
>when you see what you and 40 other mountain bikers have completed in
>4 short hours. This is a family friendly event, so please bring your
>young bikers, enlist your friends, and come join the party!
>Please RSVP so we can plan the additional work and have enough
>equipment (and pastries) on hand for everyone!
>Event: Newton Road Trail (Build) Party
>Date: Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
>Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 PM
>Meet Location:
>Road Parking near Rail Road Tracks on NW Marina Way off Hwy 30
>
>Please click Map: <http://tinyurl.com/479e95
<http://tinyurl.com/479e95> >http://tinyurl.com/479e95
<http://tinyurl.com/479e95>
>Directions: From Portland drive out Highway 30 and make a right on
>NW Marina Way. *Marina Way is on the North side of the St John's
>Bridge* Cross rail road tracks and park where ever you are able on
>the shoulder. Jeff Hough's Forest Park Conservancy vehicle will be
>in the pole position and will be the meet point.
>Newton Road is directly across Hwy 30 from the meet point (though
>not marked on the map), but has no parking area. For that reason, we
>will be parking on NW Marina and walking over to Newton after sign
>in and orientation.
>Please:
>* RSVP so we can plan work to be done and have enough tools on hand
>for everyone (and pastries!)
>* Thank the folks from Fat Tire Farm, Mtbr, Revolver Bikes, OR Bike,
>OBRA, and Bike Portland.org for not only getting the word out, but
>also putting gloves to shovel and participating in the trial parties.
>* A massive "Thanks" to Forest Park Conservancy who continue to
>provided us with the trail building expertise and equipment with
>Jeff Hough. Please check their website at Forest Park Conservancy to
>join them on other trail maintenance days. They provide fantastic
>opportunities to work shoulder to shoulder and build rapport with
>non-mountain biker user groups. Remember to wear your PUMP t-shirt
>and let everyone know you're a concerned mountain biker!
>Ride-On, PUMPsters!
>Shanti Ware
>Forest Park Co-Liaison
>PUMP
>503-228-0589
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EJ is a PUMP member also.

________________________________

From: pumpclub@yahoogroups.com [mailto:pumpclub@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 3:35 PM
To: pumpclub@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [pumpclub] PUMP Forest Park Maintenance Day - Sat., May
3rd!



Yeah!

So far, we have:

Amy
Susan
Shane
Fred
John Joy
JD
Jordan
Gabrielle
Ron Strasser
(me)
Sharon Sadoval (new - found us on Mtbr) + Hubby
EJ Barret (mtbr)
Nick Kehoe (New - Found the party on our web site!)

For anyone who's not checked it out as Gabrielle, Jordan, and Amy have,
the RSVP function on our ride calendear is awesome! It really helps
build momentum when people see a bunch of other folks coming. Thanks,
Ryan T for giving us that feature!

Can we tempt anyone else with doughnuts, coffee, and a shovel? Newton
Trail (and all those who ride her) would be greatly in your debt
(smile).

~ Shanti

----- Original Message -----
From: Amy Singmaster
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 10:43 AM
To: pumpclub@yahoogroups.com <mailto:pumpclub%40yahoogroups.com>
Cc: Shanti Ware
Subject: Re: [pumpclub] PUMP Forest Park Maintenance Day - Sat., May
3rd!

I'm in. Bring on the blackberries!

Amy

At 4:29 PM -0700 4/30/08, Shanti Ware wrote:
>Yikes! Talk about "garbled!"
>
>Important points for Saturday:
>
>Event: Newton Road Trail (Build/Maintenance) Party
>Date: Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
>Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 PM
>Meet Location: Road Parking near Rail Road Tracks on NW Marina Way off
Hwy 30
>
>Please click Map: <http://tinyurl.com/479e95
<http://tinyurl.com/479e95> >http://tinyurl.com/479e95
<http://tinyurl.com/479e95>
>
>Directions: From Portland drive out Highway 30 and make a right on
>NW Marina Way. *Marina Way is on the North side of the St John's
>Bridge* Cross rail road tracks and park where ever you are able on
>the shoulder. Jeff Hough's Forest Park Conservancy vehicle will be
>in the pole position and will be the meet point.
>
>Newton Road is directly across Hwy 30 from the meet point (though
>not marked on the map), but has no parking area. For that reason, we
>will be parking on NW Marina and walking over to Newton after sign
>in and orientation.
>
>Please:
>* RSVP so we can plan work to be done and have enough tools on hand
>for everyone (and pastries!)
>
>Shanti Ware
>503-228-0589
><mailto:mtb_grrl%40msn.com>mtb_grrl@... <mailto:mtb_grrl%40msn.com>

>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Shanti Ware
>Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 4:24 PM
>To: <mailto:pumpclub%40yahoogroups.com>pumpclub@...
<mailto:pumpclub%40yahoogroups..com>
>Subject: [pumpclub] PUMP Forest Park Maintenance Day - Sat., May 3rd!
>
>Hi, Crew!
>
>I've updated the website with the following information regarding
>the Forest Park Trail Day on Saturday. We've done such a great job
>of FL5 that it is now the best conditioned trail in the park! Great
>job, everyone!
>
>Because of that success, we are now able to spread out mtb luv to
>another area of the park: Newton Road!
>
>The website has been updated with the following information (both
>the Ride Calendar and Forest Park section of the Forums page):
>
>PUMP Forest Park Build Day
>May Focus: Newton Road!
>Yippie! It's time for another Forest Park Trail Maintenance Pary.
>Our trail parties are building community, gaining in popularity, and
>definitely getting our Mountain Biking Community noticed in a big
>way! We are currently the only user group showing up in consistent
>large numbers -- Let's keep that wheel spinning, folks!
>New Focus For May 3rd Trial Party:
>Our efforts on FL5 have turned it into the best conditioned section
>in the park. This provides us the opportunity to give some mountain
>biker love to another fantastic section of often over looked
>singletrack: Newton Road!
>Yes. We will be venturing further into the park to do some
>maintenance, enhancements, and re-routes! Many of you who either
>worked on FL5 or have ridden it since November when PUMP began our
>regular maintenance efforts have noticed the changes we've made on
>that section: addition of serpentines, culverts, drainage
>improvements, etc. which result in an enhanced experience on the
>trail. We will be doing similar projects on the Newton Road section.
>For those of you who've not ventured this far into the park, you
>will be introduced to what is often described as the most fun
>section of singletrack downhill in the park. Our wonderful Trail and
>Restoration Manager from the Forest Park Conservancy, Jeff Hough,
>will be sharing tips on how to incorporate this fabulous section
>into your Forest Park Rides during his orientation briefing after
>sign-in.
>We also have 4 amazing volunteer Team Captains who are volunteering
>extra time to come out on Friday to walk the trail with Jeff & I to
>get section specific training for each part of trail work that needs
>to be accomplished. This will enable our trail party volunteers to
>feel really confident in their trail efforts and have questions
>answered quickly. Thank you so much JD, John Joy, Frank and Shane
>for taking the extra time. If anyone else is interested in doing
>this at future parties, please contact me directly.
>Warning: Advocacy can be addictive!
>So come on out and get addicted with us! Taming a new trail is very
>work intensive and also provides an amazing sense of accomplishment
>when you see what you and 40 other mountain bikers have completed in
>4 short hours. This is a family friendly event, so please bring your
>young bikers, enlist your friends, and come join the party!
>Please RSVP so we can plan the additional work and have enough
>equipment (and pastries) on hand for everyone!
>Event: Newton Road Trail (Build) Party
>Date: Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
>Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 PM
>Meet Location:
>Road Parking near Rail Road Tracks on NW Marina Way off Hwy 30
>
>Please click Map: <http://tinyurl.com/479e95
<http://tinyurl.com/479e95> >http://tinyurl.com/479e95
<http://tinyurl.com/479e95>
>Directions: From Portland drive out Highway 30 and make a right on
>NW Marina Way. *Marina Way is on the North side of the St John's
>Bridge* Cross rail road tracks and park where ever you are able on
>the shoulder. Jeff Hough's Forest Park Conservancy vehicle will be
>in the pole position and will be the meet point.
>Newton Road is directly across Hwy 30 from the meet point (though
>not marked on the map), but has no parking area. For that reason, we
>will be parking on NW Marina and walking over to Newton after sign
>in and orientation.
>Please:
>* RSVP so we can plan work to be done and have enough tools on hand
>for everyone (and pastries!)
>* Thank the folks from Fat Tire Farm, Mtbr, Revolver Bikes, OR Bike,
>OBRA, and Bike Portland.org for not only getting the word out, but
>also putting gloves to shovel and participating in the trial parties.
>* A massive "Thanks" to Forest Park Conservancy who continue to
>provided us with the trail building expertise and equipment with
>Jeff Hough. Please check their website at Forest Park Conservancy to
>join them on other trail maintenance days. They provide fantastic
>opportunities to work shoulder to shoulder and build rapport with
>non-mountain biker user groups. Remember to wear your PUMP t-shirt
>and let everyone know you're a concerned mountain biker!
>Ride-On, PUMPsters!
>Shanti Ware
>Forest Park Co-Liaison
>PUMP
>503-228-0589
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Yeah!

So far, we have:

Amy
Susan
Shane
Fred
John Joy
JD
Jordan
Gabrielle
Ron Strasser
(me)
Sharon Sadoval (new - found us on Mtbr) + Hubby
EJ Barret (mtbr)
Nick Kehoe (New - Found the party on our web site!)

For anyone who's not checked it out as Gabrielle, Jordan, and Amy have, the RSVP
function on our ride calendear is awesome! It really helps build momentum when
people see a bunch of other folks coming. Thanks, Ryan T for giving us that
feature!

Can we tempt anyone else with doughnuts, coffee, and a shovel? Newton Trail (and
all those who ride her) would be greatly in your debt (smile).

~ Shanti

----- Original Message -----
From: Amy Singmaster
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 10:43 AM
To: pumpclub@yahoogroups.com
Cc: Shanti Ware
Subject: Re: [pumpclub] PUMP Forest Park Maintenance Day - Sat., May 3rd!

I'm in. Bring on the blackberries!

Amy

At 4:29 PM -0700 4/30/08, Shanti Ware wrote:
>Yikes! Talk about "garbled!"
>
>Important points for Saturday:
>
>Event: Newton Road Trail (Build/Maintenance) Party
>Date: Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
>Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 PM
>Meet Location: Road Parking near Rail Road Tracks on NW Marina Way off Hwy 30
>
>Please click Map: <http://tinyurl.com/479e95>http://tinyurl.com/479e95
>
>Directions: From Portland drive out Highway 30 and make a right on
>NW Marina Way. *Marina Way is on the North side of the St John's
>Bridge* Cross rail road tracks and park where ever you are able on
>the shoulder. Jeff Hough's Forest Park Conservancy vehicle will be
>in the pole position and will be the meet point.
>
>Newton Road is directly across Hwy 30 from the meet point (though
>not marked on the map), but has no parking area. For that reason, we
>will be parking on NW Marina and walking over to Newton after sign
>in and orientation.
>
>Please:
>* RSVP so we can plan work to be done and have enough tools on hand
>for everyone (and pastries!)
>
>Shanti Ware
>503-228-0589
><mailto:mtb_grrl%40msn.com>mtb_grrl@...
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Shanti Ware
>Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 4:24 PM
>To: <mailto:pumpclub%40yahoogroups.com>pumpclub@...
>Subject: [pumpclub] PUMP Forest Park Maintenance Day - Sat., May 3rd!
>
>Hi, Crew!
>
>I've updated the website with the following information regarding
>the Forest Park Trail Day on Saturday. We've done such a great job
>of FL5 that it is now the best conditioned trail in the park! Great
>job, everyone!
>
>Because of that success, we are now able to spread out mtb luv to
>another area of the park: Newton Road!
>
>The website has been updated with the following information (both
>the Ride Calendar and Forest Park section of the Forums page):
>
>PUMP Forest Park Build Day
>May Focus: Newton Road!
>Yippie! It's time for another Forest Park Trail Maintenance Pary.
>Our trail parties are building community, gaining in popularity, and
>definitely getting our Mountain Biking Community noticed in a big
>way! We are currently the only user group showing up in consistent
>large numbers -- Let's keep that wheel spinning, folks!
>New Focus For May 3rd Trial Party:
>Our efforts on FL5 have turned it into the best conditioned section
>in the park. This provides us the opportunity to give some mountain
>biker love to another fantastic section of often over looked
>singletrack: Newton Road!
>Yes. We will be venturing further into the park to do some
>maintenance, enhancements, and re-routes! Many of you who either
>worked on FL5 or have ridden it since November when PUMP began our
>regular maintenance efforts have noticed the changes we've made on
>that section: addition of serpentines, culverts, drainage
>improvements, etc. which result in an enhanced experience on the
>trail. We will be doing similar projects on the Newton Road section.
>For those of you who've not ventured this far into the park, you
>will be introduced to what is often described as the most fun
>section of singletrack downhill in the park. Our wonderful Trail and
>Restoration Manager from the Forest Park Conservancy, Jeff Hough,
>will be sharing tips on how to incorporate this fabulous section
>into your Forest Park Rides during his orientation briefing after
>sign-in.
>We also have 4 amazing volunteer Team Captains who are volunteering
>extra time to come out on Friday to walk the trail with Jeff & I to
>get section specific training for each part of trail work that needs
>to be accomplished. This will enable our trail party volunteers to
>feel really confident in their trail efforts and have questions
>answered quickly. Thank you so much JD, John Joy, Frank and Shane
>for taking the extra time. If anyone else is interested in doing
>this at future parties, please contact me directly.
>Warning: Advocacy can be addictive!
>So come on out and get addicted with us! Taming a new trail is very
>work intensive and also provides an amazing sense of accomplishment
>when you see what you and 40 other mountain bikers have completed in
>4 short hours. This is a family friendly event, so please bring your
>young bikers, enlist your friends, and come join the party!
>Please RSVP so we can plan the additional work and have enough
>equipment (and pastries) on hand for everyone!
>Event: Newton Road Trail (Build) Party
>Date: Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
>Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 PM
>Meet Location:
>Road Parking near Rail Road Tracks on NW Marina Way off Hwy 30
>
>Please click Map: <http://tinyurl.com/479e95>http://tinyurl.com/479e95
>Directions: From Portland drive out Highway 30 and make a right on
>NW Marina Way. *Marina Way is on the North side of the St John's
>Bridge* Cross rail road tracks and park where ever you are able on
>the shoulder. Jeff Hough's Forest Park Conservancy vehicle will be
>in the pole position and will be the meet point.
>Newton Road is directly across Hwy 30 from the meet point (though
>not marked on the map), but has no parking area. For that reason, we
>will be parking on NW Marina and walking over to Newton after sign
>in and orientation.
>Please:
>* RSVP so we can plan work to be done and have enough tools on hand
>for everyone (and pastries!)
>* Thank the folks from Fat Tire Farm, Mtbr, Revolver Bikes, OR Bike,
>OBRA, and Bike Portland.org for not only getting the word out, but
>also putting gloves to shovel and participating in the trial parties.
>* A massive "Thanks" to Forest Park Conservancy who continue to
>provided us with the trail building expertise and equipment with
>Jeff Hough. Please check their website at Forest Park Conservancy to
>join them on other trail maintenance days. They provide fantastic
>opportunities to work shoulder to shoulder and build rapport with
>non-mountain biker user groups. Remember to wear your PUMP t-shirt
>and let everyone know you're a concerned mountain biker!
>Ride-On, PUMPsters!
>Shanti Ware
>Forest Park Co-Liaison
>PUMP
>503-228-0589
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