Whose up for it ? Lets set a weekend date and get as many of us there as possible
Bring your gear,your bike and if you can a shuttle vehicle, we can figure the shuttle situation out as we go.Duane
Gathering at Syncline
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Whose up for it ? Lets set a weekend date and get as many of us there as possible Bring your gear,your bike and if you can a shuttle vehicle, we can figure the shuttle situation out as we go.Duane
I'm up for Syncline. I hear there's some wicked fast downhills there but haven't been there to ride yet. I could do a ride any of the next couple of weekends.
Who else is up for going?
Who else is up for going?
I'm not on here too often, but I'd love to hit Syncline again. I'm in Portland (SE) and have a shuttle car with racks for 5 DH bikes. Most of my riding buddies are in the Corvallis area, and I haven't had much time to get a new group together since moving to the Portland area. I'm up for Syncline, Post, Blackrock, or anything else around here.
sam(dot)littlefield(at)gmail(dot)com
sam(dot)littlefield(at)gmail(dot)com
There's 3 hows next weekend (say Sat) for you guys
Anyone else?
Duane
Anyone else?
Duane
how is it? stunts, jumps, or natural downhill? what time are you looking at?
Fast natural downhill...no silicone
Next weekend is the Hood race, otherwise I and a few others would be down.
But me and a few others are heading there wednesday this week.
Next weekend is the Hood race, otherwise I and a few others would be down.
But me and a few others are heading there wednesday this week.
aww, bikey no in workey condish, prolly gonna be out for the next couple of races, thinking of sending the ole fork out to get refiddled with, and thats supposed to take 3 weeks
Oh thats right, Ok how many of you could make it the following weekend ? Say Sat the 28th
Duane
28th is fine for me.
Heading out tomorrow to Syncline or to some trails around here. Get hold of me if you want to go.
Looks like my north * trip might be cancelled so I could go on the 28th
Dates set the 28th. 
Tell one, tell all, Lets see how many riders we can get together....
Duane
Tell one, tell all, Lets see how many riders we can get together....
Duane
Plan for Bingen on the 28th, If you need a car pool it can be arranged I am in Vancouver.
Sam can you make it ? Your bike rake may come in handy..
Duane
How about a BBQ and beer afterwards in the lower lot at Syncline?
Sounds good anyone have a portable BBQ. If I bring mine I'd have to leave my bike at home
Anyone coming make mention of your vehicle so we'll have an idea on the shuttle situation.. I have a full size Bronco, but no outside bike racks.. But I can carry quite a few bikes as long as we pull front wheels off.. I can get a small trailer for bikes if we need it.
Duane
That weekend is going to be out for me unless it is super early on the 28th. Brother coming in to town from out of state, and he isn't really a rider. Not to mention, he arrives at PDX sometime in early / mid-afternoon.
All of that said, I might be down to get a few runs in early depending on the exact flight arrival time (which I don't have yet). I'll post up once I know. Regardless, it is good to know there are people interested in riding in the Gorge; I'll be looking to get another group together soon.
All of that said, I might be down to get a few runs in early depending on the exact flight arrival time (which I don't have yet). I'll post up once I know. Regardless, it is good to know there are people interested in riding in the Gorge; I'll be looking to get another group together soon.
I've got a civic with a 2-3 bike bike rack. Certainly not ideal for shuttling, but it would be perfect for bringing drivers up to the top to bring shuttle rigs back down.
I'm bring Blazer with a 4 bike rack and beer!
COOL
Gunslingger is going to ride up with me. And I may have some of the Ride-this boys meet us there. I plan to be at the lower lot by 10 am. I'll be in a tan/reddish brown full size Bronco with wa plates and we'll have Grady's Honda. If your late my truck maybe at the top. You going to be solo? or how many tag alongs?
Duane
Kevins in.
Fat Donkey from westside freeride is in.
Cool, sounds like we'll have a good turnout, I can't wait.
see you guys there
see you guys there
Any other peeps feel like going a bit early, coming back a bit early? I'd like to get a few runs in during the AM, but I need to be pick someone up at PDX at 3:30. I guess that gives me about 4 hours of riding / shuttling if we start at 10:00, and that isn't so bad.
So, I guess I'm probably in. If anyone else wants to come back early, I can drive, and I'll have 5 bikes and seats worth of shuttling capacity until I leave.
PM me for a phone number if you want to make arrangements.
So, I guess I'm probably in. If anyone else wants to come back early, I can drive, and I'll have 5 bikes and seats worth of shuttling capacity until I leave.
PM me for a phone number if you want to make arrangements.
So what day are you guys doing this? I want to test my ribs.
Right on Sam glad your coming! I maybe be able to be earlier, Let me check with the rest of my group.
Duane
This Sat. the 28th come on down.......
Wheres this place located? How far from Portland? East, west? I may just come down. No plans so far except maybe the Mariner's game at 1pm...Nice open air, sun, losing ball team....GO TIGERS!!!
Bingen WA ,Columbia river gorge , hour and a half east of Portland.
You got a long drive ! But its a good ride....
You should just make a weekend out of it. I'm sure SOMEONE going on this ride would be down to do Post Canyon the following day. Also, the Portland Brewing Festival, which is huge, is that weekend and goes all day Saturday and Sunday.
If I were coming all the way from upper WA, I'd be hitting Syncline, maybe a few runs at Post, then heading to Portland for some evening urban followed by a full day of enjoying the best beers in the world (or at least the PNW). In my opinion, they're one and the same!
There will be plenty of people up for some post action later in the evening if your not to tired from Syncline.
Matt come on down, this place is sweet.
Beer fest that night in Ptown sounds good!
Matt come on down, this place is sweet.
Beer fest that night in Ptown sounds good!
Take that back I'll be riding with Gunslingger and his buddy so we'll have an open bed pickup..COOL
Duane
And Sam looks like we will be there closer to 9 than 10.
Duane
I’m in I have a Toyota Tacoma with a dakine tailgate pad. If anyone needs a ride I got some room. I’m coming from Vancouver. Were exactly is the parking lot I’ve been there one time but it was so many years ago so I can’t quite remember.
Hey, can I jump a ride with you from Van.? I'm in Tacoma and would love to only have to drive to there and back. PM me and let me know. Phone#?
Ceder..... I may be there.
We got another coming from Westside freeride so it's looking like a good turnout. We could all meet at flying Jay truck stop on I84 for those that don't know the exact way there?
I also don't mind giving anyone (up to 3-4 people) a ride, but again, I need to bug out earlier than some of the other people planning to go. I have only been once, so it wouldn't hurt if someone wanted to post directions from Hood River.
If I remember right, I cross the Bridge of the Gods and head right, and then can't miss the parking lot... anyone care to confirm?
If I remember right, I cross the Bridge of the Gods and head right, and then can't miss the parking lot... anyone care to confirm?
I-84 to Hood River, cross the Hood River bridge and turn right, trail head is just a couple miles up the road. Just pass the town of Bingen you will see a huge cliff face on your left. at the base of the cliff you will see a road to the left with a small lot. See ya there
I will be meeting Grady at the Flying Jay Truck Stop on I-84 at 7:30 in Troutdale if anyone wants to meet there
Duane
I will be meeting Grady at the Flying Jay Truck Stop on I-84 at 7:30 in Troutdale if anyone wants to meet there
Duane
Ya don't take bridge of the gods, that's a ways before hood river, it will still work just alot slower driving up the Washington side when you can cruise up I84 on the oregon side. We are meeting at 7:30 to 8:00 at Flying J truck stop in troutdale right on the side of the highway for those that need directions.