rondot@spiritone.com

So you Portland metro area, Hood River dirt riders (that includes you brave cyclocross souls) this might be fun. Little old frail Ronnie is going to give night riding a try on a legal trail. I talked with Andy and he said the loop was about 2 miles long, has some pretty view (especially in the dark) and would be lots of fun (approx. 60’ elevation gain each lap). How about some of you folks doing the Wednesday night Forest Park ride? Not sure what I will be able to scope out in the dark, but I understand the area might be a good location for a cyclocross race and the Port of Cascade Locks and local are all for that type of activity. It would be great to see some familiar faces out riding around. Remember all you people below Pro Cat., riding should be for fun too! (although I can probably do more laps that anyone who shows in a 20 min. timed event)
Details below and on the NWTA website. I am going by what is listed here. If I can’t find it............I have issues.....but you all know that anyway.
Friday night ride then Winter Cross in Washougal on Sunday.............Remember to support that series. The Promoters have worked very hard to put on a great 9 race series for us and the courses have been as good as any others.
ron
From: andrew
Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2011 9:20 PM
To: rondot@spiritone.com
Subject: FW: No Night riding at Rocky point....BUT.... NWTA - Friday Night - DimWits with Brite Lites Ride at Cascade Locks - Dec 2nd

Ron, want to get out of the area and check out the trails friday?

Andy J
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Subject: NWTA - Friday Night - DimWits with Brite Lites Ride at Cascade Locks - Dec 2nd

Hey all,

Join us for the first Friday Night Dimwits with Bright Lights Ride at the new Cascade Locks easyClimb trail. We hope to make this a regular Friday night ride over the winter, weather permitting... We plan to have a bonfire, so bring a chair to hang out afterwards. Weather forecast is looking decent so hopefully you can make it.

Date: Friday, December 2, 2011.

Where: EasyCLIMB trail Cascade Locks - check the trail Wiki at NW-TRAIL.ORG
http://nw-trail.org/wiki/index.php?title=Trail:Cascade_Locks_International_Mountain_Bike_(CLIMB)_Trail
Directions From Portland:
I-84 East, take Cascade Locks Exit 44
Go through town, left on NW Forest Lane
Turn Left on Cramblett Way
Follow to end of gravel road…hopefully you'll see the bonfire.

When: 6:15- until you get tired.

Plan: We will ride clockwise, if you miss us, ride counter clockwise on the loop til we meet

Fire: Provided to warm up/dry off and relax.

What to Bring: Bright Lights, and chair to relax by the fire.

Dogs: Only if big enough to be chased by coyotes.

Kids: Better come out first to decide for yourself

Cancellation Policy: Only if i-84 is closed, or more than .5 inches of rain is predicted.

RSVP: If you want andyj@nw-trail.org, not required.

Hope to see you

Andy Crump
Northwest Trail Alliance
503 702-7736