Touchstone Blog Archive
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
No Men's Showers @ Mission Cliffs: 3/27 - 3/30
Heads up to all you Mission Cliffs climbers at fitness fanatics that just so happen to be men, this one is aimed right at you. Due to the fact that we will be completely re-tiling the entire Men's shower area, unfortunately the showers themselves will be completely unavailable from this Friday, March 27th at 10:00 am until Monday, March 30th.
We are sorry for the inconvenience, but rest assured the few days of shower-less locker rooms will be well worth the hassle once the re-tiling is complete.
Thanks for your understanding, and remember, March 27th through March 30th, No Showers at Mission Cliffs!
Heads up to all you Mission Cliffs climbers at fitness fanatics that just so happen to be men, this one is aimed right at you. Due to the fact that we will be completely re-tiling the entire Men's shower area, unfortunately the showers themselves will be completely unavailable from this Friday, March 27th at 10:00 am until Monday, March 30th.
We are sorry for the inconvenience, but rest assured the few days of shower-less locker rooms will be well worth the hassle once the re-tiling is complete.
Thanks for your understanding, and remember, March 27th through March 30th, No Showers at Mission Cliffs!
Labels: members, mission cliffs, No Men's Showers, Showers
¶ Tuesday, March 24, 2009 0 Comments
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Sacramento Pipeworks Featured Members!
At our Sacramento Pipeworks gym, for the last 7 years we've been doing a "featured member" series. Every so often, our staff members will pick someone who they feel exemplifies the Pipeworks dedication to health, diversity, fun and sense of community.
When this person is chosen, their photo will be displayed for a time along with their answers to some very silly questions we asked them. Vaughn over at Pipeworks sent us this about some of their recent Featured Members, and what struck him, was how diverse our membership is here at Touchstone Climbing. Here's what he had to say:
Thanks everyone who has become a member!
At our Sacramento Pipeworks gym, for the last 7 years we've been doing a "featured member" series. Every so often, our staff members will pick someone who they feel exemplifies the Pipeworks dedication to health, diversity, fun and sense of community.
When this person is chosen, their photo will be displayed for a time along with their answers to some very silly questions we asked them. Vaughn over at Pipeworks sent us this about some of their recent Featured Members, and what struck him, was how diverse our membership is here at Touchstone Climbing. Here's what he had to say:
"While compiling this collage, I was struck by how truly diverse our membership is: young and old, men and women, boys and girls, husbands and wives, sons and daughters, people of all shapes, sizes, colors and dispositions. We have featured individuals, as well as brothers/sisters, fathers/sons and couples. The common thread seems to be that they are all happy and healthy, and have all played a part in shaping what a great place this gym has become!"
Thanks everyone who has become a member!
Labels: Featured Members, members, Membership, Sacramento Pipeworks, Touchstone Climbing
¶ Thursday, March 19, 2009 0 Comments
Friday, February 27, 2009
New Five Ten Climbing Shoe Coming to Berkeley Ironworks
In just a few weeks Berkeley Ironworks is going to have their hands on some great new climbing shoes from the company that is arguably the best in the business. That's right, Five Ten has a new shoe, dubbed "Project" and it's HERE at Berkeley Ironworks to be sold to you.
As always, members will receive 10% off on this awesome new shoe. Here is a bit more about the new Five Ten "Project" shoe, straight from the company:
Stop in and check out our selection of climbing shoes, with 10% off I'm sure you can find something great.
In just a few weeks Berkeley Ironworks is going to have their hands on some great new climbing shoes from the company that is arguably the best in the business. That's right, Five Ten has a new shoe, dubbed "Project" and it's HERE at Berkeley Ironworks to be sold to you.
As always, members will receive 10% off on this awesome new shoe. Here is a bit more about the new Five Ten "Project" shoe, straight from the company:
"Five Ten™ Project
The most sensitive climbing shoe ever built. Designed exclusively for overhanging rock, the Project™ features Five Ten’s ground-breaking Prehensile ™ technology that lets you use your feet like hands. Prehensile Technology allows climbers to grab like never before. Due to the unprecedented durability of new Stealth ™ Mystique™ rubber, the Project’s downturned soles are only 2mm thick (other climbing shoes have at least 4mm thick soles). If you’re climbing hard overhanging routes outdoors or at the gym, the Project is the best choice."
Stop in and check out our selection of climbing shoes, with 10% off I'm sure you can find something great.
Labels: Berkeley Ironworks, Climbing shoe, Discount, Equipment, Five Ten, members
¶ Friday, February 27, 2009 0 Comments
Monday, February 23, 2009
Bring A Friend: Members Guest Night Friday!
This week's Friday, in case you haven't noticed, is the fourth Friday of this month. That means, for all you Touchstone Climbing members out there, Friday at ALL of our gyms is Members Guest Night.
Members Guest night is a way for all you Touchstone Climbing members to get your wife/husband, best friend, parents, co-workers or anyone else you know involved with the sport of climbing. On the Fourth Friday of each month, Members can bring one guest to any of our gyms for free to climb with them. Rental equipment is not included, but what a great way to introduce someone in your life to climbing and fitness here at Touchstone?
Keep in mind, this Members Guest Night on the 4th Friday is in addition to the one free guest pass that each member can use each month on any day. So, you now have 2 days a month to bring someone outside of climbing, Inside to climb.
Hopefully we'll see you, and some new faces.
This week's Friday, in case you haven't noticed, is the fourth Friday of this month. That means, for all you Touchstone Climbing members out there, Friday at ALL of our gyms is Members Guest Night.
Members Guest night is a way for all you Touchstone Climbing members to get your wife/husband, best friend, parents, co-workers or anyone else you know involved with the sport of climbing. On the Fourth Friday of each month, Members can bring one guest to any of our gyms for free to climb with them. Rental equipment is not included, but what a great way to introduce someone in your life to climbing and fitness here at Touchstone?
Keep in mind, this Members Guest Night on the 4th Friday is in addition to the one free guest pass that each member can use each month on any day. So, you now have 2 days a month to bring someone outside of climbing, Inside to climb.
Hopefully we'll see you, and some new faces.
Labels: Events, Friday, Guest Pass, members, Members Guest Night
¶ Monday, February 23, 2009 0 Comments
Monday, December 1, 2008
Photos from Nepal - Climbing Mecca
If you have any interest whatsoever in climbing, there is a pretty good chance that for you, the absolute climbing mecca of this world is in and around Nepal. With the tallest mountains in the entire world, and the greatest challenges required to get on top of them, Nepal is packed with more climbing fantasy than just about anywhere else.
Turns out, one of Touchstone's very own members did more than just visit this climbing mecca, he actually climbed. Tom McMillan recently took a trip to Nepal to climb the famous Manaslu, in October. He, Ang Dawa (Nawang Sherpa's younger brother) and a man named Pete Lardy from Colorado Springs took the expedition on and came back with some stunning photographs to prove it.
So, no matter what you find yourself doing this dreaded Monday-after-the-Holidays, you can at least escape to the mountains of Nepal in your browser for awhile, can't you? Head over and check out their full gallery! To learn more about Nawang Sherpa, and I fully reccommend this as well, head over to Friendship Beyond Borders. At any rate, amazing trip guys, keep trekking and when you do, send the photos back our way!
If you have any interest whatsoever in climbing, there is a pretty good chance that for you, the absolute climbing mecca of this world is in and around Nepal. With the tallest mountains in the entire world, and the greatest challenges required to get on top of them, Nepal is packed with more climbing fantasy than just about anywhere else.Turns out, one of Touchstone's very own members did more than just visit this climbing mecca, he actually climbed. Tom McMillan recently took a trip to Nepal to climb the famous Manaslu, in October. He, Ang Dawa (Nawang Sherpa's younger brother) and a man named Pete Lardy from Colorado Springs took the expedition on and came back with some stunning photographs to prove it.
So, no matter what you find yourself doing this dreaded Monday-after-the-Holidays, you can at least escape to the mountains of Nepal in your browser for awhile, can't you? Head over and check out their full gallery! To learn more about Nawang Sherpa, and I fully reccommend this as well, head over to Friendship Beyond Borders. At any rate, amazing trip guys, keep trekking and when you do, send the photos back our way!Labels: Expedition, Manaslu, members, Nepal, Tom McMillan, Touchstone Climbing, Trips
¶ Monday, December 01, 2008 0 Comments
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Crash Pads For Sale!
It doesn't matter if you're brand new to the sport of climbing or bouldering, or a seasoned veteran, we all know that when it comes to climbing, falls are a simple, often painful, constant. The bad news is, it will always be a constant, the good news, it doesn't always have to be painful!
If you've ever been to a climbing gym, one of the first things you'll likely notice are crash pads. Any slip, tumble or fall can be transformed from a nasty, potentially career or sport-ending fall into something to laugh about, learn from, and advance yourself further into climbing. Bottom line, if you're a serious climber, or serious about becoming a serious climber, you need your own crash pads for your own bouldering needs!
I have some great news: Touchstone Climbing offers crash pads, and you can special order any pad you want from all of the companies we deal with if we don't happen to have the one you want in stock. The better news is, in our special ordering we can get different sizes and colors if we don't have the exact one you want. The BEST news is that as a member of Touchstone Climbing, you get 10% off your order! The prices range from about $135 up to $370 for the top-of-the-line. We offer the best of the best when it comes to crash pads, including Voodoo, Moon, Organic, Metoulius and Black Diamond pads!
Be smart, invest in some pads so your climbing and bouldering days can continue long into the future.
It doesn't matter if you're brand new to the sport of climbing or bouldering, or a seasoned veteran, we all know that when it comes to climbing, falls are a simple, often painful, constant. The bad news is, it will always be a constant, the good news, it doesn't always have to be painful!
If you've ever been to a climbing gym, one of the first things you'll likely notice are crash pads. Any slip, tumble or fall can be transformed from a nasty, potentially career or sport-ending fall into something to laugh about, learn from, and advance yourself further into climbing. Bottom line, if you're a serious climber, or serious about becoming a serious climber, you need your own crash pads for your own bouldering needs!
I have some great news: Touchstone Climbing offers crash pads, and you can special order any pad you want from all of the companies we deal with if we don't happen to have the one you want in stock. The better news is, in our special ordering we can get different sizes and colors if we don't have the exact one you want. The BEST news is that as a member of Touchstone Climbing, you get 10% off your order! The prices range from about $135 up to $370 for the top-of-the-line. We offer the best of the best when it comes to crash pads, including Voodoo, Moon, Organic, Metoulius and Black Diamond pads!
Be smart, invest in some pads so your climbing and bouldering days can continue long into the future.
Labels: Bouldering, climbing, Crash Pads, members, Sale
¶ Wednesday, October 29, 2008 0 Comments
Monday, October 13, 2008
Club Revival!!!
The Touchstone Bike Club is back. With the races finally over, Biketoberfest seems to be the perfect time to kick off the fall season with some mellow rides. All riders welcome to join in on a casual road ride (approx. 50 miles; consistent pace with limited stops) this coming Saturday, culminating in time to for some beer tasting, music, and food at Biketoberfest in Fairfax.
When: Saturday, October 18, 2008
Where: Riders will meet at Fairfax Coffee Roastery (4 Bolinas Road, Fairfax) at 9:15am (earlier if you need your java!)
Roll-Time: 9:30am sharp!!
Route: TBD but will head north toward Tomales Bay. Plan for 50+/- miles! Bring money for potential bakery stop.
Biketoberfest Info: http://www.biketoberfest2008.org/
Hope to see you all next week!!
Gary, Brian, Amy & Jess
The Touchstone Bike Club is back. With the races finally over, Biketoberfest seems to be the perfect time to kick off the fall season with some mellow rides. All riders welcome to join in on a casual road ride (approx. 50 miles; consistent pace with limited stops) this coming Saturday, culminating in time to for some beer tasting, music, and food at Biketoberfest in Fairfax.When: Saturday, October 18, 2008
Where: Riders will meet at Fairfax Coffee Roastery (4 Bolinas Road, Fairfax) at 9:15am (earlier if you need your java!)
Roll-Time: 9:30am sharp!!
Route: TBD but will head north toward Tomales Bay. Plan for 50+/- miles! Bring money for potential bakery stop.
Biketoberfest Info: http://www.biketoberfest2008.org/
Hope to see you all next week!!
Gary, Brian, Amy & Jess
Labels: cycling, members, Touchstone Bike Club
¶ Monday, October 13, 2008 0 Comments
Friday, October 10, 2008
Vote!!
Voting is the most sacred right of a democracy, but you can't vote if you don't register.
So, who is eligible to vote? You must be 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen to vote in California. (17 year olds may register to vote if they will be 18 by Election Day.) Legal residents of California who are not U.S. citizens, and illegal California residents are not eligible to register or vote. Convicted felons currently serving a prison term or on parole are not eligible to register or vote. A California driver's license is not required in order to vote.
October 20th is the deadline to vote in the Presidential Election on November 4th. Click this link to register - it only takes 3 minutes!!
http://justvoteorg.googlepages.com/home?gclid=CJn7x5TinZYCFQkiagodu3KK7Q
Voting is the most sacred right of a democracy, but you can't vote if you don't register.
So, who is eligible to vote? You must be 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen to vote in California. (17 year olds may register to vote if they will be 18 by Election Day.) Legal residents of California who are not U.S. citizens, and illegal California residents are not eligible to register or vote. Convicted felons currently serving a prison term or on parole are not eligible to register or vote. A California driver's license is not required in order to vote.
October 20th is the deadline to vote in the Presidential Election on November 4th. Click this link to register - it only takes 3 minutes!!
http://justvoteorg.googlepages.com/home?gclid=CJn7x5TinZYCFQkiagodu3KK7Q
Labels: members, touchstone
¶ Friday, October 10, 2008 0 Comments
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Rowan Gets His Lung Transplant
As many of you know, Rowan Jimenez, former Touchstone employee, parent, rock climber, and musician was diagnosed with a rare disease called scleroderma about six years ago. We just heard from Chris Bloch that Rowan received a lung transplant on Monday morning. Here is the update from Chris:
Today Rowan is alive and well, and recovering from lung transplant surgery! Last night around 8pm, he got the call from UCSF that a suitable donor had become available, and he needed to be there in two hours. Arriving around 9:30pm with Heather, his brother Juan, and yours truly, he began the long wait for surgery. While we thought he would go right in, they needed to do a lot of prep work, and we ended up saying our goodbyes around 3:30am. It turned out, the surgery started at 5:19am and lasted about 7 hours. He had no complications at all. In fact the doctors said the surgery was "routine," as if there is a routine lung transplant...He is now resting in the intensive cardiac care unit at UCSF medical center. He is sedated and they probably won't wake him up until tomorrow sometime. They said he could be up and walking around tomorrow evening! Sorry, no visitors until he gets out of the ICU. I will keep you posted as to when he can have visitors.
Thanks to everyone who has helped out thus far, we have raised over $30k just from Facebook, Rowan's blog site, email, and word of mouth!! We still have a long way to go, as Rowan now faces a lengthy recovery.
The Full Lung Capacity comp is looking good, with well over $10k in prizes coming in, and it now will be even more fun as we will be celebrating the fact Rowan has his Full Lung Capacity!! Hope to see you all at the comp on November 1st. Please buy a t-shirt, check the blog, and send good vibes Rowan's way as he gets well!
We will be posting more info on the Full Lung Capacity comp that will be held at Berkeley Ironworks on November 1st.
As many of you know, Rowan Jimenez, former Touchstone employee, parent, rock climber, and musician was diagnosed with a rare disease called scleroderma about six years ago. We just heard from Chris Bloch that Rowan received a lung transplant on Monday morning. Here is the update from Chris:
Today Rowan is alive and well, and recovering from lung transplant surgery! Last night around 8pm, he got the call from UCSF that a suitable donor had become available, and he needed to be there in two hours. Arriving around 9:30pm with Heather, his brother Juan, and yours truly, he began the long wait for surgery. While we thought he would go right in, they needed to do a lot of prep work, and we ended up saying our goodbyes around 3:30am. It turned out, the surgery started at 5:19am and lasted about 7 hours. He had no complications at all. In fact the doctors said the surgery was "routine," as if there is a routine lung transplant...He is now resting in the intensive cardiac care unit at UCSF medical center. He is sedated and they probably won't wake him up until tomorrow sometime. They said he could be up and walking around tomorrow evening! Sorry, no visitors until he gets out of the ICU. I will keep you posted as to when he can have visitors.
Thanks to everyone who has helped out thus far, we have raised over $30k just from Facebook, Rowan's blog site, email, and word of mouth!! We still have a long way to go, as Rowan now faces a lengthy recovery.
The Full Lung Capacity comp is looking good, with well over $10k in prizes coming in, and it now will be even more fun as we will be celebrating the fact Rowan has his Full Lung Capacity!! Hope to see you all at the comp on November 1st. Please buy a t-shirt, check the blog, and send good vibes Rowan's way as he gets well!
We will be posting more info on the Full Lung Capacity comp that will be held at Berkeley Ironworks on November 1st.
Labels: members, touchstone
¶ Tuesday, September 16, 2008 0 Comments
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Bakesale @ Ironworks
Berkeley Ironworks member, local kitchen wizard and climber, Tianna, will be stopping by Tuesday night, Sept 16th from 7-10pm. She’ll be selling baked treats, with a portion of the proceeds going to a breast cancer research fund. Eat your way to a brighter, cancer-free future, or just fuel up for a night of climbing with some good grub.
Interested in joining the delicious effort on a producer front? Talk to Casey at the front desk.
Berkeley Ironworks member, local kitchen wizard and climber, Tianna, will be stopping by Tuesday night, Sept 16th from 7-10pm. She’ll be selling baked treats, with a portion of the proceeds going to a breast cancer research fund. Eat your way to a brighter, cancer-free future, or just fuel up for a night of climbing with some good grub.Interested in joining the delicious effort on a producer front? Talk to Casey at the front desk.
Labels: Berkeley Ironworks, community, members
¶ Thursday, September 11, 2008 0 Comments
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Successful Blood Drive at DRG
August 21st was not just any ordinary Thursday, it was the DRG's annual blood drive. Touchstone sends a big thanks to those members at the DRG who braved the needle to donated blood. 23 donors in all came out to give 14 units of blood which was enough to save 42 lives. Way to go everyone!
August 21st was not just any ordinary Thursday, it was the DRG's annual blood drive. Touchstone sends a big thanks to those members at the DRG who braved the needle to donated blood. 23 donors in all came out to give 14 units of blood which was enough to save 42 lives. Way to go everyone!Labels: community, concord, Diablo Rock Gym, members
¶ Thursday, September 04, 2008 0 Comments
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Kent Gets Olympic Training
Long-time Sacramento Pipeworks bike club member Kent Gillis has recently been selected for a special one week Para-Cycling Training Program to be held at the Olympic training facility in Colorado Springs! Training will begin September 23rd. Being one of only 30 people picked in the country, as well as one of merely 8 hand cyclists, he can now officially be regarded as a cream of the crop athlete. Congratulations Kent!
Long-time Sacramento Pipeworks bike club member Kent Gillis has recently been selected for a special one week Para-Cycling Training Program to be held at the Olympic training facility in Colorado Springs! Training will begin September 23rd. Being one of only 30 people picked in the country, as well as one of merely 8 hand cyclists, he can now officially be regarded as a cream of the crop athlete. Congratulations Kent!
Labels: members, Sacramento Pipeworks, Touchstone Bike Club
¶ Wednesday, August 27, 2008 0 Comments
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Laney Fine Art at DRG
Next time your at Diablo Rock Gym you may notice a little more color on the wall, its not the neon route setting tape, but the artwork that brightens the front entry way and locker room walls. It is the art of Leisa Laney Waldron, the older sister of our superstar front desk staff Morgan.
"My married name is Leisa Waldron, but I still paint under my maiden name of Laney. As a little girl, I was always coming up with new ideas and projects to express myself creatively. I have had the opportunity to sell paintings and images all over the country. I have also had my work shown and sold in galleries, wineries, and through custom design. I have been painting from my home studio for eight years. I love anything and all things creative.
The subject matter and style in which I paint today differs greatly from what I learned while in college studying graphic and fine art. After studying all of the mathematical aspects of art, I knew what I loved most about creating was to make something of my own. I have learned that I love the simple things in life, and that can be seen in my finished works today."
My studio is out of my home in the San Francisco East Bay, California. For more information or to purchase any of her lovely workt visit her website www.laneyfineart.blogspot.com or email her at laneyfineart@gmail.com
Next time your at Diablo Rock Gym you may notice a little more color on the wall, its not the neon route setting tape, but the artwork that brightens the front entry way and locker room walls. It is the art of Leisa Laney Waldron, the older sister of our superstar front desk staff Morgan."My married name is Leisa Waldron, but I still paint under my maiden name of Laney. As a little girl, I was always coming up with new ideas and projects to express myself creatively. I have had the opportunity to sell paintings and images all over the country. I have also had my work shown and sold in galleries, wineries, and through custom design. I have been painting from my home studio for eight years. I love anything and all things creative.
The subject matter and style in which I paint today differs greatly from what I learned while in college studying graphic and fine art. After studying all of the mathematical aspects of art, I knew what I loved most about creating was to make something of my own. I have learned that I love the simple things in life, and that can be seen in my finished works today."
My studio is out of my home in the San Francisco East Bay, California. For more information or to purchase any of her lovely workt visit her website www.laneyfineart.blogspot.com or email her at laneyfineart@gmail.com
Labels: concord, Diablo Rock Gym, members
¶ Wednesday, July 30, 2008 0 Comments
Friday, July 18, 2008
Hans Florine & Yuji Hirayama Recapture Speed Record
In yet another daring sprint up the formidable El Capitan, Touchstone member/investor Hans Florine teamed up with Yuji Harayama to reclaim the speed record they set together in 2002 that the Huber brothers beat by 3 minutes in June of 2007. You can read all about their 2 hour, 43 minute and 33 second ascent in the Chronicle and see some photos of the amazing duo.
If my calculations are correct, this is the 10th time Hans has set the speed record for climbing the Nose! More information on this story can also be found at speedclimb.com. Congratulations Hans - you've made the Touchstone community proud!
In yet another daring sprint up the formidable El Capitan, Touchstone member/investor Hans Florine teamed up with Yuji Harayama to reclaim the speed record they set together in 2002 that the Huber brothers beat by 3 minutes in June of 2007. You can read all about their 2 hour, 43 minute and 33 second ascent in the Chronicle and see some photos of the amazing duo.
If my calculations are correct, this is the 10th time Hans has set the speed record for climbing the Nose! More information on this story can also be found at speedclimb.com. Congratulations Hans - you've made the Touchstone community proud!
Labels: climbing, El Capitan, Hans Florine, members, New Record, The Nose
¶ Friday, July 18, 2008 0 Comments
Friday, May 30, 2008
Ironworks Mosaic
Berkeley Ironworks has a new mosaic sign custom made for us by local mosaic artist Lily Russo. This gigantic piece of art took months to complete and is and exact replica of our logo. If you are interested in seeing more of her work, she is having a mosaic exhibition from May 13th - May 23rd at the Bulldog Cafe in Oakland. The cafe is located at 1739 Broadway Ave in Oakland.
Looking for more information? Check out her website:
http://www.lilymosaics.com/
Berkeley Ironworks has a new mosaic sign custom made for us by local mosaic artist Lily Russo. This gigantic piece of art took months to complete and is and exact replica of our logo. If you are interested in seeing more of her work, she is having a mosaic exhibition from May 13th - May 23rd at the Bulldog Cafe in Oakland. The cafe is located at 1739 Broadway Ave in Oakland.
Looking for more information? Check out her website:
http://www.lilymosaics.com/
Labels: Berkeley Ironworks, members
¶ Friday, May 30, 2008 0 Comments
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Memorial Day Hours
This Monday May 26th, all Touchstone gyms will be open and operating on weekend hours. Standard weekend rates will apply for all gyms. Please contact your local gym to find out the exact hours of operation and pricing.
Labels: members, touchstone
¶ Wednesday, May 21, 2008 0 Comments
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Worth 1,000 words
“It’s too sweet now. I can’t ride it.”
– Member, after putting top-end alloy wheels on his road bike.
“The crux is being hungry all the time.”
– Member trying to slim down for a redpoint attempt.
“I think I finally found a sport I might be good at.”
– 4th grader climbing at Sacramento Pipeworks.
“Seats are for sissies.”
-- Touchstone Bike Club member, asked how he managed to ride the last 30 miles of the high-altitude, 123-mile Sierra Century standing up after his seat post broke.
– Member, after putting top-end alloy wheels on his road bike.
“The crux is being hungry all the time.”
– Member trying to slim down for a redpoint attempt.
“I think I finally found a sport I might be good at.”
– 4th grader climbing at Sacramento Pipeworks.
“Seats are for sissies.”
-- Touchstone Bike Club member, asked how he managed to ride the last 30 miles of the high-altitude, 123-mile Sierra Century standing up after his seat post broke.
Labels: climbing, fitness, members, Touchstone Bike Club
¶ Tuesday, April 29, 2008 0 Comments
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Touchstone Supports Aids/Lifecycle Riders
Touchstone is proud to support our members who are participating in the AIDS/Lifecycle ride from San Francisco to L.A. on June 1-7, 2008. The AIDS/Lifecycle ride is a 7-day ride that travels 545 miles through beautiful California from San Francisco to Los Angeles. The ride is about raising money and awareness for HIV/AIDS.
To learn more about the ride, visit: www.aidslifecycle.org
If you are a Touchstone member participating in this ride, Touchstone will make a $500 donation to your fundraising goal. (This offer is limited to the first 10 members who contact us. After that, we will make $100 donations.) We will also provide a Touchstone Bike Jersey for you to wear during the ride.
If you would like to be sponsored, please e-mail us at: aidsride@touchstoneclimbing.com
Touchstone is proud to support our members who are participating in the AIDS/Lifecycle ride from San Francisco to L.A. on June 1-7, 2008. The AIDS/Lifecycle ride is a 7-day ride that travels 545 miles through beautiful California from San Francisco to Los Angeles. The ride is about raising money and awareness for HIV/AIDS.
To learn more about the ride, visit: www.aidslifecycle.org
If you are a Touchstone member participating in this ride, Touchstone will make a $500 donation to your fundraising goal. (This offer is limited to the first 10 members who contact us. After that, we will make $100 donations.) We will also provide a Touchstone Bike Jersey for you to wear during the ride.
If you would like to be sponsored, please e-mail us at: aidsride@touchstoneclimbing.com
Labels: community, cycling, members
¶ Tuesday, April 15, 2008 0 Comments
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Touchstone Represented At LA Marathon
Despite a field of nearly 50 hand cycles and push-rim wheelchairs, Sacramento Pipeworks member Kent Gillis recently took an impressive 11th place finish in the hand bike division of the prestigious Los Angeles Marathon. The rewards, as well as the challenges, were many: because the field was especially large it made for a lot of flying elbows at the start, not to mention that the first mile-and-a-half were uphill, and he lost his only water bottle around mile 5. Despite the swerve and wobble it caused, one reward was a top speed personal record of 32mph on a two mile downhill stretch. Another reward were the many L.A. highlights that the course hit; Hollywood Blvd, swankalicious residential neighborhoods, Koreatown, the Coliseum and Staples Center among others. The audience was fantastic as well, with over a million spectators present.
Kent was surprised that “Even in some run-down areas, they were out and cheering for every competitor”. Finishing downtown among the sky-scrapers was “kinda cool” Kent said, with spectators on both sides creating a tunnel of noise. “Unfortunately I wasn't in any condition to appreciate it. I barely remember crossing the finish line”. Kent completed the grueling 26.2 miles in a blazing 2:01:18. Congratulations to this fierce competitor!
Click here to view a story and interview with Kent that recently aired on Good Day Sacramento: http://cbs13.com/video/?id=30961@kovr.dayport.com
Despite a field of nearly 50 hand cycles and push-rim wheelchairs, Sacramento Pipeworks member Kent Gillis recently took an impressive 11th place finish in the hand bike division of the prestigious Los Angeles Marathon. The rewards, as well as the challenges, were many: because the field was especially large it made for a lot of flying elbows at the start, not to mention that the first mile-and-a-half were uphill, and he lost his only water bottle around mile 5. Despite the swerve and wobble it caused, one reward was a top speed personal record of 32mph on a two mile downhill stretch. Another reward were the many L.A. highlights that the course hit; Hollywood Blvd, swankalicious residential neighborhoods, Koreatown, the Coliseum and Staples Center among others. The audience was fantastic as well, with over a million spectators present.
Kent was surprised that “Even in some run-down areas, they were out and cheering for every competitor”. Finishing downtown among the sky-scrapers was “kinda cool” Kent said, with spectators on both sides creating a tunnel of noise. “Unfortunately I wasn't in any condition to appreciate it. I barely remember crossing the finish line”. Kent completed the grueling 26.2 miles in a blazing 2:01:18. Congratulations to this fierce competitor!
Click here to view a story and interview with Kent that recently aired on Good Day Sacramento: http://cbs13.com/video/?id=30961@kovr.dayport.com
Labels: fitness, members, Sacramento Pipeworks
¶ Thursday, March 06, 2008 0 Comments
Friday, February 8, 2008
Pipeworks Logo Photos Wanted
If you have a photo of yourself doing something fun in a Sacramento Pipeworks logo shirt or hat, then we want that picture! Leave your picture (no larger than 5x7 with your name printed on the back) at the Pipeworks front desk and we will post it. The photo board will feature snapshots of members wearing Pipeworks or Touchstone logo gear on top of Mt Whitney, Shasta, Half Dome, on the crux of your hardest outdoor climb, snowshoeing in Tahoe, at the end of a 10K run or 100 mile bike ride – anywhere your adventurous life takes you!
If you have a photo of yourself doing something fun in a Sacramento Pipeworks logo shirt or hat, then we want that picture! Leave your picture (no larger than 5x7 with your name printed on the back) at the Pipeworks front desk and we will post it. The photo board will feature snapshots of members wearing Pipeworks or Touchstone logo gear on top of Mt Whitney, Shasta, Half Dome, on the crux of your hardest outdoor climb, snowshoeing in Tahoe, at the end of a 10K run or 100 mile bike ride – anywhere your adventurous life takes you!
Labels: members, Sacramento Pipeworks, Tahoe
¶ Friday, February 08, 2008 0 Comments
