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 Bicycle Doctor: Docstock, Tour de France, World Tour, More
July 2, 2009
Bicycle Doctors newsletter highlights their Docstock weekly sales event, the Tour de France, riders on a world tour and more.
Midwest Mountaineering July Clinics
July 2, 2009
Midwest Mountaineering has a full schedule of July clinics including topics on kayaking, climbing, hiking, backpacking and more.
Weekend Events
July 1, 2009
Big Fourth of July weekend on tap...
Jul 4 Tofte Trek 10K - Trail run out of Tofte through the scenic Superior National Forest.
Jul 4 Muggy Buggy 5K - Minocqua Winter Park host a fun 5K trail run.
Jul 4 Tutto Bene 10K - Part of Bemidji's Water Carnival, starts and finishes on the streets of downtown Bemidji.
Jul 4 Northfield Criterium - High speed cycling action on the streets of downtown Northfield.
Jul 4 MinneMan Triathlon - Short distance triathlon based out of Lake George in Oak Grove.
Jul 4-5 Whitewater Race Days - Two days of biking race, road race and time trial, hosted by UW-Whitewater.
Jul 5 Chippewa Valley Firecracker - Fast mix of singletrack and ski trails, a popular WORS tradition for the Fourth.
Interview: Ben Popp
July 1, 2009
Ben Popp completed his 3000 mile journey in the Race Across America on Sunday. He was back in Minnesota the next day and soon fielding questions in our post-race interview.
CXC Awarded 2009 Olympic Opportunity Fund Grant
July 1, 2009
Central Cross Country Ski Association (CXC) announced today that it has been named as a grant recipient from the 2009 Olympic Opportunity Fund. The grant will help fund a new CXC Adaptive Program which will provide opportunities for cross country skiing for individuals with disabilities throughout the Central Region.
Midwest MTB Racing Recap
June 30, 2009
Jay Richards recaps the big weekend at Mt Kato with the Bluff Riders Charge and looks forward to the WORS Firecracker race this weekend.
Fourth of July Sales
June 30, 2009
Gear West Blizzard - Big sale on wax, ski suits and clothing. Stock up and save!
Midwest Mountaineering 4th of July Sale - Five days of sale pricing, plus a free stainless steel waterbottle.
The Kid's Derby
June 29, 2009
This Thursday, July 2nd, is the annual kids event at the Hoigaards Canoe Derby. Kids are paired up with adults for an exciting evening of racing and post-race Paddler's Potluck.
Birkie T-Shirt Design Contest
June 29, 2009
The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) is announcing a contest to design the official t-shirt for the 2010 American Birkebeiner ski race. The winning designer will receive a host of prizes, including VIP parking, race entry, new skis and more.
Related:
Birkie T-Shirt Contest Rules
Bluff Riders Charge Coverage
June 28, 2009
Jay Reports reports: Ideal summer racing conditions greeted riders at Mt Kato for race #4 in the MNSCS. Visiting relatives in the area, Pro rider and Utah native Jason Saeger ended Brendan Moore's winning streak by taking the lead on the first climb and continued adding to it to the finish. Hometown hero Jenna Zander continued her dominance in the Midwest, once again working her way up in the mens expert field to take another convincing win. Close to 400 riders competed as the series continues record growth. Photosets coming in later from Jay.
Related:
Photoset from Jay Richards:  Sport - 168 photos, Comp/Expert - 174 photos
Results: Bluff Riders Charge
Danhaus, Popp Complete their RAAM Rides
June 28, 2009
Wausau's Paul Danhaus and St. Paul's Ben Popp completed the Race Across America on Sunday. Both were rookie solo riders and finished the 3000 mile journey in 11 days.
Related:
RAAM Blog: Paul Danhaus Post Race Plans
Tri-Loppet Coverage
June 27, 2009
Showers overnight night (and even a few sprinkles during) made for a damp and sloppy City of Lakes Tri-Loppet race on Saturday. Kim Rudd and Zach Handler posted the top times, racing in the womens double and mens solo respectively. Danielle Pellicano was top female solo, Karl Schultz the top doubles male.
Related:
Photoset: Paddle - 132 photos, Trail Run - 53 photos, Mountain Bike - 183 photos
Results: Tri-Loppet
Birkie: Fitness in 5
June 25, 2009
The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation and WOJB radio are working together to present Fitness in 5, a weekly program offering fitness tips. Listeners can tune into the weekly program hosted by Birkie Fitness Coordinator, Jay Tapper and long time Birkie Skier and Founder Jacque Lindskoog.
Midwest MTB Racing Recap
June 23, 2009
Jay Richards headed east last weekend to catch the action in the WORS Cup Stage race, providing a full recap, along with reports from Chain Drive and Woolly races, along with the usual look ahead.
Grandmas Marathon Recap
June 22, 2009
Rich Hoeg offers a slideshow from the blazing Grandmas Marathon last weekend in Duluth.
Related:
Pioneer Press: Grandma's Marathon: Minnesota native Chris Raabe joins Mary Akor in winner's circle
Duluth News Tribune: Officials considered calling off race because of weather
CXC, Mora Clinics
June 22, 2009
Mora Ski Clinics - Mora Vasaloppet is offering a series of ski clinics with top notch skiers. First event is July 12th.
CXC Technique Camp - CXC will be offering ski camps in early August for middle and high school skiers.
Atomic: A Dream Realized
June 22, 2009
Rick Halling praises the new USSA Center of Excellence in Park City, Utah. The new building is dedicated for skiers with state-of-the-art facilities.
 Biathlete Willie Neal Killed While Rollerskiing
June 22, 2009
Jackson, Wyoming, native Willie Neal was struck by a car and killed while rollerskiing in northern Maine on Sunday.
Related:
Sports Illustrated: Faces in the Crowd July 2008
Idaho Mtn Express: Nordic kids have heavy hearts with Neal’s death
Bicycle Maintenance Clinics
June 20, 2009
Continential Bike and Ski is offering a series of bike maintenance clinics this summer, starting with "My New Bike" on June 24th.
Summer Sessions
June 20, 2009
A number of additions to the summer calendar...
Jun 23 Womens Rollerski Clinic - Maria Stuber and Bryan Cook host a ladies only rollerski clinic at Lapham Peak.
Jun 25 Asphalt to Snow - Maria Stuber and Bryan Cook host a second rollerski clinic at Lapham Peak.
Jul 8-11 MTU Endurance Camp - Mountain biking and cross-country running camp at Michigan Tech.
Tri-Loppet Training: Hoigaards Canoe Derby
June 17, 2009
Two final chances to get in some quality paddling time for the Tri-Loppet with the Hoigaards Canoe Derby races June 18th and 25th.
RAAM Rider Paul Danhaus
June 17, 2009
There is another Midwest rider doing the solo RAAM: Paul Danhaus of Wausau, Wisconsin, is racing in the 60+ solo division, riding one day ahead of the young solo men. The Wausau Wheelers provided him with a GPS tracker so you can follow his progress online.
Interview: Ben Popp
June 16, 2009
Ben Popp is hitting the road today, Wednesday, as he begins his 3000 mile bike race across the United States. We caught up with Ben on Monday evening to get some details on his pre-race preparations.
Related:
Local Media Coverage on Ben Popp's RAAM
Midwest MTB Racing Recap
June 16, 2009
Jay Richards recaps the Dirt Spanker race in Duluth and looks forward to the big WORS Subaru Cup this weekend.
US Ski Team: Randall Empowers Through Sport
June 15, 2009
Though World Championship silver medalist Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) is best known for carving out the history of her sport for U.S. Women, Randall has an equally large passion in building up the future of the sport through the organization Fast and Female.
Muggy Buggy Fun Run
June 15, 2009
Can you outrun the deer-flies? The 2nd Annual Muggy Buggy Fun Run: 5K Run/Walk, a Minocqua Winter Park summertime initiative, is a soft surface run/walk through the rolling landscape and boreal forest around Squirrel Hill. The event will be held July 4th.
Finn Sisu Summer Lecture Series
June 14, 2009
Finn Sisu has filling up their June lecture calendar. Jerritt Johnston will speak on orienteering this Monday, June 15th and Marc Beitz will present his opinions in a topic called 'Sustainable Skiing' on June 22nd.
Red Bridge Run Results
June 14, 2009
Joe Manns reports: Third Annual Red Bridge Run Marathon Canoe Race was held in Park Rapids on June 14, 2009. The race is hosted by the Red Bridge Inn, who provides a wonderful post-race meal and massage for all racers. The race is a favorite for those racing the Chippewa Triathlon the day before, just a short drive from Cass Lake.
NVGP: Stillwater Criterium Coverage
June 14, 2009
The Nature Valley Grand Prix wrapped up an exciting five days of pro racing with the popular Stillwater Criterium. Huge crowds once again turned out, especially on the incredibly steep Chilkoot Hill. Kristin Armstrong showed exceptional strength in dropped her breakaway trio on the final lap to take the womens victory and overall title. The mens race provided some real fireworks as Floyd Landis helped open a lead group that threatened the overall lead of Tom Zirbel.
Related:
Photoset: Womens race - 119 photos, Mens race - 126 photos
Results: Womens, Mens
NVGP: Mankato Road Race
Chippewa Triathlon Coverage
June 13, 2009
A bit of rough weather for the Chippewa Triathlon on Saturday as showers rolled through off and on. The canoe-mountain bike-trail run triathlon is a favorite among the Nordic skiing community. Dave Nelson won the solo division, Bill Dossett and Kathryn Ladig won the doubles division titles, Jan Guenther collected the doubles mixed title.
Related:
Photoset from Bill Grundy: 53 photos
Results: Chippewa Triathlon
NVGP: Uptown Criterium
June 13, 2009
Big crowds turn out Friday evening to line the course of the new Uptown Criterium in Minneapolis. The circuit course carved through the heart of Uptown, including a run up Hennepin Ave past Calhoun Square. Once again, the races came down to pack sprint finishes. Sebastian Haedo and Brooke Miller collected the victories. The NVGP series wraps up this weekend with races in Mankato and Stillwater.
More Summer Programs
June 12, 2009
Two more summer programs posted...
Superiorland Summer Training Program - Summer training program for high school/juniors, meeting in Marquette.
Endurance Camp - Northland College/St. Cloud State host a week long endurance training camp for high school athletes.
MSHS Announces High School Nordic Ski Team
June 12, 2009
Marquette Senior High School will add a self-funded Nordic Ski program beginning with the 2009-2010 winter sports season. An informational meeting and reception for the new team will be held at Marquette Senior High School on Monday June 15th.
NVGP: Cannon Falls Road Race
June 12, 2009
Thursday's stage 3 in Cannon Falls featured rolling SE roads and one crash that shook up some of the standings in the womens race. Field sprints marked the finish of both the mens and womens races with Alejandro Alberto Borrajo and Erica Allar taking the victories.
NVGP: St. Paul Criterium
June 11, 2009
Nature Valley Grand Prix finished the opening day double-header with criterium racing on the streets of downtown St. Paul Wednesday evening. No major shake ups in the overall standings as both the mens and womens races featured big pack sprint finishes. Sebastian Haedo and Kirsty Broun took the victories.
NVGP: Time Trial Coverage
June 10, 2009
The Nature Valley Grand Prix started on Wednesday morning with a time trial along Lilydale Rd just across the river from downtown St. Paul. Off-and-on drizzle put a dreary look on the course but had little impact on the riders performance. Time trial star Kristin Armstrong dominated the womens field, averaging 26 mph. Tom Zirbel posted the top mens time. The series continues with an evening criterium in St. Paul tonight then hits the roads near Cannon Falls for stage 3 on Thursday.
Related:
Photoset: Womens TT - 129 photos, Mens TT - 159 photos
Results: Womens TT, Mens TT
NVGP Time Trial Course Details, Start List
Cycling News Stage 1 Recap
Midwest MTB Racing Recap
June 9, 2009
WORS Big Ring Classic recap, Jolly Rogers downhill race summary, and a look at some alternate singletrack opportunities highlight Jay Richards' weekly MTB report.
Get Your Nordic On! Rochester Clinic Recap
June 8, 2009
Garrott Kuzzy recaps his first rollerski clinic of the 2009 season, held in the Rochester area.
Grand Old Day Coverage
June 7, 2009
Despite cool and drizzling weather, there was another big turnout for the Grand Old Day inline and running races on Grand Avenue in St. Paul Sunday morning. Kassaye Gemeda and Amy Lyons sailed to clear victories in the 8K run; skiers Johanna Winters and Laura Dewitt finished 3rd and 5th respectively. The inline race came down to photo finishes between David Savmiento and Mike Anderson for the men and Susan Welch and Sarah Oftedahl for the women.
Related:
Photoset: 8K Inline Race - 66 photos, 8K Running Race - 92 photos
Results: 8K inline, run
Jun 13 Baxter Inline Marathon
Birkie Trail Run, Relay and Trek
June 6, 2009
Get your team together and join the American Birkebeiner for the 26.2 mile Marathon Relay, one of the great events of the 2009 Birkie Trail Run, Relay & Trek being held Saturday, September 26, 2009.
Central Regional Elite Group Camp
June 6, 2009
Central Cross Country Ski Association is pleased to announce the 2009 Central Regional Elite Group Camp scheduled for July 5-10, 2009 at the Cresthill Resort.
Friday Night Frenzy Coverage
June 5, 2009
The Rice Creek Boat Club kicked off their three day race weekend with sprints on Long Lake Friday evening. Strong NW winds made for some tricky early conditions but the winds slowed down as the evening progressed. Saturday paddlers will return for the Long Lake Lap and then head over to the Mississippi River for the final event on Sunday, the Jensen Handicap.
Related:
Rice Creek Boat Club Race Weekend
Photoset: Friday Night Frenzy - 57 photos
NMU XC Racing Club Team Announcement
June 4, 2009
Sten Fjeldheim announces the formation of the XC Racing Club Team at NMU to help athletes continue pursuing the skiing goals.
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