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Maplelag Resort, January 15, 2010 (Photo: Jay Richards) |
Vakava group rollerski near Afton, August 29, 2010 |
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Joes Presents The Brochman Program
August 22, 2010
Joe’s Ski Shop is excited to announce that we will be teaming with Olympian Kevin Brochman to offer adult training groups and race teams beginning this fall and winter. There will be an informational open house on Wed, Sept 1st at Joes.
Fall Programs Coming Up
August 22, 2010
A number of fall programs are starting up soon. A couple of highlights include:
MSC Fall/Winter Programs - Kevin Brochman leads east side and west side metro programs as well as a new womens only program.
Sisu Mpls Training - Sisu Nordic is offering session II of their Minneapolis side adult training program starting in September.
Sisu Womens Ski Group - A special ski group designed for women who want to get out and ski together.
Skinnyski Photos
February 5, 2009
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 Finn Sisu Grand Opening Celebration
September 2, 2010
Finn Sisu celebrates their official Grand Opening of their new store with a week of special presentations from top factory reps, great deals and a huge selection of current model equipment. Action starts Thursday, September 9th!
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Weekend Events
September 1, 2010
Labor Day weekend already!
Sep 4-5 Laddies Loppet - Two days, three stages, mountain bike racing on the premium trails at Maplelag Resort.
Sep 4 Flambeau Forty - 35 mile road race starting and finishing in Park Falls, WI.
Sep 4-5 Copper Island Fat Tire Festival - 14 and 28 mile MTB races on Sunday, plus a downhill race on Saturday.
Sep 5 St. Croix Valley Tri - Scenic triathlon along the St. Croix and Willow Rivers, based out of Hudson, WI.
Sep 6 Victory 10K - A Labor Day tradition, 5K and 10K running races on Victory Memorial Drive in Minneapolis.
Midwest Mountaineering Labor Sale and September Events
September 1, 2010
Midwest Mountaineering is hosting their annual Labor Day Sale and Clearance, going on now. Deals on paddlesports, footwear, clothing, and camping gear. Plus check out their September events/clinics line up.
 Birkie T-Shirt Contest Winner Announced
September 1, 2010
The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation has announced the winning t-shirt design for the 2011 race. The design by Nitin Iyer features a wave of skiers with the trail profile and Birkie warriors overlooking.
Midwest MTB Racing Recap
August 31, 2010
Another packed issue of the weekly Midwest mountain biking report as Jay Richards has collected first-hand race stories from the Pre-Fat, Unnamed Epic, Salsa 2-4, and Blacks Grove race, all while preparing the Maplelag trails for their own big race series this weekend.
Amery Coaching Opening
August 31, 2010
Amery High School is seeking a girls Nordic ski coach for the upcoming season.
Bike Dr Newsletter: Bike Deals, Steel Riding, Local Events
August 31, 2010
The Bicycle Doctor's latest newsletter highlights more news on the Lake Country Trail, steel frame ride, store specials, and even some skiing down under!
The Dose Coverage
August 30, 2010
Carl Shaffer reports: Stiff breezes and a new course including a quick run into and out of a lagoon greeted the 33 solo paddlers at the 2nd Dose of Medicine Lake in Plymouth on Saturday. The Dose is a criterion based solo canoe and kayak race going two or three times around a 2.25 mile course. For the paddler, it offers some exciting challenges, and the opportunity to see your competition throughout most of the race.
Related:
Photoset from Mel Baughman :  6 photos
Results: The Dose
DXC Fall Training Program
August 30, 2010
Duluth XC will start up their adult Fall Training Program on Monday, September 13th. The program runs for ten weeks, training at famed venues such as Chester Bowl and the Lakewalk.
Atomic: Toferer to Visit Twin Cities, Duluth and Ely
August 30, 2010
Atomic is sending in their International Race Director, Roman Toferer, for presentation and ski fittings at the Twin Cities big sales weekend, as well as stops in Duluth and Ely.
Burrito Union Triathlon
August 29, 2010
The Burrito Union 5 and 10 Hour Triathlon is coming up on September 11th. The person or team that does the most triathlons in the quickest time during 5 or 10 hours wins. Price hike coming on Sept 5th.
Breck Epic Update 3
August 28, 2010
Piotr Bednarski, via Jay Richards, reports on the sixth and final stage of the Breck Epic. The last stage offered more favorable conditions for the Midwesterns and they put in a fantastic finish to an epic event.
Maple Grove Triathlon Coverage
August 28, 2010
Over 500 participants competed in the inaugural Maple Grove Triathlon on Sunday. The sprint division saw some incredible close finishes with Robert Brown and Claire Bootsma taking victories. Olympic course titles went to Devon Palmer and Cathy Yndestad.
Related:
Photoset from Mark Lahtinen: 184 photos
Results: Maple Grove Triathlon
Born to Run Run and Talk
August 27, 2010
Christopher McDougall, author of the bestselling book 'Born to Run' will be in Wayzata, Minnesota, Wednesday, September 15th. There will be a run with the author, leaving from the Wayzata Bookcase and winding its way to Gear West for a post-run talk. The book features local athletes such as XC skier turned ultra-runner Scott Jurik and XC skier Dusty Olson.
Breck Epic Update 2
August 26, 2010
John Munger reports from Breckenridge with recaps from stages 4 and 5 as he and partner Piotr Bednarski put some serious pressure on their competitors (and their own bikes).
Open CXC Masters Team Workout Sunday
August 26, 2010
CXC is hosting a free CXC Masters Team workout this Sunday, August 29th, at the Bramar Golf Course in Edina, starting at 9 am. 2009 Birkie Champ Matt Liebsch and Olympian Caitlin Compton will be in attendance. The workout will feature primarily skate rollerskiing and a few dryland/strength drills.
Go!Training Fall Offerings
August 26, 2010
We've updated the fall calendar with two offers from the Go!Training group, under the direction of Piotr Bednarski.
High School Fall Program - Multiple days available, select the ones that work for you and get ready for Nordic season.
Adult Fall Program - Three sessions, from beginner to hard core, with rollerskiing and core strength options.
Nordic Combined: Juniors Train in Europe
August 26, 2010
USSA has put out a report on the recent training trip to Europe for some top U.S. Nordic Combined Juniors.
Birkie 2010 Video
August 26, 2010
The 2010 Birkie highlight video is now available. Watch online or order your own DVD copy.
Breck Epic Update
August 25, 2010
Jay Richards solicited an update from the Breck Epic quad of Piotr Bednarski, John Munger, Bill Dossett and Craig Rudd. Bednarski filed a full report on the first three days of riding in this six day stage race that covers 37,000 feet of climbing from the town of Breckenridge, Colorado.
Midwest MTB Racing Recap
August 24, 2010
A full report from Great Hawk Chase plus an extensive list of upcoming events highlight the weekly Midwest MTB Racing Recap from Jay Richards.
Mt Itasca Biathlon Epic Rollerski
August 24, 2010
Vladimir Cervenka reports the Mt. Itasca Biathlon team rollerskied the Mesabi trail from Grand Rapids to McKinley on Tuesday, covering 75 miles in under eight hours.
Related:
Photoset: 18 photos
More Fall Programs
August 24, 2010
Some more updates to fall training programs...
Gear West Winter Training Program - An Improve-Your-Skate-Skiing or Get-Ready-for-the-Birkie
technique group for all skiing abilities. All abilities encouraged!
Sisu Fall/Winter Program - Starting in October, Wednesday evening training group at Como.
Jim Farrell Passes Away
August 24, 2010
Jim Farrell, a popular metro Master skier, was killed in a car accident Thursday, August 19th. There will be a memorial "service" at Theodore Wirth this Saturday, August 28th from 1-4 pm.
Bike Dr Newsletter: Sale,Trail Paving, and other Events
August 22, 2010
The Bicycle Doctor's latest newsletter features a special Cinderella sale, update on Lake Country Trail, and a number of events for the last weekend in August.
Great Hawk Chase Coverage
August 22, 2010
Jay Richards reports: Pretty much a perfect day of racing at Lester-Amity Park for the Great Hawk Chase, the new stop on the MNMBS series, with temps in the 70's and a fresh breeze off lake Superior. Muddy conditions did force organizers to make some changes to the courses which did run long for the early races. In the Elite races, local star Sara Kylander-Johnson powered to a dominating win over fellow Duluthonian Dianna McFadden. The mens race was a tight affair at the front with visiting Erik Tonkin from Portland Oregon riding with Brendan Moore and Sam Oftedahl, pulling away from the rest of the field. Moore flatted on the last lap as Tonkin held off Oftedahl by two seconds to take the win.
Related:
Photoset from Jay Richards: Kids Comp/Citizen - 123 photos, Sport - 53 photos, Comp/Expert - 135 photos
Results: Great Hawk Chase
Sisu Mountain Run Coverage
August 21, 2010
The Sisu Skiers Summer Program wrapped up Saturday morning with a challenging trail run event. CXC's Brian Gregg set the new course record steaming up the final Afton climb to finish 40 seconds ahead of last year's champ, John Swain. Fellow CXCer Jenny Bender topped the womens field. Top junior times went to Nathan Rue and Mattie Watts.
Related:
Photoset: 90 photos
Results: Mountain Run - 6K
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