Winding through Hand Cut Hollow outside Bentonville, AR (Credit: Jay Richards)

Team Birkie: Summer Training Programs Now Available

April 11, 2024
Join Team Birkie this summer and train with some of the Midwest's best through the team's upcoming summer training program. Running from June 1st to August 20th, the program is tailored toward collegiate level athletes who are looking to train in a competitive environment and reach new peaks. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up by May 1st to secure a spot.

Midwest MTB Report

April 10, 2024
For the second Midwest MTB Report of the season Jay Richards traveled south to Fayetteville, AR for the second race of the US XC Open series. This week's report opens with his firsthand recap from one of the races, along with a detour to check out some trails, old and new, in the surrounding Bentonville area. Closing it out is a look ahead to some midweek racing series that should be starting soon, and handful of other related items.

Untapped: New Varieties Announced

April 10, 2024
Just in time for warmer days ahead, UnTapped all natural athletic fuel company has released two new varieties of their Mapleaid drink mix: Lime and Maple.

Birkie Membership Drive and Early Registration Underway

April 8, 2024
Support the American Birkebeiner and start your 2025 Birkie training by taking out a American Birkebeiner membership! As an added bonus, your membership gives you early access to race registration and a custom bib as well.

Team Birkie: Community Pride Fuels Our Success

April 5, 2024
Since it's first iteration some thirty years ago, Team Birkie has been an organization driven and supported by the community. In welcoming their newest community supporters, Women and Men Who Cross Country Ski…and Drink Coffee (WAMXC), Team Birkie invites other community groups and clubs to engage with the team and help take it to new heights.

Job Opening: Competitive Program Director

April 5, 2024
NENSA, the regional governing body for cross country skiing in New England, is seeking a dynamic Competitive Program Director to oversee their year round competitive programming. Working closely with community stakeholders, the Competitive Program Director will help further NENSA’s athlete and coach development pipeline and philosophy by creating resources and implementing development projects, while also overseeing NENSA’s race data including the seeding, scoring, and ranking of all competitive events and series. Candidates with energy, vision, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask are encouraged to apply.

Midwest MTB Report

April 3, 2024
Despite a last minute snowstorm socking in the Midwest, it's safe to say spring has now spring as we officially enter the third week of the season. Warmer weather ahead means it won't be long before it's time to turn in the trainer and hit the trails, so to get us ready we're catching up with Jay Richards who has the latest roundup of mountain bike related news and events in his first Midwest MTB Report of the year.

Endurance Adventures Offering MTB Clinics

April 2, 2024
Desire to gain confidence on the single-track trails? Join coach Kim Rudd for a four-week mountain bike series learning the Fundamental skills to keep you safe on the trails. And check out the women's weekend on the Cuyuna trails.