Weekly Events
Tues, Jan 7 - Feb 25, FREE XC ski lessons, 7 pm, weather permitting, Lapham Peak, Delafield, WI. Tues, Jan 7 - Feb 11, XC ski races, 5 & 10 K, skate & classic, Elver Park, Madison, WI. First race, Thurs, Jan 2, then Wed, Jan 8 - Feb 12, XC ski races, 6 - 8 pm, weather permitting, Lapham Peak, Delafield, WI.
Special Events Sat, Dec 28, XC tour, 20. 42. 84 K, Birkie Trail, free, Hayward, WI.
CITIZEN'S CROSS COUNTRY SKI RACE
Sat, Jan 4, Kid's 1-mile, Adults 7.3 & 12.8 K, Nashotah Park, Nashotah, WI .
THE FRONT BAND
Sat, Jan 4, music, 9 pm - 12:30 am, free, Delafield Brewhaus, Delafield, WI.
SISU SKI FESTSat, Jan 11, XC ski race, tour & festival, 42 & 21 K classic & skate races, 10 K tour, Ironwood, MI. LAPHAM LOPPETSat, Jan 11, XC ski race, 11 K classic & skate, adults & juniors, Lapham Peak, Delafield, WI. BIRKIE TRAIL TOURSat, Jan 18, XC ski tour, 45 & 25 K, Cable, WI. SEELEY HILLS CLASSICSat, Jan 25, classic only XC race, 42 & 22 K, Seeley, WI. NOQUEMANON SKI MARATHONSat, Jan 25, XC ski race & tour, 50, 24 & 12 K skate & classic, Marquette, MI. SKI THE PEAKSat, Feb 1, XC ski race, 22, 33 & 44 K, skate & classic, Lapham Peak, Delafield, WI. CITY OF LAKES LOPPETSat-Sun, Feb 1-2, XC ski race & festival, classic Sat, skate Sun, 42 & 21 K, Minneaplolis, MN. VASALOPPET U.S.A.Sun, Feb 9, XC ski race, 58, 35 & 12 K freestyle, 42 K classic, Moar, MN. AMERICAN BIRKEBEINERThurs-Sat, Feb 20-22, XC race & festival, 54, 22 & 12 K classic, 50, 22 & 12 K skate, Hayward/Cable, WI. GREAT BEAR CHASE SKI MARATHONSat, Mar 8, XC ski race, 50, 25 & 12 K classic & skate, Calumet, MI. |
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Free Skis & Ski Lessons January 7
The Doc has been giving free ski lessons at Lapham Peak for a long time. Maybe since the glacier left. The first lesson last Tuesday was a big success. This year he's decided to kick it up a notch by offering free use of a high performance classic ski package for the lessons on Tuesday, January 7 and discounted rental the following weeks.
"It's so hard to teach people classical skiing without good equipment," the Doc said. "I mean I try to teach double poling and they are going nowhere. So I decided to offer high performance skis in our rental program this year. For the first lesson in January people can use a set for free. After that they can rent for $20 instead of the usual $30."
Free lessons will run at 7 pm Tuesdays January 7 though February 25 weather permitting. Performance skate ski equipment will be available too. Be sure to pick up your skis no later than 5 pm on the day of the lesson. This is a great opportunity to learn or improve in this best of all winter sports.
Shopping at the Doc's
Get More - Hassle Less It's a fact: Holiday fun happens when you're having fun on the holidays. And there's no place more fun to shop than at the Doc's. You'll meet friends, get help from our friendly staff, even have a coffee or a beer. And you'll find deals on great gift ideas like these:  Vasa wax bench for $219.99Pity the poor home ski waxer trying to balance skis on a pair of saw horses or chairs while ironing or scraping. The Vasa bench is the Doc's fave. It holds the ski securely and folds for travel or storage. Bliz eye wear starting at $44.99  The hottest skiing glasses this year come from Bliz. We've got lots of models including the innovative Proflip OTG for $129.99 which fits over conventional seeing glasses and flips up to prevent fogging.  Indoor riding on CycleOpsA great gift for the cyclist who wants to keep in shape indoors this winter. We have CycleOps stationary trainers starting at $189.99. Check out the SuperMagneto Pro for $419.99. It's amazing. Outdoor riding on Origin 8  The super fatties are revolutionating winter cycling. Born when monster knobby tires were made possible by disk brakes, these bikes are fun on snow or summer beaches. Now the Origin 8 Crawler, in stock at $1,449.99, has improved the feel and reliability of the experience with a NuVinci N360 CVP gearbox. It's all internal and protected. Just twist the grip shifter and enjoy an infinitely variable gear range.  Bicycle Doctor Gift CardsIf these gift ideas aren't enough, or if you would like to kick in some dough towards them or something else your lucky gift recipient would like, consider a Bicycle Doctor Gift Card. Available in any denomination. Christmas & New Years Shop Hours
We will close at 2 pm on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24 and be closed Christmas Day. The same for New Years Eve, Tuesday, December 31 and New Years Day. Happy Holidays to you all.
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CXC Fund Raising Goal
& Training Camp
Many of you know of CXC's (Central Cross Country) excellent work helping citizen skiers achieve their XC skiing goals. CLICK HERE to learn about their inspiring work to bring this wonderful sport to everyone. They are over half way to reaching their challenge grant goal, but they need your help to hit it by the end of the year. CXC will be hosting a three-day Masters Technique Camp in Seeley on the Birkebeiner ski trail from Friday, December 27 through Sunday the 29th. CLICK HERE for details. Nashotah Park Citizen's Ski Race
The traditional first race of the year, the Doc sponsored Waukesha County Citizen's Cross Country Ski Race, is set for Saturday, January 4 on the beautifully groomed XC trails in Nashotah Park. Last year nearly a hundred skiers enjoyed this racing season kick off. CLICK HERE for race and entry details. |
Raves for Lapham Peak Skiing  If you haven't been skiing at Lapham Peak yet, you've been missing primo mid-wiinter conditions for skating and classical on the man-made snow loop. The new LED lights are both brighter and more energy efficient. The rest of the lit loop on natural snow is skiable as well though a bit thin and with skied in tracks. While it won't take much more snow to get the whole system open, the man-made loop is what gives us a jump on the ski season without having to drive hundreds of miles and makes the weekly ski lessons, races and Peak Nordic youth ski programs reliable. Donations have made this possible. Thanks to all who have. If you have not or can give more. CLICK HERE to support snowmaking and future loop expansion. Lapham Peak Christmas Ornaments For Sale  You can also support snowmaking at Lapham Peak and make your Christmas tree bright by buying a beautiful John Hallet design, laser cut Christmas tree ornament at Bicycle Doctor for $20. Proceeds go to snowmaking projects. |
Fashion Show, Wine Cheese & Skis Fun Winter got off to a stylish start last week at the annual Wine, Cheese &  Skis night. As always the fashion show was a big highlight. We want to thank all the willing and lovely models who helped show off the latest styles. We have the best selection of styles and sizes for both women and men right in time for Christmas. Check it out and be sylin' this winter. The Front Band at Delafield Brewhaus
Ring in the new year a few days late on Saturday, January 4 with the Doc and The Front Band at the Delafield Brewhaus from 9 to 12:30. Expect fun & seasonal brews. No cover charge. |
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