2013 Collegiate Tally Board
May 22, 2013
Find out where the Midwest high school seniors are planning to ski next season with our annual collegiate tally board. Send us your plans, we'll update it regularly.

Midwest MTB Racing Report
May 21, 2013
Jay Richards' MTB report this week features the openers for WORS and MNMBS, the Cable Off-Road Classic, and MN high school Race4Free events, clinics, and other upcoming events.

Scandia Time Trial Coverage
May 19, 2013
Morning showers cleared just in time for the cyclists in Sunday's Scandia time trial events, providing relatively clean and slightly damp roads. Riders had the option of doing one or two laps of the scenic countryside course (20K or 40K).
Related:
Photoset: 20K/40K - 60 photos
Photoset: Top Picks (high res)
Results: Scandia Time Trial

Midwest MTB Racing Report
May 14, 2013
MTB Racing season is underway as Jay Richards files updates on last weekend's Elk River and Rhinelander races, highlights on World Cup and Enduro riding, and a look ahead to the major series firing up this weekend!

Saxton: Moving On
May 13, 2013
Ben Saxton breaks news on his training plans for next season, heading east for the next chapter...

Big Ring Flyers TT Coverage
May 11, 2013
Strong north winds and cool spring temps (with even some scattered rain/sleet), made for a tough time trial on the backgrounds north of Hudson in the annual Big Ring Flyers time trial.
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Photoset: 60 photos
Photoset: Top Picks (high res)

Midwest MTB Racing Preview
May 8, 2013
Maplelag's Jay Richards is back again this off-season to bring us the latest news and race reports from the Midwest (and National) mountain biking scene! Richards jumpstarts spring with updates on the area race series, some skills clinics, a look at high school racing, and events coming up.
Related:
CAMBA Trails Opening Date Set for May 24

Ben Popp - From Sisu to Birkie
May 8, 2013
Wednesday's bombshell that Sisu Foundation's Ben Popp will be leaving to take on the reins of the biggest ski race in North America, the Birkie, has surprised many. However, both organizations are well suited and excited by the move.

American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Appoints New Executive Director
May 8, 2013
Ben Popp, of the Sisu Foundation, has been selected from a highly qualified field to become the new executive director of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation.
Related:
SISU Foundation Executive Director Chosen to Guide Birkie

Snake River Canoe Race Results
May 4, 2013
Over 150 paddlers hit the water Saturday morning for cool, fast ride down the Snake River in Mora's annual Snake River Canoe race. In the pro boat category, Dana Henry/Dave Nelson took top honors finishing just under 1:50. Open racing titles went to Ed/Devin Arenz and Sarah Sponholz/Josie Nelson. Kayak champs were Jonathan Sanborn and Chana Lennox.
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Results: Snake River Canoe Race

Go Green Trail Run Coverage
May 4, 2013
Feeling more like March than May, runners were "treated" to damp, crisp weather for the Go Green trail run at Battle Creek Saturday morning. Olivier Vrambout, owner/operator of the Waffle Van, showed some speedy legs in taking the mens 10K event with a time just over 40 minutes. Heather Norton-Bower topped the womens field. In the 5K one-lap race, with Caroline Brisbois and Niki Reker posted the best times overall, finishing 1-2, with Craig McCoy taking third as the first male.
Related:
Photoset: Start/First Lap - 103 photos, Lap 2 - 27 photos
Photoset: Top Picks (high res)
Results: 5K, 10K

Wednesday Night May Race Coverage
May 1, 2013
A solid turnout out Wednesday evening at Snowflake Nordic for a historic May Nordic ski race! Participants encountered generally fully covered, but at times slushy, trails for the 4K freestyle race.
Related:
Photoset from Bryan French: May Wednesday Night Race
Photoset from Rich Hoeg: Chest Cam

Inaugural Mt Borah Epic MTB Race Just Weeks Away
May 1, 2013
Just a month away from its debut, the Mt. Borah Epic will pay tribute to the CAMBA trails on June 1st. The mountain bike race will challenge riders on a 30 mile, point-to-point course, that curves, climbs, weaves and descends through the historic singletrack trail system with 100% of race profits benefiting CAMBA.