Masters everywhere!

Name the location or activity and MNC masters were out in force this past week.   With Thursday roller ski sessions in Williston and Richmond our athletes have been getting great video technique and training in advance of the coming season.

While climbing mountains by foot might be the original way to do it, that doesn’t mean there aren’t other ways. There happens to be some beautiful pavement on Wes White hill just outside of Richmond…of course that means you need to rollerski up it! Here is a photo and some cool bike-side footage captured by Liam.

Now that looks like some freshly-groomed pavement right there!

Over the weekend, many of our Masters formed their own groups for a variety of fun and challenging activities.

The self guided and motivated Women on Wheels (#wow) took to the roads in North Ferrisburgh for a sweet roll.   Even with a misplaced poll plant and some reported road rash, these ladies were undeterred.   I am sure Coach Andy is quite proud of how this group has progressed.

Also, on Saturday a small but intrepid crew took to the Hills again engaging in what Coach Liam likes to call Type 2 fun (aka #onyx workouts).  Starting early, the group departed from the Round Church from Richmond for a ride to the Monroe Trail head.  After a quick gear change, the group then hiked up to the top of Camel’s Hump for a snack and a well deserved down hill hike and bike back to the Richmond.   The group was rewarded with a stop at Stone Corral afterwards.

Not to be out done, another MNC crew assaulted the Bolton access road in the heat of the day.   With new pavement on the road and an iron will, Steve and Mike G. triumphantly skate rolled the 4 mile climb as they prep themselves for the Climb to the Castle.

With still plenty of weekend left, the Sunday Cycling Group (#sunday-cycling) had a wonderful gravel ride tour of Shelburne / Charlotte (route courtesy of Chris Trapini). From mountain to lake views and connector trail that goes through a tunnel under Rt. 7, this route was a definite crowd pleaser.

If any of this looks like fun, fell free jump in by watching our training doc or signing-up for the new Mansfield Nordic Slack app to find out what is going on this week.