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Masters Assault on Boltron and Georgia

By Kort Longenbach on 20 August, 2019 in Masters Blog

Evidently Coach Liam has trained his Masters well. Even after his departure the Masters have kept the momentum going by getting together for both formal and infromal sessions. With numerous meet ups during the week, the weekend capped off with a Bolton access rode roller ski climb and hike. A large group of MNC and NWVT athletes joined together for what is now becoming a regular training event.

The Bolton Assault Crew

Not sure what the shark tooth is about, but sure Tristen earned it.

On Sunday another group of Masters headed to Georgia for a dual event. A morning skate roll of the favorite Georgia Shore loop followed by a gravel ride cool down. Mike Drop started early with a massive roll, but hopped in on the ride portion to round out his day.

Part 1 Georgia Roll Crew. Nice to see Leigh out there!

Part 2 Gravel Roll. Mike Drop sub’in in for Leigh.

In many seasons of Masters I can definitely say this is the biggest head start on the season yet by this crew. But don’t hesitate to drop. Sign up to in follow us on Slack now at #rollerski_training or #mnc_women_on_the_move to join in on the next great adventure.

Masters everywhere!

By Kort Longenbach on 15 July, 2019 in Masters Blog, Uncategorized

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.

: Renate, Katie & Carloyn (akla WoW)

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.

MNC Masters WOW!

By Kort Longenbach on 24 June, 2019 in Masters Blog, Uncategorized

It is not only the Juniors out an about the hills and roads of Vermont. Buoyed with recently learned roller ski skills MNC’s own Women On Wheels took matters in their own hands and were burning up the roads of North Ferrisburg this past weekend.

Sunday, many other Masters toured the gravels roads of Hinesburg and Charlotte, the group split into two groups one looping back after 20 miles, the other tackling the climb on Momkton reduce before heading back.

There is still plenty if time to join in. So check out our summer summer training doc and sign up for Slack to get last minute notices.

Bliz/Swenor/Start Team Deal!

By Adam Terko on 24 June, 2019 in BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog, Uncategorized

MNC Members and members of the #BlizGang,

We have a PHENOMENAL offer on-hand from the folks at EnjoyWinter.com. This deal is amazing because it

allows us 30% off on some of our favorite products
gives support and credits directly back to the club!

To find out more about this sponsorship, read below:

June 24th, 2019

Hello coaches and club/team members,

We are pleased to be able to offer you EnjoyWinter Team Ordering & Rewards.

Support your club and save money on Nordic equipment through EnjoyWinter team rewards.

Save 30% when you use your teams code at checkout

Get 10% back for your club to spend on wax, tools, rollerskis…

Support your shop: Your team order will be shipped following your team’s order deadline, with credit given to your local EnjoyWinter dealer.

Ready to get started? Use your team code: MNC1920 at checkout at Enjoywinter.com.

Anti-Freeze, Bliz, Start, & Swenor, through its Enjoy Winter Athlete Force program, are proud partners of Gus Schumacher, Ian Torchia, Peter Holmes and many more athletes in generation next.

Swenor Rollerskis: Feel like skiing on Norwegian Snow

40 pair Demo fleet based in Madison WI available for team camps/clinics

Official Ski of CXC & NENSA rollerski series and camps.

Made in Norway, where they are tested and developed with the best cross country skiers in the world.

Swenor Rollerskis are the #1 rollerski in the World and the US, and is a supplier to Norwegian, Canadian, US and many other ski teams.

Swenor Rollerski have: Calibrated Wheel Speeds – like skiing on snow, Durable Rubber – for long lasting wheels, Sealed bearings – durability in the wet, Laminated Composite shafts – like skiing on snow, Lightweight aluminum shaft – easy on the budget, Jr Skis also with calibrated wheel speeds and no weight limits, A complete parts bin available in Wisconsin, Life Time warranties

Skate JR & Alutech JR for U-13’s ~$170 + bindings
Skate and Tristar price point skis ~$180 + bindings
Fiberglass and Skate Elite and other laminated skis for the best feeling of snow ~$245 + bindings

Start Poles: Swing through Winter

The most durable-best swing weight poles available.

17 mm top for highest stiffness – 8mm at tip for most layers=greatest durability & lowest swing weight.

Start Ultra – 100% 3D Carbon ~lightest pole on market 18% stiffer than this year’s Race 1.0 ~ $400.00 msrp ~ $275 team
Start Race – 100% UHM Carbon previous year’s world cup pole now $300.00 msrp ~ $200 team
Start Winner– 100% HSCarbon most durable best swing weight ~ $150.00 msrp ~ $110 team
Start Loppet – 70% Carbon most durable best swing weight pole ~ $105.00 msrp ~ $85 team
Start Sport– 60% carbon pole $105.95 msrp ~ $75.00 team
Start Race JR – $75.00 msrp~ $50.00 team

Start Wax; Glide Through Winter

Entire line available in USA now and in 2020. (This cannot be said by many other wax brands)

Complete wax line, including Fluorocarbon waxes, use ingredients on TSCA inventory list.

All new LF, MF, HF liquid gliders-alcohol based solvents (not petroleum) do not dry out the base.
HFXT Gel finishing waxes are affordable and easy to apply.
Magic Gliders for non-fluoro racing on artificial snow
Start Green still the standard in the coldest snow
Kick waxes for each snow type.

Bliz : World Cup Winning Technology – Weekend Warrior pricing

Fusion- Full Frame Wide Angle Vision $94.95 msrp
Matrix – Wide Angle Vision $74.95 msrp
Proflip – Nordic Goggles – new Nordic Light lens $129.95 msrp

Anti-Freeze: Warm Different

Team Jackets & Face Tape: Outfit your team in the comfort, style and warmth

Masters LVRT Ride

By Kort Longenbach on 10 June, 2019 in Masters Blog

The MNC Masters are out in force this season following up their Thursday roller skiing session with a fun group ride on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail. The weather was fantastic and the winds were mostly favorable. At the start riders split into groups but reconvened for some food and beverage at Lost Nation in order to fortify themselves for the 15 mile journey back.

Next week the group will be back to the dirt roads, so make sure to catch up with the latest on the Masters Training Doc and join the #sunday-cycling Slack group.