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John Family Ski/BBQ Potluck this Saturday!

By Adam Terko on 1 August, 2016 in Junior Blog, Masters Blog

Saturday, August 6th: join in for a long rollerski or bike ride in the beautiful Champlain Islands, followed by a BBQ potluck at the John Family camp in Milton!

Bring a towel, chairs, and a dish to share (desert and salads requested: BBQ entrees are taken care of)

John Family Ski Potluck Signup

We will begin our workout at 9am. Rollerskiers will skate ski for 2+ hours, and the road biking is also fantastic if anyone is interested! Masters are encouraged to attend!

Address: 668 Everest Rd, Milton

Directions: Route 7 North

Left ar Chimney Corners (at light) onto Route 2 west
After you cross the Lamoille River take first Right onto Bear Trap Rd.
Go ~2miles and then take a Left (around the barn) onto Cadreact Rd.(gravel)
Go ~2 miles and then take a Left at the intersection onto Everest Rd.( paved)
Go ~ 1mile and bear Right at the mail boxes, go down the hill and we are the little yellow camp on the left ( has a fence with grapes growing on it)
Park anywhere on the grass

Introducing the MNC Summer 5k Run!

By Adam Terko on 10 May, 2016 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

I am excited to announce that Saturday, July 9th will mark the first annual MNC Summer 5k Run! That’s right, we are teaming up with our partners at Skirack to host a 5k running race on some awesome trails behind Palmer’s Sugarhouse in Shelburne!

Event details like day-of-race schedule, parking, and registration will be forthcoming. This race will be a project of the MNC Junior team who will help with trail work on the course, marking the race loop, designing posters, and helping to set-up and run the event itself.

Our first order of business, however, is to decide on a proper title for this event! I’d like to welcome any and all MNC members and fans to use the form below to submit suggestions…some concepts to keep in mind when thinking of a name:

this race is low-key, low-cost, and geared toward every level: first-time 5k runner to year-round competitor
the title would ideally include a reference to “Mansfield Nordic Club” or “MNC”
racing will occur on a beautiful network of trails adjacent to Palmer’s Sugarhouse on the Shelburne/Hinesburg town line
small prizes will be donated by Skirack to be awarded by raffle after the conclusion of the event
if parents and athletes are willing to pitch-in there is potential for a bake sale or BBQ element at the race

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Thanks to our awesome supporter Skirack for helping to organize and run this event!

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MNC Rollerski Order 2016 – DUE 4/17

By Adam Terko on 4 April, 2016 in BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

Hello MNC skiers-

We just received a great offer from Skirack on some rollerskis for this season! If you are in the market for your own pair, please take a look at the following deals. All orders are to be placed by 4/17. Please use the following form to submit your info:

MNC ROLLERSKI ORDER FORM 2016

Members will pay for skis and pick them up at SkiRack on their own, but orders MUST BE IN BY APRIL 17th.

MODELS AVAILABLE

Swenor Tristar Classic $199

Recommended for smaller, lighter skiers (under 140lbs)

Swenor Fiberglass Classic $270

Recommended for heavier/more experienced skiers (over 140lbs)

Swenor Skate $209

Light, durable ski with same wheels as the more expensive “Elite” model. Especially recommended for smaller athletes due to their low weight. Will have some road vibration.

Swenor Skate Elite $270

Premium model with vibration dampening. Heavier than standard Skate model.

Wheels are also available for order. Wheel speed is as follows (applies to both classic and skate):

#1 = least resistance

#2 = medium resistance

#3 = higher resistance

The MNC team is currently all on Swenor #2 wheels (“standard” on some listings). For this season, if you are getting new wheels (or new skis) I am recommending a mix of #2 and #3 wheels. Athletes can keep their #2 wheels to swap out for rollerski timetrials in order to keep even testing conditions, otherwise I (Adam) would prefer we slow our skis down a bit for a more representative ski speed.

Bindings can also be ordered via the form (prices listed on form). Bindings ordered WITH rollerskis will be mounted free-of-charge.

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Late-season racing @ Craftsbury

By Adam Terko on 24 March, 2016 in BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

To all those still looking to suit up one last time and get the race skis out for a rip, Craftsbury will host two events this weekend!

The US National Championship 30/50k classic races (click for link) are this Saturday, run concurrently with 15/20k races for Junior skiers. Adam will be on-site and can provide wax support (see below for prep)

US Distance Nationals Prep:

Glide = Toko HF Red or Red/Yellow Mix (high of 50 but cold overnight means icy tracks and fast snow, race temps in the high 20’s.

Kick = If possible, please iron in a thin klister binder such as Toko Base. Spray-klister is fine as well, though it is ideal to go over it with an iron on sprayed on.

Topcoats, klister layers and hand-structure can be applied on-site. Please get in touch with Adam (adamRterko@gmail) if you are planning to attend!

If racing with the World Cup stars isn’t your thing…the Craftsbury Spring Fling (click for link) will still take place on Sunday! This event is a fun, low-key 10- or -20k freestyle event. See registration and wax info below.

Craftsbury Spring Fling Prep:

Glide = Toko HF Yellow or other yellow glide wax.

Topcoat = Toko Jetstream Yellow or other warm glide wax. High for the day is 57!

Check out some footage from races earlier this week from Falcon Filming!