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Masters Conquer Climb to the Castle!

By Adam Terko on 17 September, 2018 in Masters Blog

Three of Mansfield Nordic’s most notorious street-wheelin’ masters completed their mission in Lake Placid this past weekend, throwing it down at the annual Climb to the Castle rollerski race!

Future album cover for three legends of Masters Hip Hop

Steve “Craftmaster Flex” Crafts, Mike “Mixmaster” Millar, and Michael “G-Unit” Gaughan all repped the club well and had some fast times at this challenging race. The field was the biggest it’s ever been (over 100!) and the Masters category was quite large. Craftmaster Flex took home some prize swag with a 3rd place Masters finish!

3rd place for Craftmaster Flex!

Congrats to these guys on hitting the hills all summer to prepare and send it big when it counted. It sounds like our rivalry with the metalheads at Peru Nordic continues as we are looking to schedule a joint timetrial with them in the coming weeks. Let’s take the showdown to HOME TURF in Vermont! Who’s in?! Stay tuned!

Two photos from Michael, that can be combined to show the whole course!

Results

EABC Biathlon Race Series #6 of 6^

By Kort Longenbach on 5 January, 2018 in

A 6 race winter (freestyle technique) biathlon series will be held on Thursday evenings throughout January and February. Race dates are January 4, 11, 18 February 1, 8, 15. These races are open to beginners as well as experienced biathletes.

Race distance isusually 5 to 7 kilometers. Safety clinic, instruction and rifles are available for novices. Awards are given at the end of the series. Registration 5:00 to 5:30 PM, zero 5:30 to 6:00 PM, Race Start at 6:15 PM. Cost is $10 per race ($5 for EABC members) or $50 for the series ($25 for EABC members).

^ MNC New Racer Friendly – Never raced before but would like to try? These races have been identified as great places to give it a try.

CANCELED – EABC Biathlon Race Series #2 of 6^

By Kort Longenbach on 5 January, 2018 in

Due to warm weather the range has been closed for Thurs & Fri.

^ MNC New Racer Friendly – Never raced before but would like to try? These races have been identified as great places to give it a try.

Flying Moose Classic

By Adam Terko on 1 December, 2017 in

20km, 10km, and 2.5km Classic, Mass Start. More details to follow.
The 20km race is part of the Zak and Club Cup Series.

Registration Information:
Registration will be available soon at https://www.skireg.com/flying-moose-classic

This year the race is slated for the new Bethel Village Trails (BVT), headquartered at the Bethel Inn, in Bethel. Grooming is still by Pistenbully (2) with snowmobile (3) back-up/touch-up. The new course features more varied terrain, with considerably more low-angle segments on the Pasture Path and Dog Days trails, punctuated by the hills and twists of Hedgehog and Corkscrew. The Flying Moose at BVT will be somewhat faster than at Pine Hill, and also more accessible to skiers new to mid-distance races. The race start/finish stadium features significantly longer starting run-in, and greatly reduced congestion as start lanes narrow. Many racers will find this to be the greatest improvement to the Flying Moose Classic. Racers will have access to the BVT Nordic Center, and the wider facilities of the Bethel Inn.

We have been using and refining our new timing system this summer, and results will be available live on-line as well as viewable on monitors at the race stadium.

Food and refreshments will be available to racers at the stadium as well as the extensive fare for purchase inside the Bethel Inn.

Parking and shuttle service will be expanded as registration warrants. Currently we have parking available at the venue for personal vehicles and some larger vans or busses.

For more information please contact Fred Call at skiercat@gmail.com

Wednesday Night Worlds XC Race Series @ Sleepy Hollow ^

By Adam Terko on 1 December, 2017 in

Skirack hosts Wednesday Night Worlds XC Race Series at Sleepy Hollow. Races Start at 6:30pm, and they are mass start. Registration open from 5:30pm – 6:29pm. $12 Entry Fee (includes night skiing trail pass). $6 High School or Bill Koch. $25 for race pass for all 8 races for Season Pass holders. All types of racers are welcome – from never have raced before up through competitive racers. Race distances are 2km, 4km, and 6km – you can choose at sign in time. You also choose your technique – classic or skate. Come on out and give it a try. Prizes from Skirack based on number of races attended, and awarded after the last race of the season. Prizes provided by the Skirack in Burlington. The race is mass start at 6:30pm. Faster skiers should line up near the front, and slower skiers towards the rear.

We also have a potluck dinner available to everyone after the race. Bring a dish of your choice to share, and enjoy some great company while you eat! All racing here is designed to be fun and enjoyable from beginner skiers through faster racers. The important thing is you come out and participate!

^ MNC New Racer Friendly – Never raced before but would like to try? These races have been identified as great places to give it a try. Choose 2K, 4K or 6K skate or classic. Although high end racers attend regularly, so do little kids and rec skiers. It is totally non-intimidating. Everyone gathers after each race for a potluck dinner.