The first big Zak and Club Cup race, right in our backyard, kicked off this past Sunday with the Crosscut Classic hosted by Stowe Nordic! MNC had a great turnout and many racers of all ages. Our BKL skiers ended up being the large majority of the kids race, and we had competitors in the U14 class all the way up to the older Masters.
Cold temps were no surprise after a brutal few weeks of thick hats and face tape…this made for simple waxing and beautiful striding conditions. The course wound uphill with some smooth sections and gradients before a couple of steep “Klaebo-style” steeps that required a run or herringbone. From there is was a rollercoaster ride down hills that were fast and flowing, but not so crazy that you had to get out of the tracks much. You could “ride the rails” around some smooth bends and dips, before hammering it home to the stadium.
Below are a few select photos from Dave Priganc, with a link to the full album at the bottom (along with results). Enjoy!
Magda winning the U16 girl’s race
Men and women all raced together in the 10k! Coach Adam and Ava sending some fun downhills near the finish
Karen does a lot of legwork to get folks psyched to race, and this one was no exception. We had a great turnout!
Kids on the start line for the BKL race. Lots of MNC suits! Congrats to Esther on the win 🙂
A group of the masters staying warm!
The next Masters race opportunity, the Geschmossel, is taking place next Monday! MNC is just a bit shy of the podium in the NENSA Club Cup and we definitely want to make that jump up! At these events EVERYONE who races helps score points so don’t be shy about signing up and hitting the start line in some really fun and exciting races.
