Tony Percha (lead) and Cyril Grum getting in an early morning rollerski at Kensington Metropark on Island Drive. (Yes, besides a nice bike path, Kensington has a couple quieter roads...)
My research has concluded that ABR in Ironwood, Michigan is the place to go if you are part of the crowd that can and will drop everything and do anything to get good skiing now! It sounds like 40K of skiing will be open for the weekend.
The White Pine Stampede has fresh agreement with Shanty Creek Resort that may help the Stampede folks avoid the problems of the past 3 years created by lousy weather conditions.
Integration of new markets and countries will mean fewer competitions for existing or traditional host countries with several World Cup events in the past.
Several changes to the World Cup and Tour de Ski impact points and maybe TV ratings...
The trail conditions as of today are good on the South Plateau. We have begun to see Nordic skiers in town and are looking forward to visiting with old friends and making new ones.
This weekend the rollerskis finally come off as U.S. Cross Country Ski Team athletes shed their summer gear for the first cross country World Cup races of the season in Gaellivare, Sweden.
19-year-old Marthe Kristoffersen (NOR) won the classical sprint race, finished 2nd in the 10 km free technique race and took 4th in the 5 km classical competition.
I'll be watching same-day video coverage of the XC World Cup races at Gallivare, Sweden, this weekend, and you can too.
The Maplus Speed skate rollerski is fast and fun on the open pavement. Using an 83mm by 27mm wheel - smaller and wider than many skate rollerskis these days, the Speed flys!
The movie gives you also a professional picture of “the life of a skiing star”. You will meet all the stars! You will even get some easy but professional lesson in skiing-technique, waxing and ski clothes.
It's always very inspiring if I have public support at home, cheering open means a lot to me when I compete
Prepare for winter weather, with extra blankets and other cold weather gear. Lake effect snow showers are expected during much of the work week.
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski or Ski Workout
Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski or Ski Workout
Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI