Birkie trail, April 1, 2006
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Still skiing at Como Golf Course, April 1, 2006
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Chad Giese previewing part of the new Loppet
course, June 7, 2006
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Highlights
Early April Snowstorm Hammers Metro
April 1, 2006
The northern sections of the Twin Cities were hammered with 7-12" of fresh
snow overnight Friday, snarling the morning rush hour traffic. Some
early snow totals: New Brighten 12", Plymyth 7", St. Pauli 2", Minneapplis 1".
Grooming crews should be completing their first passes by noon.
Short Notice Race: Elm Creek Marathon
April 1, 2006
A hearty group of skiers has announced a short-notice 50K marathon on the
man-made trails at Elm Creek for this Saturday morning (today). Registration opens
at 4:30 am, with a mass start scheduled for 5 am. Skiers will complete
20 laps, with feeds allowed only on laps 10 and 17.
Birkie Out and Back
April 1, 2006
In a move designed to cut transportation costs and provide a more rounded
experience, the Birkie organization has announced the 51K race will now
be run from Telemark to Double O and then back to Telemark. Skiers will
need to ski on the right side of the trail (unless you're from the UK).
Swix Cera Guard Rolled Out
April 1, 2006
Swix, partnering with Right Guard, has introduced a radical new glide wax
product. Using Right Guard's anti-perspirant technology Swix has designed
a simple spray on glide wax coined Cera Guard. Not only will your skis glide faster,
but they'll smell great, even after 50K!
Loppet Attacks
April 1, 2006
In a surprise development, race director Johann Monger announced
the Citibank of Lakes Loppet would go on the offensive in their
battle against Mother Nature by rescheduling the big race
for July 2nd. Monger stated: "We've laid over 17 miles of cooling pipes across the
metro and our engineers say we can easily withstand temperatures in the 90s."
Commuter Trail Development Meeting
April 1, 2006
There will be a meeting tonight at 7 pm at the IDS center in downtown
Mpls to discuss plans to develop a skiers commuter lane along the I-394
and I-94 cooridors. MN DOT plans call for a five-foot lane along the inner
shoulder with only limited ATV traffic allowed.
OxyBar Energy Boost
April 1, 2006
Over-the-Clif Bars have rolled out the latest technology to combat
exercise fatigue: OxyBars. OxyBars are individually wrapped bars of
oxygen, designed to re-inflate those tired lungs whether you're out
pounding the Twin Cities Marathon pavement or hammering the Noquemanon hills.
And best of all, OxyBars are calorie free and extremely lightweight to carry.
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