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 Bicycle Doctor: Docstock, Tour de France, World Tour, More
July 2, 2009
Bicycle Doctors newsletter highlights their Docstock weekly sales event, the Tour de France, riders on a world tour and more.
Midwest Mountaineering July Clinics
July 2, 2009
Midwest Mountaineering has a full schedule of July clinics including topics on kayaking, climbing, hiking, backpacking and more.
Atomic: A Dream Realized
June 22, 2009
Rick Halling praises the new USSA Center of Excellence in Park City, Utah. The new building is dedicated for skiers with state-of-the-art facilities.
Bicycle Maintenance Clinics
June 20, 2009
Continential Bike and Ski is offering a series of bike maintenance clinics this summer, starting with "My New Bike" on June 24th.
Finn Sisu Summer Lecture Series
June 14, 2009
Finn Sisu has filling up their June lecture calendar. Jerritt Johnston will speak on orienteering this Monday, June 15th and Marc Beitz will present his opinions in a topic called 'Sustainable Skiing' on June 22nd.
Midwest Mountaineering Rod's Birthday Celebration
June 7, 2009
You're invited to help Rod celebrate his 60th birthday on Wednesday, June 10th at the store for birthday cake, ice cream and coffee and Pacific Crest Trail hiking photos between 5 and 7 pm on Wednesday. Plus enjoy special coupon deals for $6, $60, $100 or $400 in savings.
Related:
Midwest Mountaineering Coupons
Gear West Running Events
June 1, 2009
Gear West has a couple of running events in June...
Jun 20 Dakota 5K - Check out the new Dakota trail in Mound and help support the local ski team.
Jun 23 Fall Marathon Training - Sign up for weekly sessions to help prepare you for running your first marathon, or hitting a new PR.
Bike Dr: Concert on Saturday, Bike Clinic Tuesday
May 28, 2009
Bicycle Doctor will be on tour this weekend at Lapham Peak, plus a free bike clinic on Tuesday evening.
Midwest Mountaineering June Clinics
May 26, 2009
Midwest Mountaineering's June clinics are up. You'll find a wide range of topics, from backpacking to kayaking to climbing and canoeing.
Vasaloppet Champ Daniel Tynell Going Oneway
May 11, 2009
Three-time Swedish Vasaloppet champion Daniel Tynell is switching to Oneway equipment for training and competition.
Midwest Mountaineering May Clinics
May 3, 2009
Backpacking, camping, kayaking, and adventure racing are just some of the clinic topics this month at Midwest Mountaineering.
Joe's Mother's Day Sale
May 3, 2009
Joe’s is having a Mother’s Day Sale May 2nd – May 9th. Ladies Summer Clothing, Footwear, and Accessories are 20-30% Off.
Bike Dr: Biking Law Update, Mother's Day Sale
May 1, 2009
Bicycle Doctor's newsletter highlights changes in biking law, Mother's Day sale, and upcoming events.
Hoigaards Mother's Day Sale
May 1, 2009
Hoigaard's is running their Mother's Day sale now through May 10th. Save 20% on womens apparel, bike trailers, plus savings on furniture and shoes as well.
Summer Storage Ski Base Preparation
April 28, 2009
Kevin Sweeney of Swix Sport USA outlines recommendations on base prep and storage for packing up your skis until next fall.
Hoigaard's Inventory Reduction Sale
April 23, 2009
Hoigaards is running an Inventory Reduction Sale with deals at two locations. Everything is on sale at their store, and big discounts at their warehouse location just down the street. This weekend, April 25-26th only!
Bike Dr: Trail Passes, Repair Clinic, Masters XC Team
April 21, 2009
Bicycle Doctor newsletter highlights upcoming bike repair clinic, trail passes, masters team meeting, ladies weekly bike rides, and band gigs.
Spring Outdoor Adventure Expo
April 19, 2009
Midwest Mountaineering's huge April Outdoor Adventure Expo is this weekend, April 24-26. Loads of free programs on tap, including talks from Caitlin Compton on her 2010 Olympics goal and Nordic walking, along with presentations on camping, hiking, paddling and climbing. And nearly 100 exhibitors as well!
Related:
Midwest Mountaineering Expo Coupons
Hoigaard's Pre-Season Paddlesports Sale
April 16, 2009
Hoigaard's is running their Pre-Season Paddlesports Sale with all canoes and kayaks on sale, plus 20% off accessories.
Related:
Introduction to Canoe Racing Clinics
Continental Bike Swap
April 13, 2009
Continental Bike and Ski will be holding a bike swap this weekend, April 18-19th. Check on Friday, proceeds benefit Duluth United Way.
Hoigaard's Bike & Inline Skates Kick-Off Sale
April 8, 2009
Hoigaard's has all their bikes and inline skates on sale -- buy one, get a second one of equal or lesser value for half price.
Atomic Season Recap
April 4, 2009
Atomic has compiled a season recap of their skiers achievements in an extensive flash presentation, complete with photos.
Salomon Skiers Win SuperTour and Marathon Cup Again
April 2, 2009
Saab Salomon Factory Team athletes win both of America's Premier Cross-Country Race Series, the USSA SuperTour and FIS North American Marathon Cups, for the second consecutive year.
Bicycle Doctor Whale of a Sale
April 1, 2009
Bicycle Doctor is running their big spring 'Whale of a Sale on the Bike Trail' event this weekend, Thursday thru Sunday. Hundreds of bikes on sale and ready to test ride on Glacial Drumlin Trail.
Midwest Mountaineering April Clinics
March 29, 2009
Midwest Mountaineering has a big schedule of April events featuring canoeing, climbing and hiking.
Related:
Spring Outdoor Adventure Expo Apr 24-26
Bike Dr: Weekend Music, New Bikes, Bike Swap
March 26, 2009
Bicycle Doctor switches over to the cycling season with their big Whale of a Sale next week, weekend music, and the Lapham Peak bike swap this weekend.
Rossignol Red-White-Blue Program Seeking Applicants
March 20, 2009
Rossignol's Red-White-Blue skier support program is now taking applicants for the 2009-10 racing season.
Salomon Factory Team Report from Canadian Nationals
March 19, 2009
Andrew Gerlach recaps the recent Salomon Factory Team results from Canadian Nationals, including a race story from Michael Sinnott.
Pioneer Midwest End of Season Storewide Clearance
March 14, 2009
Pioneer Midwest still has a great selection of 2008-09 products now discounted 50% off regular price!
Joe's March Blowout Sale
March 13, 2009
Joe's Sporting Goods is having their March Blowout Sale! Half off everything in the ski shop, skis, boots, poles, wax, tools, & clothing.
Hoigaard's Tune and Store
March 10, 2009
Tired of packing those skis up in your closet? Hoigaard's is offering a service: They'll come pick up your skis, prep them for off-season, store them in a secure location and then deliver them back to you in fall!
Salomon Athletes Shine
March 10, 2009
Andrew Gerlach highlights top results by Salomon Factory Team skiers in XTerra Winter Challenge, West Yellowstone Rendezvous, Ski to the Clouds, and Tour of Anchorage.
Atomic: One Riot, One Ranger
March 9, 2009
Rick Halling talks with International Race Director, Roman
Toferer, about Seraina Mischol victory in the Engadin World Loppet race last weekend and their "one race, one racer" approach.
RollerskiShop.com Releases New Low-Cost Rollerskis
March 5, 2009
RollerskiShop.com is excited to announce the new T6005 skate model representing affordability and value with special pricing at just $140.
Salomon Skiers Score Well at Great Race
March 3, 2009
Andrew Gerlach highlights the Factory Team success at the Great Ski Race and includes a full race story from Tad Elliot.
Related:
Double Victory at Vasaloppet
Pioneer Midwest Progressive Sale Final Week
March 1, 2009
Pioneer Midwest's Progressive Sale enters their final progressive sale week on Monday March 2nd. Prices now up to 50% off and a good selection still exists.
Hoigaards XC Savings While There's Snow Sale
February 27, 2009
Hoigaards has big discounts on Nordic equipment including 30-40% on clothing, 30% on wax and ski equipment.
ABR Sale
February 26, 2009
ABR is offering up to 50% off remaining skis, along with deals on other equipment, including rentals. Plus, next years season passes on now (ski free rest of the season).
Ski Hut Nordic Full-Scale Sale
February 25, 2009
Ski Hut in Duluth is running their Nordic Full-Scale sale with savings on everything Nordic.
Gear West XC Sale
February 24, 2009
Gear West has received a large shipment of 2008 Fischer RCS skis and has them all on sale, plus student pricing on current year skis, poles and boots. Get in now for best selection.
Swix Racing Service Birkie Report
February 24, 2009
Swix outlines their winning combinations for the 2009 American Birkebeiner.
Toko eBlast: Birkie Recap
February 23, 2009
Toko reviews their wax choices for the American Birkebeiner. Toko wax used on the CXC team skis that took victory in the freestyle and classic races.
Salomon Birkie Recap
February 22, 2009
Salomon athletes and equipment scored very well at the 2009 American Birkebeiner. Read the story on Rebecca Dussault's victory.
Pioneer Midwest Progressive Sale Week II
February 22, 2009
Pioneeer Midwest's Progressive Sale enters week two on Monday, February 23rd, and they still have a great selection for you to choose from. Stop in this week to get 40% off!
New Moon MS Auction for Bjorn Daehlie Equipment
February 18, 2009
New Moon Ski Shop will be auctioning skis and poles used this weekend by Bjorn Daehlie with proceeds benefiting the MS society.
Test Salomon's Latest at the Birkie Demo
February 17, 2009
Test drive Salomon's new Equipe 10 Skate Ski and S-Lab Skate Boots at the Birkie demos, Thursday and Friday this week.
Fischer Launches New Nordic Hole Race Ski
February 17, 2009
Fischer Skis today announced the launch of its new race ski, the Nordic Hole Ski. The ski features a unique hole in the tip of the ski designed to reduce weight.
Meet and Greet with Bjorn Daehlie
February 17, 2009
There will be a number of opportunities to meet Nordic legend Bjorn Daehlie at the 2009 American Birkebeiner and help contribute to the Multiple Sclerosis Society:
• Friday: Daehlie at the Fischer Booth
• Meet and Ski with Daehlie
• Saturday: CXC Dinner with Daehlie
Related:
Open Letter from Bjorn Daehlie
Hoigaards Birkie Clinics
February 15, 2009
Hoigaards is hosting two Birkie wax clinics, this Monday and Tuesday: Mon Feb 16 Swix waxing with Kevin Sweeney, Tue Feb 17 Fast Wax with Dan Meyers.
Swix FC8X
February 14, 2009
Swix is rolling some limited quantities of its new FC8x, a fine tuned version of the old FC8 that increases durability and performance in transformed snow. Full rollout begins next fall.
Finn Sisu Birkie Wax Clinics
February 14, 2009
Finn Sisu is hosting a couple of special Birkie wax clinics: Feb 16 Fast Wax w/ Dan Meyer, Feb 18 Rex w/ Matti Peltonen.
Finn Sisu Foresight
February 11, 2009
Ahvo Taipale will be skiing the Birkie classic next weekend, can you predict his placing? Stop down at Finn Sisu and register your guess for a chance at a mystery prize.
Bike Dr: Skiing, Waxing, Grinding, Biking, Singing
February 11, 2009
Bicycle Doctor's newsletter highlights upcoming Birkie preparations, including wax jobs, waxing clinics and strategy sessions, along with the Madison Winter Fest this weekend.
Hoigaards Sweetheart Sale
February 11, 2009
Hoigaards is running a Sweetheart Sale this Valentines weekend, Feb 13-Feb 15. Up to 50% off winter clothing, buy 1 get 1 on select cycling gear, and deals on winter boots too.
Factory Team News
February 10, 2009
Andrew Gerlach reports on recent Factory Team successes including a top four sweep at Boulder Mountain Tour and Kristina Strandberg big lead in the SuperTour series.
Midwest Mountaineering Final Clearance Sale
February 10, 2009
Midwest Mountaineering is starting their final winter clearance sale this Wednesday, February 11th. Up to 50% off skis, up to 40% off on winter outerwear, deals on camping equipment, and much more.
Toko eBlast: Boulder, World Masters
February 10, 2009
Toko reports from the recent Boulder Mountain Ski Tour and World Masters in France.
Hoigaards Basic XC Waxing
February 9, 2009
Hoigaards is hosting a basic waxing clinic this Tuesday evening, Feb 10th, at 7pm.
Pioneer Midwest Ski Prep Service
February 3, 2009
Pioneer Midwest is offering ski prep services for the Pre-Birkie/Vasaloppet weekend, as well as the big Birkie event.
Ski Hut Vasa Special
February 3, 2009
Ski Hut in Duluth is offering a number of special ski prep options for the big Mora Vasaloppet this weekend.
New Moon Pre-Birkie Specials
February 2, 2009
New Moon Ski and Bike in Hayward is offering a number of Pre-Birkie specials, including up to 40% off most items, and free Toko and Swix wax clinics on Friday evening.
Mora Wax Service
February 2, 2009
Continential Bike and Ski is offering waxing service, along with a waxing clinic, at the Vasaloppet Nordic Center on Saturday. Multiple wax service levels offered.
Gear West February Wax Clinics
February 2, 2009
Gear West is hosting a number of special wax clinics in February:
- Feb 3 Womens Wax Clinic
- Feb 5 Mora Wax Clinic
- Feb 17 Birkie Wax Clinic
Caitlin Compton at Midwest Mountaineering
January 29, 2009
US National Champion Caitlin Compton will be presenting two ski clinics with Midwest Mountaineering in early February. Feb 4th Preparing for ski racing clinic in store, and Feb 9th on-snow clinic at Theodore Wirth.
Related:
Midwest Mountaineering February Clinics
Gear West Womens Wax Clinic
January 29, 2009
Gear West is hosting a special Womens Only Wax Clinic, Tuesday evening, February 3rd. The clinic will discuss the reasons for waxing, basic waxing and tools, and alternatives to doing it yourself.
Toko February Waxing Clinics
January 27, 2009
Toko continues to add waxing clinics as the season moves into February. On tap next Monday, events at Finn Sisu and Wheel & Sprocket.
Bike Dr: Multisport Expo, Classics Show, Skiing
January 27, 2009
The latest Bicycle Doctor newsletter features this weekends Multisport Expo in West Allis, Spring Classics presentation, and more area skiing.
Midwest Mountaineering Winter Clearance Sale
January 26, 2009
Midwest Mountaineering is running their Winter Clearance Sale. Savings include cross-country skis and boots up to 50% off, Karhu Volcan Classic skis on sale for $249, and a new selection of womens touring boots.
One Way: Racing News
January 26, 2009
One Way poles made their way to the top of podium in a number of races over the past week, including a sweep in the womens FIS World Cup in Otepää.
Hoigaard's Basic XC Waxing Clinic
January 25, 2009
A great primer for new skiers and for those wishing to brush up on their waxing knowledge. Includes tips on waxing for the City of Lakes Loppet! Tuesday, January 27th at 7 pm.
Bike Dr: Area Skiing, Birkie Classic, Euro Biking, Sale
January 23, 2009
The Bicycle Doctor newsletter highlights regional skiing, the new Birkie Classic trail, Euro bike travel, and sale on winter clothing.
Toko eBlast: Snow vs Air Temperature
January 20, 2009
Toko's latest eBlast discusses the importance of actual snow temperatures in the waxing equation.
Pioneer Midwest 29th Anniversary Sale Jan 16-19
January 14, 2009
Shop at Pioneer Midwest this weekend for extra special anniversary savings this Friday through Monday! Some of the specials include: Marker LTD outerwear is all 40% off, Swix CT Poles are all on sale, and there's a special coupon offer for $10 off a $100+ purchase and $25 off a $200+ purchase.
Swix Cold Weather Waxing at US Nationals
January 14, 2009
Kevin Sweeney, Director of Racing Services at Swix, reviews the cold weather waxing experiences at US Nationals.
Hoigaard's Super 16 Hour Sale
January 14, 2009
Hoigaard's is hosting a special 16 hour sale this weekend, January 17-18. Find reductions of 20-50% on everything, and additional discounts on clearance and sale items.
Six Week Countdown to the Birkie Seminar
January 13, 2009
Piotr Bednarski of Go!Training will hosted a special seminar at Gear West Wednesday, Jan 14th, starting at 6:30 pm. He'll cover key workouts to get in over the next few weeks, and some of the important ski technique elements to perfect before the Birkie.
Toko eBlast: US Nationals Highlight
January 13, 2009
Toko highlights commentary from CXC's team coach, Bryan Fish on their selection of Toko waxes at US Nationals earlier this month.
Salomon Athletes Featured on Pre-Olympic Worlds Team
January 13, 2009
Salomon touts a large number of skiers on the Pre-Olympic World Cup team scheduled for this weekend in Whistler, Canada.
Seeley Hills Waxing Clinic
January 12, 2009
New Moon will be hosting a special Seeley Hills waxing clinic featuring Olympian John Bauer, this Friday evening, January 16th.
Womens Beginning Skate Clinic
January 9, 2009
Jan Guenther and friends will lead a beginners skate clinic for women at Baker Park, Saturday January 18th. Reserve your spot now!
Joe's Mid-Winter Inventory Reduction Sale
January 8, 2009
Joe's Ski Shop is running their Mid-Winter Inventory Reduction Sale, with savings on clothing, wax, and Thule racks along with a lot of closeout online deals.
Bike Dr: Greenbush Race, Music, Clothing Sale
January 7, 2009
Bicycle Doctor's newsletter highlights area skiing and racing, more music, and a winter clothing sale.
Ski Hut HotBoxing
January 6, 2009
Ski Hut has added hot box service for optimal wax coatings. Plus, a waxing clinic coming up on January 19th.
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