Weekly Events
Tues, Jan 7 - Feb 25, FREE XC ski lessons, 7 pm, weather permitting, Lapham Peak, Delafield, WI. Tues, Jan 7 - Feb 11, XC ski races, 5 & 10 K, skate & classic, Elver Park, Madison, WI. First race, Thurs, Jan 2, then Wed, Jan 8 - Feb 12, XC ski races, 6 - 8 pm, weather permitting, Lapham Peak, Delafield, WI.
Special Events CITIZEN'S CROSS COUNTRY SKI RACE
Sat, Jan 4, Kid's 1-mile, Adults 7.3 & 12.8 K, Nashotah Park, Nashotah, WI .
THE FRONT BAND
Sat, Jan 4, music, 9 pm - 12:30 am, free, Delafield Brewhaus, Delafield, WI.
CANDLELIGHT SKI
Sat, Jan 11, 5 pm, Lapham Peak, Delafield, WI
SISU SKI FESTSat, Jan 11, XC ski race, tour & festival, 42 & 21 K classic & skate races, 10 K tour, Ironwood, MI. LAPHAM LOPPETSat, Jan 18, XC ski race, 11 K classic & skate, Lapham Peak, Delafield, WI. BIRKIE TRAIL TOURSat, Jan 18, XC ski tour, 45 & 25 K, Cable, WI. CANDLELIGHT SKI
Sat, Jan 25, 5 pm, Kettle Moraine Nordic Tr, LaGrange, WI
SEELEY HILLS CLASSICSat, Jan 25, classic only XC race, 42 & 22 K, Seeley, WI. NOQUEMANON SKI MARATHONSat, Jan 25, XC ski race & tour, 50, 24 & 12 K skate & classic, Marquette, MI. SKI THE PEAKSat, Feb 1, XC ski race, 22, 33 & 44 K, skate & classic, Lapham Peak, Delafield, WI. CITY OF LAKES LOPPETSat-Sun, Feb 1-2, XC ski race & festival, classic Sat, skate Sun, 42 & 21 K, Minneaplolis, MN. CANDLELIGHT SKI
Sat, Feb 8, 5 pm, Lapham Peak, Delafield, WI
VASALOPPET U.S.A.Sun, Feb 9, XC ski race, 58, 35 & 12 K freestyle, 42 K classic, Moar, MN. AMERICAN BIRKEBEINERThurs-Sat, Feb 20-22, XC race & festival, 54, 22 & 12 K classic, 50, 22 & 12 K skate, Hayward/Cable, WI. GREAT BEAR CHASE SKI MARATHONSat, Mar 8, XC ski race, 50, 25 & 12 K classic & skate, Calumet, MI. |
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Local XC Racing Preview We've been blessed with good early season snow that is making the local racing calendar look great for the next few weeks. Lapham Peak Wednesday Nite Ski Race This Thursday
This is news like "man bites dog." The Wednesday races are on Thursday this week due to New Years Day. In the weeks after, these fun Doc sponsored races under the lights will be held on the right day of the week through February 12. Nashotah Park Citizen's Ski
Race Saturday
The Doc sponsored Waukesha County Citizen's Cross Country Ski Race, is set for this Saturday, January 4 at Nashotah Park. Fast fun conditions are expected for the 1-mile kids, 7.3 K youth and adult and 12.8 K adult freestyle races with lots of age classes. CLICK HERE for race and entry details. And the Doc and The Front Band are playing at Delafield Brewhaus nearby that evening (see below). What a day! He might have to work at the shop in between too. Elver Park Races Start January 7
The popular Doc sponsored Madison Nordic Ski Club Tuesday night race series will kick off at easily accessible Elver Park on January 7. Skate and classic category, 5 and 10 K races will run through February 11. CLICK HERE for details. Lapham Loppet January 18
The premier ski race in southern Wisconsin, the Lapham Loppet, is set for freestyle and classic skiers Saturday, January 18 on the 11- kilometer black loop at Lapham Peak. Challenging and exciting skiing are a big part of the appeal. CLICK HERE for registration and info on this Doc sponsored event.
The Front Band at Delafield Brewhaus
 After the Nashotah Park race Saturday, January 4 the Doc and The Front Band will rock at the Delafield Brewhaus from 9 to 12:30. Don't miss the fun & seasonal brews. No cover charge. 'Tis the Season for Donations
The end of the year is the time we get many donation requests as they can usually be used for tax purposes. Below are a few you may wish to pay attention to.
CXC Nears Fund Raising Goal
CXC (Central Cross Country) has been doing wonderful and much needed work. To read testimonials from lives impacted by CXC
CLICK HERE. They are getting close to reaching their $40,000 challenge grant goal, but have just a day left until the end of the year. CLICK HERE to make a donation. Lapham Peak Man-Made Snow Skiing We're reveling in some of the best local early season skiing in years. But we all know that if there is a snow god, he/she/it can giveth and can taketh away. And we know we've got the man-made snow at Lapham Peak in our back pocket.
Why should you donate now when the snow is already made? The fund raising is ongoing to meet current expenses and future trail expansion plans. CLICK HERE to learn more. Wisconsin Bike Fed Makes Biking Better for You
The WI Bike Fed has been making progress to become a truly state-wide organization that can have a positive impact of the quality, accessibility and safety of cycling in our state for all types of riders. There have been many achievements, but many challenges remain. CLICK HERE to donate. Free Skis & Ski Lessons January 7
Don't forget the Doc's offer of free use of high performance classic and skate ski packages for the lessons on Tuesday, January 7 at Lapham Peak. The skis will be available on a first come basis by 5 pm. You can simply leave them with the Doc after the lessons. There will be discounted rental the following weeks. The free lessons will run at 7 pm Tuesdays though February 25 weather permitting.
Get Your Ski Gear While It's Here
Just a head's up that if you're thinking of an XC ski equipment or accessory purchase you would be wise to make it now. There is good snow almost everywhere in the country. Suppliers have little left for restock. Last year the Northeast, a big market, had almost no snow. Suppliers ordered less. This year New England can barely shovel out.
Oh what a year it's been! Skiing to the end of March and in early December. Topping it off was a not-too-hot pretty dry summer biking season. Let's hope 2014 is as good.
We will close at 2 pm New Years Eve, Tuesday, December 31 and be closed New Years Day. We really appreciate your business and friendship. Our best wishes to all.
Happy trails, The Doc |
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