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The Preseason To-do list for the cross-country skier.
For those who live for firm classic tracks, a well-groomed skate deck, and gliding through the woods with friends during a long ski, the heat of summer feels like it drags on forever. Yes, we have filled our time with hikes, Nordic walking, bike rides, paddling, and even some roller skiing, but when it comes […]
Adjusting Training to Poor Air Quality and Forest Fire Smoke
With the increase in forest fires and smoke pollution, adjustments to training are more common. Learn how to adjust your training when the smoke rolls into your area.
Coach Greg is named to the PSIA-AASI National Team
Coach Greg Rhodes was selected as a member of the PSIA-AASI National Team for the 2016-2020 term. Greg is one of 30 selected to be part of the elite group of ski and snowboard instructors in the the USA. Greg is one of two cross-country specialist on the Nordic Team for this term. Greg will […]
Endurance Athlete hosts Washburn, Mpls South and Mpls Southwest composite NICA team for a training camp in western Colorado.
Endurance Athlete and Coach Greg hosted members Minneapolis Washburn, South, and Southwest MN NICA league teams for a week long mountain bike training and skills camp. 9 athletes and 3 coaches enjoyed 6 days of riding the trails of Fruita, Grand Junction, Aspen, and Carbondale Colorado. This training camp provided these athletes with an opportunity […]
MN State Cyclo-Cross Race 2010: where were the skis?
This years MN State Cyclo-Cross race was conducted in weather better suited for a nordic ski race than a bike race. Despite the weather challenging the ability to race, everyone had a great time playing in the fresh snow. This was a great way to finish off the cyclo-cross racing season (even though there is […]