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MNC Skiathlon Wax Tip

By on 10 January, 2025 in BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

Wow, we have SNOW and things are looking awesome for the Skiathlon on Sunday. This is a classic race, followed by a skate race, all together (switching skis in the “exchange zone” in the stadium). It can be overwhelming, but the weather looks stable and perfect for nice classic skiing and smooth skating.

Be sure to start with clean skis: that means glide zones, too! Make sure to use a dedicated glide zone cleaner (not to be confused with a more potent chemical kick wax cleaner).

With bases all cleaned, a great paraffin layer would be Toko Red, Swix 7, Rode R30/40, or any other simple mid-range glide wax. If using a Toko or Swix spray, put this on the night before and let it sit until race morning, then scrub with a nylon brush.

For kickwax, it looks to be hardwax in the purple/red range. Start with a hardwax binder like Toko Base Green ironed in, and then feel free to stop by the MNC bench for help with the wax of the day…coaches will be testing and helping application.

See you at the race!

 

January Events – MNC BKL

By on 6 January, 2025 in BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule

January Mansfield Nordic BKL Events- Starting this weekend

Hi BKL Families-

To celebrate what looks like the return of winter, I wanted to let you know about some upcoming weekend events. This weekend is our annual Skiathlon Race at Sleepy Hollow. It’s a fun team event and everyone is welcome!

Thanks to support from a couple families in our program we have custom neck gaiters for all our skiers! Coaches started handing them out last week and we hope to hand out the rest this week. They are perfect for cross country skiers.

 

BKL Beginner Waxing Clinics and Open Waxing Time – Sat, Jan 11 and Sat, Jan 18 from 2-3:30pm

Location: MNCC in Jonesville

We’ll start with a short beginner waxing clinic followed by some open time where you can wax your own skis. Bring your own wax and tools or use ours. Coaches and volunteers will be around to answer questions and help with waxing. Suggested for kids grade 4-8 and their parents. The waxing clinic is open to all BKL Families, but there is limited space for the open waxing time at the end. Sign Up Here

 

Backcountry Film Festival – Saturday, January 11

Our friends at the Underhill Recreation Committee are hosting a movie night at the Underhill Town Hall. See their Facebook Page for more info and tickets.

 

MNC Skiathlon Race at Sleepy Hollow – Sunday, January 12

This is our “home” ski race for all ages and proceeds go to support the MNC scholarship fund. Everyone is invited to race or come cheer and check out the scene.

The day starts with adult racing from 10-11:00 am followed by BKL racing from 11:45am-1:15pm. It’s classic skiing only for Lollipop and Grade 1/2. Then Grade 3/4, 5/6 + 7/8 all race the Skiathlon, which starts with a classic loop and skiers change equipment midrace and finish with a skate loop.  More Info/Registration (online closes 1/11 at 5pm and there is registration on the day of the event)

We will have a team waxing setup and coaches skiing the course with small groups to explain how the race works. We’ll also practice the Skiathlon equipment transition this Thursday at practice for anyone that is planning to race.

Most of the event volunteer jobs are filled, but we could use a little help for BKL.

Make Cookies for Finish Line Prizes or Bring Something for our Team Snack Table

 

SkiRack Ski Swap and Winter Sale- Gear intake Jan 8-10 and the Swap Jan 11

This weekend is also the SkiRack Swap and Winter Sale.  More Info

Sleepy Hollow BKL Race – February 2

Mark your calendars for this fun event. The event includes kids races, speed runs and a ski tour. More info coming soon.

 

If you want to look ahead to more events this winter please check out the MNC BKL Weekend Race and Event Schedule

Lollipop racers on the start line

Bogburn Wax Rec

By on 2 January, 2025 in BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

Some snow has fallen in the hills, and it looks like moderate temperatures for the Bogburn on Saturday.

Just a quick note, however, that this wax recommendation is coming to you from 5F and dark Anchorage, AK so please take all notes as a “best guess” scenario without knowing the actual snow condition. MNC coaches never apply kickwax for a race before the morning of the race itself, when we’ve had a chance to size things up!

Look for the MNC tent and team area with coach Liz, coach Sara, and coach Kristen on race day up at Rikert!

The snow report indicates very little new snow from the recent storm system. Therefore expect a mostly machine-made/transformed base with temps in the 20s, meaning snow could start icy and become sugary.

For glide wax, a simple warm/mid-range option like Toko Red or Swix HS8 would be safe. For kick, klister could very well be involved so please hold off on applying a hardwax binder. Coaches will likely be able to apply a quick spray klister or roller klister binder job if it is called for.

BKL Info Dec 30-Jan 4

By on 30 December, 2024 in BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule

Thurs AM Update: Tomasi received 6″ of new snow overnight, so we are going to classic ski today at Tomasi. See below for full details.

Happy New Year! We are hoping that January will bring the return of winter. There are a bunch of different things happening this week and regular practice resumes this Thursday. (I had mentioned a possible family ski on New Years Eve, but we’re going to cancel that due to snow conditions.)

Sub-Groups and Coach Info

Parent Meeting Notes

Season Long Schedule
Weekend Race and Event Schedule

Tuesday, December 31: Devos Practice at Sleepy Hollow. See the Junior Training Doc for details and check before you head out (the weather might require plans to be updated).

Wednesday, January 1: This is the first Sleepy Hollow Wednesday Night Worlds of the 2025 season! It’s a low key, ultra customizable (distance and technique) weekly ski race that continues through January and February.  Potluck following each race. A great option for kids that love racing, families that want a little more. It’s on your own, but there will be MNC BKL kids there throughout the winter.  $10 kids and $17 adults. More Info

Thursday, January 2– JackRabbits, Arctic Foxes, Racers and Devos
Location: Tomasi Meadow
Time: 3:45pm-5:15pm
Details: We will be classic skiing today.  Come a few minutes early if you need to wax and find us at the wax bench setup on the side of the parking lot near the trailhead. If you wax at home try using Toko Red or Swix Violet.

Parking: The Tomasi lot on Mountain Rd. Please park tight, so there is space for everyone. Please don’t park on Pinacle Ridge (it’s a private driveway). Underhill Central School is an overflow parking location.
Reminder: There is no inside space or bathrooms (go before heading over). Wear a headlamp.

Saturday, January 4 : Bogburn is a classic race hosted by Rikert. BKL races are in the morning and adults races are in the afternoon. This race is open to all BKL Skiers. MNC Team Info – Race Info –  Registration – Let coaches know you are coming

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