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MNC Masters WOW!

It is not only the Juniors out an about the hills and roads of Vermont.  Buoyed with recently learned roller ski skills MNC’s own Women On Wheels took matters in their own hands and were burning up the roads of North Ferrisburg this past weekend.

Sunday, many other Masters toured the gravels roads of Hinesburg and Charlotte, the group split into two groups one looping back after 20 miles, the other tackling the climb on Momkton reduce before heading back.

There is still plenty if time to join in. So check out our summer summer training doc and sign up for Slack to get last minute notices.

 

 

Bliz/Swenor/Start Team Deal!

MNC Members and members of the #BlizGang,

We have a PHENOMENAL offer on-hand from the folks at EnjoyWinter.com. This deal is amazing because it

  1. allows us 30% off on some of our favorite products
  2. gives support and credits directly back to the club!

To find out more about this sponsorship, read below:

June 24th, 2019

Hello coaches and club/team members,

We are pleased to be able to offer you EnjoyWinter Team Ordering & Rewards

Support your club and save money on Nordic equipment through EnjoyWinter team rewards.

Save 30% when you use your teams code at checkout

Get 10% back for your club to spend on wax, tools, rollerskis…

Support your shop: Your team order will be shipped following your team’s order deadline, with credit given to your local EnjoyWinter dealer.

Ready to get started? Use your team code: MNC1920 at checkout at Enjoywinter.com. 

Anti-Freeze, Bliz, Start, & Swenor, through its Enjoy Winter Athlete Force program, are proud partners of Gus Schumacher, Ian Torchia, Peter Holmes and many more athletes in generation next.

Swenor Rollerskis: Feel like skiing on Norwegian Snow

40 pair Demo fleet based in Madison WI available for team camps/clinics

Official Ski of CXC & NENSA rollerski series and camps.

Made in Norway, where they are tested and developed with the best cross country skiers in the world. 

Swenor Rollerskis are the #1 rollerski in the World and the US, and is a supplier to Norwegian, Canadian, US and many other ski teams. 

Swenor Rollerski have: Calibrated Wheel Speeds – like skiing on snow, Durable Rubber – for long lasting wheels, Sealed bearings  – durability in the wet, Laminated Composite shafts – like skiing on snow, Lightweight aluminum shaft – easy on the budget, Jr Skis also with calibrated wheel speeds and no weight limits,  A complete parts bin available in Wisconsin, Life Time warranties

 

  • Skate JR & Alutech JR for U-13’s ~$170 + bindings
  • Skate and Tristar price point skis ~$180 + bindings
  • Fiberglass and Skate Elite and other laminated skis for the best feeling of snow ~$245 + bindings

 

Start Poles: Swing through Winter

The most durable-best swing weight poles available.

17 mm top for highest stiffness – 8mm at tip for most layers=greatest durability & lowest swing weight.

 

  • Start Ultra – 100% 3D Carbon ~lightest pole on market 18% stiffer than this year’s Race 1.0 ~ $400.00 msrp ~ $275 team
  • Start Race – 100% UHM Carbon previous year’s world cup pole now $300.00 msrp ~ $200 team
  • Start Winner– 100% HSCarbon most durable best swing weight ~ $150.00 msrp ~ $110 team
  • Start Loppet – 70% Carbon most durable best swing weight pole ~ $105.00 msrp ~ $85 team
  • Start Sport– 60% carbon pole $105.95 msrp ~ $75.00 team
  • Start Race JR – $75.00 msrp~ $50.00 team

 

Start Wax; Glide Through Winter

Entire line available in USA now and in 2020. (This cannot be said by many other wax brands)

Complete wax line, including Fluorocarbon waxes, use ingredients on TSCA inventory list. 

  • All new LF, MF, HF liquid gliders-alcohol based solvents (not petroleum) do not dry out the base. 
  • HFXT Gel finishing waxes are affordable and easy to apply. 
  • Magic Gliders for non-fluoro racing on artificial snow
  • Start Green still the standard in the coldest snow 
  • Kick waxes for each snow type.

 

Bliz : World Cup Winning Technology – Weekend Warrior pricing

  • Fusion- Full Frame Wide Angle Vision $94.95 msrp
  • Matrix – Wide Angle Vision $74.95 msrp
  • Proflip – Nordic Goggles – new Nordic Light lens $129.95 msrp

 

 Anti-Freeze: Warm Different 

Team Jackets & Face Tape: Outfit your team in the comfort, style and warmth

 

Masters LVRT Ride


The MNC Masters are out in force this season following up their  Thursday roller skiing session with a fun group ride on the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail.   The weather was fantastic and the winds were mostly favorable.  At the start riders split into groups but reconvened for some food and beverage at Lost Nation in order to fortify themselves for the 15 mile journey back.

Next week the group will be back to the dirt roads, so make sure to catch up with the latest on the Masters Training Doc  and join the #sunday-cycling Slack group.

Masters Summer Rollerski

Our summer of Masters rollerskiing has begun! Thanks to our stellar coach trio of Andy, Rick, and Liam we had all abilities covered: this is a rollerski group for ANYONE so be sure to check it out if you’re interested! We have several pairs of rollerskis for folks to try if they never have before.

After breaking into groups, newer rollerskiers worked on balance and coordination while experienced skiers took a trip into the hills of the neighborhood. Check out some photos and video!

Agility work!

Masters Intro Rollerskiing begins Thursday!

Join Coach Andy this Thursday for our first session for newer rollerskiers at Williston Central School. If you’re already a roller-crushin’ Master looking to get in a great session, this is also the place to be! Coach Liam and Coach Rick will lead more experienced skiers.

To get there: turn into Williston Central School via the Williston Library (off Rt 2). At the stop sign, take a right and drive to the very end of that parking area where you’ll see soccer fields, a gate, the bike path, and skatepark.

These sessions will run 8 weeks, so please don’t forget to register here.

Everything begins at 6PM! Below is a note from Coach Andy:

Welcome beginner (and novice) roller skiers! 

A couple a quick thoughts as we approach our first adventure this Thursday, 6/13/19 at Williston Central School.
  • We’ll meet out back of the school, left rear parking lot at 6:00pm.   
  • No experience required.   
  • Please join us even if you don’t have any rollerskis yet and want to learn more about how to get started.   MNC may have some additional rollerskis for your use.
Bring: nordic ski boots, helmet, ski poles (skate/classic to match your ski type), running shoes, water, biking (or light gardening) gloves, roller skis (if you have them) and your adventuresome spirit!  Dress in athletic outerwear.   Longsleve shirt/jacket and pants are suggested.   
-Coach Andy

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