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Ski walking is a great alternative to rollerskiing. You can do long slow distance at an easy pace, intervals at any heart rate you can get to, or speed work. Tony Percha is doing easy repeats up a long hill at Kensington Metropark in Milford, MI.

TART trail work volunteers needed on Oct 15th

Wed, Oct 5, 2005 - By Missy Luyk

Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation (TART) Trails, Inc. is hosting work bees on the Vasa Pathway and the Leelanau Trail next Saturday, October 15, 2005 from 9:00 am – noon.,

Feldkamp Top Finisher at First NSR Duathlon

Tue, Oct 4, 2005 - By Mike Muha

Tim Feldkamp won the first race of Team NordicSkiRacer.com's 3rd Annual Run/Rollerski Duathlon Series in 36:39. Yvon Dufour, after leading most of the race, came in a close second in 37:05.,

Good Times in Grayling at Michigan Bike Festival

Sat, Oct 1, 2005 - By Randy Kessler

Hanson Hills, long known for great XC Skiing, has hosted two Michigan Bike Festivals offering something for everyone and everything cycling. Having checked out the inaugural 2004 event, I headed north to get in a couple days at this year's event.,

Noquemanon Trail Network Hires New Full-Time Executive Director

Wed, Sep 28, 2005 - By Susan Brian & Robert Mahaney

The Noquemanon Trail Network (NTN) has hired a new full-time Executive Director. Susan Brian, a Marquette native & NMU graduate will be starting her position immediately.,

Many Changes to 2006 Michigan Cup Series

Mon, Sep 26, 2005 - By Ernie Brumbaugh

Many changes are planned for the 2006 Michigan Cup Series, including scoring changes and our first UP race.,

2006 Michigan Cup Series Race Schedule

Sun, Sep 25, 2005 - By Ernie Brumbaugh

The 2005-2006 Michigan Cup Cross Country Ski Racing Series race schedule is now out!,

New Solda Waxes for the 2005-2006

Wed, Sep 21, 2005 - By Mike Muha

Solda has released several new waxes for the 2005-2006 season. Here's the hype with a few comments...,

Blueberry Ridge Trail Restoration Begins

Tue, Sep 20, 2005 - By Michigna DNR

Michigan Department of Natural Resources work crews last week began renovation of approximately 4,000 feet of the Blueberry Ridge Pathway near Marquette. ,

Reuse Old Bearings in New 100mm Rollerski Wheels

Sun, Sep 18, 2005 - By Mike Muha

You can buy 100mm replacement wheels with or without bearings. Buying without bearings - and reusing your existing bearings - can save you 25% of the purchase costs.,

Toko Tech Manual 2005-2006

Thu, Sep 15, 2005 - By Toko

Describes - in great detail - base structuring, glide waxing, kick waxing, waxing tools, ironing techniques, and glide testing. A must read for any racer, even if you don't use Toko waxes. 438KB PDF file,

TART Seeking nominations for Jim Mudgett Award

Mon, Sep 12, 2005 - By Missy Luyk

TART Trails is seeking nominations for the 2nd annual Jim Mudgett Trail Pioneer Award. Nominations are open for anyone who has advocated for building, maintaining and using trails in the Traverse area.,

It's Hot, So Expect Snow

Sun, Sep 11, 2005 - By Mike Muha

So says the Detroit Free Press yesterday...,