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Rollerskiers: New pavement between Leroy and Cadillac

The White Pine Trail has 14 miles of NEW pavement from Leroy to Cadillac. Blacktop is only brand new once: after that it just gets rougher by day.

By Steve Smegiel
May 16, 2012

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Stop those Rollerskis!

But rollerski wheels don’t like to slide sideways at an angle to the direction of travel. So, a real snow plow is not possible. There are, however, a couple of ways to use the snow plow concept to slow yourself on rollerskis.

By Bert Hinkley
Nov 23, 2011

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Myrda, Sauvala win Limestone Loppet

The track dictated the use of large, pneumatic-tired roller skis, everyone was on V2 Aero 150s. Unlike most rollerski races, equipment didn't play a role in the results, making the race a more truly competitive affair.

By Randal Bladel
Nov 13, 2011

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Photos: Grand Marais Rollerski Marathon start

Photos from the start of the Grand Marais Rollerski Marathon start, plus a link to additional photos.

By Nikki Darrow
Oct 21, 2011

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Racers improve in doublepole rollerski time trial

Fast times for our 4 racers tonight in the doublepole time trial. All moved up in the rankings from June. Andrew is the current holder of fastest time, and Cassidy for women.

By Eli Brown
Oct 10, 2011

Rollerki race up Whiteface Mountain, Sept 17

The New York Ski Educational Foundation and the Olympic Regional Development Authority announce the 5th annual NYSEF Whiteface Climb to the Castle Rollerski Race on Saturday, September 17 at 8:00 am.

By NYSEF
Aug 16, 2011

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Grand Marais rollerski marathon October 1

The Grand Marais Michigan Chamber of Commerce has announced that the 1st annual roller ski marathon is on for October 1st. The race will begin in downtown Grand Marais and proceed West on H58 approximately 15 miles to the turn around point.

By Denny Paull
Aug 12, 2011

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Rollerskiing added to North Shore Inline Marathon

“I am very pleased and excited to announce that the NorthShore Inline Marathon will be adding a rollerskiing division to the 2011 race, held on September 17 after the last wave of inline skaters” announced Executive Director Skeeter Moore.

By Skeeter Moore
Aug 4, 2011

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50k Rollerski race proposed for Oct 1, 2011

The town of Grand Marais, Michigan is contemplating hosting a 50 km freestyle roller ski race on Saturday October 1, 2011.

By Denny Paull
Jul 13, 2011

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Buying Guide: Swenor Rollerskis

Swenor offers a complete line of classic, combi, and skate rollerskis, include super fast skate model meant only for racing (recommended for the next Climb to the Castle).

By Mike Muha
Nov 2, 2010

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Freeman and Spector overcome 50 mph winds to win Race to the Castle.

Clear sunny skis but high winds interfered with racers as they roller skied 5 miles up Whiteface Memorial Highway, a climb with an average grade of 8%.

By Mike Muha
Oct 11, 2010

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World record: 257 roller skiers in one place

Just got official confirmation from Dennis at Fresh Air Experience: There were 257 registered skier for the world record attempt for the greatest number of rollerskiers at one place and time.

By Mike Muha
Oct 8, 2010

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