SEPTEMBER 2002
CONTENTS
Vol. 19, No. 3
FEATURES
20th ANNIVERSAY FOR CHEQUAMEGON FAT TIRE
Looking back on the nation's largest mountain bike event
OFF-ROAD RIDING THE GIANTS RIDGE TRAILS
With over 60K of trails, there's plenty of variety
REDISCOVER YOUR YOUTH RIDING CYCLOCROSS RACES
Race series in the Twin Cities is open to beginners
IRONMAN MAKES A MIDWEST DEBUT IN WISCONSIN EVENT
Prestigious triathlon series is in Madison this month
BACTERIA HAS ATHLETES & ORGANIZERS CONCERNED
It's been a bad year for bacteria-related beach closings
GETTING STARTED IN INLINE SKATING IS EASY
As with any new sports, it's best to take a lesson
THOUSANDS GATHER FOR NORTHSHORE INLINE EVENT
Duluth prepares for the nation's largest skate event
PROFILE: CHAMPION SKATER KARA PETERSON
With knee pads at the ready, Peterson takes on Duluth
THE U.P. EMERGES AS A TRAIL RUNNING MECCA
Across the U.P. these days, everyone is running off-road
SWAMPED ON SUPERIOR: DISASTER BARELY AVOIDED
Sudden winds turn a pleasant kayak trip ugly fast
XC Q & A: THE VALUE OF HIGH-INTENSITY WORKOUTS
Time trials and going hard have many benifits for skiers
SILENT SPORTS EXERCISES: WORK ON CORE STABILITY
Skiers will benefit from a new twist on old exercise
DEPARTMENTS
BICYCLING with DOUG SHIDELL
Part I: The keys to watching a pro bike race
RUNNING with TERI DWYER
Getting kids involved in a running program
PADDLE SPORTS with MIKE SVOB
A top five list of paddling pet peeves
NUTRITION with DONNA MARLOR
The best food strategies for a touchy stomach
WEATHER with TONY SCHUMACHER
Coming to terms with confusing weather terms
EDITOR'S LETTER
SILENT SPORTS SHORTS
CALENDAR
MARKETPLACE
ON THE COVER
Riding the singletrack at New Fane, Wis. Robert Bergstrom
(Inset) Greg LeMond after his win at the Cequamegon. Greg Marr | 
