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WCA HOLDS APRIL 22 BIKE RACING CAMP
The Wisconsin Cycling Association (WCA) and Endeavour Cycling together will put on an instructional camp in Delafield on April 22.
This half-day camp at the Delafield Brew Haus gathering hall, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., will feature current and former WCA champions sharing their knowledge with riders.
Billy Jones of the Endeavour Cycling Team will share tactics for winning field sprints. Colin O'Brien, former holder of the American Hour Record and owner of Cronometro Bike Shop in Madison, will share the finer
points of time trials and the importance of bike fit.
Other sessions will include: Women's racing with Carrie Ann Koepernik, the 2005 Wisconsin Cup
Champion and Kristin Wentworth, 2005 Wisconsin Cyclocross Champion; junior racing with Kenny Crook, leader of the Mount Borah Juniors Team; bike maintenance with Casey McCauley; and setting up
training plans with Rebecca Anderson, 2002 Wisconsin Cup Champion.
Whether you are new to bike racing or looking to improve your skills, you'll find something at the WCA
camp. Participants can select sections from a menu of options.
The fee is $22 for adults. The fee for juniors and parents of juniors to attend is just $5. A sign-up sheet can
be found at www.wicycling.org. Space is limited, breakfast included. For more information, write to Rebecca@tds.net.
WCA is a nonprofit overseer of USCF racing in Wisconsin and coordinates a 19-race championship series. For more information, go to www.wicycling.org.
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'TOTAL IMMERSION' CYCLING WEEKS SET IN MAY
CABLE, Wis. A unique new bicycling training camp concept is coming to the Cable-Hayward area of northwestern Wisconsin from May 26 to June 4. The camp will also be offered again May 26-29.
Three various length loops will be offered daily to help jump-start the riding season. A rider covering the longest routes will come away with 1,000 miles on their legs. Most mortals will likely cover 400 to 700
miles.
"A big part of the experience will be the camaraderie of gathering with like-minded cyclists and riding great
routes in a primo area," organizer Phil Van Valkenberg said. "We'll include 'Which Way the Wind Blows Day' when riders will be bussed to starting locations and ride back with strong tailwinds."
The camp will be based at Telemark Resort, which is offering a discounted lodging rate. Special rates have been negotiated with other area lodging and camping is available nearby in the national forest.
An ongoing cycling film festival will take place in the evenings. There will be a social mixer on arrival night and an awards banquet on the final Saturday evening. For more information, e-mail totalimmersion@charter.net for a detailed PDF program outline or call 608/467-0211.
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MIDWEST MOUNTAINEERING EXPO, APRIL 28-30
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. Midwest Mountaineering's 22nd annual Outdoor Adventure Expo is April 28-30 in Minneapolis. More than 100 presentations will take place in five program areas on the University of
Minnesota campus and in the store. Over 70 exhibitors will be set up in the big top tents and a huge selection of canoes and kayaks will be available on site.
Two film festivals will be expo highlights. Both from Canada, the Best of Banff Radical Reels Film Festival and the Reel Paddling Film Festival, feature some of the newest and best outdoor silent sport movies.
The world's largest canoe and kayak auction is held on Saturday and customers are encouraged to bring their boats to sell. All boat manufacturers will be at an on-water try-before-you-buy demo at nearby Lake
Nokomis on Thursday. The demo will also showcase kiteboarding.
New this year will be a ceremony honoring the new inductees into the Midwest Mountaineering Explorers and Adven-turers Hall of Fame.
Most events are free. There is no admission fee to see the exhibitors or presentations. There is a cost to attend the film fests.
In conjunction with the expo, Midwest Mountaineering puts everying in its store on sale: clothing, backpacks, tents, adventure travel gear and boating accessories.
Expo hours
Doors open Friday, April 28, 4 p.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, April 30, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The film festivals are Friday and Saturday evening.
The boat demo is Thursday, April 27, 3 p.m.-8 p.m. The boat auction is Saturday at 11a.m.
The Midwest Mountaineering store will be closed from 5 p.m. Wednesday to 4 p.m. Friday for expo set-up.
Midwest Mountaineering is located near Interstates 35W and 94 one block from the U of M West Bank campus at 309 Cedar Ave. So., Minneapolis, MN 55454.
Check the expo website www.outdooradventureexpo.com or call 888/999-1077 for further details.
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CHISAGO LAKES AREA TRIATHLON DEBUTS JULY 30
The new Chisago Lakes Area Triathlon will bring the sport of triathlon to the borders of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Midwest Sports Events is expaanding its 5 STAR Triathlon Series into the Chisago Lakes Area by hosting this new triathlon at Paradise Park under the sponsorship of the Chisago Lakes Chamber of Commerce and
several area businesses.
The Chisago Lakes Area Triathlon a swim, bike, run event will begin at 7 a.m. Sunday, July 30.
This event features a sprint distance, half Ironman distance, and kids' triathlon. The sprint distance includes a
quarter-mile swim, 15 mile bike ride and 3.1 mile run. The half Ironman participants will endure a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike and 13.1 mile run and will be rewarded by a panoramic view of the St. Croix River.
Kids ages 3-12 will have an opportunity to test the waters at children's events. Distances will range according to age, and kids will always be safe as the swim will run parallel to the shoreline and water will
not go above the waist.
Prize money will be awarded to overall winners. The top finishers of the half Ironman distance will be sent to southern Wisconsin to participate in the 2007 Madison Ironman.
In 2005 the 5 STAR Tri Series consisted of five multi-sports events in Wisconsin. The top 10 male and female winners of the series shared the $20,000 purse. Athletes who participated in all five of the events
received prizes and prize money for taking part.
Due to popular demand, he 5 STAR Tri Series is expanding to seven events in 2006.
Registration is now open. Fees are $55 for the sprint, $105 for the half Ironman, $90 for the sprint relay, $175 for the half Ironman relay and $12 for kids. To register visit the website www.midwestsportsevents.com or call Midwest Sports Events at 920/338-8741 or 800/429-8044.
MINNESOTA MOUNTAIN BIKING SERIES ADDS TWO RACES FOR 2006
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. The largest mountain bike racing series in Minnesota is bigger than ever this year growing from eight to 10 races starting May 10 and ending in late September.
More than 2,000 mountain bike racers participated in the 2005 Minnesota State Championship Series (MNSCS).
Even more are expected with the addition of the June 4 Rochester Cycling Steeple Chase in Mazeppa and
the inaugural Single-Track Escape on September 23.
2006 MNSCS changes:
Erik's Spring Cup will be running on the all-new trail in Inver Grove Heights.
The new race category Kids Comp will allow kids aged 8-12 to compete on the same course as older racers.
MNSCS will be part of the 2006 Shimano Youth Series (SYS) which is free for children ages 12 and
under. Racers receive a T-shirt, stickers, goodies, a number plate and a medal.
All 2006 MNSCS events will be NORBA sanctioned. For racers who wish to compete in Citizen, Sport
and Comp classes, a NORBA license is optional. Racers wishing to compete in the Expert class are required to have an annual NORBA license.
Participants in the series who are both Minnesota residents and current NORBA annual members become eligible for NORBA state champion designation dependent upon their placing in the series.
Erik's Bike Shop, host of the MNSCS, has announced the dates and locations for the 2006 MNSCS:
May 20: MNSCS #1, Erik's Spring Cup, Harmon Park, Inver Grove Heights
June 4: MNSCS #2, Rochester Steeple-Chase, Steeplechase Ski Area, Mazeppa
June 18: MNSCS #, Afton Avalanche, Afton Ski Area, Hastings
June 25: MNSCS #4, Dirt Spanker Classic, Mont Du Lac Ski Area, Duluth
July 9: MNSCS #5, Bluff Riders Charge, Mount Kato Ski Area, Mankato
July 16: MNSCS #6, Muddy River Rock-n-Roll, Memorial Park, Red Wing
Aug. 13: MNSCS #7, Metric Auto Parts Welch MTB Jam, Welch Ski Area, Welch
Aug. 20: MNSCS #8, Powder Monkey, Spirit Mountain, Duluth
Sept. 2-3: MNSCS #9, Laddie's Loppet Stage Race, Maplelag Resort, Callaway
Sept. 23: MNSCS #10, Single-Track Escape, Graystone Trail, Minn. Correctional Facility, St. Cloud
For more info, visit www.mnscs.com.
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MARATHON ADDED TO MICHIGAN MTB RACE SERIES
The Michigan Mountain Biking Assoc-iation (MMBA) has added the Boyne Challenge Marathon at Maybury State Park to the 16th annual Championship Point Series (CPS).
The 2006 CPS is comprised of six races with racers' best five finishes counting toward their final ranking. To be eligible for a series trophy, racers must start a minimum of four races.
Racers do not have to be MMBA members or pay the $5 CPS fee to do any individual race. However, nonmember racers will not be ranked in the CPS nor be eligible for year-end CPS awards.
"The 2006 CPS will continue to generate major funding for MMBA advocacy work and trail improvements," CPS marketing director Cris Cataldo said.
MMBA memberships and CPS registrations can be purchased online at www.mmba.org or at any of the series races. A wealth of racing information is also on the MMBA website, including race categories, trail
descriptions, driving directions, frequently asked questions and public forums.
CPS Series Schedule:
Sun., April 23: Yankee Springs Trail Benefit, Hastings
Sun., May 7: Fort Custer Stampede Trail Benefit, Battle Creek
Sun., June 4: Hanson Hills Challenge, Grayling
Sat., July 8: Boyne Challenge Marathon, Boyne City
Sat., Aug. 26: Maybury Trail Benefit, Northville
Sun., Sept. 24: Addison Oaks Fall Classic, Rochester
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2006 WISPORT CYCLING SERIES INCLUDES 28 RACES
The schedule for the 18th annual WiSport Cycling Series is set and includes 28 races throughout Wisconsin. The only citizen's road racing series of its kind in North America, WiSport sanctions road races and time
trials all of which are open events, meaning that a racing license is not required.
Each event has its own features, and its own character, but all offer awards based on age groups and
gender and WiSport points for each rider based on race performance. The points are accumulated during the season for year-end awards. There is a road race series and a time trial series within the scoring system.
WiSport has divisions for cyclists of all ages, from youngsters who are 13 years old and younger to those who are 80 years of age and older.
Go to www.wisport.org for more information about scoring, rules, events and other benefits of participating as a WiSport member.
2006 WiSport schedule
Sat., April 15: Willard Friendly Century & Clinic, Willard
Sat., April 22: Pedal for Proceeds Road Race, Whitewater
Sat., April 29: Dar's Midwest Time Trial Championship, location TBA
Sat., May 6: Tour de Dells Road Race, Wisconsin Dells
Sat., May 20: Rib Falls Time Trial, Rib Falls
Sat., May 27: Alp Bl'Huez Blue Mounds Time Trial, Blue Mounds State Park
Sat., June 3: Cascade Classic Road Race, Osceola
Sun., June 4: Big Ring Flyers Time Trial, Hudson
Sat., June 10: Frederic Lions Road Race & Time Trial, Frederic
Sat., June 17: Badger State Games Road Race, Waterloo
Sun., June 18: Badger State Games Time Trial, Waterloo
Sat., June 24: Grant County Cycling Classic Road Race, Lancaster
Sun., June 25: Badger State Games Criterium, Madison
Sun., July 2: Oshkosh Road Race, Oshkosh
Sat., July 8: Dairy Days Road Race, Greenwood
Sun., July 9: Intercon Speed of Light Time Trial, Stanley
Sat., July 15: Blue Mounds Classic Road Race, Blue Mounds
Sat., July 22: Penokee Range Bike Classic Road Race, Mellen
Sat., July 29: Monroe Co. Century Challenge Road Race, Sparta
Sat., Aug. 5: Fire House Fifty Time Trial & Road Race, Grandview
Sat., Aug. 12: JA O'Leary Memorial Road Race, Medford
Sat., Aug. 19: Real Wheel'n Road Race, Mauston
Sat., Aug. 26: Atkins Time Trial, Cottage Grove
Sat., Sept. 2: Shell Lake Road Race, Shell Lake
Sun., Sept. 3: Chris Kerr Memorial Road Race, Cameron
Sat., Sept. 9: Viroqua Road Race, Viroqua
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WALK WISCONSIN SETS 25,000-MILE GOAL FOR JUNE 3
STEVENS POINT, Wis. More than 1,100 walkers took part in the first-ever Walk Wisconsin event held on National Trail Day last June. Using the contiguous Green Circle circular trail system in Stevens Point,
Walk Wisconsin participants collectively walked nearly 14,000 miles while enjoying the beautiful environment and supporting a community health initiative.
For this year's Walk Wisconsin Marathon, set to take place June 3, organizers have set 25,000 miles as a goal the same distance as the circumference of the world and the reason for calling the event "A Walk
Around the World."
Tawnya Hefner, one of the organizers from Ministry Health, said families, work groups, church groups and
school groups, as well as friends and neighbors trained together for last year's marathon, and lasting relationships were forged.
Walk Wisconsin founder John Jury said last year's event was a hit for several reasons. "First, people want
to live longer, healthier and more energetic lives, and the research about the fitness aspects of walking is
undeniable," he said. "Next, walking is by far the exercise used and preferred by most Americans, and the challenge of the distance walk is appealing to many."
Jury said many people were also interested in the leisurely nature of the event. "In the fast paced world in
which we live, the exercise of walking provides a way to actually slow down, to talk with a friend or family
member, or to just be alone without noise. For many, it just seems to be the right activity at the right moment in time," he said.
Nevertheless, those who wish to complete the full 26.2-mile marathon distance should begin training early. People who are not currently physically active should get clearance from a physician before beginning their
training.
But with three distances the quarter marathon, half marathon and full marathon the event is designed to attract participants of varying athleticism.
"The three noncompetitive walking distances that make up the Walk Wisconsin event are a great way to get
in shape and stay that way while getting out and enjoying the natural environment," said Derek Bell, director
of the National Wellness Institute in Stevens Point. "We celebrate any type of event that gets large groups of people to become more physically active."
Visit www.WalkWisconsin.com for more information.
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BIRKIE SKI FOR THE CURE RAISES $37,000
HAYWARD, Wis. During the 33rd American Birkebeiner held February 24, 82 skiers raised more than $37,000 for the new Ski for the Cure program. Launched in conjunction with the Komen Foundation, the
effort raised the funds for breast cancer research.
The skiers voluntarily collected pledges and designated the Madison, Milwaukee, Brainerd Lakes and
Minneapolis affiliates of the Komen Foundation to receive the funds.
Raising $4,000, Mary Krook of Duluth, Minnesota, was the top pledge collector and thereby won free
entry into the 2007 American Birkebeiner race of her choice and free lodging.
Through a random drawing, three other Ski for the Cure participants were awarded weekend getaways at area resorts and hotels.
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CALLIE ROHR MEMORIAL CANOE RACE, JUNE 17-18
After the 2005 event raised $9,000 for the American Brain Tumor Association, the second annual Callie Rohr Memorial Canoe Race will be held on June 17-18.
The race covers 26 miles on the headwaters of the Wisconsin River, which is a beautiful, fast and wild small stream with lots of challenging turns and obstacles.
There are many classes of racers, including several recreation classes, pro race classes and for the first time
this year a special father and child class. The father and child racers will race, along with the recreation paddlers, the second 14-mile leg of the course on Sunday, Father's Day.
While the recreation class covers the distance in two days, the pros cover the whole course in one day. In fact, last year's winning time was 4 hours and 9 minutes.
The race is in memory Callie Rohr, who at age 7 was diagnosed with a brain tumor. For two and a half years Callie endured multiple surgeries, radiation and rehabilitation therapies. On July 15, 2000, five days
before her 10th birthday, Callie lost her battle.
Callie loved to canoe. Her summers were spent with her parents, Jeff and Marcia Rohr, who operate Rohr's
Wilderness Tours on the headwaters of the Wisconsin River. It is in memory of Callie's spirit that the Rohrs sponsor the canoe race to benefit the American Brain Tumor Association.
In addition to the race, there will be a dinner, music, auction, raffles and more on Saturday. A pig roast, raffles and the award ceremony will take place at Eagle River Inn in Eagle River, Wisconsin, on Sunday.
For more information, contact Jeff and Marcia Rohr at Rohr's Wilderness Tours, 5230 Razorback Road, Conover, WI 54519; 715/547-3639; www.RWTCanoe.com.
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SKI TRAB HOLDS 'FIND MARCO' BIRKIE PHOTO CONTEST
Ski Trab USA is holding a "Find Marco 'Polo' Cattaneo Birkie Photo Contest."
Marco Polo, the 13th century Venetian traveler, journeyed from Italy to China, mostly by horseback. Now Italian skier Marco Cattaneo has won his own journey: the 2006 American Birkebeiner. It was Cattaneo's
second Birkie victory both on Ski Trabs. Whether across the Gobi Desert or Lake Hayward, those Marcos flew.
Ski Trab is looking for close-up shots of Cattaneo during his winning race and on the winners' podium. A
pair of Ski Trab skate ski "Orange Crushes" will be awarded to the person whose picture or pictures are
selected by Ski Trab for use on posters and in advertisements. The winner will be announced on November 1.
E-mail your high-resolution pictures to joemar1999@msn.com or send actual them to Ski Trab USA,
2224 Wild Timothy Road, Naperville, IL 60564. Pictures cannot be returned. Entry deadline is June 1. For more information, call 630/922-5855.
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NORTHLAND COLLEGE TO START NORDIC SKI TEAM
ASHLAND, Wis. Starting next winter, Northland College's athletics department will add a men's and women's Nordic ski team to its National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 3 athletics
program. The college is a full member of NCAA Division 3. A full-time staff member will direct the Nordic skiing program to build student interest.
"We've found that the students that come to Northland thrive on outdoor sports, like skiing," Northland
College Athletic Director Steve Wammer said. "Our location is prime for skiers and we are really pleased to offer this competitive opportunity for our students."
Northland College President Karen Halbersleben added, "Northern Wisconsin is home to hundreds of miles
of ski trails and the nation's largest cross-country ski race (the American Birkebeiner) making this sport a natural fit for the college."
Northland College is an environmental liberal arts college located near the shores of Lake Superior. Founded in 1892, Northland now enrolls more than 750 students from 45 states and 13 other countries.
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