TNR Goodbye Hello to Winter, Hillbounding is Here

The last “official” TNR of the season was last night and half a dozen riders enjoyed sun and pleasant mid-Sept conditions. As good as riding is now it was nice to have the arm warmers on. There is lots of good riding left and for those that are heat challenged this is a great time of year. The Fat Tire Fest http://www.cheqfattire.com/ is this weekend and course conditions are said to be good but wet. There is some predicted rain this week so have your bike well lubed before the race. Remember that the race does not end until your bike is cleaned afterwards. Expect new cables after a wet race which is inexpensive and fairly easy to put in. Cables make or break you, don’t scrimp, unless you want to be riding a single speed!

HILLBOUNDING 10 IS NEAR.

There seems to be a lot of interest in HILLBOUNDING this year. We start next Tuesday the 21st at 5:28pm at the Bairds Creek (Triangle Hill Sports Area). http://www.ci.green-bay.wi.us/parks/parks/shelters/trianglechalet.html for directions and info. What to expect: We typically see 25-35 people of lots of different abilities. Because we are concentrated on one hill you cannot get left behind. We alternate repetitions up the hill, some with poles, some without and some with ropes and partners in tandem. There is a strength component as well. Hillbounding is very aerobic, incorporates a huge strength element and is done with a specific technical goal in mind. We really stress proper and correct technique. This is NOT just running up a hill. To that end you will need a pair of cross country ski poles that are roughly to the armpit in length. They do not have to be too good although you will impress the others if you bring nice carbon poles. I will have about 15 pair available and will supply the ropes. Bring water bottles and dry clothes, we go rain or shine (cold is certainly not an issue after 10 minutes) and you can expect to sweat….a lot! We start the warm-up at 5:30pm so come a little early. The first week is a soft start but VERY IMPORTANT to get some of the technique stuff ingrained. The grass is cut, the lights work and the turf is soft. See you then.
A quick update for those interested in the Bay Nordic Youth Ski League. Things are coming together. Check this out. http://baynordic.blogspot.com/ and be sure to note the link http://skiwithanst.org/ for the Stump Farm Trail Run and Duathlon on Oct. 31st.

Lots to do, go for a hike or run with those ski poles, don’t put the bike away but do dust off the rollerskis. There is energy in the air, be sure and be part of it.
SO2