What if you bought one pair of skis that could grow just as fast as your child? The kid's ski exchange program at Cross Country Sports works like that. When you first purchase your child's ski package, you are enrolled in the exchange program. One ski season and two inches of height growth … [Read more...] about Grow-Up Skiing with the CCS Exchange Program
Bike History!
Cross Country Sports has been around for over 50 years, but the bicycle itself has been around for over 200! And skis? ...That's a much longer story! Enjoy the below information from Icebike.org … [Read more...] about Bike History!
Pre-Season Sale
It's that time of year again! It won't be long before we have a soft layer of snow blanketing the ground. In celebration, we are having a pre-season sale! All 2016 gear is on sale and we also have closeout pricing (25-60% off!) on last year's gear! Get excited - winter is coming!! … [Read more...] about Pre-Season Sale
Cyclocross on a Fatbike?
Today, not only did Pete Karinen enter a cyclocross race on a Fatbike, HE WON IT! The race was in Copper Harbor, and there were some very good riders there. Pete rode a Trek Farley 9.6 with 26.5 x 3.8 tires to a close win. "It was pretty hard" -- as loquacious as Pete gets. I think all those … [Read more...] about Cyclocross on a Fatbike?
We Won!
Way to go Houghton and Keweenaw Counties! The National Bike Challenge has announced the NATIONWIDE winners for the entire challenge period (May 1 to September 30, 2015) and our local challenge BIKE! was the top local challenge in the nation! We logged 119,181 miles and surpassed our goal of 200 … [Read more...] about We Won!
Job Opening at CCS
We're hiring! Interested applicants should be outgoing, passionate about biking, skiing and outdoor silent sports, organized and self-starting, have good computer, marketing and sales skills, knowledgeable about Social Media, creative, willing to learn new things, and work as a team member making … [Read more...] about Job Opening at CCS
Leaves Turning and Trails Work
We're still enjoying the fall riding and running seasons, and the Michigan Tech Nordic Ski Club can be seen cross-training, as well as roller skiing and... working on ski trails! Thank you to the hearty members of the Michigan Tech Nordic Ski Club who volunteered their time this past Saturday to … [Read more...] about Leaves Turning and Trails Work
First Friday – Chris Schmidt’s Talents and Passion for Bicycles
For the month of October, Cross Country Sports will feature cycling photos and posters by Chris Schmidt. Chris’s obsession with bicycles began at a young age, initially, as a way to get around to see friends and commute to school and part-time jobs, later as a way to push himself, compete and … [Read more...] about First Friday – Chris Schmidt’s Talents and Passion for Bicycles