NICA hosted its fourth race in Wausau, WI, at the 9 Mile Recreation Park. This race was the closest to me, and I was grateful for the shorter drive. I was feeling significantly better going into this race than Lowe's Creek, and was excited to be able to give this race 100%. Repetition is … [Read more...] about Ethel Races NICA: 9 Mile Recreation
Join us for a fat bike ride at the Swedetown trails! We will meet at 6:30p at Cross Country Sports. Be sure to bring a light, a helmet, and wear proper layers. We hope to see you there! If you are new to fat biking and have questions about what layers would be best, give us a call (337-4520) and … [Read more...] about CCS Shop Ride: Fat Bike Ride at Swedetown
Join us for a fat bike ride at the Swedetown trails! We will meet at 6:30p at Cross Country Sports. Be sure to bring a light, a helmet, and wear proper layers. We hope to see you there! If you are new to fat biking and have questions about what layers would be best, give us a call (337-4520) and … [Read more...] about CCS Shop Ride: Fat Bike Ride at Swedetown
Going into my third weekend of NICA racing, I was hit hard with a head cold and sinus problems. Mentally, this was a game-changer. My head was not in the right place, overthinking what others expected of me coaches, teammates, etc. especially since I would be racing in the Leader jersey. … [Read more...] about Ethel Races NICA: Lowe’s Creek
Get your Christmas shopping done close to home. For Black Friday and Small Business Saturday enjoy 20% off: • Salomon Combi Boots • Salomon Jackets • Rossignol Gloves • Alpine Jackets and Snow Pants … [Read more...] about Black Friday and Small Business Saturday Sale
Hi! My name is Ethel Karinen, I am currently a sophomore in high school, and have been racing mountain bikes for about ten years. This season I started racing in the National Interscholastic Cycling League (NICA). This organization develops mountain biking programs for student-athletes across the … [Read more...] about Ethel Races NICA: Minooka Mania and Nordic Navigator
1. Learn to read the trail in new ways Night riding can help you hone your trail reading abilities. With less light and a narrower field of vision, you must learn to react more quickly due to shortened sight lines and a rapidly changing environment. 2. Your "usual" ride becomes new again Ever … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Ride at Night
It's our last summer shop ride of the season! Join us for a ride at the Swedetown Trails. We will leave Cross Country Sports at 6:15pm and ride for about an hour and a half (or as long as the sun lets us). We will ride the new Bull Toad trail and some other fan favorites. We plan on going to … [Read more...] about CCS Shop Ride: Last Ride of the Summer Season
