New Fast Wax Twin Cities Ski Series presented by Bjorn Daehlie

Posted on Dec 19, 2012 in Press Releases

Announced today, the new Fast Wax Twin Cities Ski Series will kickoff this weekend at the Skinny Santa Solstice Ski 20k at the revamped Woodland Trails in Elk River.  The newly formed series will feature 10 races throughout the season all close to the Twin Cities metro area.  According to series manager Kevin Johnson, “This is a great mix of established races.  The series has a real flow to it.  The early races are somewhat shorter and are a great way to test your fitness and practice race-day strategies. Then comes the Tour de Twin Cities events which let you race on the same trails as the best skiers in the country; and learn some of their secrets.  Next come the Loppet and Vasaloppet; the marquee events of the Minnesota racing scene.  The series culminates with the Snowflake/Inga Lami race which is one of the oldest races in the country; a true classic!”

Fast Wax Twin Cities Ski Series presented by Bjorn Daehlie Schedule

• Dec 22 – Skinny Santa Solstice Ski - 20K Mass Start FS – Elk River Nordic Team – Woodland Hills
• Dec 29 – Como Championships – Mass Start FS – SISU – Como Park Golf Course
• Jan 5 – Twin Cities Championships – Mass Start CL – SISU – Battle Creek
• Jan 12 – PreLoppet – Mass Start FS – Loppet – Wirth
• Jan 19 – Tour de TC – Individual Start FS – SISU/Loppet – Battle Creek
• Jan 21 – Tour de TC – Sprints FS – Sisu/Loppet – Battle Creek
• Jan 26 – Tour de TC – Individual Start CL – SISU/Loppet – Wirth
• Feb 3 – Hoigaard’s Classic – Mass Start CL – Loppet – Wirth
• Feb 9 – Vasaloppet 35k – Mass Start FS – Sons of Norway – Mora
• Feb 16 – Snowflake/IngaLami- Mass Start FS – Gear West –Baker

The mix of distances and techniques makes it the perfect series for both new skiers and seasoned veterans. Points will be awarded at each race and the male and female skier with the most points at the end of the season will win a free entry to all series events for the 13-14 season as well as a new Bjorn Daehlie Olympic Jacket.  In addition to the overall award, prizes will be awarded to the top three in each age-group.  If you’re not speedy enough to race for the podium we’ve got great weekly raffle prizes as well as additional end of the season raffle prizes for all series participants.

More details can be found at http://www.twincitiesskiseries.com/

For the kick-off Skinny Santa Solstice race this Saturday, organizers are reporting good coverage on the trails and anticipate a strong turnout for the season kick-off.  Race director Kristin Anderson says, “The new trail layout is fantastic with the new trail sections, they run very well and we think you will be very pleased with the changes! A huge thank you to the groomers for keeping our trails in such good conditions!”With a little more snow later this week, conditions should be prime for some fast skiing.  Registration begins at 8:30am with the race starting at 10.  More info on the Skinny Santa Solstice Ski can be found at http://www.elkrivernordic.org/skinnysanta/