There are two great new changes to the Winter Trail system at Hardwood Ski and Bike this winter!
The first change is the addition of a new single track classic only trail called Seefeld. This trail will start just after the Posts and will wind through the gentle terrain towards the Barn before returning to the top of Home Run. The trail will be 3.5 km long and from the Lodge it will be 6 km. It has been cut to 6 feet wide and will be groomed for classic by a snowmobile and single pan tracksetter. The second change is a new routing of Torino just after the Posts. In the past there was a steep uphill and downhill just after the posts that was a little too much for our beginner skiers. We have now cut a bypass of this hill that will make it easier for all skiers who ski on Torino and the other trails that will use this section. All of the work is completed on these changes and all of our other trails. The winter trail signs are up and we are ready to go - Let it snow! |
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Last Updated on Monday, 23 November 2009 10:29 |
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Thursday, 19 November 2009 11:04 |
Hardwood Ski and Bike will be hosting the third annual FitSpirit Snow Challenge on February 19th, 2010. 100 teenage girls from all over Ontario get together to experience and exhilarating day of cross country skiing. 
FitSpirit is a non-profit organization that offers young girls between 13 and 17 years of age tangible ways of motivating them to adopt an active, healthy and well-balanced lifestyle. FitSpirit’s pure and simple goal is to encourage young girls to get on the move so that they can attain their full potential by participating in sports activities. All FitSpirit initiatives are aimed at young girls and are based on the fundamental values in which we firmly believe. The three FitSpirit values are: - Self-esteem
- Enjoying sport challenges
- Healthy eating habits
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 November 2009 14:23 |
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Dispelling the Myths of Training – Lactic Acid, Anaerobic Threshold and VO2 maxBy Jack Sasseville Three of the favorite physiology phrases and expressions used by cross country ski coaches and athletes to describe and control training and performance are lactic acid (lactate), anaerobic threshold and VO2 max. We have been using these to monitor performance and training and to predict or explain performance for a long time, but new (and some old) studies have shown that what we know about these three things may be wrong. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 16 November 2009 13:10 |
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High School Coaches - On Snow Coaching Clinic - December 4th.This clinic is open to all high school and elementary school coaches who wish to learn more about training and technique for cross country skiing. The day will includes indoor sessions on physical training, mental skills, race tactics and pacing and skating technique. There will also be outdoor on snow sessions on ski technique. The clinic will be run by Mark Doble, head coach of Team Hardwood along with assistant coach Graham Longford. Video analysis will also be used.The cost of the clinic is $15 and includes a trail pass for the day. For more info and to register please call Hardwood Ski and Bike at 1 800 387 3775. |
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Last Updated on Friday, 13 November 2009 16:48 |
MTB Training Camps Started! So… I can tell you that there are approximately 42 weeks until Provincials, 36 weeks until Nationals and only 24 weeks until the first OCUP MTB race! How is that for “perspective”! It’s official, the MTB Pre-Season has begun at Hardwood Ski & Bike. Team Hardwood-Trek enjoyed a spring-like November day for its 1st of 11Training Camp days of the year. Twelve athletes and three coaches participated in a full day Training Camp to kick start the 2010 Pre-Season. I am not gonna lie, it was so nice to ride in shorts again!
During the morning of training, athletes completed a barrage of “field tests” around the Hardwood property to use as benchmarks to compare against next April when the snow melts. High Performance coach Kevin Simms & Gold coach Ben Dawson initiated a strength training sequence for all the athletes. The afternoon was spent on the Cyclocross course to get everybody ready for the Sunday Cx race. Finally, before departing for the day, each athlete participated in some season scheduling and goal setting. The day was perfect for getting athletes and coaches pumped about 2010.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 November 2009 08:22 |
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 Hardwood Ski and Bike will be the host of the mountain bike events for the Pan Am Games in 2015!
The Pan Am Games are coming to Toronto and the surrounding region, a victory sure to kick start major investments in sports facilities. The announcement from Guadalajara was made on November 6. The bid from Toronto beat out two other bids from Lima, Peru and Bogata, Columbia. The event will run from July 10-26 in 2015.Hardwood Ski and Bike was selected to host the mountain bike events. While it is too early to talk about the ramifications for the facility there is sure to be some major upgrades to trails, lodges and amenities. We are proud to be the hosts of this event and look forward to showing the Americas our great trails and facilities. This will also be very positive for all of the mountain bike riders and skiers who make Hardwood their home for riding and xc skiing. The best are coming to Hardwood Ski and Bike. Come and see why our trails and facilities have been chosen as the best in the area. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 16 November 2009 12:53 |
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