June 27, 2013 – On June 21, FIS Roller Skiing specialists started their fight for the season title as the FIS Roller Skiing World Cup 2013 began. The competitions got underway in Oroslavje, Croatia with free technique mass start uphill and free technique sprint competitions.
On the women’s side, title defender Marika Sundin of Sweden landed on top of the podium twice, while the men were led by Simone Paredi of Italy who scored his first World Cup victory of the season in the mass start before his fellow countryman Alessio Berlanda triumphed in the sprint competition the following day.
The Roller Skiing World Cup circuit will now visit locations across Italy, Russia and France, and conclude in the well-known resort of Toblach/Dobbiaco (ITA) from 20th-22nd September.
In the first week of September 2013, Roller Skiing will see its season highlight with the FIS Roller Skiing World Championships taking place in Bad Peterstal (GER) from 4th-8th September.
To access the FIS Roller Skiing World Cup calendar, click here.
June 26, 2013 (Canmore, AB) – Rundle Sport Inc. is a new company based in Canmore, AB, that has introduced an innovative new rollerski to the market, RUNDLESKI™. The three co-owners, Hugues Wanlin, Alain Parent, and Andrew Hicks, take care of designing, machining, testing, marketing, and assembling the RUNDLESKI™, which features their novel suspension system.
The patented RUNDLESKI™ was designed with two goals in mind: to reduce road vibration transmitted to the skier, and to simulate the feeling of compressing a skate ski on snow. According to Rundle Sport the suspension system of the RUNDLESKI™ significantly reduces the fatigue and strain on the athlete’s legs. It also minimizes the rollerskis from skipping and chatter by maintaining consistent ground contact. The rollerskis offer a maximum of 16mm of suspension with nine levels of stiffness and three options for wheel speed preference – check out the vids below and visit the site here.
May 31, 2013 (Canmore, AB) – We are excited to bring you Cross Country Canada’s “Inside Edge” video series. With action, interviews, strategy and much more, Inside Edge gives you unprecedented access to our National Ski Team as it takes on the world’s best.
In this eighth episode of The Inside Edge, we take an inside look into Senior World Cup Team early season testing on the roller ski treadmill. Athletes Devon Kershaw, Perianne Jones, Ivan Babikov and Len Valjas talk about their goals for the season ahead.
Thanks to our partners at Twin Zebra Productions. More episodes coming soon! To view Episodes 1-8 click HERE.
The Inside Edge Episode 8: 2013-14 Early Season Testing
August 10, 2011 – Check out this educational video from the USSA emphasizing the importance of agility training for XC skiers. The video explains why the best skiers in the world are also some of the most agile, as well as how factors such as balance, speed, aggressiveness, and coordination are integral to overall agility. The video also breaks down how the USSA designs its rollerski test courses in order to determine athletes’ overall agility. Click HERE to view the video.
June 15, 2011 (Middlebury, VT) – Check out details about an upcoming rollerski clinic in Middlebury, VT led by Garrott Kuzzy, Cam Mackugler, Andrew Gardner, and Abby Weissman on July 6.
Join Garrott Kuzzy (CXC), Andrew Gardner (Middlebury), Cam Mackugler (Frost Mountain), and Abby Weissman (NENSA) for this intro level clinic. There will be a Juniors clinic from 4-5 and a Masters clinic from 5:30-7:30. Learn some new techniques or brush up on your form with some of the area’s best coaches.
The clinic will be split into groups based on experience. Lessons will be focused on technique, safety, and fun. NENSA has a limited number of rollerskis so email Abby Weissman (abby@nensa.net) if you need a pair. Please don’t forget to bring a helmet, poles (with road ferrules), boots, and a reflective vest or shirt.
Clinic size will be limited to 20 skiers, so sign up early!
Full event info (including registration link) HERE!
April 26, 2011 – April 25th highlighted the beginning of Training Season IV in CXC Academy. As always, we strongly suggest you start your training year by working through the Yearly Overview Steps 1, 2 and 3 to determine your annual training volume. It is a good idea to come back to these simple steps periodically throughout the year to make sure that you are progressing through the periods in a way that will help you ski FAST!
Period 1 is about reintroducing the body to training. Before this, you have likely been taking some time off. Rest is very important, but at some point, you need to make a stand and regain activity. Spring time is an excellent chance to do exercises you enjoy. Don’t be afraid to stray from the training plan slightly if a good opportunity presents itself. Maybe it’s a group bike or an ultimate Frisbee game. Whatever you choose, make sure it’s fun. It’s a long training year and a spring smile can go a long way come wintertime!
IN VIDEO EXTRAS:
New this season, is a “WAX ROOM” section on the website. As you all know, waxing and caring for your skis are basic skiing fundamentals. Every month we will be featuring videos on waxing and maintenance techniques for your skis.
– “Wax Room”: Summer Ski Storage
– “Wax Room”: Cleaning Off Klister
– “Ski Technique”: Improving Glide on One Ski – skate rollerski progression on balance and coordination
– “Ski Technique”: Improving Glide on One Ski – classic rollerski progression on balance and coordination
IMPORTANT NOTE:
We’re currently finishing our 13th final training period of the Season III. Please take note of some of the changes that will be taking place shortly. Just like in any training we will be starting over with Training Period 1 due to be published on April 25. Because there is no practical reason for our members to have access to all of the training plans of Season III, we will be disabling links to Training Periods 1 through 12 shortly meaning you will no longer have access to the training plans from last Season. Like always, each new period will be published one day prior to the actual date the period begins and offer three training plan samples based on 250, 400 and 550 training hours a year. Starting in October the American Birkebeiner Training Program and High School Racing Training Plan Samples will be added to the list of training plans.
All of the Video Extras will remain in the CXC Academy Video Library available to be viewed on demand 24/7. With each period we will be adding something new, depending on the time of year the training period falls into there will be new interviews with professionals, videos on waxing, technique and more.
Our CXC Academy Team is excited to get started on a new Season. We’d like to extend our thank you to all of you who have subscribed and trained with us in the past. We’re also happy to welcome the many of you subscribing right now to get an early start. We’ll work hard to live up to your expectations and demands.
April 07, 2011 – Swenor Rollerskis, the world’s #1 rollerskis due to their On-Snow Feel, should be your rollerski choice. SwenorSports has 10 Models of Rollerskis available today. One is sure to be the perfect model for your technique, needs and road conditions. Get your pair of the most readily available rollerski at any Swix/Swenor retailer.
Team CXC joins World Cup Superstar Petter Northug and thousands of other athletes who make Swenor the world’s #1 rollerski choice due to its on-snow feel. Kris Freeman, whose high mileage training days are legendary, states: “These wheels are the perfect speed and durable. I have no more wasted time with wrenches constantly changing wheels.” Gold medalist Billy Demong says, “Swenor’s shafts make rough pavement feel like perfect corduroy snow and saving my feet and legs.” CXC director Yuriy Gusev states: “Every athlete has different needs and Swenor offers an appropriate model for every skier.” When your entire team is ready to make the shift to Swenor contact info@swenorsports.com.
June 27, 2013 – On June 21, FIS Roller Skiing specialists started their fight for the season title as the FIS Roller Skiing World Cup 2013 began. The competitions got underway in Oroslavje, Croatia with free technique mass start uphill and free technique sprint competitions.
