Amy Frykman WINS Montana road season opener in Frenchtown, MT. 

Here is Amy's race report:

No matter the weather, the Rocky Mountain Roubaix is one of those races that always draws a crowd. Maybe it's the sweet trophies, or maybe it's the dirt, the crazy potholes, and the unpredictable, early-season conditions. Either way, you can always count on good fields with riders coming from Bozeman, Helena, the Flathead, Coeur d'Alene, Spokane and elsewhere.

We focused mainly on safety riding in a peloton.  We will cover pace-line, drafting and race tactics in Team Training Rides, which are open to anyone interested. 

Here is a topics summary we covered in the April 10 Clinic:

• Following a wheel
• Contact with other riders
• Communication in the peloton
• Hold your line
• Touching wheels
• Position in the peloton
• Vocal communication

Not covered in detail in this clinic, and not directly related to safety, but useful skills to read about and work on.

• Drafting in the wind
• Pace-lines
• Tactics
  

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The Equinox Challenge is traditionally a Nordic skiing event but this year the organizers decided to open the event to snow bikers.  In fact, skate skiing, classic skiing, snow-biking, running, and snowshoeing were all considered fair means of covering as many miles as possible during this 24 hour event.

I don’t own a snow-bike but I borrowed a Salsa Mukluk from Dyan, the Quality Bike Parts (insert shameless plug here) rep for the GAS shop.  I met her at the race venue a few hours before the start, changed the pedals, saddle, added a water bottle cage, and was ready to go. The 10 am firm and fast snow conditions quickly deteriorated to slow and sloppy mush. I lowered my tire pressure accordingly until I was basically riding two flat tires and switched to skate skiing.

Hey all,

I trust this finds everyone healthy and enjoying the Nordic skiing this season.
Thanks to all for waiting to receive the information on our awesome fundraiser for the junior Nordic kids this year.

I would like to request if you have the time to pass this article on to your Nordic contacts. Thank you.  Our snow is great and hope to see you out there.

Flyer 2012

See you on the trails,

Tom Owen
Gallatin Alpine Sports
3091 Pine Drive
PO Box 161059
Big Sky, MT 59716

406-995-2313

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Another SPAM Cup in the books. RENDEZVOUS SKI TRAILS hosted 15k skate race. GAS/Intrinsik Cycling's now multi-athlete Brian Frykman come really close to winning his first nordic race. Brian got 2nd overall in a very close finish.

Also another strong result by Amy Frykman - 3rd in women's 15k race.

David Hoffman come in 10th and Rob Knapp 18th both in 15k.

Way to GO GAS Intrinsik Nordic!!

SPAM Cup 2012 #2 Results

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With nearly a 1,000 racers and 32 kilometers of immaculately-groomed corduroy and a 42-year history, the Boulder Mountain Tour is one of the biggies in North American Nordic racing. Three GAS/Intrinsik racers made the trek to Sun Valley, Idaho, for the race: me (Amy Frykman), Brian Frykman and team sponsor Tom Owen, owner of Gallatin Alpine Sports.