Loppet 101: Types of Mountain Bikes

Back in the early days of mountain biking there was basically one kind of mountain bike. It had 26 inch wheels, no suspension, and it was most likely made from steel or maybe aluminum. Simpler times. Today, not only do we have categories, we have categories within...

Winter 2021-2022 Recap

It’s hard to believe but our winter season has officially come to a close! This winter has been so special so we have to take a moment to reflect.  We had more people out on the trails than ever before. Over 2,000 new skiers embracing the sport with individual...

Junior Loppet Invitational Recap

Saturday, February 19th was the 2nd Annual Junior Loppet Invitational! Big thanks to NEMS for hosting!  Saturday morning was race day for the Junior Loppet teams from Northeast, Anwatin and Franklin middle schools with both individual and team relay events. The...

Loppet 101: Common XC Ski Terms

Like a lot of sports, cross-country (XC) skiing has a language all its own. If you’re new to the sport, or just thinking about giving it a try, knowing some of the XC ski terminology will go a long way toward making you feel more comfortable asking questions at the...