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22 Adirondack Sports & Fitness CHICKS ON STICKS 2006 CONT. FROM PG 9 As we entered the base lodge, there was a welcoming fire in the fieldstone fireplace. Our larger group morphed into smaller more intimate couplings as the skiers performed the ritual of getting geared up to hit the slopes. There was a good crowd for the Mom’s Day Off event. I was certain that we were the largest group there. Peter Dee, the marketing director at Bromley later informed me that 336 women participated this year. We located our skis and headed for the Sun Mountain Express highspeed quad, which efficiently transported us to higher ground. Though the sunshine was omnipresent, the wind joined in at the summit – we were in winter wonderland. Turn-by-turn our clan of eight skied the first run of the day on “Upper Twister” down the face of the mountain. Call it hero snow, perfect packed powder or groomed corduroy – it was the snow that you dream of. It was like carving into butter. As we romped all over the mountain it was euphoric, exhilarating and joyful. It was a great day to be skiing and a great day to celebrate life. From the chairlift we could easily spot the other “chicks” on the slopes. We had distributed pink fluorescent ribbons that the women had streaming from their ski poles, trailing from their helmets and whirling in the wind. The Chicks on Sticks were ubiquitous which created an ever-present sense of unity – and a sense of purpose – with every turn. Each run was fresh and new, and with the ebb and flow of skiers, the snow dance stayed alive. “Time flies when you’re having fun” is an understatement when it pertains to a day of skiing and our day seemed to be on high-speed. We agreed to eat lunch at noon and we gathered as many people as we could in the upstairs lodge. As I greeted Kris Wilson, the co-owner of Willard WWW.SKIWESTMOUNTAIN.COM OPEN FOR OUR 45TH SEASON WEEKLY SCHEDULE Ski Area Monday-Friday 10am-10pm Saturday & Sunday 8:30am-6pm Tubing Park Monday-Wednesday CLOSED Thursday & Friday 3pm-10pm Saturday 10am-8pm Sunday 10am-6pm MONDAY & TUESDAY LIFT SPECIALS 5pm-10pm Lift Tickets cost $15 Call: 518-793-6606 Fax: 793-6698 THE MOUNTAIN& BOARDERTOWN • Skis & Snowboards • Kayaks • Mountain Bikes • Winter Clothing & Accessories • Rentals, Demos & Tune-ups North Creek Store Main Street North Creek, NY 518-251-3111 Mountain in Easton, she smiled and said “I am having such a great time – I’m already looking forward to next year!” The large bright room was very accommodating to our sunny spirits. After feeling sufficiently “refueled” we headed back outside to the brilliant day to savor all that it offered. I did say that we were a group of 110 women but I failed to mention there was one male in our midst, Michael Martin, a VIDEO CAPTURES BY MICHAEL MARTIN Lake Placid Store 359 Main Street Lake Placid, NY 518-523-9443 w w w.boardertown.com friend and talented videographer, who was always just a few turns away diligently documenting our day. With finesse and style he skied backwards with camera in hand. Michael said, “It was a perfect day for shooting and judging by what I’ve captured on tape all of the chicks had fun.” As the sun lowered in the sky, the skiers made their way back to the lodge. Rosy cheeked and satisfied, they clamored back DimonSports The only specialized speed skate shop in the United States! We carry ice & inline speed skates and accessories for fun, fitness and racing. Plus, a full-line of Nordic clip-on skates for cross-training and natural ice skating – use your own XC ski boots! Speedskate & Nordic skate rentals Our fitting experts & technicians will get you started and keep you going. Intersection of Rt. 86 & 73 6197 Sentinel Rd, Lake Placid (518) 523-1729 www.dimonsports.com inside content with the time that they had shared with one another on the mountain. Lee Burns of Saratoga Springs, who has joined us every year, exclaimed “What a terrific day together! The skiing conditions were just the icing on the cake.” She added, “It’s a wonderful experience to share with an interesting and diverse group of women.” At the day’s close, we all joined together for a delicious meal at Laney’s Restaurant in Manchester. There was plenty of laughter and food. Cathy, Julia and I did the best we could to be heard over the group’s excited chatter. We had an abundance of gifts to give away that were generously donated by our sport shop suppliers and Saratoga Springs businesses in support of the event. Our ride back home was much quieter than our morning ride. We had a movie playing so we chuckled at the antics of Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton in “Something’s Gotta Give.” As Chicks on Sticks 2006 rolled into the parking lot of the Alpine Sport Shop, 110 exhausted but happy women knew that lasting memories had been made and countless stories would be shared. Days later at the Alpine Sport Shop, we were wondering “How will we ever top this year’s trip?” Then we realized, we won’t, YOU WILL! We invite you to join us next year for Chicks on Sticks and Mom’s Day Off at Bromley Mountain. So gather your friends and put a bus trip together from your favorite ski shop or as a member of a club. Whether you are “wild woman of winter” or “sassy skier at seventy,” we will all share the experience of skiing together for a really good cause. Terri-Lynn Pellegri is a freelance photographer and resides in Saratoga Springs. She is employed at the Alpine Sport Shop and is passionate about skiing, hiking and traveling. Inner Balance Chiropractic True Health Comes From Within Dr. Kirsten Hamilton Family Wellness Chiropractor Helping athletes optimize their performance through natural chiropractic care 344 Fuller Rd (at Western Ave) Albany • (518) 482-2003 innerbalanceDC@yahoo.com 2005 Orvis Dealer of the Year 2006 Fly Fishing School. Orvis Endorsed. On the Ausable River. May 13-14, June 17-18, July 8-9, August 5-6 518-523-3468 2733 Main St., Lake Placid www.JonesOutfitters.com FREE parking
www.AdkSportsFitness.com March 2006 23 BATTENKILL-ROUBAIX, CONT. FROM PG 13 By exploiting the best road features of rural Washington County, the Battenkill- Roubaix shares many aspects of the spring classics. There’s a high-speed crossing of a covered bridge. Some hills are so steep that if you stop you won’t be able to easily restart. And uncertain road conditions with ever present dangers of sand, potholes, rocks and if it rains, mud! Battenkill- Roubaix requires a different strategy than typical road races, with the emphasis on position in the dirt sections, where visibility, control and avoiding the copious amounts of dirt (or mud) take priority over drafting. The race also follows the main drag through numerous small towns and hamlets – adding to the European feel where races are a part of the culture. This year Dieter expects the Battenkill- Roubaix will draw more than 400 racers, with registrants from as far as Idaho and England. It is rumored that the Health Net/Maxxis pro cycling team will send a contingent. This race is also suitable for weekend warriors, both male and female. The field is more rider-friendly and spread out than the elbow to elbow riding one might encounter in a circuit style race. But sign up quick, as some fields are already filling up. Note that a citizen’s tour/ride may be organized immediately following the race so check the Web site for details. Although the race format might be friendly, the course is challenging. The race has borrowed the nickname “Hell of the North” from its Belgian namesake. The elevation profile with a total elevation gain of over 4,000 vertical feet says a lot about the demanding nature of the route. While the climbs are not long, they are relentless with many opportunities for racers to breakaway. Basic wheel-hugging won’t get you to the finish line at this race. In last year’s race I had the opportunity to drive with Gary Toth, the USA Cycling race official, behind the category Pro/1/2 field. We also carried a plethora of spare wheels in the back of my pickup truck, ready to do a rapid en route pit stop for any rider who gets a flat along the way. These flats are a common but sporadic occurrence in the sport, but I wasn’t ready for the high number of punctures at the Sports Rehabilitation & Conditioning Get back in the action… and perform your best! Whether you’re a competitive athlete or a weekend warrior, we can help you overcome an injury Physical therapy for sports injuries Whether the cause is from training errors, improper equipment, muscle tightness,weakness or imbalances, we will examine you, listen to you and rehabilitate you. You want back in the action If you’re here for pain relief, preoperative therapy or postoperative rehabilitation, we realize your injury is sports-related and understand you want to get back with the same vigor. We can help you perform your best! We understand that athletes are always striving to improve their performance and increase their potential. We can help you enhance your speed, power, endurance and coordination. If you’ve been injured or want to enhance your performance, we can help! J.C. Bender & Jessica Bender, Physical Therapists Rosell Park • Ushers Rd, Clifton Park • Half-mile west of Northway, Exit 10 Call (518) 877-8900 • www.BenderRehab.com �� Located on 1,500 picturesque acres with a private lake in the Central Adirondacks (Big Moose), YMCA Camp Gorham has provided outstanding overnight camping experiences for children for more than 40 years. CAMP PROGRAMS: General Camp (Ages 7-16) Water-Skiing Camp (Ages 12-15) Wilderness Trips (Ages 12-16) Leaders In Training (LIT) Program (9th Grade & up) Counselor In Training (CIT) Program (10th Grade & up) 1 and 2-Week Sessions are available! �� RIDERS ON MEETING HOUSE ROAD NEAR EASTON. PHOTO BY BARRY KOBLENZ Battenkill-Roubaix. Capital Bicycle Racing Club president and 2004 Cambridge Balloon Festival champion, Eric Juzysta, experienced a rare “double-flat” by getting two punctures at the same time while descending a dirt section of the course at nearly 50 miles per hour. It took great skill to keep his machine upright and I can only imagine what was going through his mind. Another thrilling episode occurred at the very front of the race. As co-leaders Roger Aspholm and Joe Moody shared the lead for the last third of the race with Andy Ruiz nipping at their heels. While taking the last turn before heading to the finish line in Salem, Roger flatted. The wheel car was well behind so Roger borrowed a wheel from the bike of a woman who was watching the race by the side of the road. How she got home we don’t know, but her favor allowed Roger to hold onto second place. One rider I talked to described Battenkill-Roubaix as “the best race I’ve ever ridden.” The small town feel with the big league organization make it a great event. The villages of Salem, Cambridge and Greenwich partially close their streets, while the NY State Police help with the busy intersections. The Salem Central School District opens its doors so riders have a warm place to change and sign in, while Capital Bicycle Racing Club and Cambridge Valley Cycling Club help muster the vast numbers of volunteers needed to pull the event off. This year’s Battenkill-Roubaix is Saturday, April 15. The first of the seven heats goes off at 9 am. The start is at Salem High School, a half-mile east of Salem on NY Route 29, while the finish is on Main Street in the center of the village. If you’d like to watch the race, the hills near Willard Mountain will be interesting with their steep climbs and rough roads. After the racers pass, drive to Salem for the finish line sprint. For additional information, please visit www.cbrc.us or www.bikereg.com. Volunteer race marshals and drivers are needed. If you are interested, contact Dieter Drake at (518) 677-8423 or dwdrake@nycap.rr.com. Carter Yepsen lives in Saratoga Springs and works for Cisco Systems. He is a member of the Capital Bicycle Racing Club and Mohawk Hudson Cycling Club. THE CENTER FOR PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Paul Lemanski, MD, MS; Laurie Burton-Grego, MS, RD; Amy Milstein, MS, RD, CDE Optimally reduce your risk for a heart attack and stroke with a cutting edge diet and lifestyle approach to complement your current care. • CARDIOFIT cardiovascular risk and weight reduction program • NUTRIFIT weight reduction program • High Omega-3 Mediterranean diets • DASH diets for high blood pressure control Visit www.centerforpreventivemedicine.com for program descriptions and schedule of free physician-led orientations. The Center for Preventive Medicine, Albany Associates in Cardiology, Prime Care Physicians, PC 2 Palisades Drive (just off Everett Road), Albany • (518) 435-2735
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