The Weather: I'm sure you've heard of the cold weather coming this weekend. I've had to cancel the Lake Elmo Clinic. It will be rescheduled for Next Saturday Jan 26th. They have also cancelled the Pepsi Challenge due to the extreme cold predicted. It's fairly common for the Pepsi to be cancelled. These couple of weeks are historically the coldest of the Winter. It may not warm up even by next Tuesday. See below under Stuff for tips on cold weather skiing.

Clothing: The clothing will ship this weekend. I may have the stuff next Tuesday. I'll send out an e-mail to all those who ordered. I also have extra pieces and lots of hats if you want something.

COL Group Tour: The City of Lakes is coming up on Feb 3rd. In addition to the classic and freestyle races there is also a 10K Tour. If some people would like to do the Tour as a group Arvid has agreed to lead the group. Ski together and just have a good time, take pictures, use wooden skis, were weird clothing. Hopefully wear your R&G gear if you have any (hats?) Maybe we can start a trend of Skiing Groups in this race. They really want the COL to be a fun community event, not just a hard core race event. By all means head out on your own if you want but this might be fun. Drop me an e-mail and we'll get a group together. Don't forget the volunteer opportunities and the Luminary Loppet. I need to get down there to see that this year. Check them out at www.cityoflakesloppet.com

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