Posts by Scott Hayes2

You might just be fueling wrong...
Think of cycling nutrition as your main source of carbs. Energy gels or bars can be absolute lifesavers out there... but you definitely don't want to be slamming protein right before or during your ride.
Check out this link to get the basics down:
http://www.adventure-sport.net/index...ionid=53&rid=9

coastalbison12 said:I'm wondering if there's a cross-country skiing club in Washington, D.C. (or nearby), and if there are any XC trails on the Catskill Mountains?
I think the sport looks incredibly healthy (it's super intense, but that just makes it a better challenge) and interesting, plus it isn't too expensive.
It seems pretty overlooked though, and I'm sure we have the resources (the trails aren't nearly as demanding as downhill skiing).
Any info is welcome. 🙂

Totally agree—downhill skiing is for wimps and isn't even a real sport. 😉

There's some club out in the Appalachian Mountains; apparently they recently fixed up 1.9 miles a trail somewhere between the Snow Queen hotel and the local lodges??? I haven't been able to pin down the exact spot yet, but if you want to get into XC skiing, I'd honestly recommend heading to SLO. Almost every resort over there has solid, well-maintained trails; for example, Mount Rainier has a really great 6.2 miles track. But if you want to go pro, try the Rocky Mountains, Aspen, and so on...