Radical Riders - Hardwood Ski and Bike

RADICAL RIDERS 2022- ages 6-15

Registration will open in February.

Have a blast while learning new skills.

This five week learn-to-mountain bike program covers a variety of skills that will focus on FUNdamentals. Through activities and games, Radical Riders will learn riding techniques such as climbing, descending, obstacles, braking, gearing, and how to properly adjust their bike to fit themselves.

Radical Riders teens is for young teens with an interest in becoming more skilled on the trails. With a focus on obstacles, corners, and singletrack riding this course will help teens develop the skills to be a more confident rider. Saturday afternoons only. Ages 12-15

Radical Divas is for girls who want to learn and ride with other girls. Saturday mornings only. Ages 9-15

Proper Working Mountain Bike is required: No pedal brakes. Hand Brakes are mandatory. Gears and front suspension is highly recommended. Full knobby mountain bike tires are required. Please remove bike stands prior to first class.

TBA	TBA	TBA
Saturdays 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm	Sundays 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm	Thursdays 5:30pm-7:30pm

Fall Sessions:

TBA	TBA	TBA
Saturdays 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm	Sundays 10am-12pm	Thursdays 4:15pm-6:15pm

**Radical Riders must be between 6 and 15 by Dec 31, 2022**

*Saturday Fall Radical Riders will not be running September 25th due to an event*

$TBA (includes Trail Pass) +hst

$TBA (includes a full season’s Pass)+hst

Registration will open in February

Jan

Fri

Women’s Winter Wonderland 2022 **CANCELLED**

Tickets

Jan 21 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Event Cancelled Due to COVID Restrictions.

Registration includes:

Trail pass, activity guides/instructors, rental equipment if needed, lunch and Apres snack, one alcoholic beverage, and swag from Salomon and other partners.

Activities will include:

Snowga (full group session)	Snowshoeing
Classic Skiing (traditional style)	Fatbiking
Skate Skiing (faster paced style)	Biathlon

(No experience necessary, everyone is welcome and will be grouped by skill level.)

Feb

Sun

Demo Day 2022

Tickets

Feb 13 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Try out the top brands latest skis on the market on the snow!

Ski Demos:

Fischer,
Rossignol and
Salomon

Pole Demos:

One Way

Clothing Representatives:

Bjørn Dæhlie
Kari Traa
Rossignol
Salomon
Swix

Mar

Sat

Fischer Loppet 2022

Tickets

Mar 5 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

THE FISCHER LOPPET

WHEN: Saturday March 5, 2022
WHERE: Hardwood Ski and Bike, 402 W Old Barrie Rd, Oro Medonte, Ontario
WHAT: The return of our Annual Fischer Loppet at Hardwood Ski and Bike features a 15km or 30km skate and classic discipline race, along with a 5km Youth Loppet and a 2.5km kids’ race. A fun event for beginners and experienced skiers alike, this family friendly day will follow all Provincial and Local Health Regulations. We hope to offer smores over an open fire, amazing draw prizes, awards and more. All the above included with the price of registration. Our Current Winter Operating Plan can be found here.

REGISTRATION:

Register here.
Early Bird pricing ends February 15th at 11:59pm.
Online Registration closes at 11:59 pm, Thursday March 3, 2022.
Bibs must be picked up by 9:30am on race day.

Category	Early Bird Price (Until Feb 15th)	Standard Price (Until March 3rd)
15km Skate or Classic	$40.00	$45.00
30km Skate or Classic	$45.00	$50.00
5km Kids Loppet	$30.00	$35.00
2.7km Kids Race	$20.00	$25.00

****Parents skiing with children require a valid trail pass****

COURSES:

There are 2 Start Lines. Kids and Youth races start at the regular trail start line. 15 / 30km races start in the training flats and head out Racer Out.
2.7km Kids Course goes to “The Posts” and back. Slightly uphill on the way out, downhill on the way back. Groomed for Classic and Skate. Kids Course Map
5km Youth Loppet follows the “Torino” trail. Groomed for Classic and Skate. Youth Course Map
15km Course combines some of our best trails without most of the bigger hills. Groomed for classic and skate. There will be a mix of single and double track set along the course. Link to Map Here. 15km Course Map
30km Course – 2 laps of the 15km Course.

FEED STATIONS: There will be 2 feed stations per lap of the 15km Loppet Course.

AWARDS & PRIZES:

There will be medals for the top 3 finishers in each category, available at the conclusion of the race.
There will also be some great Draw Prizes from Fischer/Swix. Draws will be done in advance of race day, and winners will be notified via email with instructions on how to pick up your prize.

HOUSEKEEPING:

Registration/Bib Pick up will be in “The Odell” building. Bib pick up starts at 8am. Bibs must be picked up by 9:45am.
Races are Mass Start.
We are still open to the public. Please be courteous to day skiers. This is a FUN event. No Olympic Medals will be handed out here.
Race bibs must be returned at the finish line. There will be Bib collectors assisting with this. There will be a $75 charge for any unreturned bibs.
There is a 90-minute cut-off for 30km racers to complete their first lap.

SCHEDULE:

Registration / Bib Pick Up Opens	8:00am
Registration / Bib Pick Up Closes for 15/30km Classic	9:00am
15km Classic Start	9:20am
30km Classic Start	9:25am
Registration / Bib Pick Up Closes for Kids and Youth Race	9:30am
Registration / Bib Pick Up Closes 15/30km Skate Race	9:45am
2.7km Kids Race Start	10:00am
5.0km Youth Loppet Start	10:05am
30km Skate Start	10:20am
15km Skate Start	10:23am

FACILITIES:

Main Parking is in the upper parking lot. Lower lot parking is reserved for members (enforced on weekends).
The Chalet is open, with Washrooms, Grab and Go Food Service, Retail Store, Rentals, Service and more.
Big Mouth Sandwiches is open for food service. Outdoor dining is available at numerous picnic tables surrounding outdoor fire pits.
First Aid is provided by Hardwood Snow Patrol. First Aid is based in the Rabbit Hutch.
Waxing benches are located in the Swix Waxing Trailer, just adjacent to the Odell Building and Main Chalet.

WEATHER / ACTS OF GOD:

The course is subject to change without notice, due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Cancellation due to weather or Acts of God will be announced as soon as possible. There is no Rain Date. Refunds will be issued, less zone 4 fees and a $5 administration fee.