Loppet Sport Programming is under way for Summer 2021
As evidenced by this week’s streak of hot weather, summer has officially taken root at The Trailhead! We encourage you to spend these longer days at Theodore Wirth Park exploring our mountain biking, hiking, and running trails –along with the Par 3 golf and frisbee golf courses!
Information on upcoming programs and events is listed below, so you and your family can become more involved with the Loppet this season. When you register for any program or event, you also have the option to donate or become a Loppet member – both of which support our mission and help create inclusive opportunities for all people to enjoy outdoor activities.
Community Round-Up & Reflections
- LNR Juniors skier Michael LeBlanc was named to the US Paralympic Development Team. Michael is a stand-up nordic skier who graduates from Groves Academy this spring. Michael will train with LNR this summer then will be moving to Bozeman, MT, this fall to pursue skiing full-time as he tries to make the Paralympic team.
- LNR Juniors skier Adrik Kraftson was named to the USSA National Training group after a stellar race this past winter. He is now the top ranked U18 skier in the nation and has been invited to join the US Ski Team for National Training camps in Park City, UT in August and October.
- TRAIL KIDS is hiring part-time mountain bike coaches
Sports Stories
- From Refugee to Runner: Mohamed’s Story
- The Northeast Middle School Junior Loppet Team wrapped up the spring season with lots of biking! Tuesdays were spent road biking from the school and Thursdays were for mountain biking at the Trailhead. We received a couple of bikes from Free Bikes 4 Kidz, so that each student was able to bring their own bike to our Tuesday practices! Some have even started biking to school with their new bikes. A highlight from this season was our end-of-the-year party on Memorial Day. We spent the afternoon biking around the Chain of Lakes for a total of 15 miles (with a stop at the beach along the way for some swimming), and ended with a pizza party with their families. Our large group of graduating 8th graders will be sorely missed as they move on to 9th grade. The kids are looking forward to starting our summer adventures soon!
Upcoming Events
- Wirth on Wednesdays (WOW) presented by Ziegler Cat. June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11.
Upcoming Programs
Spring program registrations are now open. See the below for a list of every program offered by each area of Loppet Sport.
Trailhead Studio Classes – Adults
- Summer Strength for Endurance Athletes. June 14 – August 16. Monday morning, Monday evening, and Thursday morning options.
Loppet Ultimate Program
For 13–17 year olds interested in ultimate frisbee.
Ultimate Frisbee Summer Day Camp. June 28th–July 2nd.
Loppet Run 365 – Adults
- Summer Adult Run Club. July 10 – August 21.
- Summer Strength for Endurance Athletes. June 14 – August 16. Monday morning, Monday evening, and Thursday morning options.
- Summer Adult Run Club (taught in Somali language). July 2 – August 22.
- Cedar Riverside Senior Adult Women’s Fitness (taught in Somali language). May 5 – August 25.
Loppet Run 365 – Juniors
- Summer Devo Team Training. June 14 – August 20.
- Summer Comp Team Training. June 13 – August 13.
- Summer Training Day Camp Session I. June 14 – 17. 8am – 1pm. Movement Mechanics Focus.
- Summer Training Day Camp Session II. August 2 – 6. 8am – 1pm. XC Focus.
- Summer Mini Devo Team Training (taught in Somali language). June 14 – August 20.
- Summer Devo Team Training (taught in Somali language). June 14 – August 20.
- Summer Comp Team Training (taught in Somali language). June 13 – August 13.
Loppet Cycle Works – Adults
Mountain bike training for bikers 18+ years old.
- LCW Trail Adults Session II. June 28–August 5. Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday options.
- LCW Adults Clinics: Fundamentals (Wednesdays). August 4, 11, 18.
- LCW Adults Clinics: Fundamentals (Women Only). August 13-14.
- LCW Adults Clinics: Progressions I. August 13-14.
- LCW Advanced Skills Clinics. July 17–18. This is a brand new offering for juniors (13+) and adults (18+). Clinic options include pumping and wheel lifts, intro to drops & jumps, and advanced jumps. Registration just opened, clinic sizes are limited so don’t delay!
- Summer Strength for Endurance Athletes. June 14 – August 16. Monday morning, Monday evening, and Thursday morning options.
Loppet Cycle Works – Juniors
Mountain bike training for bikers 14-18 years old.
- LCW Junior Adventure Team. Session 2 just started, but registration remains open.
- LCW Junior Devo Team. Session 2 just started, but registration remains open.
Loppet Nordic Racing – Adults
Nordic ski training for skiers 18+ years old interested becoming better racers.
- Summer Strength for Endurance Athletes. June 14 – August 16. Monday morning, Monday evening, and Thursday morning options.
- LNR Adults Summer Intermediate Rollerski Training. July 8 – August 26. Thursday mornings at East Bush Lake Park in Bloomington.
- LNR TOAST. Training for skiers ages 21-29. May 11 – September 16.
Loppet Nordic Racing – Juniors
Nordic ski training for skiers 14-18 years old interested in becoming better racers.
- LNR Juniors Devo Team 3-Day Summer Training
- LNR Juniors Devo Team Full Summer Training
- LNR Juniors Devo Team July Camp
- Spring & Summer LNR High-Performance and Collegiate Team Training. May 15 – August 15.