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Spring Skiking officially starts

12/10/2014

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It is time to get those skikes out, pump up the tyres and hit the trails. The snow has melted and Spring is now with us.

 In Melbourne we have been enjoying pleasant Spring weather for the past couple of weekends so it is time to restart regular group skiking from 7.30am and 10am. If you are in Melbourne, come join in the fun and enjoy the support and pleasure of journeying with other skikers, exploring trails and deciding which way will we go today, out from and around Westerfolds Park Templestowe. We are also holding regular introductory demo sessions for Newbies. If you would like to join us, email Len for further details.

Graham Leary is available to assist beginners or advanced beginners at Jells Park in Waverley, starting around 7.30am on Saturdays.  Graham reports that the trails are less intimidating than at Westerfolds and there is a good flat packed earth trail that enables you to concentrate on technique without picking up speed. There is also the added advantage of a coffee shop and many kilometres of paths linking to Jells Park from the Eastlink bike trail.

Castlemaine skikers are meeting at 10am on Tuesdays and Marie is happy to meet with others for possible weekend sessions too.

Jackie Nowell is keen to meet with other interested skikers anywhere along the west coast of Victoria from Geelong to Portland.


 In Brisbane, Adam Dunn leads a growing group of skikers for a ride on most weekends.

John Joyce in Sydney will also start meeting other skikers for a ride from this weekend onwards.

Canberra skikers meet at Stomlo Forest Park Criterium Circuit regularly. . 

There are now quite a number of skikers in Perth and we are keen to also help them meet, support each other and enjoy skiking.

 If you would like to join any of these groups or start a regular skiking group of your own, please let us know so we can put you in touch.


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Victorian Ski Chase Update

14/8/2014

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Apologies to those of you that may have been looking on our website for the latest news following all the events of last weekend.  With so much happening it has been difficult for the organisers to get all the information together and collated quickly but we understand!

Our Victorian Ski Chase page has the most up to date results we can get with more to come.  Check back frequently for the latest.
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Hotham to Dinner Plain

5/8/2014

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On Saturday 2nd August the fourth of the Skike Australia Victorian Ski Chase events, the Hotham to Dinner Plain (also known as the Pub to Pub) took place.  A full report of the event and the updated results can be viewed and downloaded at our Victorian Ski Chase Page.

There are four events this coming weekend at Mt. Stirling (Saturday, 11 AM, Stirling Silver Hill Climb), Mt Baw Baw (Sunday, 10:30 AM, Tullicoutty/St. Phillack Cup) and Falls Creek (Sunday, 10:30 AM, Rocky Valley Rush/ Sun Valley Ramble). 
With so many locations to choose from there’s an event for everyone. 

After this weekend the final event of the series will only be two weeks away, and that’s the Hoppet/Birkebeiner/Joey.  So to maximise your points and increase your chances of winning the prizes, make sure you turn up to as many events as you can.
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The Bullfight Charge

28/7/2014

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On Sunday 27th July the third of the Skike Australia Victorian Ski Chase events, the Bullfight Charge, took place. 

Full details and updated interim results of the event are on our Victorian Ski Chase page.

The next event is the Pub to Pub (also known as the Hotham to Dinner Plain) this Saturday (2 August).  Race start 11am, 12 km (Freestyle technique).   This is another great event so don’t miss it.



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The Snow Trek & Travel High Plains Tour

15/7/2014

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On Saturday 12th July the second of the Skike Australia Victorian Ski Chase events, the Snow, Trek & Travel High Plains Tour, took place.  The Howmans Gap Allstars put on another great event and photos from the event can be viewed on their website found here.

As usual, t
he full interim results can be viewed from our Victorian Ski Chase Page. Just scroll down to find a summary of the event and the full running results that you can download after each event.

The next event is the
Bullfight Charge at Lake Mountain on Sunday 27 July.  Keep your eyes on this blog for updates, summaries and the interim results as soon as they are available.
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The BirkeBeiner Classic

8/7/2014

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On Saturday 5th July the first of the Skike Australia Victorian Ski Chase events, the Birkebeiner Classic, took place. 

The interim results include only those people who had registered by Sunday 6th of July.  More names will be added to the results as additional people register.
The full results can be viewed and downloaded from our Victorian Ski Chase Page. 

 The next event is the Snow Trek and Travel High Plains Tour at Falls Creek this Saturday 12 July.  Race start 11am, 10/5/2.5 Km (Freestyle technique).  We will keep you posted on the results as soon as we can.  Good luck to all entrants and remember that it is not too late to enter this season for a chance to win a brand new pair of Skikes.


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Skike Australia Victorian Ski Chase 2014

8/6/2014

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Hey, want to win a set of v07 PLUS skikes?

Well it's on again folks, and Skike Australia are proud to sponsor the Victorian Ski Chase 2014 for another year.

Check out our Victorian Ski Chase page for the details and visit frequently during the season for the latest updates and results as they are available.  Further information  is also available at www.ausxc.com

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Lake Mountain Rollerski Skike Challenge 2014

19/5/2014

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PictureKevin Tory approaching the finish line
Fourty-five skikers and roller skiers competed in the Victorian Rollerski/Skike Championships at Lake Mountain on Sunday 11 May. Drizzle and foggy conditions greeted the entrants for most of the race while family members and spectators at the finish line didn't have much time to get cameras ready for those coming home with visibility down to under 50 metres. Skating skikers Kevin Tory and Jon Spring finished in 2nd and 3rd place behind skating roller skier Nick Montgomery who flew out of the fog and across the finish line in a time of 37:41.1.

As well as the race there were other activities. Our Skike tent set up and we were busy with people trying out Skike demo sets. The Melbourne Nordic Ski Club held a rollerski clinic and a Laser Biathlon come and try session was also held. This event is growing each year and with all the activity on the mountain will be sure to attract greater numbers next year. For more photos of the event see our facebook page and see the full list of results here.



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Skike Demo Sessions

4/3/2014

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PictureMadison and Lauren
Last Saturday we conducted another Skike demo session and were joined by parents Charles and Abigail and their daughters Madison and Lauren. Along for the ride and assisting us were Kate and her daughter Emma who purchased their own Skikes after attending one of our demo sessions at Westerfolds Park last December.

After a lesson on technique from Len, the family were all rolling. Madison and Lauren both did well on their first session and previous skating and skiing experience helped them gain confidence.



PictureCharles finding his skiking legs
Why not join us at one of our free regular demo sessions. In Melbourne we hold them regularly at Westerfolds Park Templestowe, usually on a Saturday morning from 10.00am. Bookings are required. The sessions go for about an hour and are tailored to your level of experience and include an intensive technique lesson designed to get you rolling quickly and enjoying the benefits that Skikes offer. Bring your own helmet, gloves, knee and elbow protection if possible and we will take care of the rest. A water bottle and sunscreen is also recommended.


PictureLauren on a roll
For those outside Melbourne wanting to try out Skikes, get in contact with us and we can put you in touch with other skikers around the country that would be happy to help.



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Summer Biathlon Laser Series 2014

5/2/2014

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For those Melbourne skikers amongst us interested in Biathlon events, why not get involved in the Summer Biathlon Laser Series – a combination of skike/roller skiing with laser target shooting.

Events are being held in Bayswater North on Sunday 16th February, Sunday 16th March and Sunday 30th March. For further information and registration enquiries check out the Summer Biathlon Laser Series here or contact local skiker, Michael Lillycrapp on 0407 528 004 for further details.


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