Cross Country

Though skiing is an individual sport,  a strong harmonious team can increase the athletic level of all the team members. No where is this phenomenon more apparent, than at a training camp, where the team must work in unison to accomplish the many day to day goals set before them. The SSWSC U16/18/20 XC Team made it’s annual June pilgrimage to Bend, Oregon for on snow time and to reap the many other training opportunities found in this Central Oregon community. The team has worked together to log high volume training and to live side by side for ten days in relative harmony. This positive experience could only happen by the efforts of each athlete on the trip. As once said, “the sum is greater than the parts”.

Cycling

Are you a Bicycle Friendly Driver?
The law in Colorado
• Motorists must allow at least three feet of space when passing a bicyclist. They may cross a double yellow line to do so when there is no oncoming traffic.
• Motorists may not pass a bicyclist when their view of oncoming traffic is obstructed.
• Follow the right of way. Do not give or accept unlawful courtesies.
• Motorists and bicyclists must use turn or hand signals before turning or changing lanes.
• Bicycles are vehicles and bicyclists are required to follow all rules of the road.
• Bicyclists may use the full travel lane.
• Bicyclists may ride two abreast when not impeding the flow traffic.
Best practices
• Scan for all road users at intersections.
• Adjust mirrors properly and check blind spots regularly.
• Slow down and wait to pass a bicyclist until it is safe to do so.
• Practice the Dutch Reach when exiting parked vehicles.
• Use mixing zones to cross or merge with a bike lane.
• Never park in a bike lane.
• Remember, no matter how we get around, we are all people.