Gear West Blog
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Jump start your Birke Training!
Feeling overwhelmed with life’s obligations? Jump start your Birke Training! Fall signs return! A hint of red maple peaks around the white pines and the lake lost its warmth for... -
An Indoor Winter with Alayna Sonnesyn
I just wrapped up a 5.5 week travel stint that brought me all around Europe, home to Minneapolis, and finally back to Vermont just in time for fall to arrive.... -
The History of the Gear West Pig Out Sale
Thirty years ago, Gear West Ski & Bike opened their door into a tiny, rented 500 sq foot building behind Domino’s Pizza in Long Lake. We (Brian Knutson and me, Jan Guenther) invested $11,000 to stock basic bike repair items. A sprinkling of Bridgestone bikes and a few Fischer skis rounded out the offerings. I remember our first sale, a pair of padded bike gloves and a shift cable. The building had a connecting door to Dominos and all order mistakes were ours to eat.
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Kicking off triathlon season with Gear West
Gear West is offering triathlon clinics for beginners and experienced athletes alike. Led by Mary Deeg and Jeff Gilmer, the four-week clinic will focus on a different skill of triathlon... -
Best way to recycle your old running shoes
If you're like me, you have a strict one-in-one-out policy for running shoes. Buying a new pair of shoes means you also have to get rid of your old ones.... -
Pepsi Challenge & Eric Judeen Wax Recommendations
We have been busy testing the new fluor free waxes this early winter, if you are looking for a recommendation for this weekend’s races, see below. We have tested waxes... -
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American Birkebeiner 2023 Wax Recommendations
Race Type: Birkie Skate & Classic (Early Waves) Date: Saturday Feb, 25th 2023 Swix Nordic Race Director: Evan Pengelly SNOW & WEATHER CONDITIONS TEMP: Overnight low 3 F/ 8... -
Korteloppet 2023 Wax Recommendations
Race Type: Korteloppet Skate & Classic Date: Friday Feb, 24th 2023 Swix Nordic Race Director: Evan Pengelly Economy: BASE: Polar or Performance Speed 5 A hard base wax for... -
5 Tips for the Best Birkie Ever
Happy Birkie week everyone! I hope you’re all taking your medicine to treat your Birkie Fever; my medicine has been enjoying some skiing at home in Minnesota and spending time... -
Pre-Birkie, Mora Vasaloppet, & North End Classic Wax Recommendations
We have been busy testing the new fluor free waxes this early winter, if you are looking for a recommendation for this weekend’s races, see below. We have tested waxes... -
City of Lakes Loppet & Wolf Tracks Rendezvous Wax Recommendations
We have been busy testing the new fluor free waxes this early winter, if you are looking for a recommendation for this weekend’s races, see below. We have tested waxes...
