North Haven Time Trial

Still catching up from a busy last week...

Sunday was one of the more unique events on our calendar: a trip to the island of North Haven. Bates, Colby, UMPI, and several Maine Winter Sports Center athletes joined us for a 15k skate rollerski time trial. The event was the brainchild of Andy Shepard, who was looking for a way to combine a great experience for the skiers with a fun and inspiring event for North Haven residents to watch. Tom was our big winner for the day, beating a field of some very talented skiers, including a few of last year's NCAA qualifiers. As I've said previously, rollerski race results need to be taken with a grain of salt due to variations in ski speeds; still, this was a great day for Tom. He's been working hard and steadily improving since he came to Bowdoin, and this result should give him some confidence heading into the season. Forrest also had a great race, finishing a solid 3rd.

All in all, a great day for our team. I'm told that the event encompassed some of the most beautiful rollerskiing anyone had ever seen - fun, rolling terrain, great pavement, and amazing ocean views. What a privilege this was for our team! How often do you get to rollerski on a remote island off the coast of Maine? Thanks to Andy for creating this event from scratch just a few weeks ago, and arranging free ferry passage and lunch for the skiers - this was an experience that they won't soon forget.

Here's an article by Austin Ross of Colby with results. Photos shortly, as soon as I get ahold of some.