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CBS News
6 days ago
- Sport
- CBS News
Cyclists converge in Wisconsin for Epic Bike Fest
With only days until he races on his home course in Wisconsin, pro cyclist Daxton Mock is training in the rain. "You gotta push through it," said Mock. The 24-year-old won both races in last year's Epic Bike Fest across Wisconsin's Northwoods. "In the National Forest, ripping corners, up, down. It keeps it interesting," he said. "The trails are so good here." The three-day festival features single track races from Hayward to Cable through the Sawyer and Bayfield county forests on Saturday. "You don't see long stretches of single track like this in any other place around the Midwest," said Kristy Maki, event director for the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation. "So to be able to do a 37-mile race on single track, point to point, is pretty unusual and pretty unique for anywhere in the country." Sunday, riders and racers tackle a 50-mile gravel road race, which Mock describes as "just unreal." "You also have a big mental component on watching out for sand and rocks and different features on a gravel race, too," said Maki. There's also a half-distance option for both races, adding to the appeal for riders of different interests and fitness levels. "We are now over 1,000 riders and racers for the weekend," said Maki. That growth has allowed Epic Bike Fest to raise over $200,000 for trail development at Mt. Telemark Village and the Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association. "It's really important for me because I train on them all the time," said Mock. "I think having a spot and place up north in northern Wisconsin, where there's maybe not so much other things to do, it's really great." It's a chance for Mock to show off his skills, and show off what makes this area so special. "The community is amazing here and it seems to grow every year," he said. On-and-off showers are expected to continue this week in Wisconsin's Northwoods, but festival organizers say that shouldn't impact this weekend's races. Saturday should be dry for the single track and Sunday could see rain — but on the gravel, it won't be a problem. Registration is still open for all of the races. And you don't have to be a biker to enjoy the festivities at Epic Bike Fest. You can go to watch the races or volunteer. Find the full schedule of events on Epic Bike Fest's website.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Hazy sunshine and a few degrees warmer tomorrow
The Latest from Storm Team 5… It was a nice and comfy day out there as temperatures reaches the 70s away from the water. The wildfire smoke was also quiet thin and stayed well above the ground, which is great news for those that are sensitive too it. Tonight, it will be another cool night with lows falling into the lower 40s with a few middle to upper 30s in the Northwoods. That has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Frost Advisory for northern Oconto and all of Marinette and Langlade counties from 1 a.m. until 8 a.m. Tomorrow will see full sunshine once again with temperatures running into the middle and upper 70s, cooler lakeside. Another batch of wildfire smoke will drift overhead and it will likely stay up there but it will cause the sky to appear milky white at times again. Heads up, a solar storm is expected to reach earth and peak tomorrow night into Monday morning. Like always it is hard to predict when and with the presence of wildfire smoke, that may hinder the viewing a bit. Either way, head north away from city lights for the best chance at it! Monday, we get quite warm and a little humid. Temperatures away from the water likely will reach the upper 80s to around 90, lower 80s lakeside. Looks like a thicker batch of wildfire smoke moves in that could mix down to the surface, causing health impacts for those that are sensitive to it. We get even more humid on Tuesday and our next chance of rain and thunderstorms moves in for the PM, evening and overnight, likely clearing before daybreak on Wednesday. For all your latest updates on the weather, follow Ryan on Facebook, X and Instagram. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The National
05-05-2025
- General
- The National
Scottish rewilding project generates £3 million local investment
Northwood's Rewilding Network, which is made up of dozens of environmental restoration projects across Scotland, surveyed its 91 members. The results found that the network now covers 10,500 hectares of land. The project launched in 2021 and has since expanded, prompting £3m of investment in local suppliers, supporting 101 jobs and attracting half a million paying visitors at its rewilding sites. READ MORE: Owner of uninhabited Scottish island launches rewilding effort Aidan McCormick who is a rewilding officer from SCOTLAND: The Big Picture, which co-ordinates the network, said: 'This is rewilding in action – delivering real benefits for people, nature and the climate.' He went on: 'Scotland has the chance to be a world leader in rewilding, and these findings show we're heading in the right direction.' Northwood's leader, James Naine, added that farmers, crofters and communities have 'come together to create something much bigger.' The rewilding push aims to address Scotland's status as one of the planet's most nature-depleted countries. (Image: Peter Cairns) Climate change, deforestation for grouse and pheasant shooting and a lack of natural predators has disrupted the natural flow of its unique ecosystems. According to SCOTLAND: The Big Picture, which co-ordinates Northwoods, this new report shows the economic and social benefits of rewilding. Northwoods has planted 327,000 trees and built 289 ponds and 2 kilometres of water courses. Rewilding efforts have also released 20 beavers into the wild, as well as restoring wildcats to their natural habitats. Research from the University of Southampton has found that beaver dams also benefit fish populations by creating pools which are suitable habitats for brown trout. Other rare species like the osprey and purple hairstreak butterfly have naturally returned to rewilding sites after their improvements.
Calgary Herald
01-05-2025
- Business
- Calgary Herald
TC Energy reports $978M first-quarter profit as revenues increase
Article content CALGARY – TC Energy Corp. says its profits edged lower in its latest quarter as revenues increased compared with a year ago. Article content The pipeline company reported $978 million in net income attributable to its common shares for its first quarter, down from $988 million a year earlier. Article content It said its profit amounted to 94 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31 compared with a profit of 95 cents per share in the first three months of 2024. Article content Article content 'Throughout the first three months of 2025, TC Energy showcased the strength of our business and our position as an industry leading natural gas and power and energy solutions company,' said president and CEO Francois Poirier in a press release. Article content He said that was despite the fact 'evolving macroeconomic conditions continue to contribute to market uncertainty.' Article content 'We remain focused on maximizing the value of our assets through safety and operational excellence, executing our selective portfolio of growth projects and ensuring financial strength and agility as we deliver solid growth, low risk and repeatable performance for our shareholders.' Article content TC Energy also announced it has approved two new projects that it said represent 'strategic investments in North America's energy future.' Article content Article content One of those, dubbed the Northwoods project, will expand the company's ANR pipeline system in the U.S. which transports natural gas from Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana to cities and towns in Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois and Ohio. Article content TC Energy said it anticipates the expansion being complete by late 2029 with an estimated cost of approximately US$900 million. Article content The company said it has also sanctioned a major component replacement on Unit 5 at its Bruce Power nuclear plant after receiving approval from the Ontario Independent Electricity System Operator last month.
