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Vanias and Colie win Forbush Time Trial
Vanias and Colie win Forbush Time Trial

Vanias and Colie win Forbush Time Trial

12/16/2019 - By Mike Muha

Well, what difference 24 hours and a change of venue makes! Warm temperatures and tricky trails at Saturday's Lakes of the North Freestyle gave way to a colder race (19F), a little new snow, and smooth as silk grooming for the Forbush Corner Freestyle.

Alex Vanias and Mariah Frye Colie win fast Lakes of the North Freestyle
Alex Vanias and Mariah Frye Colie win fast Lakes of the North Freestyle

Alex Vanias and Mariah Frye Colie win fast Lakes of the North Freestyle

12/16/2019 - By Mike Muha

UPDATED! Pity those racers with soft skis or poor balance at Saturday's Lakes of the North Freestyle! There was plenty of snow, and the trail was groomed so three skiers could skate side-by-side much of the 7.2km trail, but the snow surface surface...

The 2019-20 Michigan Cup Calendar is out!
The 2019-20 Michigan Cup Calendar is out!

The 2019-20 Michigan Cup Calendar is out!

10/20/2019 - By Mike Muha

The Michigan Cup Committee made lots of interesting changes for the 2019-2020 season, including a new Championship and new or changed races.

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Racers propose Michigan Cup Championships
Racers propose Michigan Cup Championships

Racers propose Michigan Cup Championships

8/22/2019 - By Jay Woodbeck

A group of racers, including recent Michigan Cup Champions Kyle Hanson and Sam Holmes, and myself are proposing that one weekend a year is designated as the Michigan Cup Championships.

Vasa Registration is open!
Vasa Registration is open!

Vasa Registration is open!

8/14/2019 - By Mike Haley

Latest Vasa news: say Hi to the new President of the Board, see what's changed for 2020, find out when prices go up...

Michigan Cup Committee has full agenda for August 25 meeting
Michigan Cup Committee has full agenda for August 25 meeting

Michigan Cup Committee has full agenda for August 25 meeting

8/13/2019 - By Mike Muha

The Michigan Cup Committee holds it's annual meeting on Sunday, August 25 to discuss the upcoming race season.

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Michigan Cup changes scoring for 2020 Vasa Race
Michigan Cup changes scoring for 2020 Vasa Race

Michigan Cup changes scoring for 2020 Vasa Race

4/23/2019 - By Mike Muha

The Michigan Cup Committee voted today to change the way the North American Vasa is scored as part of the Michigan Cup. Starting in 2020, the 27k event will receive maximum points while racers in the 50k race will get partial points.

The Michigan Cup Team final standings
The Michigan Cup Team final standings

The Michigan Cup Team final standings

4/17/2019 - By Mike Muha

With the end of the 2018-2019 season comes the final team standings. Although announced at the Michigan Cup Relays, we hadn't yet posted the actual points: they are now listed inside!

VIDEO: First leg of the Michigan Cup Relays
VIDEO: First leg of the Michigan Cup Relays

VIDEO: First leg of the Michigan Cup Relays

3/20/2019 - By Mike Muha

UPDATED: Jay Woodbeck - the only skier in the lead pack to kick - pulls away from the doublepolers by striding the first hill, then doublepoles away as the following racers recover from their doublepole climb.

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RESULTS: Michigan Cup Relays
RESULTS: Michigan Cup Relays

RESULTS: Michigan Cup Relays

3/14/2019 - By Mariah Frye Colie

The Michigan Cup Relays were as fun as ever this year, with some of the best ski conditions in recent memory.

RESULTS: Top 10 Percent and MI Cup age group winners
RESULTS: Top 10 Percent and MI Cup age group winners

RESULTS: Top 10 Percent and MI Cup age group winners

3/8/2019 - By Mike Muha

Congratulations to all the age group winners, the competitors who chased them all season, and the racers who finished in the top 10% of their age category!

RESULTS: Team NordicSkiRacer wins Brumbaugh Cup
RESULTS: Team NordicSkiRacer wins Brumbaugh Cup

RESULTS: Team NordicSkiRacer wins Brumbaugh Cup

3/5/2019 - By Mike Muiha

Team NordicSkiRacer has won the 2019 Brumbaugh Cup competition as the most powerful Michigan Cup team, with a mere 18 points lead over the perennial winners, Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop.

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