http://www.NordicSkiRacer.com/ NordicSkiRacer.com contains tips on training, racing, and equipment plus provides trail conditions and race calendar for Michigan and nearby states. NordicSkiRacer is the official web site for the Michigan Cup Series of cross country ski races. http://www.NordicSkiRacer.com/images/NordicSkiRacerLogoSmall.jpg http://www.NordicSkiRacer.com/ en-us Copyright 2006 NordicSkiRacer.com. All Rights Reserved. 9 May 2008 22:31:58 EST 20 http://www.NordicSkiRacer.com/cgi-bin/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=2759 The last cross country ski event on the FIS calendar was the traditional Fossavatn Cross-Country ski marathon that was held in Isafjördur in Iceland on 4th May. The race had to be held on a 10 km lap due to too much new snowfall! 9 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.NordicSkiRacer.com/cgi-bin/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=2759 http://www.NordicSkiRacer.com/cgi-bin/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=2752 In view of the disqualification of Ondrej Horyna (CZE) for an anti-doping rule violation during a national competition in January 2007, the results of the said competition have been corrected. 8 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.NordicSkiRacer.com/cgi-bin/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=2752 http://www.NordicSkiRacer.com/cgi-bin/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=2753 Six former and current athletes have been elected by their peers to serve on the board of directors of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association. 7 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.NordicSkiRacer.com/cgi-bin/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=2753 http://www.NordicSkiRacer.com/cgi-bin/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=2757 Updated 2008 summer biathlon schedule, May 19 through September 28, 2008. 6 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.NordicSkiRacer.com/cgi-bin/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=2757 http://www.NordicSkiRacer.com/cgi-bin/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=2754 Four ski camps and a trip to the Swedish Vasaloppet, starting with an on-snow training camp in Crested Butte, Colorado June 5-8, have been announced by Boulder Nordic Sports. 6 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.NordicSkiRacer.com/cgi-bin/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=2754 http://www.NordicSkiRacer.com/cgi-bin/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=2755 With plenty of natural snow still on the ground, the athletes were able to take advantage of the fantastic weather to get in some awesome spring training. 5 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.NordicSkiRacer.com/cgi-bin/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=2755 http://www.NordicSkiRacer.com/cgi-bin/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=2751 This April, the world’s first ski tunnel in Vuokatti, Finland, celebrated 10 years since it first opened its doors. 5 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.NordicSkiRacer.com/cgi-bin/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=2751 http://www.NordicSkiRacer.com/cgi-bin/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=2756 The 2008 Summer Biathlon season got underway on Saturday, April 19 with the first race of the season at the Whitetail Preserve in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. 4 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.NordicSkiRacer.com/cgi-bin/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=2756 http://www.NordicSkiRacer.com/cgi-bin/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=2747 The story begins in Val Senales, a small ski resort in the heart of Tyrol, where the final preparations for the up-coming season takes place. Everyday is the same and consists of eating, training, sleeping, eating. But the hardest part is yet to come..., 2 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.NordicSkiRacer.com/cgi-bin/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=2747 http://www.NordicSkiRacer.com/cgi-bin/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=2748 The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced additional details about its enhanced efforts in support of the United States Olympic Committee and the goal of sending only athletes who uphold the value of clean sport to the 2008 Summer Olympics. 1 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.NordicSkiRacer.com/cgi-bin/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=2748