Tony Percha, Cyril Grum, and Zbigy Zlobicki know that ski racers are made in summer! Training starts in May, particularly if you're Zbigy and plan to attend the 2027 Masters World Cup in Tomso, Norway!
In the second race of the Tour de Ski, a handicap start race over 10km classic, Justyna Kowalczyk took the victory and is now as well in the red bib of the Tour de Ski leader.
ohnny Spillane narrowly missed out on his sixth career World Cup podium Saturday in Oberhof, Germany, falling from second to fourth with 200 meters to go after he led at 8.6K and was on the heels of the eventual winner Hannu Manninen of Finland.
The favored Petra Majdic (SLO) and Petter Northug (NOR) won the first stage of the 4th Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski performance by Craft Sportswear in 2010.
Andy Newell (Shaftsbury, VT), the first American ever to compete in the Tour de Ski, kick started the event during the 3.7K distance race Friday in Oberhoff.
Chris Grover talks about the US in this year Tour de Ski, the first year the US has ever put someone in the TDS.
Who would have thought that one of the best selling items this Christmas would be a pair of red mittens? But the truth is, a pair of red mittens is a hit in Canada with the Vancouver 2010 Games set to begin in just 43 days.
Even though we had Christmas last week there was almost not ime for Christmas relaxing among cross-country skiers. National championships in Germany and Italy as well as FIS competitions were on schedule.
Race wax recommendations for the Nubs Nob Freestyle, Boyne Highlands Classic, and Boyne Highlands JOQ Sprints. Check back for updates!
One of cross country's biggest and most well known playgrounds, Anchorage, is geared up for it's second season of elite national racing as the ConocoPhillips U.S. Cross Country Championships hits Kincaid Park to name the nation's best in the sport.
Wax recommendation for tonight's sprints in Traverse city.
Canmore, Canada. Final stop for period one on the domestic circuit for the US racers.
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
West Boat Launch Parking Lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
Baywoods parking lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
West Boat Launch Parking Lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
Baywoods parking lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI