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Year: 2010 ×

Rossignol introduces the lightest weight X-ium Package

Rossignol's 2010-2011 X-ium Skate package, including X-ium NIS Skating WCS Ski, XCelerator Skate NIS Binding, X-ium WC Skate Boot, and Oneway's DS 10 pole, is all new and is now the lightest weight race package Rossignol has ever offered.

By Rossignol
Sep 8, 2010

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Rollerskiing DOWN Alpe d'Huez

The 15 km descent from Alpe D'Huez to Bourg d'Oissan takes about 26min. Climb from Bourg d'Oissan to Alpe d'Huez takes about 80.-90min.

By Tomàs Belanche
Sep 7, 2010

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Video: Rollerski up to Super-Besse

A rollerski up to the resort Super-Besse in the Puy de Dôme region of France.

By (Cameraman: Christophe Deloche
Sep 7, 2010

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A good balance between training and family

After spending weeks abroad in past years, it's great to have a biathlon training camp actually in the United States.

By Tanja Ohlson
Sep 7, 2010

Atomic's Toferer to Visit Twin Cities, Duluth and Ely

US citizen racers can have their skis fitted by the same technician who picked the skis for the Olympics top athletes. Roman Toferer will be visiting...

By Rick Halling
Sep 3, 2010

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Countdown for the 5th Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski

Oberstdorf is back on the schedule, and a point to point race is featured in the 2011 Tour de Ski.

By Sandra Spitz, FIS
Sep 3, 2010

NMU hats to support team

We have a strong men's and women's team this year, but we could use your help. Purchase a team hat - All proceeds will be used to help with travel and racing supplies during the season.

By Sten Fjeldheim
Sep 3, 2010

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Interview with Olympic Sprint Champion Nikita Kriukov

"Perhaps it is a psychological effect after the Olympics. You are frightened to loose your status. You want to confirm your qualities and skills. So now I'm trying to work with my coach hard to confirm my status next winter."

By FIS
Sep 2, 2010

Too Late Now: The Vasaloppet is sold out

Have you been thinking you would take part in the famous Vasaloppet next year? Well, if you have not registered until no you will have to wait to 2012. All entries have been sold out and no skiers will be registered further.

By Vasaloppet
Sep 2, 2010

Video of the 2010 Kangaroo Hoppet

The Kanagroo Hoppet kicked off the World Loppet season in Falls Creek, Australia.

By Chris Hocking
Sep 2, 2010

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American Birkebeiner® Announces T-Shirt Design Contest Winner

The winning design by Nitin Iyer reflects the history of the race, the challenge of the course and popularity of the event.

By Cherie Morgan
Sep 1, 2010

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Norwegians depend on Ulvang to regain the glory

2009/2010 was not the best season for the Norwegian distance Cross-Country team. Can Vegard Ulvang's knowledge and expertise help the Norwegian team regain it's glory?

By FIS
Sep 1, 2010