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Biathlon World Cup racing resumes in Kontiolahti, Finland

IBU World Cup racing resumes here this week following the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. The U.S. biathletes will compete in three World Cup events this month – Kontiolahti, Finland; Oslo, Norway and Khanty Mansiysk, Russia - before the season is ov

By US Biathlon Team
Mar 12, 2010

Four CCSA skiers in top 15 in classic

Fifteen of the Central Collegiate Ski Association’s fastest men and women skied in Thursday’s classic event at the NCAA Championships. It was the first day of Nordic competition at the championships.

By Dylan Dethier
Mar 12, 2010

Bjoergen and Joensson claim classic sprint victory

The queen of the 2010 Winter Olympic Marit Bjoergen is in a great shape and took her fourth World Cup victory in this season. Aino Kaisa Saarinen was back on the podium after having last week a cold and couldn't start in Lahti.

By FIS
Mar 12, 2010

Boyne Races CANCELLED!

After last nights rain and low temps in the 40's overnite, we have been forced to cancel the races. We still have a good base, however, it is much too soft to put grooming equipment on the trails.

By Gary Day
Mar 12, 2010

Maine adopts rollerski safety bill

Roller skiers must travel with the flow of traffic and bars roller skis from divided highways. In addition, roller skiers under 16 years old must wear helmets.

By Mike Muha
Mar 11, 2010

Boyne Races still on; Relay races may relocate

Gary at Boyne Highlands said they would be making a call about this weekend's freestyle and classic races on Friday. The course may be altered but right now they still have good coverage.

By Ernie Brumbaugh
Mar 11, 2010

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GLD's Gesior and Wiitala finish in top 14 in JO Classic

Michigan Tech's Luke Gesior took 12 overall in the Men's JO 15km classic yesterday; Superiorland's Ellen Wiitala placed 14th in the Women's J2 5km classic. The race was changed to an individual start after bad crashes on Monday.

By Mike Muha
Mar 11, 2010

Tight race for Senior Men and Senior Women

Only four points separate the top three Senior Men, and the second and third place Senior Women are tied. See the full individual results through Balck Mountain.

By Ken Dawson
Mar 11, 2010

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Headquarters in narrow lead over HHCCSS and Vasa Club

A very narrow margin separates the Cross Country Ski Headquarters from Hanson Hills/Cross Country Ski Shop and from the Vasa Ski CLub in the overall Michigan Cup team standings trhough the Black Mountain Classic.

By Ernie Brumbaugh
Mar 11, 2010

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Wax recommendations for the weekend's races

Weekend wax recommendations from Fast Wax, Solda, Swix, and Toko. Check back for updates.

By Mike Muha
Mar 11, 2010

Karmen Whitham and Luke Gesior top Great Lakes finishers in JO Sprints

Karmen Whitham of Superiorland and Luke Gesior from Michigan Tech were the top Great Lakes finishers in JO Sprints.

By Mike Muha
Mar 10, 2010

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Watch the Junior Olympics Live

Northern Maine Community College is bringing live coverage of the 2010 USSA Cross Country Junior Olympic Championships using four video cameras.

By Mike Muha
Mar 10, 2010

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