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Upon Reflection

When Kris called this morning (afternoon in Norway) he said that, upon reflection, yesterday’s race sucked. He went over there to kick ass, not to get 20th place in Norway Cup races.,

By Zach Caldwell
Nov 19, 2007

Beitostolen 15km Skate

The distance season is officially underway. I am satisfied with the effort Kris and Lars gave even though neither were fresh enough for a good result. When it came time to push they both pushed hard and fought to the finish.,

By Pete Vordenberg, TeamToday.org
Nov 19, 2007

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Freeman 20th in World Cup 15K at Beitoworld

Freeman 20th in World Cup 15K at Beitoworld. Lars Flora finished in 45th place. Complete results...,

By Mike Muha
Nov 19, 2007

Snow in Forecast for West Yellowstone

The plateau above town looks to have skiable snow. In town is a little dodgy. A decision to hold the Super Tour races will be made Tuesday.,

By Jamie Greene
Nov 19, 2007

Vasa Ergometer to the Rescue

I injured my right shin during a 3 hours rollerski a couple weeks ago. I backed off the training hoping the pain would go. No deal. I finally decided to make the best of it: I hit the Vasa Ergometer.

By Mike Muha
Nov 18, 2007

Vasa Ergometer to the rescue

I injured my right shin during a 3 hours rollerski a couple weeks ago. Within a few days, I was limping around. I decided to make the best of it: I hit the Vasa Ergometer.

By Mike Muha
Nov 18, 2007

Kris Freeman - big softie

All is well in Beitostolen. Kris had a good set of classic intervals a couple of days ago, and that was followed by a five hour OD the next day. The OD was a bit tough for the first few hours because the organizers were blowing snow on the course...,

By Zach Caldwell
Nov 18, 2007

French cross-country skiers face ban on World Cup

Five French cross-country skiers face bans from starting races during the world cup season because they have high haemoglobin readings, the French skiing federation (FFS) have announced.,

By FFS
Nov 18, 2007

First race - More good than bad

Today’s Norway Cup skate race was Kris’s first real race of the year. He finished 20th, a little over a minute out of the lead. It certainly wasn’t a mind-blowing effort - in his first race last year he was 18th in a World Cup.,

By Zach Caldwell
Nov 18, 2007

Photos from the US Biathlon Team in Sweden

Catch up with the team as they prepare for the first World Cup just two weeks..,

By US Biathlon Association
Nov 17, 2007

Main Decisions of the FIS Council at its Autumn Meeting in Bariloche

At its meeting in Bariloche (ARG) on Monday 5th November, 2007, the FIS Council took the following important decisions...,

By FIS
Nov 16, 2007

TART will Groom Vasa Trail without MDNR Funding

It IS true that the MDNR won’t be assisting us with grooming reimbursement funds, but TART will continue to groom the Vasa Pathway this winter with money from grooming badges, kilometer sponsors, the fee pipes, and support from the Vasa Race group.,

By Bob Otwell
Nov 16, 2007