News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Women Earn More Points in the 2007 Michigan Cup

In recognition of the increased number of women racing in the Michigan Cup, scoring in the Senior/Master Women’s division races will begin at either 200 or 150 (short marathon race) for first and go down by 4 rather than 5 points per place. ,

By Mike Muha
Sep 5, 2006

Tour de Leelanau & Leelanau Harvest Tour, Sept 16-17

Leelanau County is home to 2 cycling events September 16 and 17! Watch or ride the Tour de Leelanau race and ride the Leelanau Harvest Tour.,

By Missy Luyk
Sep 5, 2006

Two Weeks of Quality Training at CXC Training Camp

The CXC Team August camp started in Hayward in Mid-August and then joined MN Nordic Project for a four day camp on the North Shore of Lake Superior to wrap up 2 weeks of quality training. ,

By CXC Skiing
Sep 5, 2006

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Michigan Cup Registrations Increases to $6 for 2007

The Michigan Cup Committee voted to increase the cost of joining the Michigan Cup from $5 to $6 per individual to cover increased costs of postage, medals, pins, etc.,

By Mike Muha
Sep 4, 2006

Ribbon-cutting ceremony for new paving on Leelanau Trail

TART Trails invites our members and the public to join in a ribbon-cutting celebration on September 9 for a newly paved section of the Leelanau Trail.,

By Missy Luyk
Sep 1, 2006

Noque Work Parties to Begin; Volunteers Needed!

The Noquemanon Trail Network has done substantial work on the trail system this summer! We need LOTS of volunteers to clean and level trails, clear debris for the ski stadium & learning area, and also prep the interior floor of the pole barn for concrete.,

By Susan Brian
Aug 30, 2006

NordicSkiRacers Houle and Pritchard Tie the Knot!

Team NordicSkiRacers Hugh Pritchard and Julie Houle announce their marriage on July 23, 2006 in Ann Arbor.,

By Mike Muha
Aug 29, 2006

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Use Plyometrics to Develop Explosive Strength for Cross Country Skiing

At the NordicSkiRacer.com June Training Camp, Coaches Fjeldheim and Ryan demonstrated six different plyometric drills to develop explosive strength in cross country skiers. Here's photos and video.,

By Mike Muha
Aug 28, 2006

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Summer Biathlon World Championships Live via Internet

he IBU (International Biathlon Union) today announced that both live and on-demand broadcasts of all nine competitions at the upcoming Summer Biathlon World Championships would be available on its website.,

By US Biathlon Team
Aug 25, 2006

Minnesotans Top Summer Biathlon Rollerski Festival Competitions

Brynden Manbeck won both the Women’s Sprint and Pursuit competitions, while her brother Kevin Patzoldt and Mark Johnson each won one of the Men’s titles at last weekend’s Summer Rollerski Festival at the Ethan Allen Firing Range. ,

By US Biathlon Team
Aug 24, 2006

Nordic Coach & Olympian Icon Warren Chivers Dies at 91

Warren Chivers, two-time Olympian, U.S. National Hall of Fame member and longtime ski coach at Vermont Academy (VA), has died. He was 91,

By US Ski Team
Aug 22, 2006

Michigan Cup Committee Modifies Relay Scoring for 2007

Two changes have been made in the scoring of the relay race for the 2007 Michigan Cup Series: a fourth age group has been added and the points awarded to 1st place finishes has been reduced.,

By Mike Muha
Aug 20, 2006