I note that there is much discussion on the Michigan Cup schedule this year concerning both classic racing and the preferred classical status of the Noque. Let me review the situation from both and historical perspective and the current situation. ,
Brian Gregg was the top CXC Ski Team athlete in the men’s race, finishing in 11th place. Caitlin Compton was 4th as the top CXC Ski Team athlete in the women’s event with Laura Valaas right on her heels in 5th.,
The WADA Executive Committee decided not to add artificially-induced hypoxic conditions [e.g., altitude tents] to the 2007 List.,
Dan Motowski came up with a great running and rollerski course. The running course - 315 feet of climbing, 315 feet of descending - was cursed by more than one participant at one point or another during the event..,
Mount Itasca Biathlon Association will be hosting the Junior/Youth World Championships Trials at Mount Itasca Ski Area in Coleraine, MN, December 27, 2006 - December 31, 2006.,
Central Cross Country Ski Association welcomes Lake Express-High Speed Ferry as the title sponsor for 2006-2007 seasons.,
Fourteen athletes named to the Team, the the largest US Cross Country Ski Team since 11 athletes were named for the 1998 Olympic season.,
The Kangaroo Hoppet is the opening race of the 2006/2007 Worldloppet series of ski marathons, which are held in 14 countries around the world. Despite marginal snow around the country this winter, conditions at Falls Creek for the event were near perfect.,
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. ,
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.,
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.,
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. ,
Winter Wolf Skiathlon
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, 7601 Old Lake Rd, Grayling, Michigan 49738 (989-348-9266)
US Cross-Country National Championships - 10 km Interval Start Classic
Mt Van Hoevenberg, 31 Van Hoevenberg Way, Lake Placid, NY 12946
US Cross-Country National Championships - Individual Sprint Freestyle
Mt Van Hoevenberg, 31 Van Hoevenberg Way, Lake Placid, NY 12946
US Cross-Country National Championships - Mass Start Freestyle
Mt Van Hoevenberg, 31 Van Hoevenberg Way, Lake Placid, NY 12946
US Cross-Country National Championships - Individual Sprint Classic
Mt Van Hoevenberg, 31 Van Hoevenberg Way, Lake Placid, NY 12946
Vasa Raptor Rush Classic
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684
SISU Ski Fest
ABR Trails, E5299 West Pioneer Road, Ironwood, MI 49938
Frosty Fest! Frosty Freestyle 5K/15K
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
Frosty Fest! Krazy Klassic 7K/12K
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116