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November 2006 Nordic Ultratune Update

10/31/2006 - By Mark Waechter

Mark dissects Kuzmin's thesis that unstructured and unwaxed skis are faster than structured and waxed skis, plus the usual articles on skiing and taking care of your bases!,

The Science behind Swix BD Waxes

10/31/2006 - By Lars Karlof and Leif Torgersen Axell

What are BD waxes and when do you use them? The following article adapted from a paper written by the two top Swix Chemists in Norway should help to answer some of those questions.,

How to Use Swix FC8L and FC10L Liquid Cera

10/28/2006 - By Swix Racing

There are three ways to apply Cera FC8L and FC10L Liquid wax: Hand-corking, roto-corking, and ironing. Here's when to use each method.,

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Casco Nordic Sports Eyewear to be Distrubuted by Chi-Town Sports
Casco Nordic Sports Eyewear to be Distrubuted by Chi-Town Sports

Casco Nordic Sports Eyewear to be Distrubuted by Chi-Town Sports

10/25/2006 - By Chi-Town Sports

Casco Nordic Sports Eyewear, a new multi-functional Winter sports eyewear system from Germany, will be distributed in the United States by Chi-Town Sports.,

These Boots Aren't Made for Walking

10/8/2006 - By Doug Cornell

My first thought was, 'I'm cooked!' But a moment later I discovered that I had TWO flats on my new V2 Aero 125 rollerskis.,

Auclair Supplies Gloves to US Nordic Team

10/5/2006 - By US Ski Team

Auclair Sports Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Paris Glove of Canada, is the exclusive supplier of gloves and mitts to the U.S. Freestyle and Nordic Ski Teams.,

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Nordic Ultratune to Provide Grinding Service for the Rossignol Nordic Race Team

10/3/2006 - By Mark Waechter

Nordic Ultratune has joined the Rossignol Nordic Race Team as a sponsoring stone grinding service provider for the 2006/07 and 2007/08 seasons.,

Pursuit T6002 Skate Rollerski
Pursuit T6002 Skate Rollerski

Pursuit T6002 Skate Rollerski

10/3/2006 - By Mike Muha

The model I tested, the Pursuit T6002 skate rollerski, had a snow-like feel and were exceptionally controllable.,

CASCO Nordic Eyewear: Versatile and Innovative
CASCO Nordic Eyewear: Versatile and Innovative

CASCO Nordic Eyewear: Versatile and Innovative

9/26/2006 - By Mike Muha

The special anti-fog coating and great airflow around the shield, coupled with the ability to flip the shield up like a visor, make the CASOC Nordic Eyeware a real winner.,

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The Short Story of a Broken Rollerski Revisted
The Short Story of a Broken Rollerski Revisted

The Short Story of a Broken Rollerski Revisted

9/21/2006 - By John Stevens

Andy's brother John explains the rollerski failure and makes some recommendations.,

Repairing Swix Natural Cork Grips
Repairing Swix Natural Cork Grips

Repairing Swix Natural Cork Grips

9/21/2006 - By Mike Muha

The pair on Swix natural cork grips I bought last winter have started splitting and cracking. These are pretty expensive grips - I didn't really want to replace them! Here's how I repaired them.,

The Short Story of a Broken Rollerski
The Short Story of a Broken Rollerski

The Short Story of a Broken Rollerski

9/20/2006 - By Mike Muha

Broken rollerskis? A specific strength workout that goes bad? Sympathetic teammates? Hear Team NordicSkiRacer Andy Steven's story.,

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UPCOMING NON-RACE EVENTS

SAT, FEB 7, 2026

Super Bowl Foodie Face-Off!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

White Pine Stampede
Mancelona High School, 9300 W Limits Rd; Mancelona MI 49659

Pre-Birkie 26K and 42K
Hayward, Wisconson

Valley Spur Classic 5/10k
Valley Spur, E8017 State Highway M-94, Munising, MI

Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

Barnelopet
Maasto Hiihto, Hancock

2026 Winter Olympics - Women's 10 + 10 km Skiathlon
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

SUN, FEB 8, 2026

Super Bowl Foodie Face-Off!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

Nordic Ski Junior Racers training session (Team NordicSkiRacer)
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

Forbush Memorial Classic Race
Forbush Corner, 4971 W County Road 612, Frederic, MI 49733 (989-889-2843)

Learn to Skate Ski Clinic
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

2026 Winter Olympics - Men's 10 + 10 km Skiathlon
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

TUE, FEB 10, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics - Men's/Women's Sprint qual.+ final
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

THU, FEB 12, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics - 10 km freestyle women
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

FRI, FEB 13, 2026

Winter Fest Kick-Off
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

2026 Winter Olympics - 10 km freestyle men
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

SAT, FEB 14, 2026

50th Annual North American Vasa Freestyle
Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 E. Hammond Road, Traverse City, MI 49686

Loppet Junior Qualifier & SuperTour (JNQ) - Classic Mass Start
Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis, MN

Gourmet Mac ‘n Cheese Bar
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

Nordic Ski Junior Racers training session (Team NordicSkiRacer)
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

2026 Winter Olympics - Women's 4x7.5 km Relay
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

SUN, FEB 15, 2026

Loppet Junior Qualifier & SuperTour (JNQ) - Freestyle Individual Star
Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis, MN

Gourmet Mac ‘n Cheese Bar
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

50th Annual North American Vasa Classic
Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 E. Hammond Road, Traverse City, MI 49686

2026 Winter Olympics - Men's 4x7.5 km Relay
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

MON, FEB 16, 2026

Gourmet Mac ‘n Cheese Bar
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

WED, FEB 18, 2026

American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet & Prince Haakon Open Track
Hayward, WI

2026 Winter Olympics - Team Sprint Women's/Men's Qual.+ Final
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

FRI, FEB 20, 2026

Kortelopet 29K Race
Samuel C. Johnson Family Outdoor Center, 12205 County Hwy-B W, Hayward, WI 54843 (OO Trailhead)

Prince Haakon 15K
Phipps Road, north of Hayward, WI

SAT, FEB 21, 2026

American Birkebeiner 53k Classic Race / 50k Skate Race
Cable to Hayward, WI

2026 Winter Olympics - 50 km classic style women
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

2026 Winter Olympics - 50 km classic style men
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

Ribs and Blues Celebration!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

SUN, FEB 22, 2026

33rd Annual Junior Muffin Race
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

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