Tony Percha (lead) and Cyril Grum getting in an early morning rollerski at Kensington Metropark on Island Drive. (Yes, besides a nice bike path, Kensington has a couple quieter roads...)
There's a lightweight three-wheel classic ski (the Tris), speed reducers are available on some classic models, and there are a couple very fast skate ski models for those looking to put the hurt on their bicycling buddies.
For the first time, a three-day multi-stage event called Ruka Triple will take place at the Nordic Opening in Kuusamo, Finland. With a great program for spectators and athletes, the early season will celebrate its first highlight.
According to FasterSkier, Kikkan Randall, Andy Newell, and Kris Freeman will all compete in the 2011 Tour de Ski.
Here's the 2010-2011 list of Great Lakes District Junior Olympic Qualifer races.
Eight top international Cross-Country Skiing competitions, in 10 days, at 5 different venues, in 2 countries. With lots of cash for the winners...
For the fifth edition, the FIS Cross-Country Committee reviewed the rules and made some small adaptations at the FIS Congress in Antalya (TUR) last spring. The organizers, too, have taken great strides in developing their events for this season.
Start out on Oct 8 with the 5 mile climb up the 8% grade of the Whiteface Memorial Highway in Wilmington, NY. Then head over to Rutland Town, Vermont on Oct 24 for an 11K climb up to the Mt Top Inn in Chittenden.
It's now 100 days to go until the Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski. And that means it's time to update you on the activities we've undertaken in the last weeks, including a visit to all the Tour sites.
Kristin Stoermer Steira suffered heel injury in late June. On September 16 Steira went for a check up and MRI picture that revealed that fracture was healed but also discovered another one.
What does Therese Johaug, Norwegian cross country gold medal winner at the 2010 Olympics, do in her spare time? Model!
The book is not about skiing, but saving lives and life as a paramedic. His personality as a cross country skier ("can do" attitude) comes through clearly.
On October 2nd, at 8am sharp Ottawa will attempt to set the world record for the most number of rollerskiers in one place, at one time, ever. The event will take place at P8 and P9 in Gatineau Park, just outside Ottawa, Ontario
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski or Ski Workout
Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski or Ski Workout
Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI