Cross Country Ski Headquarters wins another Michigan Cup! Good job getting your skiers out, Headquarters!
Virpi Kuitunen and Dario Cologna lead Tour after second race
12/29/2008 - By FIS
Virpi Kuitunen from Finland and Dario Cologna from Switzerland are the new Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski leader after the second stage, the handicap start race in Oberhof over 10 km (ladies) and 15 km (men) in the classical technique.
Interview with Tour favorite Dario Cologna
12/29/2008 - By FIS
One of the top Tour favorites Dario Cologna (SUI) claimed the leader bib after Stage Two in Oberhof (GER). A post-race interview with him, courtesy of SI Zürich
Germany coach is happy
12/29/2008 - By FIS
Germany took a double victory in Stage One and delivered a strong team performance. National Coach Jochen Behle is satisfied.
Tour de Ski kicked off with victories for Germany
12/28/2008 - By FIS
Claudia Nystad and Axel Teichmann (both Germany) won the first race, the prologue over 2,8 km (ladies) and 3,6 km (men), of the third edition of the Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski performance by Craft Sportswear.
Lodwick Leads Historic U.S. Finish
12/28/2008 - By US Ski Team
For the second time in as many days, Todd Lodwick (Steamboat Springs, CO) finished second in his incredible comeback to World Cup nordic combined competition Sunday in Oberhof. Lodwick led an historic finish with three Americans in the top 10.
Lodwick Marks Return With 2nd
12/28/2008 - By US Ski Team
In an incredible return to the World Cup, Todd Lodwick (Steamboat Springs, CO) took second place Saturday in Oberhof as he competed in his first World Cup in three years. Fellow U.S. athlete Billy Demong (Vermontville, NY) was fifth.
US Forest Service Drops Appeal for Drilling Plan Near Mason Tract
12/28/2008 - By Sierra Club
In a major victory for anglers, hikers and canoeists, the US Forest Service has dropped its appeal of a Federal Court decision to protect the Mason Tract and nearby Au Sable River from oil and gas drilling.
Super Swede Kalla sick, will miss Tour de Ski
12/27/2008 - By FIS
Last year's Tour de Ski winner Charlotte Kalla has a cold and will miss Tour de Ski that starts on today in Oberhof, Germany.
Tour de Ski leaders in red and black bibs
12/27/2008 - By FIS
To make it easy for the viewers and spectators to identify the current leaders - the overall and sprint ranking leader - of the Tour de Ski, FIS spent considerable effort to re-design the Tour leader bibs.
Weekend race wax recommendations
12/26/2008 - By Mike Muha
Updated Friday 5:11pm: Wax recommendations for the Holiday Classic (a Michigan Cup Race) and maybe the Holiday Sprints. Check back for additional recommendations or updates.
Pre-Tour Quotes
12/26/2008 - By FIS
In a day, the Tour will kick off - so far we have seen some new faces on the podium during the World Cup and some of them have for sure a chance to win the Tour. But how do the athletes feel...here we have some statements from some favorites.
Blogs on the Tour de Ski
12/26/2008 - By FIS
Joining Tour Father Vegard Ulvang, blogger already last year, is Pierre Mignerey - head coach of the French Team - along with Charlotte Kalla and Pietro Piller Cottrer, who are going to report regularly just before and during the event.
