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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...)

Birkie wax recommendations

2/20/2008 - By Mike Muha

Wax recommendations for the 2008 American Birkebeiner from Toko, Swix and Fast Wax.,

More photos from the Michigan Cup Marathon

2/20/2008 - By Curt Peterson and Bill AhrenBberg

Here are photos taken by Curt Peterson and Bill Ahrenberg at the Michigan Cup Marathon on Saturday, February 16, 2008.,

Interview with Swedish sprint star Emil Joensson

2/20/2008 - By FIS

22-year-old Emil Joensson is the new sprinter star in the Swedish team and the current Sprint World Cup leader. Joensson finished on the podium for the first time last year in Stockholm and realized his first World Cup victory in a Sprint in Canmore.,

Next on the World Cup: Svenska Skidspelen in Falun

2/20/2008 - By FIS and OC Falun

The so-called "Mördarbacken" (murder hill) is the biggest challenge for the more than 160 athletes from 23 nations on the courses in Falun.,

Photos from the Michigan Cup Marathon

2/19/2008 - By Joann Cavaletto

Photos taken by Joann Cavaletto at the Michigan Cup Marathon Men's 30Km and Women's 15km Freestyle on Saturday, February 16, 2008.,

Michigan High School Championships survive Sunday's ice and rain

2/19/2008 - By Mike Muha

It was 22 F and raining at 8:30! Race time temp was 26 and raining. Tracks were rock hard. Fast but not dangerous. No course changes were necessary!,

Liberec Wrap

2/19/2008 - By Zach Caldwell

Kris was unimpressed with himself in the individual skate race in Liberec. He felt strong and smooth, but lacked a 10K gear. He was 26th place...,

Korthauer siblings win final NCAA qualifier freestyle

2/18/2008 - By Matias Saari

Not to be outdone by her brother, Aurelia Korthauer of the Alaska Nanooks won the NCAA Central Region Ski Championship freestyle race Saturday in Biwabik, Minn. Borther Marius continued his domination of the series.,

Hanson Hills Classic iced; postponed till March 2

2/18/2008 - By Mike Muha

It was 17 degrees and raining as early arrivals for the Hanson Hills Classic gathered around Race Director Justin Andre. With ice building on the trail, Andre wisely called the race off.,

Tim Burke 25th in 15K Mass Start

2/18/2008 - By US Biathlon Association

Ostersund, Sweden, February 17. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) finished 25th in the 15K Mass Start today at the Biathlon World Championships.,

Maclean and Hardin win Michigan Cup Marathon

2/17/2008 - By Mike Muha

It was another set of Michigan Cup victories for Grand Rapids Nordic's Dave Maclean and Straits Striders' Tracy Hardin in the 30km and 15km Michigan Cup Marathon.,

US Men Finish 15th in 4 X 7.5K Relay

2/17/2008 - By US Biathlon Association

Ostersund, Sweden, February 16. The US Relay Team finished 15th, 5:38.5 behind the Gold Medal winning team from Russia in the 4 X 7.5K Relay at the Biathlon World Championships today.,