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Year: 2008 ×

Meeting of the minds for trails

Join us for another “meeting of the minds” for trails in northern Michigan. The Northwest Michigan Regional Non-Motorized Transportation Plan and Investment Strategy Project Summit is planned for Wednesday, February 27, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Traverse City.,

By Missy Luyk
Feb 22, 2008

Wax recommendations for the Birkie and Muffin Race

Wax recommendations for the American Birkebeiner from Toko and Fast Wax, adn for the Muffin Race from Toko.,

By Mike Muha
Feb 22, 2008

Six CCSA schools head to NCAA Championships

Northern Michigan University, the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Michigan Tech University, Gustavus Adolphus College, Wisconsin-Green Bay, and St. Scholastica earned spots at the NCAA Championships.,

By Matias Saari
Feb 21, 2008

Baic, Baic, Berkshire (Baic in disguise), and Frick take Tuesday night sprints

Milan Baic, Brendan Baic, Ivanka Berkshire (maiden name Baic), and Maria Frick take the top spots in the Travserse City Tuesday night sprints on Hickory Hills on February 19, 2008.,

By Mark Esper
Feb 21, 2008

Spector 15th, Currier 17th at European Championships

Nove Mesto na Morave, Czech Republic, February 20. Laura Spector (Lenox, MA) and Russell Currier (Stockholm, ME) finished 15th and 17th today in the Individual competitions at the European Biathlon Championships.,

By US Biathlon Association
Feb 21, 2008

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Czech report - Hammerface pics

The path has not been a direct one for the USA this season. We've had highlights for the season so far and highlights for each weekend, but we've not seen our best results lately. Still there is a third of the season to go...,

By Pete Vordenberg, TeamToday.org
Feb 21, 2008

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Next on the World Cup: Svenska Skidspelen in 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.,

By FIS and OC Falun
Feb 20, 2008

Interview with Swedish sprint star Emil Joensson

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.,

By FIS
Feb 20, 2008

More photos from the Michigan Cup Marathon

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

By Curt Peterson and Bill AhrenBberg
Feb 20, 2008

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Birkie wax recommendations

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

By Mike Muha
Feb 20, 2008

Liberec Wrap

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...,

By Zach Caldwell
Feb 19, 2008

Michigan High School Championships survive Sunday's ice and rain

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!,

By Mike Muha
Feb 19, 2008

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