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Michigan Cup individual standings through the Noque

Here are the Micup results through the Noque race. Only Micup skiers were able to score points in this race. I used the roster data base for this year to determine who was on teams and who got what points.

By Ken Dawson
Feb 8, 2010

Kalli and Giorgio Di Centa (ITA) took his first ever World Cup victory.

Charlotte Kalla took her victory in the 10 km individual start race on the demanding course in the Canmore Nordic Centre. In the me's 15km, Giorgio Di Centa (ITA) took his first ever World Cup victory.

By FIS
Feb 7, 2010

Final Approach: Super JOQ, College Invite, Games Prep

Soldier Hollow hosted the Super Junior National Qualifier last weekend. Conditions were perfect.

By Pete Vordenberg
Feb 7, 2010

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Freeman, Compton lead US

Caitlin Compton (Minneapolis, MN) marked a career best Friday, finishing 14th during a World Cup 10K freestyle event in Canmore, just one week before she heads to the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.

By US Ski Team
Feb 7, 2010

Favourites Kowalczyk and Joensson take sprint victories

Justyna Kowalczyk was always the number one: number one after the qualification, number one in each heat and also number one at the finish line in the final heat.

By FIS
Feb 7, 2010

White Pine Stampede 40K Freestyle photos

Photos at around the 16K point (Bellaire Golf Course) and at the finish line.

By Arnie Goodman
Feb 6, 2010

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Traverse City: 8th Street reconstruction project ignores bikes

The Traverse City Commission is having a study session on Monday February 8. to discuss current plans to rebuild 8th Street between Garfield and Barlow. The current plan as designed does not accommodate safe provisions for bicycles.

By Missy Luyk
Feb 5, 2010

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CXC Adaptive program gets $10K grant

The Central Cross Country Ski Association Adaptive Program for individuals with physical disabilities is pleased to announce the receipt of a $10,000 grant from The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.

By CXC Skiing
Feb 5, 2010

Wax recommendations: The long and short of it.

UPDATED: Weekend wax recommendations for the long (White Pine Stampede) and the short (Michigan Cup Sprints). Fast Wax, Solda, Swix, and Toko recommended waxing. Check back for updates.

By Mike Muha
Feb 5, 2010

2010 U.S. Masters XC Ski Team

The honorary 2010 U.S. Masters Ski Team has been officially named based on best two-of-two scoring of individual races at the 2010 AXCS National Masters held in Craftsbury, Vermont.

By AXCS
Feb 5, 2010

FUN in the forecast at the White Pine

Those lucky enough to spend additional time at the Shanty Creek Resorts have a chance to explore the network of cross country trails, two separate downhill ski hills, swimming poles, tubing and some pretty exceptional restaurants.

By Pete Edwards
Feb 5, 2010

DNR grooms Muncie Lakes Pathway

The DNR agreed to groom Muncie if we could raise the funds needed to cover their equipment & labor costs, which is $175/groom for 5 hours. So far, $690 has been donated towards the project

By Sara Cockrell
Feb 5, 2010