Cross Country Ski Racing News

Brooks makes most of last minute start

3/1/2011 - By US Ski Team

Last minute starter Holly Brooks led the USA Monday finishing 27th in the women's 10k classic at the 2011 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Oslo. Rookie Sadie Bjornsen had her second top 30 of the Championships, in 29th.

Michigan Cup Relay rules

2/28/2011 - By Ernie Brumbaugh

Just a reminder that the Michigan Cup Relays on Sunday, March 6 count for team points and if the scores are anywhere near close they can decide the Michigan Cup. Here is a recap of the rules.

Hugus and Ellefson take Kortelopet

2/28/2011 - By Cherie Morgan

In the 23-kilometer Kortelopet classic division, Paul Schommer, Appleton, Wisc., took top honors in 1:01:39.1; Dylan Ramstad Skoyles, from Detroit Lakes, Minn., placed second in 1:07:54.3.

Compton breaks Birkie course record

2/28/2011 - By Cherie Morgan

Norwegian Tore Martin Gundersen won the 50K Birkie Skate with a time of 2:00:32.8. CXC's Caitlin Compton broke the Women’s 50K Skate course record today and took first place with a winning time of 2:15:26.0.

Race to replace cancelled Highlands race?

2/28/2011 - By Curt Peterson

As everyone knows the Boyne Highlands race has been canceled for Saturday, March 5. We are trying to see if it is possible to host a race at Timber Ridge/Vasa Trail.

Pflughoeft and Bruning win Muffin Pursuit

2/28/2011 - By Mike Muha

A bit of new snow to freshen the trails for the 2011 Muffin Race at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Higgins Lake on Sunday, February 27. Two races were held, a 1km event for kids 12 and under, and a 4km Classic + 4km Skate Pursuit race.

Freeman 29th in final tune-up before 15k Classic

2/28/2011 - By US Ski Team

The mass start pursuit included a 15k classic technique race, an infield "pit" area to change skis, and a 15k skating technique finale. Freeman, whose 15k classic specialty event is Tuesday, used it as a preparation race.

USA put thee women in top 30 in Worlds XC

2/27/2011 - By US Ski Team

The U.S. Ski Team women showed emerging depth Saturday placing three athletes inside the top 30 in the women’s 15k pursuit at the 2011 Nordic World Ski Championships at Holmenkollen in Oslo.

Demong fastest with 7th at Nordic Worlds

2/27/2011 - By US Ski Team

Demong won the cross country leg and led the USA in seventh overall, one spot ahead of teammate Todd Lodwick, the defending champion in the event.

Racers take revenge on Winter

2/26/2011 - By Mike Muha

Racers had a sweet time taking back the snow from Mother Nature at the Racers Revenge on Winter 12.5k Freestyle at Hanson Hills Recreation Area in Grayling, MI, this morning. Jeff Koch and Laura Web put another victory under their belts.

Knock, Knock: We're Here!

2/25/2011 - By US Ski Team

As a roaring crowd ooed and aahed as triumphs and disappointments took center stage at the FIS World Nordic Ski Championships, a new generation of U.S. cross country skiers entered the famed Holmenkollen Ski Stadium.

Weekend wax recommendations

2/25/2011 - By Mike Muha

UPDATE 2: Wax recommendations for the Birkie, Racers Revenge on Winter Freestyle, and the Muffin Race.

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