Cross Country Ski Racing News

Forbush Time Trial cancelled due to COVID restrictions

12/2/2020 - By Ann Agar

The Forbush Corner Nordic time trials are cancelled due to the state health department’s restriction on organized sporting events that are scheduled through the 8th. It is likely that the state will extend that ban into January.

Lakes of the North Freestyle cancelled

11/30/2020 - By Mike Muha

Unfortunately the Dec. 12th Lakes of the North Freestyle race has been cancelled. Not knowing if the health order would be extended after Dec 8th and the need to purchase materials prior to that date are the main decision drivers.

Noquemanon Ski Marathon to spread over three days

11/23/2020 - By Mike Muha

Both the Full Noque and the Half Noque races will be run across three day, January 22-24, 2021.

10km NordicSkiRacer Time Trial gets skiers ready for the race season

11/15/2020 - By Mike Muha

We couldn't have asked for better weather. Although it was below freezing, the bright sun and no wind made it feel much warmer.

2020-21 Davis U.S. Cross Country Ski Team announced

11/10/2020 - By U.S. Ski & Snowboard

U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced the 23 athletes of the Davis U.S. Cross Country Ski Team for the 2020-21 season who will kick off competition with the traditional World Cup season opener in Ruka, Finland, Nov. 27-29.

NordicSkiRacer 10km Rollerski Invitational on Saturday, Nov 14

11/8/2020 - By Mike Muha

It's only four weeks until the first Michigan Cup race of the season - how are you feeling about your training? Test it out at the NordicSkiRacer 10km Rollerski Time Trail at Kensington Metropark.

Visma Ski Classics delays season start because of COVID-19

11/6/2020 - By Visma Ski Classics

With increasing cases of Covid-19 infections in Italy and most European countries during the last couple of weeks, Visma Ski Classics has decided to postpone the start of Season XI. The start is now planned to mid-January.

Flourine is allowed...or not...at US FIS sanctioned races

11/5/2020 - By Ian Harvey

At least three FIS venues are rejecting FIS guidelines that allow flourine wax and saying they are

US Ski & Snowboard continues to ban fluorinated ski waxes for 2020-21

10/30/2020 - By US Ski Team

Despite the International Ski Federations' (FIS) delay of implementing its fluorinated ski wax ban to the 2021-22 season, U.S. Ski & Snowboard will continue to ban the use of fluorinated ski wax from all non-FIS sanctioned events in the United States.

FIS postpones fluorinated wax ban until 2021-22

10/30/2020 - By FIS

There were potential sources of measurement error related to the ski testing system that require further testing and design adjustments to ensure absolutely fair and consistent results for all competitors.