Archive | January, 2012

Russia Again as Morilov Triumphs at TdS Stage 6 Skate Sprint – Canada’s Harvey 6th

(Toblach, Italy) – Russia’s Nikolay Morilov out-sprinted Petter Northug of Norway and Dario Cologna of Switzerland to capture the win in today’s 6th stage of the Tour de Ski, a 1.2km sprint race in … READ MORE →

Bjoergen Wins TdS Skate Sprint as Randall Scores Silver and Reclaims 4th Overall

(Toblach, Italy) – Marit Bjoergen of Norway threw down the gauntlet again today, qualifying first as she romped to victory on Stage 6 of the Tour de Ski winning the 1.3km skate freestyle sprint … READ MORE →

Diggins and Koos Hold Court on Day 1 at the 2012 US XC Ski Championships + PHOTOS

(Rumford, ME) – On a classic clear and cold winter’s day the 2012 USSA Cross Country Cross Country Skiing Championships got underway at the Black Mountain of Maine with the men’s and women’s freestyle  … READ MORE →

Bjoergen Dares Kowalczyk on TdS Stage 5 – USA’s Randall Slips to 7th Overall

(Toblach, Italy) – Marit Bjoergen of Norway won the Tour de Ski battle in Toblach, Italy today, but Justyna Kowalczyk of Poland continues to win the war, holding on to first place overall with … READ MORE →

Cologna Trumps Northug for the Race Lead as Legkov Takes TdS Stage 5

(Toblach, Italy) – Following yesterday’s rest day the tension is building at the Tour de Ski as Dario Cologna of Switzerland flexed his muscles to finally take over the race lead from Norway’s Petter … READ MORE →

Hop on the Team Canada Bus During TdS 2012

(Toblach, Italy) – Justin Wadsworth, head coach of the Canadian Cross-Country Ski Team, along with athletes Devon Kershaw, Alex Harvey and Ivan Babikov bring you on the team’s unique bus they are using to … READ MORE →

Diggins and Koos Score FR Sprint Titles at 2012 US XC Nationals + Interview w/Diggins

(Rumford, ME) – After a brief one-day postponment due to overnight rain and warm temperatures the 2012 US XC Nationals got underway on Tuesday at Black Mountain in Rumford, Maine. Jessie Diggins (CXC) and … READ MORE →

Bjoergen Tops Kowalczyk Again as TdS Moves to Toblach in Italy – USA’s Randall 29th

(Toblach, Italy) – Following yesterday’s first rest day at the Tour, Marit Bjoergen (NOR) and Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) were the class of the women’s field again at the 5th stage of the Tour de … READ MORE →

Legkov Victorious at TdS Stage 5 as Cologna Now Leads – Kershaw Top North American in 18th

(Toblach, Italy) – Russia’s Alexander Legkov finally broke through for his first podium of the season, a victory in today’s 5th stage of the Tour de Ski, an individual start 5km classic race in … READ MORE →

The 33rd Annual Rendezvous Race Set for Mar. 3

(West Yellowstone, MT) – The Rendezvous Ski Trails in West Yellowstone, Mont. are in great shape with the entire trail system groomed for both skate and classic skiing. Elevation and natural snowfall have been … READ MORE →

Canada’s Babikov Injured but Expected to Start TdS Stage 5 in Toblach

(Toblach, Italy) – Hardy, tough and experienced are but a few words to describe Team Canada’s Ivan Babikov. Tomorrow you might add another word; starter.
Despite his hard tumble in Obertsdorf near the end of … READ MORE →

Gear Report – 2011/12 Skis Preview

February 15, 2011 (Denver, CO) – It never stops! Ski gear continues to get better and better as equipment manufacturers continue to outdo themselves in developing better, faster, lighter and more comfortable products. More super … READ MORE →

2012 US XC Nationals to Start Jan. 3 + Interviews w/Rob Bradlee and Erik Flora

(Rumford, ME) – The 2012 US Cross Country National Championships are back on track and the 1.4/1.6km Freestyle Sprints, originally scheduled for Jan. 2 but had to be postponed due to warm weather conditions … READ MORE →

SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2012 Contest – Standings after the CL Sprints

(Toronto, ON) – Following the TdS Classic Sprints the leader of the SkiTrax FIS Fantasy Tour de Ski 2012 Contest has not changed but the top chasers have. Siggy’s Speedsters continues to lead with 304 … READ MORE →

Canada’s Kershaw and Harvey on the TdS Men’s 20km Skiathlon

(Obertsdorf, Germany) – Check out this interview with Canada’s Devon Kershaw and Alex Harvey on their perspective of the 20-kilometre (1okCL+10kmFR) pursuit race at the Tour de Ski in Oberstdorf, Germany on Jan. 1st. … READ MORE →

2012 US XC Nationals – First Race Postponed at Rumford

(Rumford, ME) – Earlier on New Years Day the situation was promising at Black Mountain in Rumford, Maine, site of the 2012 US XC Nationals but athletes from across the nation will have to … READ MORE →

Bjoergen Finally Bests Kowalczyk in TdS Skiathlon – USA’s Randall Solid 7th

(Obertsdorf, Germany) – Marit Bjoergen (NOR) finally grabbed top step on the podium besting Justyna Kowalczyk (POL) in the women’s 10km Skiathlon (5CL+5FR) with a late afternoon start on New Year’s day. Therese Johaug … READ MORE →

Anatomy of Northug’s TdS Skiathlon Final Sprint Win

(Obertsdorf, Germany) – Check out this sequence of photos that show how Petter Northug (NOR) powered his way to another victory at the finish of the men’s 20km Skiathlon. Maxim Vylegzhanin (RUS) attacked near … READ MORE →

Northug Nails TdS Skiathlon – Kershaw 6th and Harvey 7th as Newell is Out

(Obertsdorf, Germany) – It was classic Petter Northug (NOR) firing on all cylindars at the finish to take the win on New Year’s Day in the men’s 20km (10CL+10FR) Skiathlon while Canada’s Devon Kershaw … READ MORE →

TdS Classic Sprint Quotes and PHOTOS

(Obertsdorf, Germany) – It was another tough day on Saturday for the classic sprints with rain and snow and slippery tracks as several top skiers took a tumble including the USA’s Kikkan Randall, Sweden’s … READ MORE →


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