January 7, 2010 (Toronto, ON) – Race action continues at the Tour de Ski now in Cortina/Toblach, Italy, after the first rest day on Tuesday. Following the Stage 5 Pursuit on Wednesday, Sue’s Speedsters, winner of the first Rest Day prize, has pulled ahead with 486 points and is being chased by Swix_team in second with 472 points and jonatheam in third with 470 points. With another stage in Cortina/Toblach the Tour takes one more rest day break before moving on to Val di Fiemme for the final two stages where the 2010 TdS winners will be crowned.

For the TdS 2010 Contest Standings after the Stage 5 Cortina/Toblach Pursuit click HERE.

SkiTrax Fantasy FIS TdS 2010 Contest Prizes
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1st Prize – Rossignol Xium WCS skis/boots, R4 NIS skate bindings, One Way DS 10 poles (value $1,500 US)
2nd Prize – Mont Ste-Anne – 2 nights lodging w/breakfast and dinner + 3-day XC gift certificate, tune-up (value $800 US)
3rd Prize – Leki Super Shark Ski Poles (value $499 US)
4th Prize – Swix Digital T72 Iron (value $350 US)
5th Prize – One Way Skate Race Roller Skis (value $299 US)
6th Prize – Holmenkol Wax/Tools Package (value $250 US)
7th Prize – Alberta World Cup VIP Passes x 2 for one day (value $200 US)
8th Prize – Rottefella R4 NIS Bindings Skate/Classic (value $125 US)
9th Prize – Bliz Pursuit Sunglasses and Snowvisor (value $90)
10th Prize – Auclair Curves Along Gloves (value $65)

Rest Day Leader Prizes
$100 Gift Certificate
– Jan. 5 – Fresh Air Experience
– Jan. 8 – High Peaks Cyclery

Thanks to all of our great sponsors including Rossignol, Mont Ste-Anne, Leki, Swix, One Way, Holmenkol, Alberta World Cup, Rottefella, Bliz, Auclair, Fresh Air Experience, High Peaks Cyclery.

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