The women’s sprint race on Saturday didn’t see quite as many unusual faces at the top: Overall, Magdalena Neuner appears to have slipped a bit this season, but she put in an excellent performance on this day. Kaisa Mäkäräinen has really made a jump this year, both in her overall performance level and her shooting. [...] Related posts:
That’s right, we’re taking my new biathlon plots out for a spin this week. The World Biathlon Championships kicked off the individual events on Saturday with the sprint. Here’s a look at the top men (click through for full version): The top panels are plotting the standardized percent back from the median skier (adjusted for [...] Related posts:
Yesterday afternoon we had our opening ceremonies. All of the teams met in the entrance to the skyway and we walked a couple of blocks to our destination. Since we are all staying in the same hotel AND we were able to stay inside and warm, it went smoo...
Finally, someone manages to beat Marit Bjørgen. If I’d had to pick who was most likely to pull it off, I actually would have bet on either Justyna Kowalczyk or Therese Johaug. Kowlaczyk is probably the consensus choice, but based on some of the commentary I’ve read so far, I feel like I’m less surprised [...] Related posts:
Hello All, I just received the following email about a couple ski programs that have been cut. So, I figured CyclovaXC members might enjoy using their clout to do what they can to restore the funds for these programs. Here's the email I received with a couple links: "Can you please post something on CYCLOVA about the CSB/SJU ski teamsbeing cut. We are trying to get as much support from the
Hello All, I just received the following email about a couple ski programs that have been cut. So, I figured CyclovaXC members might enjoy using their clout to do what they can to restore the funds for these programs. Here's the email I received with a couple links: "Can you please post something on CYCLOVA about the CSB/SJU ski teamsbeing cut. We are trying to get as much support from the
It was a grueling day Friday getting to the Masters World Championships at Sovereign Lake, BC Canada. Three flights (two delayed) and an hour long van ride. My skis didn't arrive when I did and I developed a nasty sore throat. I didn't race the skate r...
It was a grueling day Friday getting to the Masters World Championships at Sovereign Lake, BC Canada. Three flights (two delayed) and an hour long van ride. My skis didn't arrive when I did and I developed a nasty sore throat. I didn't race the skate r...
It was a grueling day Friday getting to the Masters World Championships at Sovereign Lake, BC Canada. Three flights (two delayed) and an hour long van ride. My skis didn't arrive when I did and I developed a nasty sore throat. I didn't race the skate r...
It was a grueling day Friday getting to the Masters World Championships at Sovereign Lake, BC Canada. Three flights (two delayed) and an hour long van ride. My skis didn't arrive when I did and I developed a nasty sore throat. I didn't race the skate r...
It was a grueling day Friday getting to the Masters World Championships at Sovereign Lake, BC Canada. Three flights (two delayed) and an hour long van ride. My skis didn't arrive when I did and I developed a nasty sore throat. I didn't race the skate r...
I'll write more later in a complete post World Champs update but for now, I wanted to share some pictures from the last three days. The weather finally cleared in Oslo and the venue, racing, and the experiece is ten times better in the sun!! &nbs...
I'll write more later in a complete post World Champs update but for now, I wanted to share some pictures from the last three days. The weather finally cleared in Oslo and the venue, racing, and the experiece is ten times better in the sun!! &nbs...
I'll write more later in a complete post World Champs update but for now, I wanted to share some pictures from the last three days. The weather finally cleared in Oslo and the venue, racing, and the experiece is ten times better in the sun!! &nbs...
I'll write more later in a complete post World Champs update but for now, I wanted to share some pictures from the last three days. The weather finally cleared in Oslo and the venue, racing, and the experiece is ten times better in the sun!! &nbs...
I'll write more later in a complete post World Champs update but for now, I wanted to share some pictures from the last three days. The weather finally cleared in Oslo and the venue, racing, and the experiece is ten times better in the sun!! &nbs...
Some dramatic gaps between the leaders and the field today in both races. Related posts:Race Snapshot: IBU WC 1 Men/Women’s Pursuit Race Snapshot: IBU WC 2 Men’s Pursuit Race Snapshot: IBU WC 7 Men/Women Pursuit Related posts:
A few weeks ago, I wrote a review of the new Atomic HT (hard track) skate ski. Click here for that review.Today I found a video in which Roman Toferer describes the Atomic HT in detail. It's definitely worth watching. &...
A few weeks ago, I wrote a review of the new Atomic HT (hard track) skate ski. Click here for that review.Today I found a video in which Roman Toferer describes the Atomic HT in detail. It's definitely worth watching. &...
A few weeks ago, I wrote a review of the new Atomic HT (hard track) skate ski. Click here for that review.Today I found a video in which Roman Toferer describes the Atomic HT in detail. It's definitely worth watching. &...