Highlights

Birkie T-Shirt Contest Winner Announced
September 1, 2010
The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation has announced the winning t-shirt design for the 2011 race. The design by Nitin Iyer features a wave of skiers with the trail profile and Birkie warriors overlooking.

Midwest MTB Racing Recap
August 31, 2010
Another packed issue of the weekly Midwest mountain biking report as Jay Richards has collected first-hand race stories from the Pre-Fat, Unnamed Epic, Salsa 2-4, and Blacks Grove race, all while preparing the Maplelag trails for their own big race series this weekend.

The Dose Coverage
August 30, 2010
Carl Shaffer reports: Stiff breezes and a new course including a quick run into and out of a lagoon greeted the 33 solo paddlers at the 2nd Dose of Medicine Lake in Plymouth on Saturday. The Dose is a criterion based solo canoe and kayak race going two or three times around a 2.25 mile course. For the paddler, it offers some exciting challenges, and the opportunity to see your competition throughout most of the race.
Related:
Photoset from Mel Baughman : 6 photos
Results: The Dose

Burrito Union Triathlon
August 29, 2010
The Burrito Union 5 and 10 Hour Triathlon is coming up on September 11th. The person or team that does the most triathlons in the quickest time during 5 or 10 hours wins. Price hike coming on Sept 5th.

Breck Epic Update 3
August 28, 2010
Piotr Bednarski, via Jay Richards, reports on the sixth and final stage of the Breck Epic. The last stage offered more favorable conditions for the Midwesterns and they put in a fantastic finish to an epic event.

Maple Grove Triathlon Coverage
August 28, 2010
Over 500 participants competed in the inaugural Maple Grove Triathlon on Sunday. The sprint division saw some incredible close finishes with Robert Brown and Claire Bootsma taking victories. Olympic course titles went to Devon Palmer and Cathy Yndestad.
Related:
Photoset from Mark Lahtinen: 184 photos
Results: Maple Grove Triathlon

Breck Epic Update 2
August 26, 2010
John Munger reports from Breckenridge with recaps from stages 4 and 5 as he and partner Piotr Bednarski put some serious pressure on their competitors (and their own bikes).

Nordic Combined: Juniors Train in Europe
August 26, 2010
USSA has put out a report on the recent training trip to Europe for some top U.S. Nordic Combined Juniors.

Birkie 2010 Video
August 26, 2010
The 2010 Birkie highlight video is now available. Watch online or order your own DVD copy.

Breck Epic Update
August 25, 2010
Jay Richards solicited an update from the Breck Epic quad of Piotr Bednarski, John Munger, Bill Dossett and Craig Rudd. Bednarski filed a full report on the first three days of riding in this six day stage race that covers 37,000 feet of climbing from the town of Breckenridge, Colorado.

Midwest MTB Racing Recap
August 24, 2010
A full report from Great Hawk Chase plus an extensive list of upcoming events highlight the weekly Midwest MTB Racing Recap from Jay Richards.

Great Hawk Chase Coverage
August 22, 2010
Jay Richards reports: Pretty much a perfect day of racing at Lester-Amity Park for the Great Hawk Chase, the new stop on the MNMBS series, with temps in the 70's and a fresh breeze off lake Superior. Muddy conditions did force organizers to make some changes to the courses which did run long for the early races. In the Elite races, local star Sara Kylander-Johnson powered to a dominating win over fellow Duluthonian Dianna McFadden. The mens race was a tight affair at the front with visiting Erik Tonkin from Portland Oregon riding with Brendan Moore and Sam Oftedahl, pulling away from the rest of the field. Moore flatted on the last lap as Tonkin held off Oftedahl by two seconds to take the win.
Related:
Photoset from Jay Richards: Kids Comp/Citizen - 123 photos, Sport - 53 photos, Comp/Expert - 135 photos
Results: Great Hawk Chase

Sisu Mountain Run Coverage
August 21, 2010
The Sisu Skiers Summer Program wrapped up Saturday morning with a challenging trail run event. CXC's Brian Gregg set the new course record steaming up the final Afton climb to finish 40 seconds ahead of last year's champ, John Swain. Fellow CXCer Jenny Bender topped the womens field. Top junior times went to Nathan Rue and Mattie Watts.
Related:
Photoset: 90 photos
Results: Mountain Run - 6K

US Ski Team: National Elite Group Announced
August 19, 2010
The National Elite Group, selected from participants in the Regional Elite Group Camps, have been announced. Midwestern natives Jessie Diggins, Annie Hart, Andy Dodds, and Erik Fagerstrom have all been named.

Midwest MTB Racing Recap
August 17, 2010
First-hand reports from the Ore to Shore and Leadville 100, big news on Jack Hinkens, a trail report from Movil Maze, and a look ahead to weekend events highlight Jay Richards weekly MTB report.

US Ski Team: Swenor Roller Skis Named Supplier
August 16, 2010
The U.S. Ski Team has named the Norwegian roller ski brand Swenor as a supplier to the Team. Swix Sport is the US distributor.

Autumn Trail Running Series
August 15, 2010
Wednesday, September 1st marks the kickoff of the 5k trail run series at Hyland, supporting the training and racing of elite skier Audrey Weber.
Related:
Sep 25 Birkie Trail Run

Duluth Trails Fest Aug 27-29
August 14, 2010
The Duluth Trails Fest, Aug 27-29, offers three days of scenic trail runs in and around the Duluth area featuring Chester Bowl, Superior Hiking Trail and Park Point Beach.

Midwest MTB Racing Recap
August 10, 2010
Jay Richards pulls in three first-hand reports from the Big Border Battle race last weekend and looks forward to the Ore to Shore and killer lineup at the Leadville 100.

Skiers vs Cyclists TT
August 8, 2010
Ride and Glide will be hosting their annual Skiers vs Cyclists time trial on Tuesday, August 17th. Skiers will get their revenge with a skiing TT in February.

Town Hall TT Coverage
August 7, 2010
Favorable conditions with light winds and cloudy skies opened the Town Hall Time Trial Sunday morning near Scandia, MN. Teams of up to four riders competed on the 40K course consisting of top laps around Big Marine Lake.
Related:
Photoset: Early Teams - 47 photos
Results: Town Hall TT

Ringer Roll Coverage
August 6, 2010
Over one hundred skiers turned out Friday morning at Baker Park for the annual Ringer Roll rollerski race. While the majority of racers were high school or college age, it was 2009 Birkie champ Matt Liebsch who posted two of the fastest times. Yes, Liebsch actually raced the course twice, once with stock Marwe 610 rollerskis and then a second lap with a pair Elpex race models which helped him to set a sub 19 minute time for the 10K distance! Eleanor Magnuson and Olympian Caitlin Compton finished one two for the women on Marwe 610s. Jenny Backman had the fastest overall time on a pair of PSI-skate. Photos and full results up now.

Midwest MTB Racing Recap
August 3, 2010
Jay Richards weekly Midwest racing report recaps action from the Wausau 24, the Birch Bump and Jack Hinkens racing the World Cup in Italy. Plus a look at the upcoming Border Battle and a neat little race in Wadena.

Birch Bump Coverage
August 1, 2010
With the rain action staying north, Buck Hill was baking in the warm August heat for the racing action Sunday. Temperatures soared into the mid 80s by mid-morning under humid conditions on the dusty singletrack.
Related:
Photoset: Kids Comp - 41 photos, Citizen - 146 photos, Sport - 301 photos
Photoset from Jay Richards: Comp/Expert - 172 photos
Results: Birch Bump

Midwest MTB Racing Recap
July 27, 2010
Jay Richards has race recaps from Matt Johnson on Lincoln Park, Jack Hinkens from Switzerland, as well as the usual look ahead at the weekend events.

Hoigaards Canoe Derby Final Two Weeks
July 26, 2010
Hoigaards Canoe Derby is into their final two weeks of races with events on Thursday, July 29th and August 5th. The last race will feature a series ending Paddler's Potluck.

Early Price Hikes
July 25, 2010
Register by July 31st to get in on the bottom floor with the lowest registration fees for some major events:
- American Birkebeiner
- City of Lakes Loppet
Related:
ABSF Annual Meeting on August 14th

US. Ski Team: National Elite Group Camp Roster Announced
July 23, 2010
USSA has announced the selection of top elites from the Regional Elite Group camps for a National Elite Group camp. Included on the roster were a number of top Midwest skiers: Andy Dodds and Jessie Diggins as primary selections with Erik Fagerstrom and Annie Hart as alternates.

WORS Alterra Coffee Bean Classic Washed Out
July 23, 2010
Heavy rains on Thursday caused flooding on parts of the WORS course this weekend, resulting in the postponement of the race until late August.

Ringer Roll August 6th
July 22, 2010
The annual Ringer Roll, one the largest rollerski races in the Midwest, will be held on Friday morning, August 6th at Baker Park. The race showcases some of the top junior talent, as well as some of the fastest regional skiers but everyone is welcome to join in.

Midwest MTB Racing Recap
July 20, 2010
Reports from the SingleTrack Attack and US Nationals highlight Jay Richards weekly MTB report. Also check out the featured upcoming events, including Jack Hinkens heading back overseas.

Nordic Combined: Interview with Johnny Spillane
July 19, 2010
USSA features a recent interview with Olympic medalist Johnny Spillane covering topics such as upcoming plans and thoughts on being a new father.

SingleTrack Attack Coverage
July 18, 2010
After a stormy Saturday night, organizers were out early Sunday morning clearing trees and had the trails in top shape for the SingleTrack Attack races at Hillside Park in Elk River. The rains overnight left the trails tacky and fast with the sun breaking out for the afternoon races.
Related:
Photoset: Sport Race - 129 photos, Expert/Comp Race - 129 photos
Results: Single Track Attack

Midwest JOQ Race Schedule Posted
July 15, 2010
The preliminary Midwest JOQ race schedule has been posted. Stops on the circuit include Ironwood, Wausau, Minneapolis, and Hayward.

Midwest MTB Racing Recap
July 13, 2010
A recap of the big Firecracker race in Eau Claire, MTB riders in the Tour, and a big weekend ahead all highlight Jay Richards' weekly MTB racing action report.

CXC Regional Elite Camp TT Results
July 12, 2010
The CXC Regional Elite Camp held a rollerski time trial on Hwy OO out of Seeley on Friday. Garrott Kuzzy topped the mens field, just eight seconds in front of Santiago Ocariz. Jessie Diggins showed solid form edging out Caitlin Compton by five seconds to lead the womens group.
Related:
Photoset from CXC: Regional Elite Camp
Results: REG Camp Rollerski Time Trial

US Ski Team: First Look at Sochi
July 11, 2010
USSA Vice President, Athletics Luke Bodensteiner recently completed a trip to Sochi, Russia, to preview locations and preparations for the 2014 Winter Olympics.

Life Time Fitness Triathlon Coverage
July 10, 2010
A beautiful summer morning for the Life Time Fitness Triathlon in south Minneapolis Saturday with light winds, sun and temperatures in the low 70s. Matt Reed and Sarah Haskins were repeat winners as defending champions in the Pro division.
Related:
Photoset: East River Road - 321 photos
Results: Life Time Fitness Triathlon

Midwest MTB Racing Recap
July 6, 2010
Jay Richards weekly mountain biking report recaps the Wheelhouse Classic in Red Wing and looks forward to the popular Firecracker WORS race coming up this weekend.

Dinner With Craig Alexander
July 5, 2010
Triathletes make your dinner dates with 2 time Hawaii World Ironman Champion Craig Alexander. A fundraising dinner will be July 10th (the evening proceeding the Lifetime Fitness Tri) at the St. Paul Hotel with all proceeds to benefit the V3 Youth Triathlon program.

Nordic Combined: Lodwick Wins July 4 Extravaganza
July 5, 2010
With cheering crowds covered in red, white and blue, the U.S. Nordic Combined Team took to the stage for the July 4th Ski Jumping Extravaganza in Steamboat Saturday and Sunday. The competition showcased hometown favorites and Olympic medalists Johnny Spillane and Todd Lodwick and 2010 Olympian Taylor Fletcher along with Olympic medalist Brett Camerota. Lodwick won the race.

Tofte Trek Results
July 4, 2010
Over 200 runners turned out Saturday for the 10th annual Tofte Trek 10K trail run. Greg Hexom's streak of victories at Tofte was upset by Finland high school star Guthrie Cunningham, taking the victory by just four seconds in front of Hexom. Sarah Allen posted the top womens time.
Related:
Results: Tofte Trek

Wheelhouse Classic Coverage
July 4, 2010
Warm, humid and eventually wet conditions made for another tough racing day in the Minnesota series. The rain came in near the end of the sport race, but also brought along slightly cooler temps. (Sorry, just photos from the Sport race)
Related:
Photoset: Sport - 124 photos
Results: Wheelhouse Classic

Nordic Combined: Preparing for Steamboat
July 1, 2010
The Olympic medalists of the U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team are preparing for one of the biggest crowds they'll see during competition at their summer camp in Steamboat. Camp attendees include Olympic medalists Johnny Spillane, Todd Lodwick and Brett Camerota.

Midwest MTB Racing Recap
June 29, 2010
Jay Richards weekly MTB column highlights the big Subaru Cup races in Wisconsin as well as the muddy racing at Mt. Kato.

Interview: Karl Nygren
June 29, 2010
Karl Nygren was a top high school skier for Lakeville and since then has gone on to race for Colorado University and competing in the U23s. Last season he joined the CXC Elite Team and raced to a top 25 finish in his first Birkie.

Hoigaards Kids Derby
June 29, 2010
This Thursday, July 1st, is the Hoigaards Kids Derby race night when they forgo the usual race divisions in favor of a night of racing with kids. Plus a great potluck dinner afterwards.
Related:
Jun 17 Hoigaards Canoe Derby Results

Subaru Cup Coverage
June 27, 2010
Jay Richards reports: Nordic Mountain in Mt Morris, WI was host to the WORS-Subaru Cup which was also part of the PRO XCT National series and Midwest MTB Championship. A late night thunderstorm tacked up the course nicely making for excellent race conditions, under hot and humid weather. Some of largest crowds ever seen at a National event saw Georgia Gould top the Pro Women field with Sam Schultz recording his first National win in the mens race in a tight and exciting battle between four riders the entire race. Midwest riders had a strong showing led by Jenna Rinehart in 8th in Pro Women and Tristan Schouten (11th) and Jack Hinkens (20th) in Pro Men. Michael McBurney was second overall and
Related:
Photoset from Jay Richards: XC Cat 1 - 87 photos, XC Pro Women - 32 photos, XC Pro Men - 80 photos
Results: Subaru Cup Results
Cycling News Coverage of Subaru Cup

Tri-Loppet Coverage
June 26, 2010
Warm and humid conditions added to the adventure of the Tri-Loppet race Saturday morning in Minneapolis. Heavy rains and strong winds Friday night forced the shortening of the bike course, but the competitors all came through with smiling faces (with a bit of mud). Solo titles went to Zach Handler and Amy Schulz. Allan Shuros narrowly topped Matt Liebsch in the mens doubles, Elaine Nelson took the womens division. Winona's Skillicorn family won the family relay.
Related:
Photoset: Canoe - 43 photos, Run - 40 photos, Bike - 78 photos
Photoset from Robin Thomas: Run - 28 photos, Bike - 38 photos
Video from Scott Brown: Tri-Loppet First-Person Perspective
Results: Tri-Loppet

Midwest MTB Racing Recap
June 22, 2010
In his weekly recap, Jay Richards hits on the Wooly Race, the Chaindrive Festival, and the retirement of pro rider Kyia Anderson. Plus the usual look ahead to weekend races.

Nordic Combined: Medalists Highlight 2011 Combined Team
June 21, 2010
After an historic performance in Vancouver, Olympic medalists Billy Demong, Johnny Spillane, Todd Lodwick and Brett Camerota are leading the charge for the newly named 2011 U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team.

USSA National J2 Talent Camp
June 19, 2010
The inaugural USSA National J2 Talent Camp will be conducted July 31- August 8 at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, MI. The camp is designed to provide a great opportunity for many of the top young cross country skiers to train together and to learn from top USSA coaches and U.S. Ski Team staff.

Grandmas Marathon Coverage
June 19, 2010
Philemon Kemboi pulled away from fellow Kenyan Chris Kipyego in the final mile to take the victory in Grandmas Marathon in Duluth. Buzunesh Deba topped the womens field. Half marathon titles went to Stephen Muange and Caroline Rotich. The morning featured a variety of weather, from cloudy and humid to bright and sunny to a few brief sprinkles as temperatures ranged in the mid 60s to low 70s.
Related:
Photoset: 10 photos
Results: Grandmas Marathon
Duluth News Tribune: Kenyans sweep Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon
Duluth News Tribune: Kenyan Kemboi wins Grandma's Marathon men's title
Duluth News Tribune: Deba, 22-year-old Ethiopian, wins Grandma's Marathon women's title

RAAM 2010: Amy Xu Withdraws
June 17, 2010
Amy Xu called off her RAAM attempt on Thursday afternoon, citing tight time schedule and big load still to ride. She and the entire team, and those that have supported her, are very proud of the more than 2000 miles Amy completed in eight days of racing.

US Ski Team: Innovations Highlight 2011 World Cups
June 16, 2010
A number of changes on the skiing World Cup events, including a new three-day multi-stage event in Kuusamo, Finland.

Midwest MTB Racing Recap
June 15, 2010
Jay Richards weekly recap hits on the the Race to Sunset, Dirt Spanker, and Sunburst Showdown, as well as highlighting the Wooly Race coming up this weekend.

Race Story: Chippewa Triathlon
June 15, 2010
Grant Nelson reports on the 2010 Chippewa Triathlon, held last weekend in the Cass Lake area.

Dirt Spanker Coverage
June 14, 2010
Jay Richards reports: Dirt Spanking lived up to its name to the fullest and beyond as racers were treated to a mudfest in the purest form in race #3 in the MNMBS at Mon Du Lac ski area near Duluth. Fresh from a U23 National team training camp in Switzerland, Jack Hinkens cashed in on his mud skills by taking the win over Scott Kylander-Johnson and TJ Woodruff. Duluth native Sara Kylander-Johnson broke free from former U23 National Champs Jenna Rinehart and Chole Forsman to take the win, riding almost into the top 10 of the Elite men.
Related:
Photoset from Jay Richards: Citizen/Sport - 65 photos, Comp/Expert - 173 photos
Results: Dirt Spanker

RAAM 2010: Amy Xu
June 13, 2010
Amy Xu is participating in the Race Across America, solo division, and is pressing on through some tough sections in hilly Colorado. The support crew has been reading comments from her blog, so send out your best wishes to keep her fired up!

Chippewa Triathlon Coverage
June 13, 2010
The annual Chippewa Triathlon features canoeing, mountain biking and trail running, and attracts a pretty big field of Nordic skiers. Titles this year went to: Mike Brumbaugh, solo male, Dave Nelson, doubles male, Jan Guenther, doubles female, Phil Rogers, doubles mixed. Team Arenz won the relay title.
Related:
Photoset from Bill Grundy: Start - 12 photos, Lake Thirteen - 35 photos, Steamboat Lake - 31 photos
Photoset from Craig Stolen: 52 photos
Photoset from John Arenz: Start - 20 photos, Portage - 40 photos, Finish - 90 photos
Results: Chippewa Triathlon
Jun 10 Hoigaards Canoe Derby Results

Midwest MTB Racing Recap
June 8, 2010
Jay Richards recap this week covers the Afton Avalanche with a number of top riders first-hand reports and looks ahead to some big events on tap this weekend.
Related:
Jack Hinkens Race Story: MTB U23 at Champery

The End of the Racing Season
June 8, 2010
Dave Christopherson of the Vakava Race Team recaps his 2010 Sea to Ski race experience. Sea to Ski is a unique relay race from Mount Baker down to Puget Sound utilizing a variety of sports including Nordic skiing, mountain biking, kayaking and more. Christopherson has competed in the event going on 15 years now.

Hoigaards Canoe Derby Race Results
June 7, 2010
Hoigaards Canoe Derby got underway last Thursday evening and now runs through early August. The first event had a big turnout with over 60 paddlers turning out. The event works as a great tune-up for the Tri-Loppet on June 26th.
Related:
Hoigaards Canoe Derby

Afton Avalanche Coverage
June 6, 2010
MNMBS racing series hit Afton Alps on Sunday race #2 in the series. The weather was perfect with temps hitting the mid 70s and mostly sunny skies and a great cooling breeze on the top side. Brendan Moore and Jenna Rinehart both took commanding leads in the expert race. Rinehart went on to win by over 15 minutes while Moore was chased by Doug Swanson, staying ahead by just over 1:30.
Related:
Photoset: Sport - 140 photos, Kids - 50 photos, Expert/Comp - 325 photos
Results: Afton Avalanche

Midwest MTB Racing Recap
June 1, 2010
Jay Richards weekly MTB report highlights the Black Hills Mountain Bike Festival with Kyia Anderson and U23 racing overseas with Jack Hinkens. Plus the usual look ahead to upcoming events.
Related:
WORS Big Ring Classic Recap

US Ski Team: XC Trains at Mt. Bachelor
May 28, 2010
With the 2011 World Championship season on the horizon, the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team athletes are spending their Memorial Day weekend at Mt. Bachelor in Oregon training for the upcoming year.

Iceland Adventure
May 26, 2010
Mary Beth Tuttle recaps her Iceland adventure participating in the 2010 Fossavatn ski marathon whilst dodging ash clouds and missing the wax.

Midwest MTB Racing Recap
May 25, 2010
Jay Richards reports on the opening race of the MNMTB series, the Freewheel Frolic and looks at the races coming up this week.

CXC Team Announced
May 25, 2010
CXC has announced their 2010-11 season Elite squad. Caitlin Compton returns to the team and they add a number of rising stars including Jessie Diggins and Santiago Ocariz. Plus applications are being excepted for the Midwest JO Team head coaching position.

Go With the Flowage Race Results
May 24, 2010
Over 50 participants turned out on Saturday, May 22 for Gordon's first annual Go With the Flowage canoe and kayak event. John Abrahams and Anne Zellner took the 15-mile race titles.
Related:
Photoset from Al Cambronne: 15 photos
Results: Go With the Flowage
Event Recap Press Release

Annual Tofte Trek on July 4th
May 23, 2010
The 31st annual Tofte Trek will in July 4, 2010. The 10K running race winds its way through the Superior National Forest on ski, snowmobile and hiking trails.

US Ski Team: Universal Sports Set to Air 'Visions of Vancouver'
May 21, 2010
The 2010 Olympics in Vancouver produced countless heroes, highlights and human stories and Universal Sports is taking a unique look at many of them in Visions of Vancouver, a documentary premiering on Universal Sports network on Monday, May 24, at 6 p.m. Nordic Combined gold medalist Billy Demong is among those featured.

CXC Team Hires Jason Cork as New Vertical Limit Coach
May 20, 2010
Central Cross Country Ski Association (CXC) has announced Jason Cork as their new Elite Coach for CXC Team Vertical Limit. This position was vacated by Bryan Fish in May when he join the US Ski Team staff.

Midwest MTB Racing Recap
May 18, 2010
Jay Richards covers a busy weekend of mountain bike racing with reports from the Thursday night series at Buck, Cable Area Off Road Classic, Spring Fling and WORS #2 along with the usual look at upcoming events.

Opus Criterium Coverage
May 18, 2010
The Opus Criterium series wrapped up on Tuesday evening with some fantastic weather as temperatures ran in the mid 70s with light winds.
Related:
Photoset: Womens Race - 54 photos, Mens 1/2/3 Race - 120 photos

Cable Area Off-Road Classic Coverage
May 15, 2010
Jay Richards reports: Mountain bikers in the Cable Area Off Road Classic were treated to perfect conditions for racing today. Temps climbed to the mid 60's by mid race with nice tacky singletrack and fast forest roads and a handful of wet spots to keep it fun! Race organizers delivered on their promise of more singletrack in the long race and riders across the board were beaming. Ton of racers (nearly 400), probably record field by most accounts. Brendan Moore and Sara Kylander-Johnson were the overall winners in the long race. A handful of riders did get off course, missing or adding part of the course including Jack Hinkens, who was running in second and moved back to 6th, but everyone was pleased to be keeping the wheels moving in the Wisconsin northwoods.
Related:
Photoset from Jay Richards: Start 23 Mile - 64 photos, Start 18 Mile - 29 photos, Halfway Point - 97 photos, Finish - 33 photos
Results: Cable Area Off-Road Classic

US Ski Team: Fish Joins Coaching Staff
May 13, 2010
The coaching staff of the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team has a new addition as Bryan Fish joins the ranks to take the role of Continental Cup coach, Nordic Program Director John Farra announced Thursday. Fish was CXC's elite head coach, where he helped to qualify athletes for the 2010 Olympics and World Cup competitions.

Team Strong Heart Solo RAAM
May 12, 2010
Amy Xu is ready for the Race Across America going solo for Team Strong Heart. Xu has completed the event in the past as part of a relay ream, this will be her first solo attempt.

Midwest MTB Racing Recap
May 11, 2010
Jay Richard's mountain biking report covers a wide range this week: Recap on a wet and snowy Rasta Rally, Chequamegon plans around Telemark closure, Mich Tech MTB Camp, and a look at a busy upcoming weekend of racing.

Don Appel Canoe Race Coverage
May 9, 2010
Mesabi East ski coach Ben Croft hosted the first annual Don Appel Memorial Canoe Race at the Two River Reservoir in Mt. Iron on Saturday.
Related:
Photoset from Butch Niska: 5 photos

Cinco Du Mayo Coverage
May 8, 2010
In what felt more like late March than early May, participants in the Cinco Du Mayo duathlon endured crisp temperatures in the upper 30s and brisk northwest winds for the run/bike/run format event.
Related:
Photoset: Long Course Run - 90 photos, Long Course Bike - 72 photos
Results: Short Course, Long Course