Monday, Nov 6, 2023
Today's Paper
Cycling as part of cross-country ski training? It’s a topic that brings out strong and divided opinions. Some cross-country skiers claim that cycling doesn’t count as proper training, while others swear by it, logging hundreds of kilometers on their bikes each week. So, is cycling actually beneficial for a skier?
When the coach resigned just two weeks after renewing her contract, the Pro Team Director was stunned. Now, the squad is without a coach – and says they don’t need one.
Spring is the time when cross-country skiers either rest or engage in active recovery through light movement. However, it’s also a phase when you can work on your weaknesses. Be honest—who among us hasn’t experienced back pain from time to time?
Aiming for the Olympics and the World Championships in Falun, but turning down the national team: Astrid has signed a contract with Team Aker Dæhlie through to the 2027 World Championships.
Johan Ekberg reflects on the valuable lessons he learned following the early part of the season.
The junior talent from Norway is among the best in both cycling and cross-country skiing. And he plans to keep it that way—for a long time.
The World Championship celebration in Trondheim has spread to the former Olympic host city of Lillehammer. According to local newspaper gd.no, several influential figures in Lillehammer sports now want to bring the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships to their city.
Criticism of Petter Northug and the race organizers of Janteloppet has been pouring in after the prize money scandal this past weekend. Now, the billionaire title sponsor has gone on the offensive against the cross-country skiing expert who criticized the race—and receives a biting response in return.
The up-and-coming athletes who have challenged the established World Cup elite this winter are taking the Bø brothers’ spots on the men’s elite national team next season. A total of 36 athletes have been selected for the 2025–26 Norwegian biathlon national teams.
He dreamed of setting a new record for the fastest time by a skier in a 10-kilometer road race. But it didn’t turn out that way. The national team veteran never made it to the starting line.
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