North Bay's own David Nighbor competed at the first World Cup Event of the season in Dûsseldorf over the Oct 28th and 29th weekend. "The world’s best cross-country skiers who descended on the downtown streets of Dûsseldorf battled warm conditions, with temperatures climbing to 11 Celcius, and slushy man-made snow for the opening World Cup event of the season.

Dave Nighbor, of North Bay, Ont., and Stefan Kuhn, of Canmore, Alta., also hit the start line forming the Canada II team. The two Canucks posted a combined time of 19:42.9 to finish in 31st position.

The Canadian athletes who took part in the first World Cup of the season in Germany will return home this week and chase snow in Canada in preparation for the Haywood NorAm series and the next World Cup event in November."

For further information vist the Cross Country Canada website HERE