Calle Halfvarsson has been exercising after his cold, but has now suffered a slight setback with mild cold symptoms. He pulls down on training for a few days and stands over the weekend's races to secure up for the Tour de Ski. Calle is replaced by Olof Jonsson, Trillevallen SK.
With this weekend's set competitions, the third weekend will be on the rake, which Halfvarsson is forced to relinquish.