After Calle Halfvarsson’s withdrawal due to a cold, illnesses continue to affect the World Championships. Several athletes have been replaced ahead of today’s relay, and even Great Britain’s team has been affected by an outbreak within the group.
In the heart of Sweden, in the snow-covered landscapes of Dalarna, lies a challenge that has beckoned the brave for over a century. Who will win the 101st edition of Vasaloppet?
Skin skis, double poling skis, or traditional classic skis: What should you choose for Vasaloppet and other long-distance races? Experts have a clear recommendation.
As the iconic Vasaloppet approaches, the focus intensifies on the crucial role of strength, beyond endurance and skill, in conquering the arduous 90km journey from Sälen to Mora.
He stopped grinding skis for the national team when he was at the top. Now, he’s stone-grinding for the biggest Pro Teams, biathletes, and World Cup skiers. Lorentz Söderhielm takes us on a tour of his workshop and reveals the details behind the craft of stone-grinding skis.
Seasoned spectators and followers of Vasaloppet know that the first Sunday in March seems to bring a weather curse. Year after year, the week leading up to the race offers stable weather, only for sudden snowfall or drastic changes to occur the night before the start. And this year, the risk is once again present.
Three-time Ski Classics champion and the male skier with the most Pro Tour race victories, Andreas Nygaard, trusts simplicity in his training.
26-year-old Alicia Persson was barred from competing in Falun. From Åsarna IK, she was set to replace Märta Rosenberg in the World Cup in Falun. But just before the race, she was informed that she couldn’t start.
The Grönklitt weekend started with the Grönklitt Criterium 61 on Saturday, February 15. The action continues Sunday, February 16, 2025, with the Grönklitt ITT. The 13-kilometer individual event marks Season XVI’s 9th Ski Classics Pro Tour stage.
On Saturday, February 15, the weekend starts with the Grönklitt Criterium 61. The eighth event in Season XVI is a 61-kilometer long-distance race offering stunning scenery. The Grönklitt Criterium 61 is a mass-start race featuring a challenging course.
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