Team Aker Dæhlie has announced the signing of Luca Angelini as the Pro Team’s new wax manager for the upcoming season.

Angelini is one of the most experienced wax technicians in Ski Classics, having built his reputation across several Pro Teams over recent seasons, including stints with Team Eksjöhus and Team Ramudden. The Norwegian Pro Team, Team Aker Dæhlie, highlighted his specialized expertise in Central Europe conditions as a key factor in the recruitment.

“We recruited the experienced Luca Angelini from Italy for his special expertise in Central Europe conditions,” the Pro Team wrote on their social media channel. “Our success in Marcialonga last year has only made us hungry for more.”

The appointment comes as Team Aker Dæhlie prepares to challenge for top honors across the full Ski Classics World Championship Season XVIII calendar, with Marcialonga as one of the main targets.

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Ski Classics World Championship Season XVIII

The Ski Classics World Championship Season XVIII consists of 15 events over 9 weekends across Austria, Switzerland, Italy, the Czech Republic, Sweden, and Norway.

From the Bad Gastein opening block in December to the Grand Finale Summit 2 Senja in April, the road to the yellow bib Ski Classics World Champion title promises exciting race action in beautiful surroundings.

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Ski Classics World Championship Season XVIII (2026/2027)

• Event 1: December 11, 2026 – Bad Gastein Prologue – Austria – 1km
• Event 2: December 13, 2026 – Sportgastein Criterium – Austria – 30km
• Event 3: December 19, 2026 – Bad Gastein ITT – Austria – 7km
• Event 4: December 20, 2026 – Bad Gastein Criterium – Austria – 36km
• Event 5: January 16, 2027 – Engadin La Diagonela – Switzerland – 55km
• Event 6: January 17, 2027 – Zuoz–St. Moritz Sprint – Switzerland – 30km
• Event 7: January 31, 2027 – Marcialonga – Italy – 70km
• Event 8: February 12, 2027 – Bedřichov Heat Sprint – Czech Republic – 1.5km
• Event 9: February 14, 2027 – Jizerská50 – Czech Republic – 50km
• Event 10: February 27, 2027 – Oxberg–Mora Sprint Women – Sweden – 30km
• Event 11: February 28, 2027 – Oxberg–Mora Sprint Men – Sweden – 30km
• Event 12: March 7, 2027 – Vasaloppet – Sweden – 90km
• Event 13: March 20, 2027 – Birkebeinerrennet – Norway – 53km
• Event 14: April 3, 2027 – Reistadløpet – Norway – 35km
• Event 15: April 4, 2027 – Grand Finale Summit 2 Senja – Norway – 60km

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