The season continues on Sunday, December 15. The Criterium race spans over 36 kilometers in Sportgastein, offering participants breathtaking views of the enchanting surroundings of the Tauern Alps. The Bad Gastein Criterium, characterized by a mass start kermesse event, comprises several laps on a challenging course, high action on sprints and climbs, pushing skiers to their limits.

“The Criterium race in Bad Gastein ensures all competitions are open after the first weekend. The relatively short course, which still holds two sprints and two climbs, creates a high-paced event with full speed from start to finish. After an intense December weekend, it is time to celebrate Christmas,” says Ski Classics Director David Nilsson.

Bad Gastein Criterium – Ski Classics Pro Tour – Event 2

• Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
• Place: Sportgastein, Austria
• Distance: 36km
• Time: 08:45 – 11:20 CET
• Highest Point: 1641m
• Elevation Gain: 528m
• Last Edition Winners: Emilie Fleten (1:50:34.0) and Kasper Stadaas (1:37:29.1)
• SC Play: Bad Gastein Criterium

More information about the Bad Gastein Criterium can be found HERE

Sportgastein

Thanks to its strategic location at an altitude of 1600 meters, Sportgastein stands out as a winter wonderland with guaranteed snow from mid-November until the end of April. Here, long-distance and traditional cross-country skiers can revel in a network of perfectly groomed tracks for classic and skating techniques and appreciate the winter landscape encompassed by the magnificent Hohe Tauern National Park. 

The premiere weekend in Bad Gastein, Austria, promises a special kick-off for the Ski Classics Season XVI, captivating fans with two thrilling events amidst the picturesque Alps.

Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVI (2024/2025)

• Event 0: December 13, 2024 -Ski Classics Pro Team Presentation XVI – Bad Gastein, Austria
• Event 1: December 14, 2024 – Bad Gastein ITT – Sportgastein, Austria, 7km
• Event 2: December 15, 2024 – Bad Gastein Criterium – Sportgastein, Austria, 36km
• Event 3: Release May 28, 12:00 CET
• Event 4: Release May 28, 18:30 CET
• Event 5: Release May 29, 12:00 CET
• Event 6: Release May 30, 12:00 CET
• Event 7: Release May 31, 12:00 CET
• Event 8: Release June 1, 12:00 CET
• Event 9: Release June 1, 18:30 CET
• Event 10: Release June 2, 12:00 CET
• Event 11: Release June 3, 12:00 CET
• Event 12: Release June 4, 12:00 CET
• Event 13: Release June 5, 12:00 CET
• Event 14: Release June 5, 18:30 CET

• Full Calendar Release: June 6, 12:00 CET

The Season XVI of Ski Classics Pro Tour consists of 14 events on 10 event weekends in 6 different countries. The season starts on December 13, 2024, and ends on March 30, 2025, at (to be revealed)… 

For more updates and detailed information about the Ski Classics Pro Tour, make sure to visit skiclassics.com.

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