The Ski Classics Challengers event Taivalkoski – Syöte, former ‘We are the Ski Family Syöte’ starts in one month. The 40km classic roller ski race will take place on June 8, 2024, in Taivalkoski, Finland.

Taivalkoski – Syöte, former ‘We are the Ski Family Syöte,’ roller skiing event is part of the Ski Classics Challengers circuit with a 40-kilometer classic roller skiing race in Taivalkoski, Finland.

Taivalkoski – Syöte is a long-distance roller skiing event, taking place for the second time in Taivalkoski, Finland, for the upcoming edition on June 8, 2024.

The Local Organizing Committee is pleased to have the primary race as a Ski Classics Challengers event again:

“The start of the race is located in Taivalkoski city center, and the finish is on top of the hill Iso-Syöte, with a race distance of 40 kilometers.”

In connection with the main long-distance event, there will be a shorter event for young athletes (12-18 years old) with a 3km uphill roller ski race to the top of Iso-Syöte.

The event continues with a training camp, where skiers from 12 to 18 years old are welcome. Metsä-Veikot skiers Lauri Mannila and Heikki Korpela, as well as Harri Uutinen and Juha Korpela, are responsible for coaching and sharing the knowledge at the camp. 

More information and registration instructions can be found in the camp invitation following this link.

Best moments of ‘We are the Ski Family Syöte 2023 – Ski Classics Challengers

Taivalkoski – Syöte – Facts

• Date: Saturday, June 8, 2024
• Location: Taivalkoski
• Country: Finland
• Race Distance: 40km
• Technique: Classic
• Website: Taivalkoski – Syöte  
• Registration: via e-mail to Pekka Nikula – pekka.o.nikula@gmail.com   
• Instagram: Taivalkoski – Syöte  
• Facebook: Taivalkoski – Syöte  

As Taivalkoski – Syöte is a Ski Classics Challengers event, Pro Team registered athletes could collect points for the Ski Classics Champion and Youth competitions in their respective genders. 

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