This weekend, December 13 to 15, 2024, it’s time for the Ski Classics Season XVI kick-off in Austria. After the Pro Team Presentation on Friday, stay tuned for the Bad Gastein ITT on Saturday and the Bad Gastein Criterium on Sunday.

Ski Classics Pro Team Presentation Season XVI

Ski Classics starts Season XVI with the Pro Team Presentation in Austria. On Friday, December 13, 2024, the Pro Teams and their Pro Team athletes participating in the Pro Tour will be presented on stage at the Felsentherme in Bad Gastein ahead of Season XVI.

Here, the Pro Teams and athletes will showcase their brand-new race suits, unveil sponsors, and introduce athletes and recruits to the world of long-distance skiing.

The story continues below.

Ski Classics Pro Team Presentation XVI

• Date: Friday, December 13, 2024
• Time: 17:00 – 18:35 CET
• Place: Bad Gastein, Austria
• Event: Pro Team Presentation XVI
• SC Play: Pro Team Presentation XVI

More information about the Pro Team Presentation can be found HERE

Bad Gastein ITT

On Saturday, December 14, Season XVI will burst into competition mode with the ITT in Bad Gastein, Austria, covering a distance of 7 kilometers on a flat course. This new event format will open the standings in an interesting way.

The flat ITT is a new race format for Season XVI and is organized as a new 200-point ITT. Athletes will start with a 1-minute gap.

Bad Gastein ITT – Ski Classics Pro Tour – Event 1

• Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
• Place: Sportgastein, Austria
• Distance: 7km Classic
• Start Time: First Women 8:30 CET / First Men approx. 10:10 CET
• SC Play: Bad Gastein ITT

More information about the Bad Gastein ITT can be found HERE

Bad Gastein Criterium

The season continues on Sunday, December 15. The Bad Gastein Criterium 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.

Bad Gastein Criterium – Ski Classics Pro Tour – Event 2

• Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
• Place: Sportgastein, Austria
• Distance: 36km
• Time: 8:35 CET Men / 9:00 CET Women
• Sprint Checkpoints: 7km and 14km
• Climb Checkpoints: 21km and 29km
• 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

Ski Classics Season XVI

The Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVI is set to captivate ski enthusiasts with its exciting lineup of events. This season, spanning 14 events across 10 event weekends in 6 countries, promises an inspiring showcase of skill, determination, and fierce competition.

Also Read: Complete calendar for the Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVI

Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVI (2024/2025)

• Event 0: Friday, December 13, 2024 –Ski Classics Pro Team Presentation XVI – Bad Gastein, Austria
• Event 1: Saturday, December 14, 2024 – Bad Gastein ITT – Sportgastein, Austria, 7km
• Event 2: Sunday, December 15, 2024 – Bad Gastein Criterium – Sportgastein, Austria, 36km
• Event 3: Saturday, January 11, 2025 – 3 Zinnen Ski Marathon – Sexten, Italy, 60km
• Event 4: Sunday, January 12, 2025 – La Venosta ITT Kapron-Melago – Val Venosta, Italy, 12km
• Event 5: Saturday, January 18, 2025 – Engadin La Diagonela – Pontresina-Zuoz, Switzerland, 55km
• Event 6: Sunday, January 26, 2025 – Marcialonga – Trentino, Italy, 70km
• Event 7: Sunday, February 9, 2025 – Jizerská50 – Bedřichov, Czech Republic, 50km
• Event 8: Saturday, February 15, 2025 – Grönklitt Criterium 61 – Orsa Grönklitt, Sweden, 61km
• Event 9: Sunday, February 16, 2025 – Grönklitt ITT – Orsa Grönklitt, Sweden, 12km
• Event 10: Sunday, March 2, 2025 – Vasaloppet – Sälen-Mora, Sweden, 90km
• Event 11: Saturday, March 15, 2025 – Birkebeinerrennet – Rena-Lillehammer, Norway, 54km
• Event 12: Saturday, March 22, 2025 – Marcialonga Bodø – Bodø, Norway, 50km
• Event 13: Saturday, March 29, 2025 – Reistadløpet – Setermoen-Bardufoss, Norway, 46km
• Event 14: Sunday, March 30, 2025 – Grand Finale Summit 2 Senja – Bardufoss-Finnsnes, Norway, 60km

Read More: Ski Classics Pro Tour Season XVI

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