The Ski Classics Challengers event, Alliansloppet, a 48km long-distance roller ski race in classic technique, took place today in Trollhättan, Sweden. Andrew Musgrave, Team Aker Dæhlie, claimed victory in the men’s race after a chaotic finish.
Many Ski Classics Pro Team athletes and World Cup skiers matched their skills in a 48km long-distance race today in Trollhättan, Sweden. After a fast-paced day on the roads of Trollhättan and a wrong turn in the final kilometers that changed the results, the Ski Classics Challengers Alliansloppet saw Andrew Musgrave, Team Aker Dæhlie, take the win in the traditional roller ski event.
Alliansloppet – Men’s Race
In the men’s competition, the action dominated the day. On the final lap, a big field of about 20 athletes was still in contention.
Through the final kilometers, the fight was fierce for positioning, and a wrong turn taken by a group of leading skiers scrambled the finish order. Defending champion Alvar Myhlback, who led much of the closing stretch, was among those caught out and dropped to 4th place after the Jury’s ruling.
After the reshuffle, Andrew Musgrave, Team Aker Dæhlie, was awarded the win in a total time of 1:51:29.1, edging Ole Jørgen Bruvoll, Team Engcon, by just 0.1 seconds, with Axel Jutterström, Team Engcon, completing the podium 0.2 seconds back, a finish tight enough that the wrong turn, rather than the sprint itself, ultimately decided the placings.
- Andrew Musgrave, Team Aker Dæhlie, 1:51:29.1
- Ole Jørgen Bruvoll, Team Engcon, +0.1
- Axel Jutterström, Team Engcon, +0.2
Complete results can be found HERE
The story is being updated.
Alliansloppet – Ski Classics Challengers
Alliansloppet is the world’s largest roller ski event, attracting around 1,300 participants each year. Held in Trollhättan, a Swedish city renowned for its dramatic waterfalls, the event covers a legendary 16km loop completed three times through scenic landscapes.
The event is part of a multi-day sports festival and will also serve as one of the stages of the 2026 Roller Ski World Cup.
Read More: 2026 Roller Ski World Cup calendar out
As the Alliansloppet 48km race is a Ski Classics Challengers event, Pro Team registered athletes can collect points for the Ski Classics Champion and Youth competitions in their respective genders.
A list of Ski Classics Challengers events with confirmed dates for Season 2026/2027 can be found at Ski Classics. The list is updated continuously with new events.
Author: Leandro Lutz
Photo: Ingrid:gopa/Alliansloppet
