Same Rollerskis For Everyone In Competitions Or Different? Now We Ask World’s Best Ski Marathoners

Same Rollerskis For Everyone In Competitions Or Different? Now We Ask World’s Best Ski Marathoners

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This is Part 2 of our questionnaire: See here what rollerski marathon organizers had to say Today is a turn of some of the world's best marathoners - both on skis and rollerskis - to weigh in on the issue. Some rollerski races follow the rules of winter skis i.e. each racer performs on individually chosen and prepared skis. Others ( e.g. Blink, Allianslopper, recent Fiemme Rollerski Cup) go the opposite way: every member of the elite performs on identical rollerskis provided by a sponsor thus evening out the field somewhat What is a right way in your opinion? Which of the two options above you prefer when competing? =============================================================== Anders Aukland, Olympic & world champion, Vasaloppet winner: - If we want high-profile World Cup long distance skiers to participate , then…
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Stars Are Getting Closer: Autumn In Company Of Vasaloppet Winner John Kristian Dahl And Team United Bakeries

Stars Are Getting Closer: Autumn In Company Of Vasaloppet Winner John Kristian Dahl And Team United Bakeries

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One of the areas where cross country skiing has a lot of catching up to do is , in our considered opinion, interaction between sport stars and amateur skiers. Soon as any football reaches pro-league, it starts doing open training sessions and players/fans interaction time. Once they cleared the top league threshold – they embark on exhibition tour. Do players and coaches really die to meet their fans instead of having an evening of? They might – but we suspect it has more to do with financial aspects of game. How do you sell those club jerseys and scarfs otherwise? Cross-country teams, by contrast, tend to train far and interact little. Which is a pity as it does little to promote the wonderful sport. To be sure, there are some…
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