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Vasaloppet, the race of all races

29 February 2024 By Sara Costa Leave a Comment

In 2022, Vasaloppet celebrated 100 years and I decided it was time to be a part of it. I can’t ski and cycling 90km would have been relatively easy for me, so I had one choice: running. Yes, you read correctly, I ran the 90 km from Sälen to Mora in one go. I did […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: sign up for vasaloppet, ski in Sweden, ski races in Sweden, skiing in Sweden, Vasaloppet, winter sports in Sweden

Vasaloppet – Following the King

25 February 2016 By The Newbie Team Leave a Comment

Vasaloppet is a king among races, quite literally. In celebration of the Swedish King, Gustav Vasa and his supporters, this 90km cross country skiing race is reputed to be one of the toughest in Europe.  Starting at 8am on the first weekend in March in a field outside Sälen, the route takes in the beautiful […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: A Swedish classic, races in Sweden, skiing in Sweden, Vasaloppet, Vasaloppet in Sweden

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