On Saturday, June 29, the top cyclists will start the 2024 Tour de France from Florence, Italy, embarking on a three-week journey covering 200 km of hilly or mountainous terrain each day. This grueling race serves as a model for the Tour de Ski, a winter equivalent where cross-country skiers face similar intense challenges. The idea for the Tour de Ski originated in a sauna conversation between Olympic Gold medalist Vegard Ulvang and Jürg Capol, FIS head of cross-country ski competitions.
While most people celebrate the holidays with loved ones, World Cup cross-country ski racers train for the Tour de Ski, a seven-day stage race spanning multiple countries and Alpine ski venues from New Year’s Eve to the first weekend in January. Launched in 2006 to attract athletes during a high TV viewership period in Europe, the Tour de Ski offers generous World Cup points, a purse of nearly $1 million, and prestigious recognition, ensuring top skiers participate in this demanding week of consecutive racing and traveling.
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