classic technique – FasterSkier

Klaebo Controls Toblach as Schumacher Anchors the Chase in Men’s 20 k Classic Pursuit

Matthew VoisinJanuary 1, 2026

This coverage is made possible through the generous support of Marty and Kathy Hall and A Hall Mark of Excellence Award. To learn more about A Hall Mark of Excellence Award, or to learn how you can support FasterSkier’s coverage, please contact info@fasterskier.com. By mid-morning in Toblach, the cold had settled into the valley in that particular Dolomite way—dry, bright, and unforgiving. The stadium clock read 10:30 a.m., the tracks were hard-packed, and the Tour...

World Cup

Ruka Launches an Olympic Winter: Karlsson Victorious, Diggins Fifth in 10k Classic Opener

Matthew VoisinNovember 28, 2025

This coverage is made possible through the generous support of Marty and Kathy Hall and A Hall Mark of Excellence Award. To learn more about A Hall Mark of Excellence Award, or to learn how you can support FasterSkier’s coverage, please contact info@fasterskier.com. Okay, who else didn’t sleep last night? It felt like waiting for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve — that fizzy, restless anticipation you can’t shake, even as an adult who should know better....

5th ANNUAL Sovereign 2 SilverStar Ski Marathon (S2S): Early season savings for your late season finale

Sovereign 2 SilverStarNovember 23, 2025

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General Resources Technique Workouts

Wednesday Workout: Developing Classic Skiing Economy with Lustgarten

Jason AlbertFebruary 8, 2017

Distance or Sprint, Ben Lustgarten has shown his mastery of speedy classic skiing and 30 k striding prowess. We asked Lustgarten for a key to his classic skiing success in the Wednesday Workout.

General News Racing Technique World Cup

Time to Ruminate on the 83% Rule: The Future of Classic at the Highest Level

Jason AlbertOctober 7, 2016

To double pole or not to double pole: sometimes it's not even a question for strong-enough skiers. We spoke to a few well-informed individuals on FIS's 83-percent rule and gathered their opinions.

Racing Resources Technique Training World Cup

Double-pole Revolution? Thirty Percent of Teams Penalized at Norwegian Nationals Relay

Chelsea LittleFebruary 2, 2016

"It was a tough decision," TD John Aalberg told FasterSkier. "But we wanted to prove a point or put it on the agenda: if everybody starts to double pole, and if you loosen up the rules at the same time, that’s the end of classic skiing." The race jury released video of the infractions to the public.

General News Racing Technique Training

Sweden Hopes for Revenge in the Classic

Inge ScheveFebruary 28, 20111

Daniel Rickardsson, the Swede who taught everyone a lesson on how to race a 15K classic interval start when he won the 15K by almost a full 30 seconds during the World Cup in Drammen eight days ago, is ready to get even with the Norwegians from Sunday’s pursuit.