Elfstedentocht

And our country is in good hands". citation As soon as a few days pass with sub-zero temperatures, the media start speculating about the chances for an Elfstedentocht.

Another solution to still be able to skate marathons on natural ice became the Alternative Elfstedentocht.

During the last held Elfstedentocht in 1997 she finished second.

History Competitors of the first (1909) Elfstedentocht There has been mention of skaters visiting all eleven cities of Friesland on one day since 1760.

Of the 9,294 participants only 69 manage to finish, making this the heaviest elfstedentocht ever held.

When winters are cold enough to allow the freshwater canals to freeze hard, the province holds its traditional Elfstedentocht (Eleven cities tour), a convert ice skating tour.