Ski Tour 2020 partners up with rail company VY
Oct 18, 2019·Cross-Country
New Main Partner Contributes to Reducing Climate footprint from World Elite during Ski Tour 2020
Ski Tour 2020 focus on sustainability. Today, Norwegian train- and bus company Vy was
presented as Main Sponsor for Ski Tour 2020, at a press meeting in Oslo where the tour
ambassadors and former ski stars Marit Bjørgen and Anders Södergren were on stage.
With their long experience in bus- and train infrastructure in Norway and Sweden, Vy will give Ski
Tour 2020 an opportunity to reduce its climate footprint by, among other things, provide trains for
the athletes between the different race locations on the tour.
"The tour presents new elements in cross-country skiing, such as sprinting uphill in an alpine
skiing arena and a race that will cross the border between Sweden and Norway. Quality in sports
is central of course but it is also important for us to challenge the way we organize ski races. With
Vy as Main Partner, we will guarantee climate friendly transportation for all athletes. We are proud
of that," he continued.
One important mission for the organizers behind Ski Tour 2020 is to organize the tour in the most
sustainable way possible, economically, socially and environmentally. By using trains and buses
as transportation during the tour Ski Tour 2020 will reduce its climate impact.
The cooperation between the National Ski Associations in Sweden and Norway also lays the foundation for further sustainable development after the event.
"Ski Tour 2020 thinks differently and explores new ways of traveling. We are truly onboard with
that. Within Vy we work across the borders and we have what is needed to deliver environmentally friendly transportations to Ski Tour 2020. We are very happy to be part of that," said Group CEO for Vy, Arne Fosen.
"We know the routes, the customers and the climate and therefore it is natural for Vy to
contribute. And at the same time experience something that makes people happy. Traveling
together also means traveling in a more environmentally friendly way and we will contribute to
making the best solutions for the company," said Ole Engebret Haugen, Group CEO for Vy buss.
The former cross-country stars and now tour ambassadors Marit Bjørgen and Anders Södergren
were also on site in Oslo. As former elite skiers the view Ski Tour 2020 as an opportunity to set
great examples for the future.
Anders Södergren adds: "To have the athletes travel by train also has benefits beyond being more climate friendly. It also reduces economical inequalities between the participating nations and it strengthens the bonds
between the athletes".
This is Ski Tour 2020:
Ski Tour 2020 is organized by the Swedish and Norwegian National Ski Associations via the company Tour 2020 AB. Local organizers have the responsibility for the implementation at each arena. Ski Tour 2020 is part of the official Coop FIS Cross Country World Cup in 2019/2020.
Program
Friday 14 February: Official opening ceremony, Östersund
Saturday 15 February: 10/15 km interval start F, Östersunds skidstadion
Sunday 16 February: 10/15 km pursuit C, Östersunds skidstadion
Tuesday 18 February: Sprint F, the Swedish Alpine National Arena, Åre
Thursday 20 February: 38 k mass start F, Storlien - Meråker
Saturday 22 February: Sprint C, Granåsen Skisenter Trondheim
Sunday 23 February: Finals - 15/30 km pursuit C, Granåsen Skisenter Trondheim
See the live stream from our press meeting in full here.
Go to our website here.
