12.2.2022

Summary of the second day: Great meetings in a winter fairy tale-like atmosphere

On Saturday, the Jizerské Mountains were transformed into a fairy-tale winter realm. The morning programme of the CEZ Jizerská 50 included a 25k classic style race and a 10k family course. In the afternoon, skiers fought in company relays with interesting guests. The evening hosted a concert on Benešovo Square in Liberec headlined by the Czech band Chinaski, who led a concert.

Jizerská 25 classic style was a beautiful race. The almost full start list was welcome by absolutely fantastic conditions. At 9:00 am 1,104 riders hit the trails. Virtually everyone praised the snow conditions. Jakub Pšenička and Adéla Boudíková were the first to finish.

20 minutes later started the ČT Jizerská 10 – a race intended mainly for families, so the ranking is specific. Participants could take advantage of a special race fee menu, where the registration is available for up to two adults and two children. In the family category, the times of the top three team members are then added together. 1,383 people turned up!

At the start the four-member team dressed up in historic costumes consisting of actors Kryštof Hádek, Marek Adamczyk and Vladimír Pokorný and director Tomáš Hodan attracted people’s attention. In the afternoon, an autograph session with the protagonists of The Last Race, a new Czech film, took place at the Nisa Shopping Centre, followed by a film screening.

The company relay is a traditional Saturday skiing curiosity. Elite athletes meet on the course with daredevils who stand on skis once a year but are eager to represent their employer. Some teams take the race seriously and carefully select their team. Such was the case with the winning team of the Czech Ski Association, whose member to reach the finish line was the world champion in 50k freestyle Martin Koukal.

Again, Saturday closed with a cultural event. There was another concert held from 6 pm on Benešovo Square in the regional capital of Liberec, this time with Chinaski as the main star of the night.

Results of Jizerská 25 men:

1. Jakub Pšenička (Vltava Fund Ski Team) 1:09:03
2. Tomáš Veber (Kasper - Swix Team) +0:01
3. Ales Bohaty (eD system Silvini team) +1:10

Women:

1. Adéla Boudíková (Vltava Fund Ski Team) 1:17:31
2. Tereza Tužilová (eD system Silvini team) +2:34
3. Klára Moravcová (Ski klub Jablonec n.N) +4:33
   
   
   The main race on 50 kilometers in classique technique is on the schedule tomorrow.