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La Finlande sera l’hôte du deuxième arrêt du Championnat du monde d’ice cross downhill.
Athletes skate during the finals of Red Bull Crashed Ice, the Ice Cross Downhill World Championship, in Espoo, Finland, on February 1, 2014.
Intro

Les meilleurs patineurs de descente au monde s'affronteront près des côtes glacées de l'Europe du Nord, sur une piste permanente d'ice cross downhill.

De retour à la station de ski de Serena pour la deuxième année consécutive, le Red Bull Crashed Ice promet d'offrir une compétition spectaculaire truffée d'action sur l'une des premières et des plus trépidantes pistes permanentes au monde. L'an dernier, l'Autrichien Marco Dallago a remporté, par une soirée glaciale, l'exaltante épreuve inaugurale devant des gradins pleins à craquer de 6 000 spectateurs. Cette épreuve a marqué un changement de garde inattendu, puisque de nouveaux visages ont éclipsé d'anciens champions et d'autres aspirants au titre dès les premières rondes. La passion déchaînée par la saison 2015 montera d'un cran à Helsinki, où Marco Dallago défendra son titre de champion du monde dès la deuxième de quatre épreuves où seront en jeu des points de championnat.

La Finlande a vu naître quelques-uns des meilleurs coureurs au monde d'ice cross downhill de tous les temps, dont Miikka Jouhkimainen, Paavo Klintrup et Arttu Pihlainen, qui a récemment accroché ses patins. Ce sport est immensément populaire dans ce pays qui carbure à la vitesse et qui admire les athlètes qui sont toujours prêts à repousser leurs limites. La deuxième escale du Championnat du monde pourrait bien mettre à jour de nouveaux talents en 2015, alors que l'élite internationale se mêlera aux vainqueurs des épreuves de qualification nationales pour s'affronter le long de la piste, quatre à quatre, à une vitesse pouvant atteindre 60 km/h.

Des défis très particuliers sont associés à la glace naturelle, qui possède une épaisseur semblable à celle des pistes de glace artificielle, soit de 10 à 15 cm. La piste naturelle permanente d'Helsinki est plus cahoteuse que les pistes artificielles, en dépit des efforts déployés afin d'aplanir les ornières, les bosses et les creux occasionnés par les entraînements intensifs menés à une température largement sous zéro. La piste finlandaise pourrait bien ouvrir la voie, une fois de plus, à de nouveaux venus comme Marco Dallago qui a arraché la victoire l'an dernier.

Suivez toute l'action de l'épreuve de Finlande et syntonisez la diffusion EN DIRECT du deuxième arrêt du Championnat du monde d'ice cross downhill 2015 à redbullcrashedice.com le 7 février !

Emplacement

Emplacement

Address: Tornimäentie 10, 02970 Espoo, Finland

Calendrier

Calendrier

*Revised schedule*

Friday, February 6
8.00pm-9.30pm: National and International Shootout

Saturday, February 7
3.00pm: Doors open to spectators – arrive early to avoid traffic. Entrance is free!
9.00pm-9.30pm: National and International Shootout
9.30pm-10.45pm: Red Bull Crashed Ice Helsinki finals

10.00pm: Official Red Bull Crashed Ice after party – Redrama @ Pressa (Hotel Presidentti in Helsinki city centre)

FAQs

FAQs

DID SOMEONE MENTION TICKETS?
Red Bull Crashed Ice is free and open to the public.

WHEN DOES THE COMPETITION START AND WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE THERE?
The main event of the weekend starts on Saturday at 6.00pm, but the gates open to public at 3.00pm. So be there early so you avoid the possible traffic. On Friday, there's also the Team Competition which starts at 6.00pm. Remember that the competition site is 30-45 minutes away from Helsinki city centre so leave enough time to travel.

WHAT IS THE EVENT SCHEDULE?
Red Bull Crashed Ice in Finland will be held over a two-day period. In the National and International Shootouts, two runs by athletes are timed and the fastest time counts. The top 32 athletes from the National Shootout and the athletes ranked 33rd to 64th in the International Shootout advance to the Elimination Round. The top 32 athletes from the International Shootout advance directly to the Saturday finals, and the top 32 athletes from the Elimination Round will join them.

*Revised schedule*

Friday, February 6
8.00pm-9.30pm: National and International Shootout

Saturday, February 7
3.00pm: Doors open to spectators – arrive early to avoid traffic. Entrance is free!
9.00pm-9.30pm: National and International Shootout
9.30pm-10.45pm: Red Bull Crashed Ice Helsinki finals

10.00pm: Official Red Bull Crashed Ice after party – Redrama @ Pressa (Hotel Presidentti in Helsinki city centre)

WHERE CAN I WATCH THE RACE?
From different parts of the track you will be able to see the different parts of the track. From the top of the hill you can see the full-powered start, in the middle section you will see the difficult jumps and turns and in the end section you can see the rush to the finish line and also the big screen which shows the video feed of the competition. Every part has its own excitement so choose wisely!

The ski lifts at Serena are open during the whole event so you can take your skis or snowboard with you so you can ride down the side of the track.

WHERE CAN I PARK MY CAR?
In front of Serena is a parking lot where you can park your car. Parking space is limited though so we suggest you choose public transportation! Parking costs 5€.

We suggest the following public transportation:

From Helsinki: Bus 339

From Espoo: Bus 82

From Leppävaara: Bus 21

WHERE'S THE MAIN ENTRANCE?
In the venue there's only one main entrance which you cannot miss!

CAN I BRING CHAIRS OR UMBRELLAS?
Outside chairs and umbrellas cannot be brought into Red Bull Crashed Ice.

CAN I BRING FOOD OR BEVERAGE?
Outside food and beverage cannot be brought into Red Bull Crashed Ice. Food and drink services are available at Serena Ice Cafesta and Restaurant Graninasta. Also you can buy food and drinks at the finish area.

WHEN DOES THE RED BULL CRASHED ICE COMPETITION END?
The Red Bull Crashed Ice final championship round on Saturday ends around 8.30pm. The Team Competition ends on Friday at 8.00pm.

DOES THE ACTION STOP AFTER THE RACE?
Never! Join us at the Red Bull Crashed Ice after party in Helsinki City centre at Sokos Hotel Presidentti's club, Pressa. The party starts at 10.00pm. Redrama will be performing on stage! Get tickets in advance.

WHERE CAN I BUY RED BULL CRASHED ICE MERCHANDISE?
Official Red Bull Crashed Ice merchandise will be sold at the event site and also from the Red Bull Crashed Ice store.

IS THERE A DRESS CODE?
As Red Bull Crashed Ice is an outdoor competition, please dress appropriately for the winter weather.

I'VE NEVER BEEN TO ESPOO, WHERE CAN I FIND INFORMATION ABOUT ACCOMMODATION ETC?
Additional info about Espoo city and available accommodation and other services you can find at www.visitespoo.fi.

HOW CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION ON THE LATEST EVENT UPDATES AND HAPPENINGS AROUND ESPOO?
For breaking event news and updates, you may follow @redbullsuomi, @CrashedIce and #crashedice on Twitter.

En direct

Red Bull Crashed Ice was streamed live here on redbullcrashedice.com and on Red Bull TV via Smartphone apps, Apple TV, Xbox 360 and other supported devices and is now available as Video On Demand here on redbullcrashedice.com and on Red Bull TV.

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