Warm weather complicate Patria Direct Jizerska 50 preparations
[26. 12. 2009] Warm weather and rain in last few days have complicated preparations for Patria Direct Jizerska 50, which takes place on January 8-10, 2010 in Bedrichov, Czech republic. It's freezing now in Jizera Mountains, but more snow is needed. At Bedrichov stadion, where is start finish area located, conditions are good, as we fully used cold days to make artificial snow. But in higher parts of the course, where we need help from sky, Christmas Eve... » more
The weather will not threaten the Patria Direct Jizerská 50, snow guns are running
[17. 12. 2009] For more then a week at the stadium in Bedřichov in the Jizerske Mountains, it has seemed like the middle of a cold, hard winter – there is snow everywhere and tracks are prepared for cross-country skiers. Before the Patria Direct Jizerská 50, organizers insured themselves against the whims of the weather, and as soon as the freezing weather allowed for it, they activated the newly-installed snow gun and two snowmaking bars. Temperatures... » more
Andrus Veerpalu, another star to join the start of the Patria Direct Jizerská 50
[09. 12. 2009] The upcoming 43rd annual Patria Direct Jizerská 50, which will be held from January 8-10, 2010, will include some of the world’s top cross-country skiers. Two-time Olympic champion and World Champion of the Liberec Championship, Andrus Veerpalu, has entered the race. Veerpalu has a lot to remember when it comes to the Jizerské Mountains – he won the gold medal in the fifteen-kilometer classic at the world championship... » more
Thomas Alsgaard set to race in Patria Direct Jizerska 50
[30. 11. 2009] Multiple Olympic and World Champion Thomas Alsgaard will be one of the stars in starting lineup of Patria Direct Jizerska 50, which takes place on January 8-10 2010. Norwegian skier has been at Bedrichov, Czech republic also this year and finished 17. "I was impressed by the nature, the nice course and all the people. The race was very good organized, and I am looking forward to come back," says Thomas Alsgaard. "The course was very... » more
The Patria Direct Jizerska 50 has 50 centimeters of snow on its track
[16. 10. 2009] The uncommonly early and large amount of snow that has fallen has brought joy to anyone who loves cross-country skiing in the Czech Republic. Since the past weekend, it is not only in the Jizera Mountains where cross-country skiing has been made possible, and up to a half-meter of snow has fallen in certain sections of the Patria Direct Jizerska 50 track. For anyone that enters the race - and there are about three thousand people - then they can already... » more
Already 2,500 Participants on the Starting Line of the 43rd Patria Direct Jizerská 50
[06. 10. 2009] More than 2,500 lovers of cross-country skiing, beautiful winter landscape and the race atmosphere already know what they will be doing on the second weekend in January in 2010 they will run in the 43rd Patria Direct Jizerská 50 race! All of them took the advantage of the opportunity to pay the most advantageous starting fee for all individual races, which was applicable until the end of September, and they found their name on the starting list.... » more
Registration Has Been Started; 43rd Patria Direct Jizerská 50 Is Waiting for Participants
[01. 07. 2009] There are high temperatures and evening storms with strong rain in the Jizera Mountains at the beginning of July but six months from now, everything will look completely different here. Freezing weather and the traditional excellently prepared cross-country skiing tracks will be waiting here for cross-country skiers. During the second weekend of January, this time from 8 to 10 January 2010, the traditional race, 43rd Patria Direct Jizerská 50... » more
Registration for the 43rd Patria Direct Jizerska 50
[19. 02. 2009] Have you enjoyed this year's Patria Direct Jizerská 50? Even now you can register for the next year's edition that will take place at Bedřichov traditionally on the second weekend of January from January 8-10, 2010. The schedule of the entire racing weekend remains the same the Bedřichovská 30 freestyle race on Friday, and a children' race, and a Corporate relay race on Saturday. And what about Sunday? Of course,... » more
It was the best annual edition of the race ever, says the organiser
[20. 01. 2009] He was running around the whole weekend, with a walkie talkie at his ear all the time. Being the coordinator of the organisational team of Patria Direct Jizerská 50, Martin Pešta did not have a single moment to stop. How does he see the entire event several days later and what is in preparation for the future? Martin, how do you evaluate this year's Patria Direct Jizerská 50? "From the organisational point of view, it was... » more
Cattaneo and Hansson take second wins at Patria Direct Jizerska 50
[11. 01. 2009] Marco Cattaneo, an Italian runner, won the 42nd Patria Direct Jizerská 50 and, in this traditional running race, he was the first to arrive at the finish line for the second time in his career. Jerry Ahrlin from Sweden came second. Stanislav Řezáč, a Czech racer, pushed himself to the third position in a crushing final spurt. The success of the Czech colours was underlined by Zuzana Kocumová, who came third from among women.... » more
The second day of the 42nd. Patria Direct Jizerská 50
[10. 01. 2009] Unofficial results can be found on our website and www.championchip.cz. You can find first photos from our Canon photographers and others will gradually follow. Photos of individual competitors will be available within a few days for ordered in www.ktfoto.com. Calgary Olympic relay composed from Radim Nyč, Zuzka Kocumová, Miloš Bečvář and Pavel Benc won at the time of 0 29 15 in Jizerská Corporate of the... » more
On-line news from the 42nd. Patria Direct Jizerska 50 -First Day
[09. 01. 2009] Unofficial results can be found in the results lists on the site www.championchip.cz. The first photos of the race can be viewed in the gallery, photos of competitors avaliable on the www.ktfoto.com. 19 00 Todays official program of 42nd. Patria Direct Jizerska 50 ends. We will prepare photos and other information for this web during the night. We look forward to meeting with you during Saturday. Getting started at 10 00 hours child race,... » more
Important information!!!
[07. 01. 2009] SKI KLUB J50 in Jablonecká street is closed from January 8 till January 11 Contact us on the phone . 420 776 011 144, per e-mail info@jiz50.cz or in Hotel Babylon in Liberec, Expo Hall by the registration thursday, friday, saturday 8 00a.m. - 7 00p.m . SHUTTLE BUSES on Sunday, January 11 Shuttle transportation is provided free of charge for all racers and spectators - From... » more
Nothing Can Endanger the Jizerská 50
[30. 12. 2008] There is a winter time as it should look like in the Jizera Mountains. Whoever is going to set out on the track of the Jizera Highway these days, will meet with ideal conditions. And not only that, but also enchanting winter surroundings white trees, blue sky and pleasantly chilling air. An increasing number of ski runners imply one thing that the 42nd Patria Direct Jizerská 50 is approaching. Its taking place should not be endangered at this... » more
Great training conditions at Patria Direct Jizerska 50 course
[23. 12. 2008] Thirty centimeters of snow, well prepared tracks, new fresh snow and freeze expected during Christmas time. All that means there are great training conditions for 42nd Patria Direct Jizerska 50, which will take place on January 9-11, 2009. “We are well prepared and very optimistic,” says Martin Pesta, coordinator of organizational committee. “There is a lot of snow at Jizera Mountains and in addition to that, two snow guns are ready,... » more
The New Waxing Service System Is Based on Racers Wishes
[15. 12. 2008] The waxing service sponsored by the SWIX brand will undergo several changes in the forthcoming annual edition of Patria Direct Jizerská 50. Jan Weisshäutel, the representative of SWIX in the Czech Republic, who personally waxes several dozens of skis during Jizerská 50, explains the new waxing service system, which was created according to the comments of the racers after the previous annual edition of Jizerská 50. What service... » more
Current Situation on the Jizera Highway and Production of Snow at the Bedřichov Stadium
[04. 12. 2008] In spite of the slightly unfavourable weather in the past few days, there are cross-country skiers skiing on the Jizera Highway and 90 % of the track of Jizerská 50 is ready for the race. The organizers and racers are also pleased with the weather forecast for the weekend 6 and 7 December, which promises new snow. In addition to that, a snow gun is ready, which will soon start producing deposits of artificial snow. A good message... » more
The First Snow and the First Cross-country Skiers in the Jizera Mountains
[24. 11. 2008] Mrs. Winter came to the Czech Republic and in several days, she covered the tracks of Jizerská 50 with a snow layer up to fifty centimetres thick! During the weekend, a snow groomer vehicle set out on the Jizera Highway-tracks for the first time in this year’s winter and the first cross-country skiers followed soon after that. On Saturday 22 November, the first treatment of the track was carried out by a scooter with a tracker in a part... » more
EXCLUSIVE: Paddy Field - my first Jizerska 50 I missed
[14. 11. 2008] The organisers have prepared a great innovation for the 42nd Patria Direct Jizerská 50. For the first time in history, a director of a foreign race will become the director of this race. The manager is Paddy Field. What does Jizerska 50 mean for you? The introduction of Jizerska Padesatka into Worldloppet has given it a much wider audience than previously and has played a major role in opening up to skiers the Jizera Hory, undoubtedly one of... » more
Confirmed: (not only) Three Norwegian Stars on the Starting Line
[04. 11. 2008] Thomas Alsgaard, a famous Norwegian skier, five-times Olympic winner and six-times world champion, will participate in Jizerská padesátka. Next to him, there will be Bjoern Daehlie, who competed also last year, and another legendary skier, Frode Estile. What more, continuing discussions are led with Kristina Smigun or Stefanií Belmondo. The oncoming 42nd year of Patria Direct Jizerská 50, that will take place on Sunday 11... » more
More than 2.5 thousand racers will try to defeat Thomas Alsgaard, the skiing star
[14. 10. 2008] The number of racers who will participate in Patria Direct Jizerská 50 is quickly growing to reach high level. At present, more than 2.5 thousand racers have already registered and more registrations are still coming in. The fans of one of the most famous skiing races in Europe will be really happy – the name of Thomas Alsgaard, the Norwegian skiing legend, appeared on the starting list last week. Yes, it is really true. Famous names have... » more
Queen of the Jizera Mountains Will Again Present Herself in the White Track
[08. 10. 2008] Zuzana Kocumová, our excellent skier and the Queen of the Jizera Mountains of the last season, will again appear at the starting line of Patria Direct Jizerská 50. This race will again be traditionally started in Bedřichov during the second weekend in January. Kocumová is another one of the elite racers who will try the official training tracks of the World Classical Skiing Championship. Besides other potential participants, there... » more
Jizerská 50 Has Its First 1000 Competitors
[25. 09. 2008] Although the beautiful Indian summer does not make one think of winter very much and athletes are still enjoying biking and in-line skating, the registration for the 42nd Patria Direct Jizerská 50 is already fully under way. And there are already nearly 1000 registered competitors on the start list. All the registered participants have secured for themselves not only their participation in the next annual edition of the best known skiing race... » more
Patria Direct Jizerská 50 again under the auspices of the Chairman of the Senate of the Czech Republic
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Registration for the next Jizerská 50 is under way!
[01. 07. 2008] Tracks of the Jizera Artery are full of cyclists. However, on our websites you may already register for the 42nd Patria Direct Jizerská 50. Take advantage of the lower starting fees and register on-line today! You may go back to winter pleasures of the last Jizerská 50 anytime you like. In the Photogallery you will find countless numbers of photographs from the 41st Patria Direct Jizerská 50, which bring back memories of the... » more
41 annual Patria Direct Jizerská 50
[14. 01. 2008] The racing weekend, which culminated in the main race on Sunday, has passed. At this time the organisers are cleaning the stadium in Bedřichov and the course and the official result list is being finalised. The sunny weather, high number of participants, the world’s best skiers among them, the President and the Chairman of the Senate of the Czech Republic who started the race and handed the winners the prizes – these are just some... » more
Patria Direct Jizerska 50 won Anders Aukland
[13. 01. 2008] The Patria Direct Jizerska 50 knows it’s winner – Norwegian Anders Aukland won in the time 2 12 32. The second was Swedish Oskar Svärd 25 seconds later and the third was the brother of winner – Norwegian racer Jorgen Aukland with time 2 14 23. On the first 10 places are Scandinavians – just the eight was Italian Marco Catraneo. In the stadion there were more than 5 thousands of spectators, including president of the... » more
Jakub Sikora won CEZ Jizerska 25
[13. 01. 2008] At the same time as competitors of Patria Direct Jizerska 50 were coming up the end of the race, competitors of CEZ Jizerska 25 were arriving in the post. The winner Jakub Sikora came up after 64 minutes. Second and third position was placed by Jan Hasek and Jiri Horcicka. The fastest woman of CEZ Jizerska 25 race was Eva Krchova. She arrived in the post only 10 seconds after the winner. Second fastest woman Katerina Haskova came up the end of the... » more
Today, the track of Patria Direct Jizerska 50 belonged to children
[12. 01. 2008] Beautifull sunny day, Jizerka squirrel and supporting programme of 41st Patria Direct Jizerska 50 prepared an unforgettable Saturday morning. More than 400 viewers were watching the race of small skiers, who were competing in the track of Jizerska 50. The race of KlasA Mini Jizerska was modified based on the age of 150 participating children. „It was really great, the weather was fine and even some fallings occured noone was injured ,“Jaromir... » more
Kateřina Neumannová was the fastest
[12. 01. 2008] The LIBEREC 2009 World Championships Team of Kateřina Neumannová, Martin Koukal, Milan Šperl and Lukáš Týfa won the Mather Jizerská Firemní race. Mather Activation, the organiser of the 41st annual Jizerská 50 challenged other companies’ teams to match their stamina in a 4 x 4 km free style relay race. A total of 31 four-piece teams from Telefónica O2, Skanska CZ, Reuters, Nadace Leontinka and... » more
The winner of Bedrichovska 30 is known
[11. 01. 2008] Jiri Rocarek, the winner of the race, coped with the track of Hervis Bedrichovska 30 in seventy minutes only. The first part of 41st Patria Direct Jizerska 50, the race in 30 km skating, get started today at 1 pm at Bedrichov stadium during a beautiful sunny day. The mass start of 342 competitors opened the three-days marathon of cross country skiing competition. Jiri Rocarek from Fischer team came in the end of the race as first in the time 1 10... » more
The official commencement of Jizerská 50 took place in the spirit of historic skiing
[11. 01. 2008] The subtitle of Jizerská 50 – Peru 1970 Expedition Memorial – is meant to be a remembrance of fifteen mountain climbers who perished under an avalanche of stones under Huascaran in Peru. The connoisseurs of historic skiing gathered in Bedřichov to pay homage to the Peru 1970 Expedition. The historic skiers who to this day use wooden skis and wear warm garments very unlike today’s skiing clothes competed in three disciplines... » more
Mr. Václav Klaus, President of the Czech Republic, is going to start the 41st Annual Patria Direct Jizerská 50 and present the awards
[09. 01. 2008] Prof. Ing. Václav Klaus has accepted the organizers’ invitation to officially attend the main race in Bedrichov on Sunday, January 13, 2008. When he fires the starting gun at 9 a.m., Mr. Klaus, who is also known as an enthusiastic skier, will release over 3,500 racers from more than 15 countries including Japan or Canada to compete in the main race. At 1 p.m., Mr. Klaus will congratulate the winners and present them the awards. During the... » more
Jizerská 50 Festival - come and have fun and meet Czech and international skiing legends
[07. 01. 2008] Patria Direct Jizerská 50 is no longer a sports event for a single Sunday morning. In its modern form it has become a weekend occasion for entire families. The race has grown to include new tracks for various age groups as well as accompanying events. In addition to skiing in period costumes, the organisers also unveiled today the Jizerská 50 Festival, which will take place on Saturday 12 January 2008 from 2 pm at Liberec’s Dr. Edvard... » more
The Jizerská 50 with elite participation
[14. 12. 2007] The 2008 edition of the Jizerská 50 will host an elite set of participants. The traditional cross country ski race has brought another proof that way of having affirmed itself among the high-profile world races of the Worldlopett series and FIS Marathon Cup. The top ski stars are going to include both recently confirmed Bjørn Dæhlie and Martin Koukal. Participation by Thomas Alsgaard, one of the most prominent skiers of our days, comes... » more
2,500 entries have already been received 11 weeks before the start of race
[20. 11. 2007] The three races comprising the 41st annual Patria Direct Jizerská 50 will be attended by at least 2,500 professional and amateur cross country skiers, who have already secured their chance to compete in the 25, 30 or 50 kilometre long tracks in the Jizera Mountains. The same applies to Ladislav Míka, who has competed in every one of the Jizerská 50 annual races held so far. In addition, this year’s event will be truly an international... » more
AVOID MISERY!
[12. 11. 2007] That is a GOOD sign! Exactly on the day of St. Martin’s arrival on a white horse, the Czech Republic was blanketed in snow for the first time this year. Unlike him, however, his namesake Martin Koukal stayed abroad, getting ready for the upcoming Jizerská race, in which he will be one of the main contenders alongside Bjørn Dæhlie. And he promises that there will be snow! Is the Jizerská 50 rather a social event for you or... » more
Martin Koukal and Bjørn Dæhlie at the Jizerské 50 starting line
[19. 10. 2007] All fans of cross-country skiing were awestruck when they opened the newspaper on October 17. The participation of the Norwegian champion and our best skier in the 41st Patria Direct Jizerské 50 hit the media like an avalanche. The organisers presented a new face of the event, the winner of the fifty-kilometre marathon at the 2003 World Championship in Val di Fiemme, Martin Koukal, who will soon return to competition after a shoulder injury.... » more
The Jizerská 50 Race Is Due in Mere 20 Weeks
[28. 08. 2007] Do not let yourself be confused by the sun shining in through the windows. Winter is coming fast and most of us are looking forward to winter sports as a nice change from a pleasantly spent summer. The Jizerská 50 race is one of the major cross country ski races in the Czech Republic in the forthcoming winter season. Every year, more than four thousand cross country skiers participate in it. Many of them have already made use of the special registration... » more
Technical preparation of skis
[19. 07. 2007] The bases for the section Technical Preparation of Skis was supplied by Nyč Sport – retail and service for sports equipment found at address Dr. M. Horákové 182 110, 460 06 Liberec 6, Czech Republic, tel. 420 482 739 496, fax 482 739 495. In the event of further questions on preparing skis, it’s possible to request info at the address - info@nyc-sport.cz Radim Nyč five-time Czech national champion... » more
Training
[20. 06. 2007] How to manage the race... Every one of you can turn trudge and toil into a pleasant feeling and a nice race. But to be in a better shape you have to take a few essential steps. The first and foremost task of an ordinary athlete is to do regular training for the actual race. Nature permitting, you can count on being able to go skiing as early as the beginning of December. If that is the case, everything is easy to handle You should do at least... » more
