Four countries to broadcast Cykelvasan 90 live in 2025

Sofian Aliouate, project manager at Sveriges Television for the 2025 Cykelvasan broadcast, comments:
”We at SVT are very happy to once again have the opportunity to broadcast Cykelvasan 90 this summer. After the fantastic response and successful broadcast of Vasaloppet this winter, we are looking forward to building on that positive experience and creating an equally inspiring experience for our viewers during Cykelvasan.”

”Our broadcast of Vasaloppet 2025 gave proof of the strong public interest in Swedish classics and community-driven events, and we look forward to delivering continuing quality content that celebrates the passionate participants and the unique atmosphere that surrounds these events. By showcasing Cykelvasan 90 to both new and loyal viewers, we hope to create memorable television moments that engage, inspire, and further strengthen the Swedish cycling scene,” says Sofian Aliouate.

SVT will broadcast Cykelvasan 90 on Saturday, August 9, from 07:50 to 12:00 on SVT1. The commentary team will include Björn Becksmo and expert Emil Lindgren, who won Cykelvasan 90 in 2019 and 2022.

In Finland, Ilta-Sanomat TV will broadcast the race; in Denmark, Sport Live will air the event (they also broadcast Vasaloppet in March); and in Norway, Warner Bros. Discovery will broadcast the race in HBO Max and Rex.

”The Norwegian cyclists have made a strong impression on Sweden in the past, with victories in 2021 and 2023, and podium finishes in 2024. So it will be especially exciting to highlight and follow new opportunities for the Norwegian cycling audience,” says Hanif Hoseini, sports director at Warner Bros. Discovery in Norway.

Erika Christensson, Marketing Director at Vasaloppet, is pleased that viewers around the world can once again tune in to the Nordic region’s largest mountain bike race. “Beyond being a testament to the race’s strength, this is also positive for the sport of cycling, both at the elite and grassroots levels. Just like Vasaloppet, Cykelvasan 90 is a race that welcomes anyone ready to take on the challenge,” she says.

Vasaloppet’s own streaming service, Vasaloppet.TV, will cover all races during Vasaloppet’s events.

Currently, over 13,000 cyclists are registered across the various Cykelvasan distances for 2025, but there are still places available in all races. Registration is open at vasaloppet.se.

FACTS/ What’s new in 2025:
– Start times have changed: the women’s elite will now start at 08:00 (same as Vasaloppet in the winter). The men will start at 09:00.
– The first starting hill will have a smoother surface to allow for two or three good tracks side by side all the way to the highest point. This is intended to ensure a fairer race start.
– Cykelvasan 90 is one kilometre shorter this year: 95 km instead of 96 km, as the course now goes straight through at the Risberg checkpoint.