The Elfstedentocht is a long-distance tour skating event on natural ice, almost 200 kilometres (120 mi) long, which is held both as a speed skating competition and a leisure tour. The Elfstedentocht is the biggest ice-skating tour in the world.
Statue in Leeuwarden of an Elfstedentocht competitor. The eleven cities and all the winners are listed on the plinth
Competitors of the first (1909) Elfstedentocht
De Bullemolen, along the canal "Ouddeel", near the finishing point of the Elfstedentocht
Departure of the Elfstedentocht cycling tour in 2006
Tour skating is recreational long distance ice skating on natural ice. It is particularly popular in the Netherlands and the Nordic countries. It is becoming more popular in areas of North America such as New England, Southcentral Alaska, and Nova Scotia.
Skating on Gaspereau Lake, Nova Scotia
Touring skate with cross country ski bindings and boots
Touring skates with bindings for hiking boots
Ice claws