Soldiers sweep ice for Dutch skating race

8 February 2012, 10:20 am

People skate on the frozen Keizersgracht canal in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012. Volunteers poured onto frozen rivers and lakes in the northern Netherlands on Tuesday to shovel away snow that is one of the major hurdles in the way of a grueling speedskating race called Elfstedentocht, or 11 Cities Tour being held for the first time in 15 years.... Read More »

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