XXXIX Marathon Cycling 25-27.7.2024 - English

Timetable

• Registration and packing of bicycles begins on thursday 25.7.2024 at 8.00 in Tornio Umpitunneli, Hallituskatu 16, 95400 Tornio
• Bus transportation from Tornio to Kilpisjärvi starts at 10 25.7.2024 in front of Umpitunneli
• Cycling takes place on friday and saturday 26-27.7.2024
• Arrival to Tornio on saturday approximately at ~17.00

Route

Friday 26.7: Kilpisjärvi - Äkäslompolo ~250 km

• We have six service stations during the day with drink and meal service
• The last 53 kilometers starting from  Olos service station to Äkäslompolo is "free speed"
• Map from the route can be found from the link

Saturday 27.7: Äkäslompolo - Tornio ~250 km

• We have six service stations during the day with drink and meal service
• Riding in four different speed groups for the whole time
• Map from the route can be found from the link

Note

• Organizators have a right for route etc. changes (mostly due to road construction work)
• We can English language - communication is not an issue

Groups

Group 1

• Average speed 20 km/h including service breaks. Cycling speed approximately 25 km/h
• Riding safely in group frequently changing persons in the front
• Baggages of each cyclist can be accessed durind the service breaks

Group 2

• Average speed 25 km/h including service breaks. Cycling speed approximately 30 km/h
• Riding safely in group frequently changing persons in the front
• Baggages of each cyclist can be accessed durind the service breaks

Group 3

• Average speed 27 km/h including service breaks. Cycling speed approximately 32-33 km/h
• Riding safely in group frequently changing persons in the front
• Baggages of each cyclist can be accessed durind the service breaks

Group 4

• Average speed 30 km/h including service breaks. Cycling speed  +35 km/h
• Riding safely in group continuosly changing persons in the front, see link
• Baggages of each cyclist can be accessed durind the service breaks

Other information

• There is no timing, the cycling takes place in above mentioned groups with agreed average speed
• The start times of each group have been timed so that cyclists arrive to finish of both stages ~simultaenously
• It is relatively easy to ride in groups as most of the time is spent in the slipstream protected from the wind
• Event arranger has right to cancel some speed groups if there are less than 10 cyclists in the group
• The speed group can be changed after the first day if needed
• Service car is available for resting if cyclist feels fatigued

Some additional notes

• Organizers take no responsibility of the transportation damages with bikes - protect accordingly
• It is a must to use cycling helmet
• Use of triathlon bars during the group riding is not allowed
• Participants are not insured by the organizer.
• It is recommended that the bicycles get service prior to start
• Early morning in the arctic mountains can be chilly, this should be noted in clothing
• Participants have access to their baggages during each service station

Registration

• Registration for the event in year 2024 can be done HERE (Link will be active 11.2.2024 6 pm EET)

Included in the registration fee

• Bus transportation of participants from Tornio to Muonio
• Transportation of bicycles to Muonio
• Lunch during the travelling
• Dinner in Kilpisjärvi at Tundrea holiday village
• Accommodation in Tundera or Kilpisjärven Tunturimajat (together with other participants in the same group)
• Early breakfast in Tundrea prior to start of stage 1
• Drink, food and maintenance service during stages
  • Drinks: sports drink, water, coffee, rosehip soup
  • Food: bread, banana, raisins, pickled cucumber, chocolate bars etc...
  • Maintenance service (service parts are charged)
• Sauna, dinner, accommodation and breakfast in Äkäslompolo at Äkäshotelli
• Dinner and sauna after the finish line in Tornio
• Maraton cycling T-shirt
• Lotteryprices

With extra cost

• Accommodation in 2 person rooms (depending on the availability) => more information from organizers
• Massage service

Cancellation policy

Additional information

• Mikko Palosaari +358407138528 mikkopalosaari(at)hotmail.com