Finnskogen Gravel Event 2023

Touring in the heart of Gravel-land on the border of Sweden and Norway.
We arrange an evening trip on Friday, a full-day trip on Saturday and finally a half-day trip on Sunday.
Optional Off-road training will be offered on Friday for an extra cost.
The tours will take place in both Sweden and Norway.

We split into groups based on experience and riding skills. The main difference between groups will be the need for speed and experience.
We divide into “normal” speed (beginners and if you have no rush), “a little faster” (advanced riders who want to speed up a little bit), and “speed up” (experienced riders who look like they are late for work)

Mattila, 68597 Östmark, Sweden

Program 2023:

The first arrival time is Thursday 1st of June 15:00. If you order a training course, you arrive on Thursday after 15:00.
The latest time for arrival is 22:00.
No other official program or meals on arrival day, but the restaurant will be open for fast food, snacks, drinks, etc.

Thursday 01.06.23
Arrival day for participants on the training course only (from 17:00 – 22:00)

Friday 02.06.23
Arrival day (from 15:00 – 22:00) or training day (from 09:00)
Breakfast in the restaurant from 08.00
Training 09.00 – 16.00
Short gravel tour 18:00 – 19:30
Barbeque/light meal from 20:00 (all participants booking meals)
Social mingle from 20.00

Saturday 03.06.23
Breakfast in the restaurant from 08.00
Tours 09.30 – 17.00
Dinner in the restaurant at 18.30
Social mingle from 20:00

Sunday 04.06.23
Breakfast in the restaurant from 08.00
Guided tour 09.00 – 12.00
Lunch in the restaurant after the tour
Departure after lunch
Bye-bye – see you next year! 🙂

Kilometers:
Approximately 200-250 per day.
Offroad training tour app. 90 kilometers

Surface:
Gravel roads of various standard
Tracks and trails in the forest
Some parts on sandy surface

Level of riding:
From beginners to experienced.
Note! The tours will not include hardcore offroad, but there will be several roads/trails that claim technical skills.

Accommodation:
Cabins or camping areas for tents and campers
Early booking = best/newest cabins!

Total places:
40

Prices:
From 1600 NOK (Event fee)

This is how you can book this great event:
You choose either gravel touring OR gravel touring incl. training course
You choose either to make your own food OR you get all meals served every day from our good restaurant

Tour package:
Friday (evening ride), Saturday, Sunday(half-day)  = 1600 NOK
Includes rescue service
Rescue service = we promise to pick up your bike from wherever you have a bike problem on our routes. The bike will be brought back to campus free of charge.
Please allow us to pick up your bike after the tours.

Training + tour package:
Off-road training Friday (incl tour) + 3 x tours = 2900 NOK
Arrival Thursday after 17:00.
This also includes a rescue service
Rescue service = we pick up your bike from wherever you have a bike problem on our routes. The bike will be brought back to campus free of charge.

Meal package:
Light evening meal on Friday, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday + breakfast and lunch on Sunday = 1200 NOK
Light evening meal on Thursday, Breakfast, lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday + breakfast and lunch on Sunday = 1800 NOK (for the training course)

Cabin package:
Bed in a cabin Friday to Sunday = 1200 NOK
Extra Thursday to Friday = 600 NOK (for the training course)
Cabins are for 3-4 persons in shared rooms.

Tent (with no electricity):
Friday – Sunday = 600 NOK
Thursday – Friday (training course only) = 300 NOK
Restroom available for tent campers

Camper (incl electricity):
Friday – Sunday = 900 NOK
Thursday – Friday (training course only) = 450 NOK
Restrooms available for campers

All booking is via this website and in advance – no booking directly to Mattila.

All accommodation and meals must be booked in advance!

Refund: see travel terms on this website.

Packing list:
Linen for bed in cabins
Personal gear
Drinking system
Buff/scarf
Cloth for cleaning the helmet during riding
First-aid-kit
Tools for your own bike
Casual wear and shoes for the evenings