Finnskogen Gravel Event – “grenseløst grusmisbruk” 2020

Perfect for gravel addicts with bikes that can do minimum 200 km before fuel!
3 days of touring in the heart of Gravel-land on the border of Sweden and Norway.
We arrange day trips from Thursday to Saturday.
Off-road training Thursday and Friday.
The tours will be in both Sweden and Norway (Värmland and Hedmark counties).

We split in groups based on experience and riding skills. Main difference between groups will be speed.

All brands are very welcome, and we strongly recommend knobbie tires.
No street tires!

Mattila, 68597 Östmark, Sweden
Tours will be in Hedmark and Värmland.

Program 2020:

First arrival time is 20th of May from 15:00.
Latest time for arrival is 23:00.
No official program or meals this day/evening.
Restaurant will be open for fast food, snacks, drink etc.

Thursday 21st of May:
Breakfast at Mattila or private from 07.30
Tours 09.30 – 17.00
Off-road training 09.30 – 17.00 (limited spots on training course)
Training course includes 2-3 hrs tour
Dinner at Mattila or private 18.30
Social mingle

Friday 22nd of May:
Breakfast at Mattila or private from 07.30
Tours 09.30 – 17.00
Offroad training, 09.30 – 17.00 (limited spots on training course)
Training course includes 2-3 hrs tour
Dinner at Mattila or private 18.30
Social mingle

Saturday 23rd of May:
Breakfast at Mattila or private from 07.30
Tours 09.30 – 17.00
Dinner at Mattila or private 18.30
Social mingle with free lottery

Sunday 2nd June:
Breakfast at Mattila or private
Departure day.
Bye – see you next year, ’cause you don’t want to miss it! 🙂

Kilometers:
Approximately 220-250 per day. 2 half-day tours each day.
Offroad training tour app. 90 kilometers

Surface:
Gravel roads of various standard
Tracks and trails
Watercrossings (maybe)
Some parts on sand

Level of riding:
You’d better have some experience on gravel to join this party!
Note! The tours will not include hardcore offroad, but there will be several roads/trails that claims some technical skills.

Accommodation:
Cabins, camping area
Early booking = best/newest cabins!

Total places:
100
30 on Ladies Event

Prices:

NEW: No payment before March 2020. You pay total amount in March 2020. You can cancel your place up to 1st of May 2020. You get your money back, except 1000 NOK by cancellation.
For ladies event: Total payment in April. Cancellation deadline 1 st of June.

You arrive Wednesday evening, no meals on arrival day, but bar is open (fast food, snacks etc.)

You choose either camping OR cabin.
You choose either training OR touring and training.
You choose either to make your own food OR get all meals served every day.

Tour package:
Thu, Fri and Sat, 3 x amazing tours = 1750 NOK
Includes rescue service (new 2020)
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.

Training and tour package:
Off-road training Thursday + 2 x stunning tours = 2250 NOK
Includes rescue service (new 2020)
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:
Breakfast, lunch and dinner on Thu, Fri, Sat + breakfast Sun = 1500 NOK

Camping package:
Spot for tent, caravan or camper Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat = 800 NOK
Note! Restrooms with showers are available for campers

Cabin package:
Bed in cabin Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat = 1600 NOK

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

All accommodation and meals must be booked in advance!

Packing list:
Riding suite and helmet
Off road boots
2 pairs of gloves
Drinking system
Buff/scarf
Cloth for cleaning the helmet during riding
Casual wear and shoes for the evenings