Finnskogen Gravel Event – “grenseløst grusmisbruk”

Perfect for gravel addicts with bikes from 400 cc and knobbie tires!
Choose between 3 or 4 days of touring in the heart of Gravel-land on the border of Sweden and Norway.
We arrange day trips from Wednesday to Saturday.
Lecture by special guest on Friday night, after dinner.
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, but we strongly recommend knobbie tires, or at least combination tires.
No street tires!

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

Program 2019:

First arrival time is 28th Tuesday from 15:00. No official program or meals this day/evening.
Restaurant will be open for fast food, snacks, drink etc.

Wednesday 29th 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

Thursday 30th May:
Breakfast at Mattila or private from 07.30
Tours 09.30 – 17.00
Dinner at Mattila or private 18.30
Social mingle

Friday 31st 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
Special guest lecture 20.00
Social mingle

Saturday 1st June:
Breakfast at Mattila or private from 07.30
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 200 per tour.
Offroad training tour app. 75 kilometers

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

Level of riding:
You’d better have some experience on gravel to join this party!
We will split group if possible and necessary.
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:
MANY!

Prices:

Note! To make it simple:
You choose either to arrive Tuesday or on 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 + touring or just touring.
You choose either make your own food or get all meals served every day.

Tour package 1:
Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat, 4 x brilliant tours = 2000 NOK
Tour package 2:
Thu, Fri and Sat, 3 x amazing tours = 1500 NOK

Training and tour package 1:
Off-road training Wednesday + 3 x awesome tours = 2500 NOK
Training and tour package 2:
Off-road training Thursday + 2 x stunning tours = 2000 NOK

Meal package 1:
Breakfast, lunch and dinner on Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat + breakfast Sun = 1595 NOK
Meal package 2:
Breakfast, lunch and dinner on Thu, Fri, Sat + breakfast Sun = 1220 NOK

Camping package 1:
Spot for tent, caravan or camper Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat = 1000 NOK
Camping package 2:
Spot for tent, caravan or camper Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat = 800 NOK
Note! Restrooms with showers are available for campers

Cabin package 1:
Bed in cabin with all facilities Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat = 1800 NOK
Cabin package 2:
Bed in cabin with all facilities Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat = 1500 NOK
All facilities = Kitchen with everything, living room with TV, balcony with great view, bathroom with sauna.

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