Finnskogen Gravel Event – “grenseløst grusmisbruk” 2021

Perfect for gravel addicts with bikes that can do a minimum of 200 km before fuel!
Touring in the heart of Gravel-land on the border of Sweden and Norway.
We arrange day trips on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Probably also a shorter tour on Monday.
Optional Off-road training Friday or Saturday.
The tours will be in both Sweden and Norway (Värmland and Hedmark counties).

We split into groups based on experience and riding skills. The main difference between groups will be speed and surface.

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

Program 2021:

The first arrival time is Friday 21st of May from 15:00.
The latest time for arrival is 23:00.
No other official program or meals this day/evening.
The restaurant will be open for fast food, snacks, drinks, etc.
Training and competition track open from Friday 15:00.

Saturday:
Breakfast in the restaurant from 07.30
Tours 09.30 – 17.00
Off-road training 09.30 – 17.00 (limited spots on the training course)
The training course also includes 2-3 hrs tour
Dinner in the restaurant or private from 18.30
Social mingle, and hopefully a lecture,  from 20.00

Sunday:
Breakfast in the restaurant from 07.30
Tours 09.30 – 17.00
Dinner in the restaurant 18.30
Social mingle with a free lottery. Lots of prices!

Monday:
Breakfast in the restaurant from 07.30 or private
Guided tour 09.00 – 12.00
Lunch in the restaurant after the tour
Departure after lunch
Bye bye – see you next year! 🙂

Kilometers:
Approximately 220-250 per day. 2 half-day tours on Saturday.
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:
You need some experience on gravel to join this party! We arrange gravel training camps in Hamar in May 2021.
Note! The tours will not include hardcore offroad, but there will be several roads/trails that claim technical skills.

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

Total places:
Update 01.01.21: Maximum 65 (riding groups are only 10 🙂
The number of total participants can hopefully be increased due to the Covid19 situation 🙂

Prices:

NEW: No payment before March 2021. You pay the total amount in March 2021. You can cancel your place up to 1st of May 2021. You get your money back, except 1000 NOK by cancellation before the 1st of May 2021. No refund after this date.
If we still have a Covid19 situation at this time, you will get a refund of your total payment, except the bank fee for foreign guests (100 NOK)

You arrive Friday evening, we, unfortunately, offer no meals on arrival day, but the bar/restaurant is open (fast food, snacks, etc.)

This is how you can book this great event:
You choose either camping (tent or camper) OR cabin
You choose either gravel touring OR gravel touring and gravel training
You choose either to make your own food OR you get all meals served every day from our good restaurant

Tour package:
Saturday, Sunday and Monday (half-day)  = 1500 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.

Training and tour package:
Off-road training Saturday (incl tour) + 2 x tours = 2000 NOK
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:
Breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday + breakfast and lunch on Monday = 1500 NOK

Camping package:
Spot for tent = 750 NOK
Caravan or camper = 1100 NOK (incl electricity)
Note! Service rooms with WC and showers are available for tent and campers

Cabin package:
Bed in a cabin Friday – Monday = 1500 NOK
Cabins are for 4-5 persons in shared rooms.

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 suit and helmet
Off-road boots
2 pairs of gloves
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