Finland Gravel Biking
Updated: Jun 3, 2024
June 8 - 16, 2024
Ride. Swim. Relax. Enjoy.
Lahti, Finland, known as the Green Capital of Europe, is home to endless dirt roads, forests, and lakes. We will explore these dirt roads throughout our time in here as well as swimming in the lakes and eating traditional Finnish food. By the end of our time here, you will have experienced the best of Lahti, as well as had the opportunity to race in the Lahti GRVL race, a fairly new but internationally coveted event.
Itinerary
June 8: Depart from home for Helsinki, Finland.
June 9: Arrive into Helsinki, Finland and hop in your private transportation for the hotel in Lahti. Your guides will build your bikes and time allowing, we will get out for a quick spin the evening!
June 10: We will kick off the gravel biking week with an excursion into the woods. Expect rolling terrain and a full day of riding at a leisurely pace, we will stop along the way for a local lunch!
June 11: We will set off this morning to recon a bit of the race route and stop for lunch at the lake, getting out for a swim for those who would like to!
June 12: Another day of riding in the beautiful Lahti woods and rolling hills. We will ride a different loop today out towards the area of Verumakki. We will have lunch while out on the bikes today and be back in time for a sauna and a swim!
Itinerary continued…
June 13: After a few really quality days of riding, we will leave today open to what the group wants to do. We can walk around town, go swimming, museums, relax, etc. We will prioritize a traditional, family style Finnish dinner this evening nearby!
June 14: The day before the race, we will get out for a shorter ride and spend the rest of the day relaxing, swimming in the lake, and having a great pre-race dinner with the whole group! Your trusted guides will make sure your bikes are ready to go for the following day.
June 15: Race day! We will get you lined up and ready for the race, and any help that you may need. Go as fast or slow as you would like, it’s all about enjoying the experience! We will all enjoy a cold beer at the end and the guides will build your bikes back up again for transport home tomorrow.
June 16: Depart from Lahti in the morning for the Helsinki airport for your flight home.
Check out the Lahti GRVL race website:
Itinerary
Included:
transportation from Helsinki airport to Lahti and back
guided bike travel for the trip duration
all mechanic work needed (incl. build and breakdown)
all meals from breakfast to dinner
all race related info. on route, feeds, etc.
Not Included:
alcohol
guide gratuity
any bike parts/replacements needed
rental bike (if you choose to rent)
personal travel insurance
passport related expenses
private shopping or extra meals outside of group travel
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