Nordic Gravel Series #3 - Jyväskylä (FI)

The Jyväskylä region offers one of the best gravel road networks in Finland. Surrounded by breathtaking lakeland nature and four national parks, it is a great setting for a summer gravel event. Add UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the most instances of Alvar Aalto architecture in the world (!) and the title of Sauna Region of the World and you know this is an event not to be missed. Distances of 60, 110 and 173 km.

Accommodation options can be found below. A booking discount for participants applies until May 30th. Premium BMC URS rental bikes are available.

The event is limited to 500 participants. This event welcomes riders from all levels and fitness and is open to MTB's, hybrid and e-bikes (not allowed in the race category).

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

Thursday 04.07.24

13-18:30h Alvar Aalto Gravel Tour

Friday 28.07

09:30-13:00h Alvar Aalto Gravel Tour

14-20:00h Registration & Race Office open (Hotel Alba)

16:30h Warmup Ride (registration free but obligatory)

Saturday 29.07

08:00 - 10:30 Registration office open. (Hotel Alba) 

09:00 - 10:30 Registration office open for 109 + 60km

09:15 Start of Finnish Championship race categories 173 km: W U23, W Elite, W40, W50 and Nordic Championship 

09:30h Start 173 km, Men's Race

09:45h Start 173km, Women's Race

10:00h 173km Men & Women Social Ride

10:30h Start 110 km, Men & Women

11:00 Start 60 km, Men & Women

13:30 - 19:00h Post-ride food (included in registration), sauna & lake swim.

20:00h NGS Party (free access for all)


Event registration Includes:

- Participation in the event
- 1 to 4 food & drink stops (depending on distance)
- Marked routes and GPX route downloads
- Event timing
- Post event food ticket (please add your dietary preferences to your registration)
- Participation in the Warmup Ride (optional - free registration)