Try some real mountain biking! Expect struggle, sweat and achy legs. Cykelvasan 45 is the mountain bike race for those who want a real challenge. The first 15 km of the race are technically advanced and probably Cykelvasan’s most demanding stretch. The race is 45 km, starting in Oxberg and running on 43,3 km of forest road/gravel and 1,7 km of asphalt before reaching the Mora finish line.
Rules
The race is sanctioned by Svenska Cykelförbundet (SCF, the Swedish Cycling Federation), and run in accordance with SCF’s regulations. Read the rules in their entirety at SCF’s website.
Equipment
It is mandatory to wear an approved cycling helmet. The helmet must be worn throughout the entire race, as well as when cycling in the start area and between the finish area and the shower facilities.
The track is technically quite light, suitable for all bikes that can handle a gravel road.
Due to the risk of injury we do not allow cycling with:
- earphones, for example with music
- bottles that are not suited for the bottle holder
- tow bike, electric bike, unicycle, child seat or bike trailer.
Tandem bikes and bikes with drop handlebars are allowed.
Traffic
Swedish traffic regulations apply whenever there is other traffic.
Minimum age
You may participate in the race from the year you turn 12.
Time penalty for littering in the Vasaloppet Arena
It is allowed to throw garbage in three different ways during Vasaloppet’s Summer Week. If you will be caught by throwing debris otherwise you may be penalized with a time penalty of 15 minutes.
You must throw litter:
- in the bins at the Vasaloppet checkpoints.
- in the marked littering zones between each Vasaloppet checkpoint.
- where you as a participant know that a team leader or associate will pick up what you throw.
Vasaloppstrippeln – three Vasaloppet in one year
Vasaloppstrippeln, the Vasaloppet trifecta, is a challenge where participants complete three 45-kilometre Vasaloppet races during one calendar year.
