Ungdomscykelvasan
Young cyclists’ own race in classic Vasaloppet terrain.
The youth competition for everyone between 11 and 16 years old. The start is in Oxberg. Then 32 km await via the Vasaloppet checkpoints Oxberg, Hökberg and Eldris down to the finish in Mora. The course is technically relatively easy but the pace is high when competitors battle for victory and glory. In the footsteps of their forefathers for future victories!
Ungdomscykelvasan 2026
- DateAugust 07
- Start Time08:00 – 08:25
- Length32 km km
- Start LocationOxberg
- TechniqueMTB
- AgeFrom 11 years
- ClassH 11–12, D 11–12, H 13–14, D 13–14, H 15–16, D 15–16
- TypeCompetition
- Order Number13
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Course profile
Registration fee
Youth
from 11 years
Welcome to Ungdomscykelvasan
Your bike race starts in Oxberg. You collect your number bib in Mora in the days before, or at the start area before you set off. Once there, you hand in your bag with a change of clothes at the correct lorry – which will safely transport your bag to the finish. The first start group sets off at 08:00. After that, each class starts every five minutes. Entry to the start opens at 07:30.
The race covers 28.9 km of forest road/gravel and 3.1 km of asphalt, and you will pass three checkpoints. Here, you can replenish your energy and drinks, and there is bike service where you can get help with simple repairs. Toilets and medical staff are available at all checkpoints.
There are no cut-off times in Ungdomscykelvasan, and the checkpoints in Oxberg and Eldris (but not in Hökberg) have special lanes to ride through for those who do not wish to stop.
Remember to show consideration on the course: check carefully before overtaking and be attentive to other cyclists calling out “keep right” and “on your left”.
When you arrive in Mora and see the church tower, you’ll know the home stretch is near. Prepare for the finish line and remember to enjoy the moment as you roll in under the historic finish portal.
After finishing, you’ll receive your well-earned medal and be offered drinks and refreshments. When you are ready, cycle down to the showers at Prästholmens IP where your bag is waiting. After showering and cleaning your bike, you can cycle back to the finish area, collect your diploma and continue celebrating and socializing with other cyclists. The prize ceremony for the top three in each category takes place at 12:00 at Mora-Nisse’s square in the finish area. Supervised, free bike parking is available at the finish area and at Prästholmen.
See you on the course!
More information about the race
All participants must wear a start number and timing chip.
Start numbers can be collected at the race office in Mora, the day before the race, and at Bike Expo, Lindvallen Sälen, in the days before.
Start numbers and data chips that are not collected the day before the race will be at the race office at your start location.
To protect the environment and avoid queues, we recommend all participants to take the bus to the start.
The bus ticket includes transport of your bike, which is carried on lorries. Buses and bicycles transport depart from the same location. Your bike must be marked with a start number or sticker when you hand it in for transport.
Ungdomscykelvasan is divided into the following classes:
| Klass | Född | Distans |
|---|---|---|
| D 11–12 | 2014–2015 | 32 km |
| H 11–12 | 2014–2015 | 32 km |
| D 13–14 | 2012–2013 | 32 km |
| H 13–14 | 2012–2013 | 32 km |
| D 15–16 | 2010–2011 | 32 km |
| H 15–16 | 2010–2011 | 32 km |
The first start is at 08:00. Each class starts in a group. The entrance is at the back end of the start area you can etering your start group from 07:30 and you must be in the start at least 15 minutes before your start.
Map of start area Oxberg
| Klass | Starttid |
|---|---|
| H 15–16 | 08:00 |
| H 13–14 | 08:05 |
| D 15–16 | 08:10 |
| D 13–14 | 08:15 |
| H 11–12 | 08:20 |
| D 11–12 | 08:25 |
Along the Vasaloppet course there are three official checkpoints: Oxberg, Hökberg and Eldris.
Drink and energy in various forms is served at all checkpoints. Specifics on what is served can be found on the detailed race map.
There are toilets and medical services at all checkpoints, as well as at the start and finish.
We will help with repairs at all the checkpoints along the track. An invoice for any materials used will be mailed to you after the race; the service itself is free of charge.
At all checkpoints (not Hökberg), you can choose a “drive-through-corridor” without stopping for any refreshments.
Sometimes things don’t go as planned. It’s completely okay not to finish.
Contact medical staff or an official at the nearest checkpoint. They will help you with taking care of your timing chip, reporting your withdrawal and arranging transport to the finish in Mora.
Safety first:
Rescue and medical personnel have the right to remove participants from the course if they deem it necessary. Your safety always comes before finishing the race.
Prize ceremony for the top three in each class takes place at Mora-Nisses Square, in the finish area in Mora, at 11.00.
Rules
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 technically straight forward course suits all bikes that can handle gravel roads.
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.
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.
Guider och tips
On the page Guides and tips, you’ll find everything from training programs to practical details about buses and accommodation – in short, everything you need to know before your race.
