Offroadfinnmark 700 16 - 22 July
(for the less ambisios se offroadfinnmark 300, 17-19 July)
The offroadfinnmark 700 adventure offroadfinnmark 700 is a competition for teams of 2 or 3 riders. offroadfinnmark 700 starts and finishes in Alta. In total, approximately 700 km of the race takes the riders through cart roads and single track paths. In some places, the cyclists need to get across wild, pathless terrain, where technical challenges are frequent and the bikes often need to be carried. The riders cross hundreds of brooks, creeks and a few large rivers. You will find more details about terrains, topography and distances on website. The teams cycle with full support from offroadfinnmark. Teams are allowed to get private/external support as well, but only at checkpoints.
offroadfinnmark 700 starts with a prologue. A team's average prologue result forms the base of the starting sequence, and the time prologue's time differences establish the intervals between the teams at start-up.
offroadfinnmark 700 consists of a single, long stage, but the riders need to stop at compulsory chechpoints. These are located in schools, community houses, mountain huts and tourist cabins in North Troms and Finnmark. There, riders get food, a bit of rest, and technical support. Except for three compulsory stops, it is up to the riders themselves to choose how long they want to stay at each checkpoint. They are allowed to eat or rest anywhere on the trail, but may receive external support only at the checkpoints. The cyclists are equipped with GPS-emitters which make it possible to track their progress, and their position and standing can be followed at Google Earth via the offroadfinnmark website.
All riders need to carry a supply of compulsory equipment with them throughout the whole race, in order to help them in case the unexpected happens.
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