Preliminary information 2021
August 13.

• Change of Bib pick up place

August 24.

• Preordering mattress accommodation in Rena
  Ordering mattress accommodation on site at Åmot kulturhus, Rena Friday August 28th is available for NOK 600,-

August 26.

• Change of wave for HalvBirken cycle

August 27.

• Registration and reregistration all races at 21.00
• Booking bus at 20.00

Note:

• No registration/entry on race day
• Registration after August 24. for Birkebeinerrittet: You must pick up your Bib in Rena

Birkebeinerrittet
Start: Rena and Finsih: Håkons Hall, Lillehammer

Travel and accommodation
We provide simple mattress accommodation prior to Birkebeinerrittet in Rena (NOK 399,-). Bus transport is also available for these events, from Oslo and Lillehammer to Rena.

Other accommodation Rena and Lillehammer

• Rena and vicinity
• Lillehammer and vicinity

Buses and trains
Buses from Oslo and Lillehammer to Rena is available for booking through your My Page from two weeks prior to the race. Booking must be made before 20.00 the evening before the race, or you can buy your ticket in Håkons Hall, Lillehammer.
Train: Check departures and order at VY

Nearest airport:
Oslo airport, Gardermoen

If you are arriving by car, please view recommended driving pattern in Rena and Lillehammer.
Travelling by car from Oslo is not difficult. Follow the E6 north. If you are going to Rena, take the exit to Elverum, and follow the road signs from there. Rena is approximately 2,5 hours from Oslo. Travelling to Lillehammer - follow the E6 until Lillehammer is on your right, this takes about two hours.
If you have more questions, or need help booking - please contact us.

Preliminary information 2021
Bus transport is available for participants (incl. bikes) from Lillehammer and Oslo to the start at Rena in the morning and return after the race. You can pre-order bus transport from August 7th, through My Page before 20.00 the day before you depart at the latest. There is no refund for unused tickets.

Cycle transport are included when ordering bus
Cycles are transported on lorries at your own risk. We advise you to protect your cycle with fabric or bubble wrap.

The race is run according to the UCI's MTB rules and NCF's laws and regulations. In addition there are also special regulations for Birkebeinerrittet.
Note: Additional rules for the Elite classes and UltraBirken cycle

General traffic regulations and road signs must be observed. Please pay attention to the environment, the public and co-racers. Parts of the route will be closed for ordinary traffic, and supporter vehicles are not permitted.

• Participants in the age classes may use the service stations.
• The organizers reserve the right to stop late racers from completing the race.
• You may not start using another person's entry/bib or in an earlier wave than assigned.
• For your safety it is not allowd to use any form of audio during the race.

Backpack/clothing
All participants, regardless of class, must carry a 3,5 kilo backpack during the entire race, until crossing the finish line. The backpack must be visible, and can not be worn underneath clothing or bib.

For safety reasons the pack must contain

• wind-/water resistant jacket and pants
• Gloves
• Hat or buff headwear
• Extra food
• Tools and hose kit
• We recommend that you bring dry underwear and socks.

NOTE: Special rules for the content for UltraBirken cycle

Participants who has not got the requierd contents in their backpack before start, will not bee allowed to start until this is provided.
Packs will be checked.
Participants not complying with these requirements will be disqualified or given a time penalty.
If the participants have to put on a lot of the clothing/equipment throughout the race, due to bad weather conditions, the organizer will judge this with a common sense regarding the weight of the backpack.

Equipment

• A certified helmet is compulsory.
• All bikes used in any terrain competition, should have only propulsion by human power. (Exception: the El-bike class)
• EL-bike is allowed in the EL-bike class in Birkebeinerrittet and HalvBirken cycle.
• It is prohibited to install equipment for time trial (ITT), road races or any kind of modification. (Exception: All-road classes)
• In the All-Road classes (men and women in Birkebeinerrittet 86 km), you can race on a bike with drop bars. NOTE: This is the only classes for drop bars. It is no Birkebeiner Medal in these classes. The tires must be at least 25 mm.

Environment
Littering along the route is not allowed. Please bring your own litter to the nearest food station or use the drop zones along the course. Littering along the course can be penalized with 15 minutes added to your time.

Violating the rules
Participants violating the rules will be disqualified or given a time penalty.

Complaints

• The complaint must be submitted in writing with a fee of NOK 300 at the Race Office in Håkons Hall.
• Against race conditions: 15 minutes after the last competitor has crossed the finish line.
• Against the list of results: 30 minutes after the list and results have been published.

All participants age 13-79 must have a valid license to start in cycle events in Norway. If you have a valid license through national cycling federetaion, please bring your license card when retrieving your BIB.

Purchase
The license is not included in the entry fee. It can be purchased when entering,  through your My Page, or at the race office when retrieving your BIB.

Price 2019
One time license 13-16 years old: NOK 50,-
One time license 17-79 years old: NOK 220,-

The Norwegian Cycling Federation
The license is an insurance through the Norwegian Cycling Federation, and should you be injured while participating in an Birken cycle event, this license makes sure that your treatment is covered. Please find more information regarding the license:

Preliminary information 2021

August 26.

Lillehammer Håkons Hall

• 15.00-21.00 Sport 1 marked

August 27.

Rena Åmot kulturhus, Rena Torg

• 10.00-22.00 Distribution of Bibs and registration
• 10.00-22.00 Sport 1 market
• 18.00-19.00 BarneBirken (children race)
• 17.00-20.00 Birken show each hour
• 19.15 and 20.15  Bike show in Rena sentrum

Lillehammer Håkons Hall

• 10.00-22.00 Distribution of Bibs and registration
• 10.00-22.00 Sport 1 market
• 10.00-22.00 Birken cycle expo

Lørdag 28.08

Rena

• 06.30-14.30 Distribution of Bibs in Åmot kulturhus
• 06.30-14.30 Sport 1 market
• 08.00-15.30 Start Birkebeinerrittet
• 09.30 Start women elite Jr. and Sr.
• 15.30 Start men elite Jr. and Sr.

Pellestova, Øyer

• 08.00 Sport 1 Mini market
• 08.30 Start UltraBirken cycle
• 14.00 Start HalvBirken cycle

Lillehammer Håkons Hall

• 10.00-20.00 Bib distribution BarneBirken (kids) and UngdomsBirken (youth) cycle.
• 10.00-20.00 Sport 1 market
• 10.00-20.00 Birken Cycle Expo
• 10.50 First competitor in Birkebeinerrittet to the finish
• 12.25 Women elite to the finish
• 15.00 First competitor in HalvBirken cycle to the finish
• 13.00 First competitor in UltraBirken to the finish
• 16.00 Prize ceremony for the 3 best in each class in UltraBirken cycle
• 17.00 Prize ceremony for the 3 best in each class in HalvBirken-
• 18.05 Men elite to the finish
  All day: Prize ceremony for the 3 best in each class in Birkenbeinerrittet and Birkebeinertrippelen.

August 

Lillehammer Håkons Hall

• 08.30-15.00 Race office
• 08.30-15.00 Sport 1 market
• 08.30-15.00 Birken Cycle Expo
• 08.30-11.00 Distribution of Bibs UngdomsBirken
• 10.00-11.15 Start UngdomsBirken 12-16 years old
• 10.20 First competitor inUngdomsBirken to the finish
• 12.00 Prize ceremony for the 3 best in each class in UngdomsBirken and Ungdomstrippelen

BarneBirken

• 08.30-12.30 Registration and distribution of bibs BarneBirken
• 13.00-13.50 Start BarneBirken 0-11 years old
• 13.00-14.30 Activities for kids

Preliminary information 2021

Lillehammer, Håkons Hall

• Friday August 27th: 10.00-22.00 - all races
• Saturday August 28th: 08.00 until start - UngdomsBirken cycle.

Pellestova, start UltraBirken and HalvBirken cycle

• Saturday August 28th.: from 08.00 - UltraBirken and HalvBirken cycle

Rena, Åmot kulturhus

• Friday August 27th: 10.00 - 22.00
• Saturday August 28th: 07.30 - 12.00

Birkebeinerrittet
Race packets for Birkebeinerrittet that is ordered to Lillehammer and not been retrieved in Lillehammer by Friday night, may be picked up in Åmot kulturhus Rena, Saturday morning.
On the raceday race packets must be collected at least 1 hour before your starting time. Allow for some extra time as traffic will be heavy.
Please show your starting card to testify paid entry fee, license and bib number.

In your race packet you will find
A tag with your wave number to be fastened at the back of your pack.
Your bib, that must be visible throughout the race.
Luggage tags for one item.
Your personal time-recorder is part of your start number and must be worn throughout the race.

Birkebeiner.no

Parking is available in the area north east of Håkons Hall, and on Randgaardsjordet. Please follow instructions on signs and from parking guards. Tickets for parking on  costs NOK 75,- and may be bought both online or on site.

Timing / Bib
The bib must be fastened to the handlebar according to instructions.
Your result is registered in the chip that is integrated in your start number.
Time keeping starts when crossing the start mat.
                                                                                                                 
Exeption:
Start shot (the start time is registered by start shot) applies for:
Birkebeinerrittet: The elite classes, wave 1 , and wave 17.
UltraBirken cycle: Wave 1 for men and wave 3 for women.
HalvBirken cycle: Wave 1.
UngdomsBirken cycle: All classes and waves.

We offer simple service such as changing of hose, chain, brake pads, as well as adjusting the gears and brakes before start and at the service stations along the track.

• Skramstadsetra
• Bringbusætra
• Kvarstad
• Kroksjøen

The service is performed by experienced mechanics.
It will be possible to clean (flush) dirt off your bike at the service stations.

We recommend that your bike is well maintained and checked before you arrive at Rena.
It is also important to bring some equipment for bike care in your backpack, such as hose, small tools and a pump.